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Criminal Minds S6E21 — The Stranger
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Criminal Minds•Season 6•Episode 21

The Stranger

7.3/10 · 1,885 votesApr 13, 201142 min

Ranked #21 of 24 in Season 6•−0.3 vs season avg

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The BAU hunts a stalker in San Diego who is targeting college students. Meanwhile, the team comes under Strauss' scrutiny in the wake of the loss of Prentiss.

Directed byNelson McCormick
Written byRick Dunkle, Kimberly A. Harrison
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Joe Mantegna

Joe Mantegna

David Rossi

Paget Brewster

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Emily Prentiss

Thomas Gibson

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Aaron Hotchner

Kirsten Vangsness

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Penelope Garcia

Shemar Moore

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Derek Morgan

Matthew Gray Gubler

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Rachel Nichols

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Ashley Seaver

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Nelson McCormick

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Rick Dunkle

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Kimberly A. Harrison

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Greg St. Johns

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Episode Summary

"The Stranger" is episode 21 of Criminal Minds season 6. It scored 7.3/10 from 1,885 votes, ranking #21 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Nelson McCormick and written by Rick Dunkle, Kimberly A. Harrison, it aired on April 13, 2011.

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