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SEASON 12 · 2016

Criminal Minds: Season 12

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2016YEAR
19SEASONS

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Criminal Minds season 12 streaming guide

Criminal Minds season 12 (2016) has 22 episodes. In the US, it’s available on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. The season premiered on September 28, 2016. The last episode aired on May 10, 2017.

Season 12 Episodes

1
The Crimson King
Season 12, Episode 1· September 28, 2016· 42 min

Agent Luke Alvez (Adam Rodriguez) joins the BAU team, which is tasked with capturing a killer who escaped prison with 13 other convicts at the end of last season.

2
Sick Day
Season 12, Episode 2· October 5, 2016· 42 min

When JJ arrives home shaken after a rough case, she breaks down and tells her husband about the abduction of two children.

3
Taboo
Season 12, Episode 3· October 12, 2016· 42 min

The BAU welcomes back Emily Prentiss as they are called upon to investigate the disappearance of three women

4
Keeper
Season 12, Episode 4· October 26, 2016· 42 min

The BAU team searches for a serial killer along the Appalachian Trail in rural Virginia.

5
The Anti-Terrorism Squad
Season 12, Episode 5· November 9, 2016· 42 min

The BAU investigates if bullying may be the link between two high school students who are the sole survivors after both of their families are killed.

6
Elliott's Pond
Season 12, Episode 6· November 16, 2016· 42 min

When three children disappear while riding their bikes on the same path as a similar unsolved disappearance 30 years ago, the BAU team comes in to investigate.

7
Mirror Image
Season 12, Episode 7· November 30, 2016· 42 min

The BAU team opens an investigation when a man who fully believes he’s Dr. Tara Lewis’ brother arrives in town, knowing everything about her and her family, and she is unable to make contact with her real sibling.

8
Scarecrow
Season 12, Episode 8· December 7, 2016· 42 min

The team heads to Yakima, Washington when the remains of a dozen people are found along a creek bed.

9
Profiling 202
Season 12, Episode 9· January 4, 2017· 42 min

While Rossi conducts a profiling course on his birthday, he receives a call from his nemesis Tommy Yates, who discloses the location of his latest victim.

10
Seek and Destroy
Season 12, Episode 10· January 11, 2017· 42 min

BAU team investigates a series of home invasions in upscale neighborhoods in San Diego involving casualties.

11
Surface Tension
Season 12, Episode 11· February 1, 2017· 42 min

Reid has returned from Houston, where he was visiting his mother who is in a new facility on an experimental drug program. He is called back home from the office while the rest of the team heads off on their next case. It isn't until the team is in the air that they learn that Diana is no longer in the Houston facility, but that she is now living with Reid, as the trial drug was not having the intended effect.

12
A Good Husband
Season 12, Episode 12· February 8, 2017· 42 min

The BAU team is called in to investigate when male victims are found with no way to identify them.

13
Spencer
Season 12, Episode 13· February 15, 2017· 42 min

When a BAU member gets in trouble in Mexico, the team enlists the services of the International Response Team for their help.

14
Collision Course
Season 12, Episode 14· February 22, 2017· 42 min

The BAU investigates the cause of several fatal car crashes involving drivers and pedestrians. Also, Reid gets bad news.

15
Alpha Male
Season 12, Episode 15· March 1, 2017· 42 min

The BAU investigates when several young men and women are victims of disfiguring acid attacks. Also, Dr. Reid begins to settle into his new surroundings.

16
Assistance Is Futile
Season 12, Episode 16· March 15, 2017· 42 min

When three women in New York City are found dead with several bones broken, the BAU works with a single mother (Tatum O'Neal) who believes that her son is behind the heinous crimes. Meanwhile, Reid faces a difficult decision after a fellow inmate is threatened.

17
In the Dark
Season 12, Episode 17· March 22, 2017· 42 min

When two drastically different murder sprees are committed in Burlington, Vermont, the BAU concludes that a serial killer suffering from sleepwalking is responsible for both crimes. Meanwhile, Alvez presents Shaw with a shocking ultimatum after Reid is assaulted in prison.

18
Hell's Kitchen
Season 12, Episode 18· March 29, 2017· 42 min

The BAU investigates an urban vampire who kidnaps his victims at night and holds them underground in the sewer system; Reid makes a difficult decision in prison.

19
True North
Season 12, Episode 19· April 5, 2017· 42 min

Three victims are found tied to stakes in the Arizona desert.

20
Unforgettable
Season 12, Episode 20· April 26, 2017· 42 min

The BAU investigates when several federal government employees, including a close friend of Walker's, succumb to symptoms of a heart attack; Reid anxiously awaits his trial date.

21
Green Light
Season 12, Episode 21· May 3, 2017· 42 min

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

22
Red Light
Season 12, Episode 22· May 10, 2017· 42 min

Derek Morgan brings the BAU a lead in the case against serial killer and escaped convict Mr. Scratch.

In the US, Criminal Minds season 12 is available on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Amazon Video. This episode list is updated as new episodes air.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Criminal Minds season 12?

Criminal Minds season 12 is available in the US on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Paramount Plus Premium, Philo, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, and YouTube TV. The episode list and Watch links are on this page.

How many episodes does Criminal Minds season 12 have?

Criminal Minds season 12 has 22 episodes; the first episode aired on September 28, 2016.

Where can I watch Criminal Minds season 12 episode 1?

Criminal Minds season 12 episode 1 (“The Crimson King”) is available in the US on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Paramount Plus Premium, Philo, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, and YouTube TV, along with the rest of the season.

When did Criminal Minds season 12 come out?

Criminal Minds season 12 premiered on September 28, 2016.

What audio and subtitle options does Criminal Minds season 12 have?

Audio and subtitle options for Criminal Minds season 12 depend on the platform; US streaming services usually offer English closed captions (CC).

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