S08E01Criminal Minds season 8 episode 1: The Silencer
Aired 26 September 201242 minRated TV-14
Where to watch Criminal Minds Season 8 in Australia
Criminal Minds season 8 is streaming in Australia on Paramount Plus (subscription) and Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $24.99 and Prime Video Store from $27.99.
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What happens in “The Silencer”
When a Texas prisoner escapes during a transfer, he leaves behind victims with his unique trademark, sewing their mouths shut, a signature the BAU remembers as unique to the UnSub "The Silencer." While they investigate who he was and who he's become, the BAU also gets to know the newest member of the team.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season premiere of season 8.
- It runs about 42 minutes.
- Directed by Glenn Kershaw, written by Erica Messer.
- TMDB users rate it 8.0 out of 10 (18 votes).
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Glenn Kershaw
- Writer
- Erica Messer
- Guest stars
- Sam Hennings as US Marshal John TilghmanJayne Atkinson as Erin Strauss
Credits: TMDB.
More from Criminal Minds Season 8
Every episode of Season 8Criminal Minds episode guide
Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.