S02E17Criminal Minds season 2 episode 17: Distress
Aired 21 February 200741 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “Distress”
The BAU travels to Houston to investigate a series of murders that have occurred near construction sites and abandoned buildings. Because the murders appear to be random, the team believes the killer could be a homeless person. Meanwhile, everyone is noticing an apparent change in Reid's behavior.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 17 of 23 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 16 first.
- It runs about 41 minutes.
- Directed by John F. Showalter, written by Oanh Ly.
- TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 (20 votes).
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- John F. Showalter
- Writer
- Oanh Ly
- Guest stars
- Joanna Going as Dana WoodridgeNick Chinlund as Max WestonHolt McCallany as Roy WoodridgeKent Faulcon as Det. FullerSandi McCree as JoleneJeffrey Lorenzo as KelvinJuan Ramírez as EdwardBridget Shergalis as Mary
Credits: TMDB.
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