S18E08Criminal Minds season 18 episode 8: Tara
Aired 26 June 202554 minRated TV-14
Where to watch Criminal Minds Season 18 in Australia
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What happens in “Tara”
When the team works to hunt down the person who shot Tara, they discover "The Disciple" deliberately had them chasing their tails. While undergoing critical surgery, Tara gets to the root of her relationship issues.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 8 of 10 of season 18, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
- It runs about 54 minutes.
- Directed by Sharat Raju, written by Chikodili Agwuna.
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Sharat Raju
- Writer
- Chikodili Agwuna
- Guest stars
- Aimee Garcia as Dr. Julia OchoaGeoff Stults as Evan DelrayLaTanya Richardson Jackson as Caroline LewisDahlya Glick as Paramedic HickmanAmol Shah as Dr. Mark BadalRoy Williams Jr. as Paramedic Mundi
Credits: TMDB.
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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.


