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Criminal Minds (season 8)
Season 8
Release
Original networkCBS
Original releaseSeptember 26, 2012 (2012-09-26)[1]
Season chronology
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Season 9

The eighth season of Criminal Minds is scheduled to premiere on CBS on September 26, 2012. The series was officially renewed for an eighth season on March 14, 2012.[2]

In Canada, the season premiere and the eighth season aired one day earlier on CTV than on CBS in the United States.

Cast

On February 15, 2012, Deadline.com reported that Paget Brewster, who plays Emily Prentiss, would leave the show once season seven was over. All other main cast members have secured deals for this season. [3] On June 13, 2012, CBS announced that Jeanne Tripplehorn joins the cast of the show.[4] Matthew Gray Gubler has signed a deal to stay on the show through at least season 9.

Character Portrayed by Main cast Recurring
David Rossi Joe Mantegna entire season
Derek Morgan Shemar Moore entire season
Dr. Spencer Reid Matthew Gray Gubler entire season
Jennifer "JJ" Jareau A. J. Cook entire season
Penelope Garcia Kirsten Vangsness entire season
Alex Blake Jeanne Tripplehorn entire season
Aaron "Hotch" Hotchner Thomas Gibson entire season
Erin Strauss Jayne Atkinson — TBD[5]
Beth Clemmons Bellamy Young — TBD[6]

Episodes

No. in
series 		No. in
season 		Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
1631"The Silencer"Glenn KershawErica MesserSeptember 26, 2012 (2012-09-26)11.73[7]
1642"The Pact"[8]Karen GaviolaJanine Sherman BarroisOctober 10, 2012 (2012-10-10)TBD
1653"Through the Looking Glass"[9]TBATBAOctober 17, 2012 (2012-10-17)TBD
1664"God Complex"[10]Larry TengBreen FrazierOctober 24, 2012 (2012-10-24)TBD

Ratings

Episode U.S. ratings Canada ratings
Original air date Viewers
(millions) 		Rank Original air date Viewers
(millions) 		Rank
Night Week Night Week
"The Silencer" September 26, 2012 11.73[7] 2 — September 25, 2012 — — —
"The Pact" October 10, 2012 — — — October 9, 2012 — — —
"Through the Looking Glass" October 17, 2012 — — — October 16, 2012 — — —
"God Complex" October 24, 2012 — — — October 23, 2012 — — —

References

  1. ^ Bibel, Sara (July 11, 2012). "CBS Announces Fall 2012-13 Premiere Dates". TV By the Numbers. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
  2. ^ Gorman, Bill (March 14, 2012). "CBS Renews 18 Shows: 'The Good Wife,' 'Blue Bloods,' '2 Broke Girls,' 'The Mentalist,' 'Mike & Molly' & Many More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 15, 2012). "Paget Brewster To Leave 'Criminal Minds'". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  4. ^ "Criminal Minds Scoop: Big Love's Jeanne Tripplehorn Joins Cast as a Series Regular". TV Line.com. June 13, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference sp was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ "Criminal Minds Exclusive: Scandal's Bellamy Young to Return for Beth's 'Lovely' Send-Off". TVLine.com. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  7. ^ a b Kondolojy, Amanda (September 27, 2012). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'X Factor', 'Survivor', 'The Middle' Adjusted Up, 'The Neighbors' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  8. ^ "(#802) "The Pact"". TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
  9. ^ "Scoop: Criminal Minds Hires Drop Dead Diva Boss Man Josh Stamberg". TVLine.com. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
  10. ^ "Criminal Minds Exclusive: Twin Peaks' Ray Wise Checks In as Doctor Horrible". TVLine.com. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
General references
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