Criminal Minds ( season 13 ) - wikipedia Criminal Minds ( season 13 ) Criminal Minds ( season 13 ) Promotional poster Starring Joe Mantegna Matthew Gray Gubler A.J. Cook Kirsten Vangsness Aisha Tyler Daniel Henney Adam Rodriguez Paget Brewster Country of origin United States No. of episodes 9 Release Original network CBS Original release September 27, 2017 ( 2017 - 09 - 27 ) -- present Season chronology ← Previous Season 12 List of Criminal Minds episodes The thirteenth season of Criminal Minds was ordered on April 7, 2017, by CBS with an order of 22 episodes. The season premiered on September 27, 2017 in a new time slot at 10 : 00PM on Wednesday when it had been at 9 : 00PM on Wednesday since its inception. Contents 1 Cast 1.1 Main cast 1.2 Special guest star 1.3 Recurring cast 1.4 Guest cast 2 Production 2.1 Development 2.2 Casting 3 Episodes 4 Ratings 5 References 6 External links Cast The entire main cast from the previous season returned for the show, except Damon Gupton ( Stephen Walker ), who was fired from the show. His character was killed off in the season premiere off - screen. Following the cancellation of Criminal Minds : Beyond Borders, it was announced that Daniel Henney ( Matt Simmons ) would join the cast this season as a series regular. Main cast Joe Mantegna as David Rossi Matthew Gray Gubler as Spencer Reid A.J. Cook as Jennifer `` JJ '' Jareau Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia Aisha Tyler as Dr. Tara Lewis Daniel Henney as Matt Simmons Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss Special guest star Shemar Moore as Derek Morgan Recurring cast Josh Stewart as William LaMontagne Jr. Kelly Frye as Kristy Simmons Declan Whaley as David Simmons Guest cast Bodhi Elfman as Peter Lewis / Mr. Scratch Tracie Thoms as Monica Walker Jamie Kennedy as Floyd Feylinn Ferell Zelda Williams as Melissa Miller Production Development Criminal Minds was renewed for a thirteenth season with an episode order of 22 episodes on April 7, 2017. It was announced that the season would begin to air on September 27, 2017. The entire main cast from the previous season returned for the season, except Damon Gupton ( Stephen Walker ), who was fired from the show. Matthew Gray Gubler will be directing the seventeenth episode of the season and it is said to be `` the spookiest episode of Season 13 '' and will involve clowns. On August 10, 2017, it was revealed that Aisha Tyler will make her television directing debut and direct the sixth episode of the season. On August 12, 2017 it was revealed that Erica Messer and Kirsten Vangsness will be co-writing the eleventh episode of the season, which will be the fourth episode they have co-written together. On October 31, 2017, it was announced that Adam Rodriguez will make his Criminal Minds directing debut and direct the sixteenth episode of the season. Casting Shemar Moore reprised his role as Derek Morgan in the fifth episode. On June 11, 2017, it was announced that Damon Gupton had been let go from the show after one season. CBS said his departure was `` part of a creative change on the show ''. On June 20, 2017, CBS announced that Daniel Henney, who was a series regular on Criminal Minds : Beyond Borders as Matt Simmons, would join the main show as a series regular for the thirteenth season. On October 12, 2017, it was announced that Shemar Moore would reprise his role as Derek Morgan in the fifth episode of the season ( `` Lucky Strikes '' ) as his character returns to help Penelope Garcia get through a tough time. Episodes See also : List of Criminal Minds episodes No. overall No. in season Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. code U.S. viewers ( millions ) 278 `` Wheels Up '' Glenn Kershaw Breen Frazier September 27, 2017 ( 2017 - 09 - 27 ) 1301 7.00 When escaped serial killer Peter Lewis ( Bodhi Elfman ) launches a devastating final assault on the BAU and takes one of their own as a hostage, Garcia brings in former International Response Team member Matt Simmons ( Daniel Henney ) to help apprehend Lewis before more lives are lost. 279 `` To a Better Place '' Diana C. Valentine Bruce Zimmerman October 4, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 04 ) 1302 6.17 When suitcases containing human remains are found throughout Naples, Florida, the BAU returns from their bureau - dictated vacation to find a connection between the victims before the killer takes another life. Meanwhile, Reid learns about a