S09E01Criminal Minds season 9 episode 1: The Inspiration (1)
Aired 25 September 201342 minRated TV-14
Where to watch Criminal Minds Season 9 in Australia
Criminal Minds season 9 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 $24.99.
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Availability checked 16 November 2026.
What happens in “The Inspiration (1)”
The hunt for a methodical killer takes the BAU to Arizona to search for an increasingly devolving unsub, and the team speculates that Hotch is in the running to be the new BAU Section Chief following the death of Erin Strauss.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season premiere of season 9.
- It runs about 42 minutes.
- Directed by Glenn Kershaw, written by Janine Sherman Barrois.
- TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 (18 votes).
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Glenn Kershaw
- Writer
- Janine Sherman Barrois
- Guest stars
- Camryn Manheim as Carla HinesBrianne Howey as Heather Clarke
Credits: TMDB.
More from Criminal Minds Season 9
Every episode of Season 9Criminal 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.