Question: what episode of criminal minds does garcia join the team
Answer: Penelope Garcia Criminal Minds character Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia First appearance `` Extreme Aggressor '' 1x01 , September 22 , 2005 ( on Criminal Minds ) `` Two of a Kind '' 1x01 , February 16 , 2011 ( on Criminal Minds : Suspect Behavior ) `` Denial '' 1x03 , March 30 , 2016 ( on Criminal Minds : Beyond Borders ) Last appearance `` Death by a Thousand Cuts '' 1x13 , May 25 , 2011 ( on Criminal Minds : Suspect Behavior ) `` Lost Souls '' 2x01 , March 8 , 2017 ( on Criminal Minds : Beyond Borders ) Created by Jeff Davis Portrayed by Kirsten Vangsness Other appearances Criminal Minds : Suspect Behavior Crimin