
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.

Prentiss prepares to confront her nemesis at last; the team asks J.J. to help find Prentiss and capture Doyle.

The team must stop a gang of suspected murderers that is targeting a new victim nightly.

The team must investigate targeted killings in Florida while each member is dealing with feelings about losing Prentiss.

When Reid fears his mother has been abducted, he asks the BAU to investigate while he's stuck in prison.