
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.
After determining that victims were transported deep into woods, the Behavioral Analysis Unit discovers that the perpetrators have a new sport.
The BAU travels to Chicago to investigate a case where red roses are left on victims; Rossi gets an unexpected visit from his ex-wife.
The team travels to Kansas City to investigate a report of homeless people disappearing from the city's streets.
The BAU investigates when a prisoner escapes and starts leaving behind victims with his unique trademark; the team gets to know its newest member.