S07E01Criminal Minds season 7 episode 1: It Takes a Village
Aired 21 September 201142 minRated TV-14
Where to watch Criminal Minds Season 7 in Australia
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What happens in “It Takes a Village”
The BAU team is at a crossroads as they are questioned by a Senate Committee for their retaliatory actions in the wake of Prentiss' loss, but an unexpected familiar face could help them win their case and keep the team together.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season premiere of season 7.
- It runs about 42 minutes.
- Directed by Glenn Kershaw, written by Erica Messer.
- TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 (21 votes).
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Glenn Kershaw
- Writer
- Erica Messer
- Guest stars
- Timothy V. Murphy as Ian DoyleConrad Bluth as DeclanMark Moses as Senator CramerRobin Atkin Downes as Lachlan McDermottJayne Atkinson as Erin Strauss
Credits: TMDB.
More from Criminal Minds Season 7
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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.