
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.

A child reappears one year after he went missing -- but the team must work quickly when a trick-or-treater disappears under similar circumstances.

The BAU is called in to investigate when a criminal sensationalizes his crimes by giving the local media exclusive footage.

The team has a difficult time finding a common denominator among several male victims in Montana; J.J. struggles with feelings about her sister's death.

The team goes to Houston to investigate a series of seemingly random murders at construction sites; the team notices a distinct change in Reid's demeanor.