Episode

Criminal Minds: Retaliation

Name: Criminal Minds: Retaliation
Released: 2009-12-16
Duration: 40 min
Cast: Kirsten Vangsness, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler, Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson

Criminal MindsSeason 52009-12-16

Overview

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.

Details

Series: Criminal Minds
Season: Season 5
Episode: Episode 11
Air date: 2009-12-16
Runtime: 40 min

Episode context

Retaliation is Episode 11 in Season 5 of Criminal Minds. It aired on 2009-12-16. The runtime is 40 min.

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