Criminal Minds is an American police procedural crime drama television series created and produced by Jeff Davis. The series premiered on CBS on September 22, 2005, and concluded on February 19, 2020. It follows a group of criminal profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral Analysis Unit, using behavioral analysis and profiling to investigate crimes and find perpetrators. The show tells the story of the team as they work various cases, and tackle their personal struggles. The show's original main cast consisted of seven characters: Jason Gideon, Aaron Hotchner, Elle Greenaway, Derek Morgan, Spencer Reid, Jennifer Jareau, and Penelope Garcia. The cast underwent major changes throughout the series' run, with several of the show's original members being replaced by nine additional starring characters: Emily Prentiss, David Rossi, Ashley Seaver, Alex Blake, Kate Callahan, Tara Lewis, Luke Alvez, Stephen Walker, and Matt Simmons.
| Genre | Police procedural, Thriller, Crime drama, Mystery |
| Created by | Jeff Davis |
| Starring | Mandy Patinkin, Matthew Gray Gubler, A. J. Cook, Thomas Gibson, Lola Glaudini, Shemar Moore, Kirsten Vangsness, Paget Brewster, Joe Mantegna, Rachel Nichols |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 15 |
| No. of episodes | 324 |
| Executive producer(s) | Mark Gordon, Jeff Davis, Edward Allen Bernero, Deborah Spera, Chris Mundy, Simon Mirren, Erica Messer, Janine Sherman Barrois, Breen Frazier, Harry Bring |
| Running time | 42 minutes |
| Production company(s) | The Mark Gordon Company, Entertainment One, Touchstone Television, (seasons 1–2), Bernero Productions (season 2), ABC Studios, (seasons 3–15), Paramount Network Television (season 1), CBS Paramount Network Television (seasons 2–4), CBS Television Studios (seasons 5–15) |
| Distributor | CBS Television Distribution (U.S.), Buena Vista Television (2005–07), Disney–ABC Domestic Television, Disney Media Distribution (2007–20) (Worldwide) |
| Original network | CBS, ION Television |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080i |
| Audio format | Dolby Digital 5.1 |
| Related shows | Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, Criminal Minds (South Korea) |
| Netflix ID | 70153390 |
About Criminal Minds
This crime procedural follows the cases of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, which tracks dangerous serial killers. The show has spawned multiple spin-offs, including Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders.
Achievement of Criminal Minds
The show was nominated for Emmys in both 2008 and 2009 for Outstanding Stunt Coordination.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Criminal Minds
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Latest information about Criminal Minds updated on July 28 2021.
