While the BAU usually faces off against serial killers, Season 13 introduces a different kind of monster: (Kim Rhodes). As the Assistant Director of National Security, Barnes becomes the season's primary antagonist, not by shedding blood, but by trying to dismantle the BAU from the inside. Her bureaucratic power play leads to: Prentiss being placed on administrative leave. The team being split up and reassigned to mundane tasks.

: The season premiere deals with the tragic fallout of the crash, leading to the exit of Damon Gupton’s character after a brief but impactful run.

Season 13 kicks off in the wreckage of the Season 12 finale’s massive car crash. While the team reels from the impact, we see significant changes in the bullpen:

Whether you’re in it for the psychological puzzles or the family dynamic of the BAU, Season 13 proves that even after over a decade on air, this team still knows how to deliver a "wheels up" moment that keeps us on the edge of our seats.

A "renegade" mission where the team must work in secret to prove their worth. Standout Episodes and Personal Stakes