
An elite squad of FBI profilers analyzes the country's most-twisted criminal minds, anticipating the perpetrators' next moves before they can strike again. Each member of the "mind hunter" team brings his or her expertise to pinpoint predators' motivations and identify emotional triggers to stop them. The core group includes an official profiler who is highly skilled at getting into the minds of criminals, a quirky genius, the former media liaison who manages to adeptly balance family life and the job, and a computer wizard.
The team travels to Kansas City to investigate a report of homeless people disappearing from the city's streets.
The BAU investigates when a prisoner escapes and starts leaving behind victims with his unique trademark; the team gets to know its newest member.
When a murder victim is discovered in San Diego and another is found in Los Angeles, the team thinks a murderous duo is responsible.
When one Kansas family goes missing and another one turns up dead, the team looks for a link between the cases; Beth has surprising news for Hotch.