condition to his reinstatement and the team officially welcomes Simmons into the fold. 280 `` Blue Angel '' Sharat Raju Christopher Barbour October 11, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 11 ) 1304 5.87 When two businessmen are emasculated in Detroit, Michigan, the BAU investigates a connection between the victims only to discover a family secret that changes the course of the case. Meanwhile, Simmons finds himself bonding with an escort involved in the case. 281 `` Killer App '' Alec Smight Stephanie SenGupta October 18, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 18 ) 1303 5.94 When a workplace shooting in Silicon Valley claims the lives of three employees, the BAU works with the Department of Homeland Security to determine if the shooting was personal and why the victims were targeted. Meanwhile, Prentiss confronts Alvez about the events surrounding his final confrontation with Peter Lewis. 282 5 `` Lucky Strikes '' Tawnia McKiernan Jim Clemente October 25, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 25 ) 1306 5.91 When a Florida prostitute is found dead with both legs and several fingers missing, the BAU sets out to determine if cannibalistic serial killer Floyd Feylinn Ferell ( Jamie Kennedy ) has embarked on another spree or if a copycat killer is responsible. Meanwhile, former SSA Derek Morgan ( Shemar Moore ) helps Garcia when she becomes overwhelmed by memories of a ten - year - old trauma. 283 6 `` The Bunker '' Aisha Tyler Karen Maser November 8, 2017 ( 2017 - 11 - 08 ) 1305 5.50 When a missing persons case is connected to a series of abductions throughout Virginia, the BAU sets out to find a connection between the victims only to unearth an unusual motive. Meanwhile, JJ connects with a woman who believes her sister 's disappearance may be connected to the investigation and Garcia searches for a new apartment. 284 7 `` Dust and Bones '' Marcus Stokes Erica Meredith November 15, 2017 ( 2017 - 11 - 15 ) 1307 5.64 When two women are abducted and permanently disfigured in Austin, Texas, the BAU determines that the attacker has a dangerous obsession with a vicious creature. Meanwhile, Alvez struggles to find a way to help his former Fugitive Task Force partner come to terms with his paralysis. 285 8 `` Neon Terror '' Bethany Rooney Erik Stiller November 22, 2017 ( 2017 - 11 - 22 ) 1308 6.31 When the latest in a series of robbery - homicides occurs in Miami, Florida, the BAU investigates only to suspect that they are dealing with an unsub who seeks attention by releasing footage of his crimes to the media. 286 9 `` False Flag '' Joe Mantegna Breen Frazier December 6, 2017 ( 2017 - 12 - 06 ) 1309 5.34 When two members of a conspiracy group in Roswell, New Mexico perish in quick succession, the BAU is called to investigate. 287 10 `` Submerged '' Rob Bailey Bruce Zimmerman January 3, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 03 ) 1310 TBD 288 11 `` Full - Tilt Boogie '' Simon Mirren Erica Messer & Kirsten Vangsness January 10, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 10 ) 1311 TBD 289 12 `` Bad Moon on the Rise '' Christoph Schrewe Karen Maser January 17, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 17 ) 1312 TBD 290 13 `` Cure '' Glenn Kershaw Christopher Barbour January 24, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 24 ) 1313 TBD 291 14 `` Miasma '' Leon Ichaso Erica Meredith January 31, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 31 ) 1314 TBD 292 15 `` Annihilator '' Rob Bailey Erik Stiller March 7, 2018 ( 2018 - 03 - 07 ) 1315 TBD 293 16 `` Last Gasp '' Adam Rodriguez Stephanie SenGupta TBA 1316 TBD Ratings No. Title Air date Rating / share ( 18 -- 49 ) Viewers ( millions ) DVR ( 18 -- 49 ) DVR viewers ( millions ) Total ( 18 -- 49 ) Total viewers ( millions ) `` Wheels Up '' September 27, 2017 1.3 / 5 7.00 1.1 4.15 2.4 11.15 `` To a Better Place '' October 4, 2017 1.1 / 4 6.17 1.1 3.98 2.2 10.15 `` Blue Angel '' October 11, 2017 1.1 / 4 5.87 1.0 3.82 2.1 9.68 `` Killer App '' October 18, 2017 1.0 / 4 5.94 1.1 3.87 2.1 9.81 5 `` Lucky Strikes '' October 25, 2017 1.0 / 4 5.91 1.0 3.81 2.0 9.72 6 `` The Bunker '' November 8, 2017 0.9 / 3 5.50 1.0 3.53 1.9 9.03 7 `` Dust and Bones '' November 15, 2017 1.0 / 4 5.64 1.0 3.76 2.0 9.40 8 `` Neon Terror '' November 22, 2017 1.0 / 4 6.31 1.0 3.70 2.0 10.00 9 `` False Flag '' December 6, 2017 0.9 / 4 5.34 TBD TBD TBD TBD 10 `` Submerged '' January 3, 2018 