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 22 Release Original network CBS Original release September 27, 2017 ( 2017 - 09 - 27 ) -- April 18, 2018 ( 2018 - 04 - 18 ) 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 previously been at 9 : 00PM on Wednesday since its inception. The season concluded on April 18, 2018 with a two - part season finale. 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 season, 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 Dr. 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 Kim Rhodes as Assistant Director Linda Barnes 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 Lou Diamond Phillips as Sheriff Clifford Gail O'Grady as Krystall Richards James Urbaniak as Special Agent Owen Quinn Karen David as Special Agent Mary Meadows Production Development Criminal Minds was renewed for a thirteenth season with an episode order of 22 episodes on April 7, 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 ''. His character Stephen Walker was killed off - screen in the season premiere. 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 investigation. 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 Roswell, New Mexico conspiracy theory group die in quick succession, the BAU suspects that the crimes were committed by a serial killer only to find themselves reexamining the evidence following a catastrophic encounter. Meanwhile, Lewis struggles to keep her emotions in check as she interrogates a young podcaster ( Zelda Williams ) with ties to the group. 287 10 `` Submerged '' Rob Bailey Bruce Zimmerman January 3, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 03 ) 1310 5.41 When the latest in a series of perplexing robbery - homicides occurs in Ramona, California, the BAU works with a frustrated sheriff ( Lou Diamond Phillips ) to track down a serial killer with mysterious motives and an even more mysterious past. 288 11 `` Full - Tilt Boogie '' Simon Mirren Erica Messer & Kirsten Vangsness January 10, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 10 ) 1311 5.70 When the wife of a Virginia police chief survives a brutal home invasion - homicide, the BAU coordinates with her husband and the local authorities to catch her attempted killer only to uncover a multitude of secrets being kept by the town 's inhabitants. 289 12 `` Bad Moon on the Rise '' Christoph Schrewe Karen Maser January 17, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 17 ) 1312 5.63 When the gruesome murder of a New York City jogger is connected to a series of equally gruesome murder - mutilations, the BAU searches Central Park for a killer who may be suffering from a syndrome that makes him believe he is a gruesome monster. Meanwhile, Alvez deals with the fallout of a blind date gone wrong. 290 13 `` Cure '' Glenn Kershaw Christopher Barbour January 24, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 24 ) 1313 5.30 When a cryptic message is found inside the mouth of a Washington, D.C. financier, the BAU sets out to catch a serial killer determined to eradicate institutions of power. Meanwhile, JJ grows increasingly concerned after receiving an email asking her to sit down with Assistant Director Linda Barnes ( Kim Rhodes ). 291 14 `` Miasma '' Leon Ichaso Erica Meredith January 31, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 31 ) 1314 5.42 When a mass grave is uncovered in a New Orleans cemetery, the BAU searches for a killer who sees himself as a modern - day plague doctor. Meanwhile, Prentiss finds herself forced to endure a hostile interrogation after Barnes suspends her from active duty and summons her for an internal audit. 