S03E12Criminal Minds season 3 episode 12: 3rd Life
Aired 9 January 200842 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “3rd Life”
When one teenager is found murdered and her best friend is abducted in Chula Vista, California, the BAU assists local authorities in determining whether the Witness Protection Program is involved.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 12 of 20 of season 3, so watch episodes 1 to 11 first.
- It runs about 42 minutes.
- Directed by Anthony Hemingway, written by Simon Mirren.
- TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 (22 votes).
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Anthony Hemingway
- Writer
- Simon Mirren
- Guest stars
- Brian McNamara as Bruce OwenAlex Hyde-White as Grant SilvermanRiley Smith as Ryan PhillipsRick Otto as Det. PaytonFredric Lehne as Jack VaughanMichael Harney as Pat MannanCheryl White as Lori OwenHayley McFarland as Katie Owen
Credits: TMDB.
More from Criminal Minds Season 3
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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.