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Criminal Minds S8E1 — The Silencer
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Criminal Minds•Season 8•Episode 1

The Silencer

7.3/10 · 2,121 votesSep 26, 201242 min

Ranked #19 of 24 in Season 8•−0.3 vs season avg

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When a Texas prisoner escapes during a transfer, he leaves behind victims with his unique trademark, sewing their mouths shut, a signature the BAU remembers as unique to the UnSub "The Silencer." While they investigate who he was and who he's become, the BAU also

Directed byGlenn Kershaw
Written byErica Messer
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Joe Mantegna

Joe Mantegna

David Rossi

Thomas Gibson

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Aaron Hotchner

Kirsten Vangsness

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Penelope Garcia

A.J. Cook

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Jennifer Jareau

Shemar Moore

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Derek Morgan

Matthew Gray Gubler

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Jeanne Tripplehorn

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Alex Blake

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Glenn Kershaw

Glenn Kershaw

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Episode Summary

"The Silencer" is episode 1 of Criminal Minds season 8. It scored 7.3/10 from 2,121 votes, ranking #19 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Glenn Kershaw and written by Erica Messer, it aired on September 26, 2012.

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