The read
A Balasaur Score of 82 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 8.1/10. 19 seasons across 364 episodes so far, still running. Streaming on Prime, Hulu, and Paramount+.
Synopsis
An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU who returns to help the team solve new cases.
Ratings
IMDb8.1/10
4,164 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 22 ep2005 |
| 2 | Season 2 | 23 ep2006 |
| 3 | Season 3 | 20 ep2007 |
| 4 | Season 4 | 26 ep2008 |
| 5 | Season 5 | 23 ep2009 |
| 6 | Season 6 | 24 ep2010 |
| 7 | Season 7 | 24 ep2011 |
| 8 | Season 8 | 24 ep2012 |
| 9 | Season 9 | 24 ep2013 |
| 10 | Season 10 | 23 ep2014 |
| 11 | Season 11 | 22 ep2015 |
| 12 | Season 12 | 22 ep2016 |
| 13 | Season 13 | 22 ep2017 |
| 14 | Season 14 | 15 ep2018 |
| 15 | Season 15 | 10 ep2020 |
| 16 | Season 16 | 10 ep2022 |
| 17 | Season 17 | 10 ep2024 |
| 18 | Season 18 | 10 ep2025 |
| 19 | Season 19 | 10 ep2026 |
Cast
- Joe MantegnaDavid Rossi
- Paget BrewsterEmily Prentiss
- Adam RodriguezLuke Alvez
- Kirsten VangsnessPenelope Garcia
- A.J. CookJennifer Jareau
- Aisha TylerDr. Tara Lewis
- Zach GilfordElias Voit
- Ryan-James HatanakaTyler Green
Episode ratings
6.88.8
364 of 364 episodes rated on TMDB
Season 16 is the peak: 8.2 average across 10 episodes. Season 18 drops to 7.3.
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Themes
fbicriminal mastermindcrime investigationspecial agentcriminologypolice profilingpolice proceduralwitty
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