Criminal Minds ( season 12 ) - wikipedia Criminal Minds ( season 12 ) Criminal Minds ( season 12 ) DVD cover art Starring Joe Mantegna Matthew Gray Gubler A.J. Cook Kirsten Vangsness Damon Gupton Aisha Tyler Adam Rodriguez Thomas Gibson Paget Brewster Country of origin United States No. of episodes 22 Release Original network CBS Original release September 28, 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 28 ) -- May 10, 2017 ( 2017 - 05 - 10 ) Season chronology ← Previous Season 11 Next → Season 13 List of Criminal Minds episodes The twelfth season of Criminal Minds was ordered on May 6, 2016, by CBS with an order of 22 episodes. The season premiered on September 28, 2016 and ended on May 10, 2017. Contents 1 Cast 1.1 Main cast 1.2 Special guest stars 1.3 Recurring 1.4 Guest stars 2 Production 2.1 Development 2.2 Casting 2.2. 1 Gibson 's suspension and exit 3 Episodes 4 Ratings 4.1 Live + SD ratings 4.2 Live + 7 Day ( DVR ) ratings 5 Home media 6 References 7 External links Cast The entire main cast from the previous season returned for the season, except Shemar Moore ( Derek Morgan ), who left the show during the eleventh season. This season also marks the final appearance of Thomas Gibson ( Aaron Hotchner ). 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 Damon Gupton as Stephen Walker Aisha Tyler as Dr. Tara Lewis Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez Thomas Gibson as Aaron Hotchner Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss Special guest stars Jane Lynch as Diana Reid Alana de la Garza as Clara Seger Daniel Henney as Matt Simmons Shemar Moore as Derek Morgan Recurring Bodhi Elfman as Peter Lewis / Mr. Scratch Angela Robinson Witherspoon as Cassie Campbell Jeananne Goossen as Fiona Duncan Harold Perrineau as Calvin Shaw Richard T. Jones as Officer Lionel Wilkins Gia Mantegna as Lindsey Vaughn Aubrey Plaza as Cat Adams Guest stars Josh Stewart as William LaMontagne Jr. Mekhai Andersen as Henry LaMontagne Sherilyn Fenn as Gloria Baker Pooch Hall as FBI Trainee Clark Tatum O'Neal as Miranda White David Otunga as Dwayne Jerrard Beth Riesgraf as Maeve Donovan Tracie Thoms as Monica Walker Production Development Criminal Minds was renewed for a twelfth season with an episode order of 22 episodes on May 6, 2016. The season began on September 28, 2016. The entire main cast returned for the season, except Shemar Moore ( Derek Morgan ), who left the show during the eleventh season. Casting Jane Lynch returned in Season 12 as Diana Reid. After Shemar Moore 's departure in the previous season, former CSI : Miami star Adam Rodriguez was cast to fill his void in the twelfth season. He will play Luke Alvez, a new recruit to the BAU from the FBI 's Fugitive Task Force, tasked with helping to capture an escaped killer from last season. On July 21, Kirsten Vangsness confirmed that Paget Brewster would reprise her role as SSA Emily Prentiss for multiple episodes. On August 10, 2016, Aisha Tyler, who joined the show in the previous season as Dr. Tara Lewis, had been promoted to a series regular. Shemar Moore reprised his role as Derek Morgan in the season finale. On August 30, 2016, Brewster was promoted to series regular, following Thomas Gibson 's firing. Jane Lynch reprised her role as Dr. Diana Reid, Spencer Reid 's schizophrenic mother after eight years. She appeared in the second half of the season in a multi-episode arc. To fill the void after Gibson 's firing, Damon Gupton was cast in the series regular role of Special Agent Stephen Walker, a profiler from the Behaviorial Analysis Program in the FBI. He will make his first appearance in the eighth episode. Shemar Moore reprised his role as Derek Morgan in the season finale as his character tried to help catch Mr. Scratch after bringing the BAU a lead in the case against him. During April 2017, it was revealed that Gia Mantegna would reprise her role as Lindsay Vaughn in the final 3 episodes of the season. It was also revealed that Beth Riesgraf would reprise her