292 15 `` Annihilator '' Rob Bailey Erik Stiller March 7, 2018 ( 2018 - 03 - 07 ) 1315 5.04 With Prentiss still suspended from active duty and Reid refusing to work without her, Barnes takes the lead and joins the remaining members of the BAU as they search St. Louis for the perpetrator of a quadruple homicide. Meanwhile, Reid attempts to dissuade Prentiss from making a bold decision. 293 16 `` Last Gasp '' Adam Rodriguez Stephanie SenGupta March 14, 2018 ( 2018 - 03 - 14 ) 1316 5.69 In the wake of Barnes ' attempt to restructure the BAU, the divided team works behind her back to identify a serial abductor who photographs Washington, D.C. call girls before killing them and incinerating their bodies. 294 17 `` The Capilanos '' Matthew Gray Gubler Erica Messer March 21, 2018 ( 2018 - 03 - 21 ) 1317 5.26 When a seven - year - old child residing in Guymon, Oklahoma claims a man dressed as a clown killed his father, the BAU attempts to determine whether or not the child 's statement is true. 295 18 `` The Dance of Love '' Joe Mantegna Bruce Zimmerman March 28, 2018 ( 2018 - 03 - 28 ) 1318 6.59 When two women residing in Chicago, Illinois are stabbed to death on consecutive nights and found with a single red rose in their mouths, the BAU searches for a serial killer with unexpected motives. Meanwhile, Rossi takes personal time off after receiving a phone call from his third ex-wife Krystall ( Gail O'Grady ). 296 19 `` Ex Parte '' Lily Mariye Christopher Barbour April 4, 2018 ( 2018 - 04 - 04 ) 1319 5.90 When a hostage situation takes place at the Washington, D.C. law firm where Simmons ' wife Kristy ( Kelly Frye ) works, the BAU juggles resolving the unfolding crisis and determining the perpetrators ' motives. 297 20 `` All You Can Eat '' Diana C. Valentine Karen Maser April 11, 2018 ( 2018 - 04 - 11 ) 1320 5.20 When two sudden deaths in Virginia are believed to be acts of bioterrorism, the BAU works with the CDC to prevent a large - scale incident from taking place. Meanwhile, Garcia reunites with her stepbrother Carlos ( Sebastian Sozzi ) after learning that the drunk driver who killed their parents is eligible for parole. 298 21 `` Mixed Signals '' Alec Smight Erica Meredith & Erik Stiller April 18, 2018 ( 2018 - 04 - 18 ) 1321 5.92 When two people residing in Taos, New Mexico are subjected to crude lobotomies, the BAU suspects the perpetrator is obsessed with proving an inexplicable collection of phenomena exists. 299 22 `` Believer '' Glenn Kershaw Breen Frazier April 18, 2018 ( 2018 - 04 - 18 ) 1322 5.39 When a former VICAP agent is found locked inside a storage unit, the BAU investigates his frantic claims of an active serial killer nicknamed `` The Strangler '' only to find themselves questioning everything they think they know. 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 1.1 4.04 2.0 9.38 10 `` Submerged '' January 3, 2018 0.9 / 3 5.41 1.1 3.93 2.0 9.37 11 `` Full - Tilt Boogie '' January 10, 2018 1.0 / 4 5.70 1.1 4.13 2.1 9.83 12 `` Bad Moon on the Rise '' January 17, 2018 1.0 / 4 5.63 1.1 4.02 2.1 9.65 13 `` Cure '' January 24, 2018 0.9 / 3 5.30 1.1 4.12 2.0 9.42 14 `` Miasma '' January 31, 2018 1.0 / 4 5.42 1.0 3.90 2.0 9.32 15 `` Annihilator '' March 7, 2018 0.9 / 3 5.05 1.0 4.06 1.9 9.11 16 `` Last Gasp '' March 14, 2018 0.9 / 4 5.69 1.2 4.16 2.1 9.85 17 `` The Capilanos '' March 21, 2018 0.9 / 4 5.26 1.1 3.94 2.0 9.20 18 `` The Dance of Love '' March 28, 2018 1.1 / 5 6.59 0.9 3.54 2.0 10.13 19 `` Ex Parte '' April 4, 2018 1.0 / 4 5.90 1.0 3.71 2.0 9.62 20 `` All You Can Eat '' April 11, 2018 0.9 / 4 5.20 1.0 3.94 1.9 9.14 21 `` Mixed Signals '' April 18, 2018 1.0 / 4 5.92 0.8 3.05 1.8 8.97 22 `` Believer '' April 18, 2018 0.9 / 4 5.39 0.8 3.35 1.7 8.74 References ^ Jump up to : Andreeva, Nellie ( April 7, 2017 ). `` ' Criminal Minds ' Renewed For Season 13 By CBS ''. 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Question: when does criminal minds season 13 come out
Answer: premiered on September 27, 2017