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 5 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 will return for the season, except Damon Gupton ( Stephen Walker ), who was fired from the show. 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 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 will return 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, it was revealed that Aisha Tyler will make her television directing debut and direct the sixth episode of the season. On August 12, 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. Casting Shemar Moore will reprise 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 1, 2017 ( 2017 - 11 - 01 ) 1305 TBD 284 7 `` Dust and Bones '' Marcus Stokes Erica Meredith November 8, 2017 ( 2017 - 11 - 08 ) 1307 TBD 285 8 `` Neon Terror '' Bethany Rooney Erik Stiller November 15, 2017 ( 2017 - 11 - 15 ) 1308 TBD 286 9 `` False Flag '' Joe Mantegna Breen Frazier TBA 1309 TBD 287 10 `` Submerged '' Rob Bailey Bruce Zimmerman TBA 1310 TBD 288 11 `` Full - Tilt Boogie '' Simon Mirren Erica Messer & Kirsten Vangsness TBA 1311 TBD 289 12 `` Bad Moon on the Rise '' Christoph Schrewe Karen Maser TBA 1312 TBD 290 13 `` Cure '' Glenn Kershaw Christopher Barbour TBA 1313 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 TBD TBD TBD TBD 5 `` Lucky Strikes '' October 25, 2017 1.0 / 4 5.91 TBD TBD TBD TBD 6 `` The Bunker '' November 1, 2017 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 7 `` Dust and Bones '' November 8, 2017 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 8 `` Neon Terror '' November 15, 2017 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 9 `` False Flag '' November 22, 2017 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 : `` 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. ''. Twitter. June 10, 2017. Retrieved June 10, 2017. 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 ( August 10, 2017 ). `` Harry BringVerified account @ LLPOS 8h8 hours ago Today starts 1305 prep. Director : Aisha Tyler Writer : Karen Maser `` The Bunker '' ``. Twitter. Retrieved August 10, 2017. Jump up ^ Maser, Karen ( August 12, 2017 ). `` Karen Maser @ KarenMaser 17m17 minutes ago Karen Maser Retweeted robkwert Then you will be happy to watch Ep 1311 to be written by the fabulous @ ecmess & @ Vangsness. ''. Twitter. Retrieved August 12, 2017. 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 ^ `` ( # CM1305 ) `` The Bunker '' ``. The Futon Critic. October 16, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017. Jump up ^ `` ( # CM1307 ) `` Dust and Bones '' ``. The Futon Critic. October 26, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2017. Jump up ^ `` ( # CM1308 ) `` Neon Terror '' ``. The Futon Critic. October 26, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Harry Bring ‏ Verified account @ LLPOS 5h5 hours ago 1309 Day One of Preparation. '' False Flag '' Directed by : @ JoeMantegna Written by : Breen Frazier ``. Twitter. September 26, 2017. Retrieved September 26, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Harry Bring ‏ Verified account @ LLPOS Oct 9 Location Scout 1310. `` Submerged '' Written by : Bruce Zimmerman Directed by : Rob Bailey ``. Twitter. October 9, 2017. Retrieved October 10, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Harry Bring ‏ Verified account @ LLPOS 2h2 hours ago Prep day one 1311 Director : Simon Mirren Writers : @ ecmess @ Vangsness `` Full - Tilt Boogie '' ``. Twitter. October 19, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` Harry Bring ‏ Verified account @ LLPOS Sep 29 More 1312 Karen Maser Christoph Schrewe `` Bad Moon on the Rise '' 1313 Chris Barbour Glenn Kershaw `` Cure '' ``. Twitter. September 29, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2017. 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. External links Criminal Minds on IMDb Criminal Minds at TV.com Criminal Minds Criminal Minds Episodes Season 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Characters Jason Gideon Aaron Hotchner Elle Greenaway Derek Morgan Spencer Reid Jennifer Jareau Penelope Garcia Emily Prentiss David Rossi Alex Blake Matt Simmons Video game Suspect Behavior Sam Cooper Penelope Garcia Beyond Borders Episodes Season 1 Characters Jack Garrett Clara Seger Russ Montgomery Matt Simmons Mae Jarvis International South Korean Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Criminal_Minds_(season_13)&oldid=807901362 '' Categories : Criminal Minds 2017 American television seasons Talk Contents About Wikipedia Wikiquote Français Српски / srpski Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски Edit links This page was last edited on 30 October 2017, at 18 : 58. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 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Question: when are they making season 13 of criminal minds
Answer: September 27, 2017