role as Maeve Donovan in the season finale. Gibson 's suspension and exit On August 11, 2016, Deadline reported that Thomas Gibson had been suspended and therefore written out from two episodes due to an on - set altercation with one of the producers. He was also cut from directing one of the episodes. The following day, Gibson was fired following the on - set altercation. A joint statement from ABC Studios and CBS Television Studios read, `` Thomas Gibson has been dismissed from Criminal Minds. '' Gibson 's character 's exit was explained in the sixth episode of the season, `` Elliot 's Pond '', when it was revealed that his character retired and went into witness protection because of Mr. Scratch stalking his son. 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 ) 256 `` The Crimson King '' Glenn Kershaw Breen Frazier September 28, 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 28 ) 1201 8.92 When a man is found in Tempe, Arizona with deep cuts on his abdomen, the BAU suspects that the crime was committed by one of thirteen serial killers who escaped from prison three months earlier. Working with new team member Luke Alvez ( Adam Rodriguez ), who helped catch eight of the escapees, the team soon realizes that they are playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a criminal from their past. 257 `` Sick Day '' Larry Teng Virgil Williams October 5, 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 05 ) 1202 7.62 After returning home from a child abduction case in Los Angeles, JJ breaks down in front of Will and recounts the events surrounding the BAU 's attempt to catch a serial killer who kidnaps his victims in broad daylight and burns them alive. 258 `` Taboo '' Alec Smight Karen Maser October 12, 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 12 ) 1203 8.40 With Hotch away on TDY and former SSA Emily Prentiss ( Paget Brewster ) assisting during his absence, the BAU travels to Boynton Beach, Florida to apprehend a killer who abducts single mothers and drowns them in concrete. Meanwhile, Alvez opens up to one of his colleagues about his personal history. 259 `` Keeper '' Sharat Raju Bruce Zimmerman October 26, 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 26 ) 1204 7.66 When a Virginia state trooper finds a bag of dismembered body parts on the Appalachian Trail, the BAU investigates only to apprehend a delusional homeless man with a bizarre connection to the unsub. Meanwhile, Reid deals with a personal crisis after his mother is accepted into a study on Alzheimer 's disease. 260 5 `` The Anti-Terror Squad '' Tawnia McKiernan Stephanie SenGupta November 9, 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 09 ) 1205 7.37 When two teenagers living in Winona, Minnesota are deliberately left alive by an unsub who murders their families, the BAU suspects that the crimes were committed by a family annihilator only to uncover a shocking connection between the survivors and the killer. Meanwhile, Garcia attempts to find the perfect gift for Alvez 's dog Roxy. 261 6 `` Elliott 's Pond '' Matthew Gray Gubler Erica Messer November 16, 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 16 ) 1206 7.62 When three best friends go missing while riding their bicycles in Clayton, Delaware, the BAU determines that the case is connected to a similar disappearance that took place more than thirty years earlier. Meanwhile, the team is left reeling after Rossi makes an announcement regarding Hotch 's absence. 262 7 `` Mirror Image '' Joe Mantegna Breen Frazier November 30, 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 30 ) 1207 7.44 When Lewis is approached by a stranger claiming to be her estranged brother Gabriel, the BAU attempts to uncover the impostor 's true identity and find the real Gabriel only to find themselves face - to - face with sadistic serial killer Peter Lewis ( Bodhi Elfman ). 