[s13e14] Miasma May 2026

Barnes confronts Prentiss about past team "mistakes," including Prentiss' role in protecting Reid after his arrest in Mexico. To protect the rest of the team from being disbanded or fired, Prentiss "falls on her sword" and is placed on administrative leave at the end of the episode, with Barnes taking direct oversight of the unit. Cast & Credits Director: Leon Ichaso. Guest Stars: Kim Rhodes as Assistant Director Linda Barnes. Myles Bullock as Kevon Winters. Moe Irvin as Chief Thomas Wheeler. Where to Watch Criminal Minds - Aired Order - All Seasons - TheTVDB.com

A victim fights back, escapes in Winters' van, and eventually crashes it. This allows the BAU to recover evidence, including a "plague doctor" mask and his mother's old medication, which eventually leads to his identification. Major Character & Plot Arcs [S13E14] Miasma

He targets individuals who appear sick in public (e.g., coughing) and sedates them with massive doses of ketamine . Guest Stars: Kim Rhodes as Assistant Director Linda Barnes

With Prentiss away, Jennifer "JJ" Jareau acts as the interim unit chief for the New Orleans investigation. Where to Watch Criminal Minds - Aired Order