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Criminal Minds Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2008 - 2009
The fourth season of the CBS procedural "Criminal Minds" follows the Behavioral Analysis Unit as they deal with a number of dangerous cases including a series of murders that look like the work of a serial killer who was executed at the time these new murders transpired; terrorists who blow up a vehicle carrying BAU member Hotch (Thomas Gibson), an event that causes him substantial hearing problems; and Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) becomes haunted by his past while investigating the murder of a boy. Guest stars this season include Jason Alexander, Wil Wheaton, C. Thomas Howell, and William Mapother.
Episode 1
Mayhem
Wed, Sep 24, 2008 60 mins
The fourth-season opener follows the aftermath of the bombing in New York City. Two team members are injured and the rest of the team hunt for terrorists who may be planning a bigger attack.
Episode 2
The Angel Maker
Thu, Oct 2, 2008 60 mins
The team investigates recent murders that are connected to a serial killer who was executed.
Episode 3
Minimal Loss
Wed, Oct 8, 2008 60 mins
Prentiss and Reid are held captive at a cult compound when they go undercover to investigate potential child abuse.
Episode 4
Paradise
Wed, Oct 22, 2008 60 mins
The team searches for a serial killer who stages his murders to look like car accidents.
Episode 5
Catching Out
Wed, Oct 29, 2008 60 mins
The team hunts a serial killer targeting people who live near the railway. Jordan Todd: Meta Golding. Kevin Liman: James Black.
Episode 6
The Instincts
Wed, Nov 5, 2008 60 mins
The case of an abducted child in Las Vegas prompts Reid to have unusual dreams that help him unlock some secrets from his childhood.
Episode 7
Memoriam
Wed, Nov 12, 2008 60 mins
Reid conducts a solo investigation of a boy's murder that happened years earlier, believing the case has a link to his own childhood.
Episode 8
Masterpiece
Wed, Nov 19, 2008 60 mins
A serial killer turns himself in, and the team must profile him in order to find unaccounted victims who are still alive, but may not be for long.
Episode 9
52 Pickup
Wed, Nov 26, 2008 60 mins
Prentiss and Todd go undercover to find a serial killer who uses his fine-tuned pickup skills to ensnare women.
Episode 10
Brothers in Arms
Wed, Dec 10, 2008 60 mins
The team searches for a serial killer who is targeting cops in Phoenix. The case is very personal for former police officer Morgan. Cdr. Marks: Joe Regalbuto.
Episode 11
Normal
Wed, Dec 17, 2008 60 mins
The team heads to Southern California to search for a serial killer nicknamed the Road Warrior, who is targeting luxury-car owners on the freeway. Faith Ford and Mitch Pileggi guest star.
Episode 12
Soul Mates
Wed, Jan 14, 2009 60 mins
A young woman disappears from her affluent Atlanta neighborhood, and the team believes someone in the community is responsible and may have had an accomplice. William Harris: Michael Boatman. Andrea Harris: Dana Davis.
Episode 13
Bloodline
Wed, Jan 21, 2009 60 mins
A family is suspected of working together to abduct young women.
Episode 14
Cold Comfort
Wed, Feb 11, 2009 60 mins
The team searches for a killer who embalms his victims in order to spend more time with them. Mrs. Gless: Cybill Shepherd. Det. Fullwood: Michael Biehn.
Episode 15
Zoe's Reprise
Wed, Feb 18, 2009 60 mins
The team pursues a copycat murderer who is duplicating the methods of infamous serial killers.
Episode 16
Pleasure Is My Business
Wed, Feb 25, 2009 60 mins
The team searches for a prostitute who is luring and murdering business executives.
Episode 17
Demonology
Wed, Mar 11, 2009 60 mins
A string of deaths with religious undercurrents is investigated, and Prentiss has a personal tie to the case.
Episode 18
Omnivore
Wed, Mar 18, 2009 60 mins
One of New England's deadliest serial killers may be murdering again after a 10-year hiatus, leading Hotchner to revisit his first case with the BAU. George Foyet: C. Thomas Howell.
Episode 19
House on Fire
Wed, Mar 25, 2009 60 mins
A small town is terrorized by a serial arsonist targeting community meeting places.
Episode 20
Conflicted
Wed, Apr 8, 2009 60 mins
The team travels to South Padre Island, Texas, where a serial killer is targeting students on spring break. Adam: Jackson Rathbone. Det. Evans: Roma Maffia.
Episode 21
A Shade of Gray
Wed, Apr 22, 2009 60 mins
A serial killer preying on children is in custody, but the case takes a twist when it's discovered that one of the murders may have been committed by someone else.
Episode 22
The Big Wheel
Wed, Apr 29, 2009 60 mins
A serial killer sends the team a videotape recounting one of his murders--and also asking for help to stop killing. Vincent: Alex O'Loughlin.
Episode 23
Roadkill
Thu, May 7, 2009 60 mins
The team search for a serial killer who murders victims with his car.
Episode 24
Amplification
Wed, May 13, 2009 42 mins
A killer releases a deadly virus into the open air, and one of the agents risks his life to stop the threat. Lee Whitworth: Dan Lauria.
Episode 25
To Hell...
Wed, May 20, 2009 60 mins
Part 1 of 2. The team hunts for a serial killer in Detroit who targets those on the fringe of society.
Episode 26
And Back
Wed, May 20, 2009 60 mins
Conclusion. In the fourth-season finale, the team searches for the killer in Canada, and an agent's life is threatened.
