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SEASON 5 · 2009

Criminal Minds: Season 5

23EPISODES
2009YEAR
19SEASONS

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Criminal Minds season 5 streaming guide

Criminal Minds season 5 (2009) has 23 episodes. In the US, it’s available on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. The season premiered on September 23, 2009. The last episode aired on May 26, 2010.

Season 5 Episodes

1
Nameless, Faceless
Season 5, Episode 1· September 23, 2009· 42 min

As Rossi, Morgan and JJ profile a killer who is targeting an emergency room doctor, Prentiss realizes that Hotch is missing.

2
Haunted
Season 5, Episode 2· September 30, 2009· 40 min

The BAU must determine what caused a disturbed man to murder several people at a pharmacy before he harms anyone else.

3
Reckoner
Season 5, Episode 3· October 7, 2009· 40 min

The BAU investigates a case in Rossi's hometown that involves both his personal and professional life.

4
Hopeless
Season 5, Episode 4· October 14, 2009· 42 min

A group of suspects with a pack mentality who kill for the thrill of it are the subjects of a BAU manhunt.

5
Cradle to Grave
Season 5, Episode 5· October 21, 2009· 41 min

The team hunts a suspect who impregnates young women and has them give birth before murdering them.

6
The Eyes Have It
Season 5, Episode 6· November 4, 2009· 42 min

The BAU team tracks a serial killer who keeps the eyes of his victims as souvenirs.

7
The Performer
Season 5, Episode 7· November 11, 2009· 40 min

The BAU team investigates the mystery behind a trail of murders that all seem to align with the tour schedule of a rock star.

8
Outfoxed
Season 5, Episode 8· November 18, 2009· 39 min

The BAU team is tracking down a family annihilator, but needs to take a break from the case to get advice from "The Fox", who is an horrific killer from the team's past. "The Fox" surprises the team with a ominous message for Agent Hotchner.

9
100
Season 5, Episode 9· November 25, 2009· 42 min

The BAU team races to help Hotchner find The Reaper and save his family before it's too late.

10
The Slave of Duty
Season 5, Episode 10· December 9, 2009· 42 min

The team needs to reunite in order to solve a home invasion case, while Agent Hotchner may have to leave the team.

11
Retaliation
Season 5, Episode 11· December 16, 2009· 40 min

The BAU is called upon to profile the past of an ex-convict and help stop him after he escapes from custody and embarks on a violent killing spree.

12
The Uncanny Valley
Season 5, Episode 12· January 13, 2010· 41 min

An unusual personal obsession is at the center of a BAU abduction case. Meanwhile, Hotch struggles with his return to work.

13
Risky Business
Season 5, Episode 13· January 20, 2010· 40 min

A rash of startling teen suicides in a small Wyoming town is the focus of a BAU investigation.

14
Parasite
Season 5, Episode 14· February 3, 2010· 39 min

The BAU follows the mental decline of a con artist whose schemes have become so complicated that he begins to eliminate the people involved in them.

15
Public Enemy
Season 5, Episode 15· February 10, 2010· 42 min

A serial killer who targets random victims in highly visible places to create a sense of public fear is the subject of a BAU investigation.

16
Mosley Lane
Season 5, Episode 16· March 3, 2010· 42 min

The BAU is called by local authorities in Ashburn, Virginia, to profile a predator who may have been abducting children for at least eight years.

17
Solitary Man
Season 5, Episode 17· March 10, 2010· 41 min

A truck driver is kidnapping women and disposing of them in random locations and the BAU must find out his motive in order to catch him.

18
The Fight
Season 5, Episode 18· April 7, 2010· 42 min

The BAU team travels to San Francisco to investigate the murders of several homeless men and teams up with a separate group of BAU operatives who are working another case they think is connected.

19
Rite of Passage
Season 5, Episode 19· April 14, 2010· 39 min

The BAU team heads to Texas to track a serial killer targeting illegal immigrants attempting to make safe passage into the U.S.

20
...A Thousand Words
Season 5, Episode 20· May 5, 2010· 39 min

The BAU team must profile a serial killer covered in tattoos who commits suicide, but leaves clues to the whereabouts of his last victim.

21
Exit Wounds
Season 5, Episode 21· May 12, 2010· 42 min

Garcia plays a crucial role in a case when she travels to Alaska with the BAU team to investigate the murders of several members of a small town.

22
The Internet Is Forever
Season 5, Episode 22· May 19, 2010· 41 min

The BAU team profiles a serial killer who uses the Internet as his hunting ground, bringing a whole meaning to the term "social networking".

23
Our Darkest Hour
Season 5, Episode 23· May 26, 2010· 41 min

A series of rolling blackouts in the city of Los Angeles lures a serial killer out of hiding, giving him renewed opportunities to continue his killing spree.

In the US, Criminal Minds season 5 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 5?

Criminal Minds season 5 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 5 have?

Criminal Minds season 5 has 23 episodes; the first episode aired on September 23, 2009.

Where can I watch Criminal Minds season 5 episode 1?

Criminal Minds season 5 episode 1 (“Nameless, Faceless”) 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 5 come out?

Criminal Minds season 5 premiered on September 23, 2009.

What audio and subtitle options does Criminal Minds season 5 have?

Audio and subtitle options for Criminal Minds season 5 depend on the platform; US streaming services usually offer English closed captions (CC).

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