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 11 `` Full - Tilt Boogie '' January 10, 2018 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 12 `` Bad Moon on the Rise '' January 17, 2018 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 13 `` Cure '' January 24, 2018 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 14 `` Miasma '' January 31, 2018 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 15 `` Annihilator '' March 7, 2018 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 16 `` Last Gasp '' TBA TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD References ^ Jump up to : Andreeva, Nellie ( April 7, 2017 ). `` ' Criminal Minds ' Renewed For Season 13 By CBS ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 7, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Angelica, Patricia ( May 4, 2017 ). `` The Replicator, season 13, writers ' strike, USC : an exclusive interview with Harry Bring, the LLPOS of Criminal Minds ''. Criminal Minds Brasil. Retrieved May 17, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Andreeva, Nellie ( June 11, 2017 ). `` ' Criminal Minds ' : Damon Gupton Leaving CBS Series After One Season ''. TVLine. Retrieved June 11, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Gupton, Damon ( @ DamonGupton ) ( June 10, 2017 ). `` wanted to let you know I appreciate this as I just lost my job. You throwing out the 1st pitch is pure class and a monumental image '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved June 10, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie ( June 20, 2017 ). `` ' Criminal Minds ' : Daniel Henney Of ' Beyond Borders ' Joins Mothership Series ''. TVLine. Retrieved June 20, 2017. Jump up ^ Vick, Megan ( June 1, 2017 ). `` Here 's When Bull, S.W.A.T., The Big Bang Theory and More CBS Shows Premiere ''. TV Guide. Retrieved June 1, 2017. Jump up ^ Ausiello, Michael ( August 2, 2017 ). `` Ask Ausiello : Spoilers on X-Files, Riverdale, Supergirl, Supernatural, Chuck, NCIS, Elementary and More ''. TV Guide. Retrieved August 2, 2017. Jump up ^ Bring, Harry ( @ LLPOS ) ( August 10, 2017 ). `` Today starts 1305 prep. Director : Aisha Tyler Writer : Karen Maser `` The Bunker '' '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved November 2, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Maser, Karen ( @ KarenMaser ) ( August 12, 2017 ). `` Then you will be happy to watch Ep 1311 to be written by the fabulous @ ecmess & @ Vangsness '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved August 12, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Maser, Karen ( @ KarenMaser ) ( October 31, 2017 ). `` # 1316. It will be written by Stephanie Sengupta '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved November 2, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ `` Criminal Minds Adds Beyond Borders ' Daniel Henney as Series Regular ''. TVLine.com. Retrieved June 20, 2017. Jump up ^ Webb Mitovich, Matt ( October 12, 2017 ). `` Criminal Minds : Shemar Moore Set for Encore, to Help Garcia With ( Spoiler ) ''. TVLine. Retrieved October 19, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Porter, Rick ( September 28, 2017 ). `` ' Survivor ' premiere adjusts up : Wednesday final ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 28, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Porter, Rick ( October 5, 2017 ). `` ' SEAL Team, ' ' Law & Order : SVU ' and everything else unchanged : Wednesday final ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 5, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Porter, Rick ( October 12, 2017 ). `` ' Empire, ' ' Survivor, ' ' Goldbergs, ' ' Blacklist ' adjust up, ' Dynasty ' adjusts down : Wednesday final ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 12, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Porter, Rick ( October 19, 2017 ). `` ' Survivor, ' ' Goldbergs, ' ' SEAL Team ' adjust up, ' Criminal Minds ' adjusts down : Wednesday final ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 19, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Porter, Rick ( October 26, 2017 ). `` ' The Blacklist ' and ' Designated Survivor ' adjust down, final World Series numbers : Wednesday final ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 26, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Porter, Rick ( November 9, 2017 ). `` ' Empire, ' ' SVU, ' CMAs and others unchanged : Wednesday final ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 9, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Porter, Rick ( November 16, 2017 ). `` ' The Goldbergs ' adjusts up : Wednesday final ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 16, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Porter, Rick ( November 27, 2017 ). `` ' The Wall ' and ' SNL Thanksgiving ' adjust up : Wednesday final ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 27, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Porter, Rick ( December 7, 2017 ). `` ' Survivor, ' ' SVU ' and everything else unchanged : Wednesday final ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 7, 2017. Jump up ^ Bring, Harry ( @ LLPOS ) ( October 9, 2017 ). `` Location Scout 1310. `` Submerged '' Written by : Bruce Zimmerman Directed by : Rob Bailey '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved October 10, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ `` CRIMINAL MINDS ( CBS ) Listings ''. The Futon Critic. Retrieved December 2, 2017. Jump up ^ Bring, Harry ( @ LLPOS ) ( October 19, 2017 ). `` Prep day one 1311 Director : Simon Mirren Writers : @ ecmess @ Vangsness `` Full - Tilt Boogie '' '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved October 19, 2017 -- via Twitter. ^ Jump up to : Bring, Harry ( @ LLPOS ) ( September 29, 2017 ). `` 1312 Karen Maser Christoph Schrewe `` Bad Moon on the Rise '' 1313 Chris Barbour Glenn Kershaw `` Cure '' '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved October 3, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Bring, Harry ( @ LLPOS ) ( November 20, 2017 ). `` I start prep on episode # 1314 today without my producing partner Glenn Kershaw. Glenn starts directing 1313 today. I 'll be busier than normal. # 1314 `` Miasma '' Writer @ e4meredith Director Leon Ichaso '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved November 20, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Bring, Harry ( @ LLPOS ) ( December 14, 2017 ). `` 1315 `` Annihilator '' Writer Erik Stiller Director Rob Bailey. Shoots 3 days before our holiday hiatus and then 5 days after we come back to work Jan 4th '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved December 14, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Bring, Harry ( @ LLPOS ) ( December 14, 2017 ). `` Today is Criminal Minds prep day 1 on episode 1316 `` Last Gasp ''. Directed by : @ _Adam_Rodriguez Written by : Stephanie SenGupta. Preps 2 days before our holiday hiatus and 5 days after Jan 3rd. Shoots mid-January '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved December 14, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( October 13, 2017 ). `` ' This Is Us ' and ' The Good Doctor ' score big in premiere week broadcast Live + 7 ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 13, 2017. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( October 18, 2017 ). `` ' The Orville, ' ' Once Upon a Time, ' 5 more shows double in week 2 broadcast Live + 7 ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 18, 2017. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( October 25, 2017 ). `` ' The Good Doctor ' is the most - watched show on TV in week 3 broadcast Live + 7 ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 25, 2017. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( November 2, 2017 ). `` ' Chicago PD, ' 10 more shows double in week 4 broadcast Live + 7 ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 2, 2017. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( November 9, 2017 ). `` ' Grey 's Anatomy ' keeps rolling along in week 5 broadcast Live + 7 ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 9, 2017. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( November 27, 2017 ). `` ' This Is Us ' rides high in week 7 broadcast Live + 7 ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 27, 2017. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( December 5, 2017 ). `` ' Jane the Virgin, ' 10 other shows double in week 8 broadcast Live + 7 ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 5, 2017. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( December 13, 2017 ). `` ' Chicago Med ' premiere makes solid gains in week 9 broadcast Live + 7 ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 13, 2017. 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Question: when does season 13 of criminal minds air on tv
Answer: September 27, 2017