S04E06Criminal Minds season 4 episode 6: The Instincts
Aired 5 November 200842 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “The Instincts”
While investigating the abduction of a young boy in Las Vegas, Dr. Reid starts to have dreams that might help reveal buried memories from his childhood.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 6 of 26 of season 4, so watch episodes 1 to 5 first.
- It runs about 42 minutes.
- Directed by Rob Spera, written by Chris Mundy.
- TMDB users rate it 8.0 out of 10 (21 votes).
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Rob Spera
- Writer
- Chris Mundy
- Guest stars
- Kari Matchett as Amy BridgesTaylor Nichols as William ReidBruce French as Dr. NormanReed Diamond as Craig BridgesShashawnee Hall as Det. AshbyMelinda Page Hamilton as Claire BatesJane Lynch as Diana Reid
Credits: TMDB.
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