
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 serial rapist resurfaces in Houston and assaults his past victims; Prentiss attempts to overcome last year's trauma.

A murder in a Florida community of sex offenders results in many possible suspects; a career opportunity could take Lewis away from the BAU.

The team investigates ritualistic casino-related murders in New Jersey; a fight with her boyfriend makes Garcia think she and Morgan have gotten too close.

An unknown subject in Phoenix abducts people and deprives them of sleep; Garcia and Hotch deal with a threat from hit men.