263 8 `` Scarecrow '' Christoph Schrewe Karen Maser December 7, 2016 ( 2016 - 12 - 07 ) 1208 7.77 When a woman 's abduction in Yakima, Washington coincides with the discovery of human remains in a creek bed, the BAU determines that the unsub is being driven by a twisted sense of morality. Meanwhile, Reid receives an upsetting phone call and the team welcomes veteran profiler Stephen Walker ( Damon Gupton ) into the fold. 264 9 `` Profiling 202 '' Rob Bailey Virgil Williams January 4, 2017 ( 2017 - 01 - 04 ) 1209 7.27 When Rossi receives a chilling birthday message from serial killer Thomas Yates, who is listed as one of the remaining escapees, the BAU works with a team of up - and - coming FBI agents to stop Yates from embarking on another killing spree. 265 10 `` Seek and Destroy '' Diana C. Valentine Erik Stiller January 11, 2017 ( 2017 - 01 - 11 ) 1210 7.54 When a series of home invasions in upscale San Diego neighborhoods turn deadly, the BAU suspects that the crimes were committed by a gang of thrill - seeking young adults. Meanwhile, Walker dedicates himself to determining when Peter Lewis will strike next. 266 11 `` Surface Tension '' Oz Scott Bruce Zimmerman February 1, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 01 ) 1211 7.45 When a mysterious symbol found under the armpit of a dead Tampa, Florida homeless man 's armpit is the same from a series of previous casualties, the BAU searches for a killer with an unusual motive. Meanwhile, Reid helps his mother adapt to new surroundings after choosing to take her out of a clinical study. 267 12 `` A Good Husband '' Laura Belsey Jim Clemente February 8, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 08 ) 1212 6.70 When two dismembered torsos are found in Palm Springs, California, the BAU attempts to find a connection between the victims. Meanwhile, Reid juggles caring for his mother and identifying the killer before he strikes again. 268 13 `` Spencer '' Glenn Kershaw Kirsten Vangsness & Erica Messer February 15, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 15 ) 1213 7.34 When Reid is arrested by Mexican authorities on drug possession and murder charges, the BAU works with International Response Team members Clara Seger ( Alana de la Garza ) and Matt Simmons ( Daniel Henney ) to prove his innocence in the death of a Mexican - American doctor from whom he purchased illegal treatment drugs for his mother. 269 14 `` Collision Course '' Alec Smight Stephanie SenGupta February 22, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 22 ) 1214 7.33 When pedestrians in Bradenton, Florida are critically injured following a series of car accidents, the BAU suspects that the vehicles involved in each accident were being controlled by a hacker. Meanwhile, Prentiss works with defense attorney Fiona Duncan ( Jeananne Goossen ) to prevent Reid from being indicted only to run into a stone wall after a mountain of incriminating evidence piles up. 270 15 `` Alpha Male '' Rob Bailey Karen Maser March 1, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 01 ) 1215 6.54 When several civilians are disfigured following a series of acid attacks in Philadelphia, the BAU sets out to catch an unsub who wants to make his victims feel as ugly as he does. Meanwhile, after being sent to the general population by a guard with a grudge, Reid makes a friend in former federal agent Calvin Shaw ( Harold Perrineau ). 271 16 `` Assistance Is Futile '' Leon Ichaso Virgil Williams March 15, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 15 ) 1216 7.50 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. 272 17 `` In The Dark '' Diana C. Valentine Dania Bennett March 22, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 22 ) 1217 7.46 When two drastically different murder sprees -- one taking place during the day, the other during the night -- are committed in Burlington, Vermont, the BAU deduces that a lone serial killer suffering from sleepwalking is responsible for both crimes. Meanwhile, Alvez presents Shaw with a shocking ultimatum after Reid is assaulted. 