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Criminal Minds S9E1 — The Inspiration (1)
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Criminal Minds•Season 9•Episode 1

The Inspiration (1)

7.4/10 · 2,180 votesSep 25, 201342 min

Ranked #18 of 24 in Season 9•−0.3 vs season avg

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The hunt for a methodical killer takes the BAU to Arizona to search for an increasingly devolving unsub, and the team speculates that Hotch is in the running to be the new BAU Section Chief following the death of Erin Strauss.

Directed byGlenn Kershaw
Written byJanine Sherman Barrois
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Joe Mantegna

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David Rossi

Thomas Gibson

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Aaron Hotchner

Kirsten Vangsness

Kirsten Vangsness

Penelope Garcia

A.J. Cook

A.J. Cook

Jennifer Jareau

Shemar Moore

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Derek Morgan

Matthew Gray Gubler

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Dr. Spencer Reid

Jeanne Tripplehorn

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Alex Blake

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Glenn Kershaw

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Episode Summary

"The Inspiration (1)" is episode 1 of Criminal Minds season 9. It scored 7.4/10 from 2,180 votes, ranking #18 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Glenn Kershaw and written by Janine Sherman Barrois, it aired on September 25, 2013.

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