Criminal Minds season 12 episode 14 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
The BAU team faces a crisis as Dr. Spencer Reid is jailed, charged with murder, a situation orchestrated by the nefarious Mr. Scratch. Battling this personal turmoil, the team also tackles a case involving vehicles suspiciously hitting pedestrians, hinting at a tech-savvy unsub hacking cars. Meanwhile, Reid, torn between accepting a plea deal or fighting the charges, chooses to defend his innocence. As the BAU stops the car hacker in a nail-biting climax, Reid's fate hangs in the balance, his future uncertain as he awaits trial.
Full Episode S12E14 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is targeting the BAU team?
Mr. Scratch, or Peter Lewis, is targeting the BAU team.
What is Mr. Scratch's method of attacking his victims?
Mr. