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Criminal Minds · Season 6

Criminal Minds season 6 episode 21: The Stranger

Aired 13 April 201142 minRated TV-14

7.7TMDB · 18 votesMark watched

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “The Stranger”

The BAU hunts a stalker in San Diego who is targeting college students. Meanwhile, the team comes under Strauss' scrutiny in the wake of the loss of Prentiss.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 21 of 24 of season 6, so watch episodes 1 to 20 first.
  • It runs about 42 minutes.
  • Directed by Nelson McCormick, written by Rick Dunkle and Kimberly A. Harrison.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 (18 votes).

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Nelson McCormick
Writers
Rick DunkleKimberly A. Harrison
Guest stars
Sophie Kargman as Lily DroubayChad Todhunter as Greg PhinneyHeather Mazur as Kate PhinneyMichael Raynor as Det. Bryce HardingNick Toren as Bob JenkinsRae Latt as Rosemary JenkinsYuri Lowenthal as Jake EllisonJen Kuhn as Amy Ellison

Credits: TMDB.

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