273 18 `` Hell 's Kitchen '' Simon Mirren Erica Messer March 29, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 29 ) 1218 6.88 The BAU returns to New York City after several brunette women are abducted from the Hell 's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan by a killer with an unquenchable thirst for blood. Meanwhile, Reid makes a choice that threatens to place his well - being in jeopardy. 274 19 `` True North '' Joe Mantegna Bruce Zimmerman April 5, 2017 ( 2017 - 04 - 05 ) 1219 7.04 When the decomposing bodies of three college graduates are found tied to wooden stakes outside Tucson, Arizona, the BAU determines that the victims are pawns in a killer 's sinister vendetta. Meanwhile, Lewis convinces Reid to undergo a cognitive interview only to discover an unexpected twist. 275 20 `` Unforgettable '' Carlos Bernard Stephanie SenGupta April 26, 2017 ( 2017 - 04 - 26 ) 1220 6.91 When Walker 's closest friend is hospitalized after ingesting radioactive material, the BAU determines that this incident is connected to the deaths of several government employees. Meanwhile, Reid receives a visit from his mother and a ghost from the past. 276 21 `` Green Light '' Alec Smight Erik Stiller May 3, 2017 ( 2017 - 05 - 03 ) 1221 7.37 When Prentiss learns that Reid 's mother was abducted by former abduction victim Lindsey Vaughn ( Gia Mantegna ), the BAU investigates only to realize that the person responsible for framing him was the last person anyone suspected. 277 22 `` Red Light '' Glenn Kershaw Breen Frazier May 10, 2017 ( 2017 - 05 - 10 ) 1222 8.12 Reid finds himself forced to play a second game of wits with hitwoman Cat Adams ( Aubrey Plaza ) as the BAU sets out to find and rescue his mother. Meanwhile, former SSA Derek Morgan ( Shemar Moore ) provides the team with a possible lead on Peter Lewis. Ratings Live + SD ratings No. in series No. in season Episode Air date Time slot ( EST ) Rating / Share ( 18 -- 49 ) Viewers ( m ) 18 -- 49 Rank Viewership rank Drama rank 256 `` The Crimson King '' September 28, 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 28 ) Wednesday 9 : 00 P.M. 1.9 / 6 8.92 22 23 7 257 `` Sick Day '' October 5, 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 05 ) 1.4 / 5 7.62 N / A 22 N / A 258 `` Taboo '' October 12, 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 12 ) 1.7 / 6 8.40 25 21 7 259 `` Keeper '' October 26, 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 26 ) 1.6 / 6 7.66 30 N / A 7 260 5 `` The Anti-Terror Squad '' November 9, 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 09 ) 1.3 / 4 7.37 N / A 21 N / A 261 6 `` Elliott 's Pond '' November 16, 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 16 ) 1.4 / 5 7.62 N / A 25 N / A 262 7 `` Mirror Image '' November 30, 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 30 ) 1.4 / 5 7.44 N / A 20 N / A 263 8 `` Scarecrow '' December 7, 2016 ( 2016 - 12 - 07 ) 1.3 / 5 7.77 N / A 20 N / A 264 9 `` Profiling 202 '' January 4, 2017 ( 2017 - 01 - 04 ) 1.4 / 5 7.27 N / A 22 N / A 265 10 `` Seek and Destroy '' January 11, 2017 ( 2017 - 01 - 11 ) 1.4 / 5 7.54 21 13 10 266 11 `` Surface Tension '' February 1, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 01 ) 1.3 / 5 7.45 11 10 7 267 12 `` A Good Husband '' February 8, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 08 ) 1.2 / 4 6.70 N / A 23 N / A 268 13 `` Spencer '' February 15, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 15 ) 1.3 / 5 7.34 26 15 12 269 14 `` Collision Course '' February 22, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 22 ) 1.3 / 5 7.33 29 15 8 270 15 `` Alpha Male '' March 1, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 01 ) 1.3 / 5 6.54 20 N / A 271 16 `` Assistance is Futile '' March 15, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 15 ) 1.3 / 5 7.50 27 15 9 272 17 `` In The Dark '' March 22, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 22 ) 1.3 / 5 7.46 17 13 10 273 18 `` Hell 's Kitchen '' March 29, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 29 ) 1.2 / 5 