
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 pursues two young lovers on a killing spree; Prentiss receives frightening news.

The team investigates unusual murders in Los Angeles, and more information about Prentiss' past arises.

The BAU heads to upstate New York to investigate mysterious disappearances; Prentiss receives troubling news about a former colleague.

Reid's ability to connect with an autistic child may prove helpful in finding the boy's missing parents; two former colleagues help Prentiss search for an old adversary.