
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 BAU team investigates a series of murders in Oklahoma; Reid gives JJ and Prentiss the cold shoulder.

The BAU must find out what several missing women have in common to find them.

After a mass murder at an Internet security company, evidence indicates that the person responsible is not a typical serial killer; Prentiss is required to complete recertification training.

Morgan returns to the BAU to help Penelope deal with a case that has affected her emotionally.