6.88 23 19 11 274 19 `` True North '' April 5, 2017 ( 2017 - 04 - 05 ) 1.3 / 5 7.04 24 19 10 275 20 `` Unforgettable '' April 26, 2017 ( 2017 - 04 - 26 ) 1.3 / 5 6.91 13 16 276 21 `` Green Light '' May 3, 2017 ( 2017 - 05 - 03 ) 1.5 / 5 7.37 13 17 6 277 22 `` Red Light '' May 10, 2017 ( 2017 - 05 - 10 ) 1.6 / 6 8.12 9 14 Live + 7 day ( DVR ) ratings No. in series No. in season Episode Air date Time slot ( EST ) 18 -- 49 rating increase Viewers ( millions ) increase Total 18 -- 49 Total viewers ( millions ) Ref 256 `` The Crimson King '' September 28, 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 28 ) Wednesday 9 : 00 P.M. 1.1 3.83 3.0 12.41 257 `` Sick Day '' October 5, 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 05 ) 1.1 3.76 2.5 11.32 258 `` Taboo '' October 12, 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 12 ) 1.1 3.41 2.8 11.81 259 `` Keeper '' October 26, 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 26 ) 1.1 3.81 2.7 11.48 260 5 `` The Anti-Terror Squad '' November 9, 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 09 ) 0.7 2.38 2.0 9.76 261 6 `` Elliott 's Pond '' November 16, 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 16 ) 1.1 3.57 2.5 11.20 262 7 `` Mirror Image '' November 30, 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 30 ) 1.1 3.71 2.5 11.15 263 8 `` Scarecrow '' December 7, 2016 ( 2016 - 12 - 07 ) 1.2 3.67 2.5 11.44 264 9 `` Profiling 202 '' January 4, 2017 ( 2017 - 01 - 04 ) 1.1 3.84 2.5 11.11 265 10 `` Seek and Destroy '' January 11, 2017 ( 2017 - 01 - 11 ) 1.1 3.43 2.5 10.97 266 11 `` Surface Tension '' February 1, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 01 ) 1.0 3.49 2.3 10.94 267 12 `` A Good Husband '' February 8, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 08 ) 0.9 3.42 2.1 10.12 268 13 `` Spencer '' February 15, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 15 ) 0.9 3.43 2.2 10.78 269 14 `` Collision Course '' February 22, 2017 ( 2017 - 02 - 22 ) 0.9 3.34 2.2 10.67 270 15 `` Alpha Male '' March 1, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 01 ) 0.7 2.93 2.0 9.54 271 16 `` Assistance is Futile '' March 15, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 15 ) 1.0 3.38 2.3 10.90 272 17 `` In The Dark '' March 22, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 22 ) 1.1 3.40 2.4 10.86 273 18 `` Hell 's Kitchen '' March 29, 2017 ( 2017 - 03 - 29 ) 1.0 3.26 2.2 10.16 274 19 `` True North '' April 5, 2017 ( 2017 - 04 - 05 ) 0.9 3.11 2.2 10.15 275 20 `` Unforgettable '' April 26, 2017 ( 2017 - 04 - 26 ) 0.7 2.42 2.0 9.33 276 21 `` Green Light '' May 3, 2017 ( 2017 - 05 - 03 ) 0.9 3.30 2.4 10.51 277 22 `` Red Light '' May 10, 2017 ( 2017 - 05 - 10 ) 0.9 3.20 2.5 11.31 ^ 1 Live + 7 ratings were not available, so Live + 3 ratings have been used instead. Home media The Complete Twelfth Season Set details Special features 22 episodes 6 - disc set ( Region 1 ) 5 - disc set ( Region 2 & 4 ) Aspect Ratio : 1.78 : 1 Subtitles : English English : Dolby Digital 5.1 The Family Unit Director 's Chair Victimology The Prisoner 4th Life Gag Reel Deleted Scenes DVD release date Region 1 Region 2 Region 4 September 5, 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 05 ) TBA TBA References ^ Jump up to : Thomas, Kaitlin ( May 6, 2016 ). `` CBS Renews Criminal Minds for Season 12 ''. TV.com. Retrieved May 6, 2016. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( June 21, 2016 ). `` CBS fall TV 2016 premiere dates : NFL, ' Big Bang Theory ' kick off a long rollout ''. TVbytheNumbers. Retrieved June 21, 2016. Jump up ^ `` ' Criminal Minds ' : Adam Rodriguez replaces Shemar Moore as series regular ''. google.com. Retrieved June 21, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Criminal Minds refocuses on a case from the past ''. CBS. August 10, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2016. 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Question: when did season 12 of criminal minds start
Answer: September 28, 2016