
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.

When an unsub targets the BAU, the team pursues the person who is responsible for the actions.

Emily looks to the BAU for help when tracking an international serial killer; the BAU deals with Morgan's departure.

When an 8-year-old is found dead on the Appalachian Trail, the team searches the forests for a man targeting children.

The team pursues a killer who targets women; Hotchner turns to an FBI cadet for help.