Criminal Minds Cues

A clue changes the investigation

A crime scene is examined

A lesson about human behavior is mentioned

A local police officer appears

A map is shown

A profile is created

A psychological motive is discussed

A suspect is being watched

A suspect is identified

A suspect makes a mistake

A team member comforts someone

A team member gives a profile

A tense confrontation occurs

A timeline is discussed

A victim is discussed

A victim is rescued

A witness is interviewed

An unsub is mentioned

Behavior is analyzed

Garcia appears

JJ appears

Prentiss appears

Rossi appears

Someone reviews evidence

The BAU receives a new case

The episode ends with a reflection

The profile is updated

The team catches the unsub

The team splits up

The team travels