S08E10Criminal Minds season 8 episode 10: The Lesson
Aired 5 December 201242 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “The Lesson”
A ritualistic killer is hunted after male bodies are found that have been physically altered. Meanwhile, Reid gets anxious at the prospect of meeting his mystery woman.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 10 of 24 of season 8, so watch episodes 1 to 9 first.
- It runs about 42 minutes.
- Directed by Matthew Gray Gubler, written by Janine Sherman Barrois.
- TMDB users rate it 8.2 out of 10 (16 votes).
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Matthew Gray Gubler
- Writer
- Janine Sherman Barrois
- Guest stars
- Brad Dourif as AdamHanna Hall as Connie FosterJay Hayden as Bobby PutnamBeth Riesgraf as Maeve DonovanBonnie Morgan as Marionette #114Stephen Anthony Bailey as Audience Member (uncredited)Sean Whalen as Tucker White
Credits: TMDB.
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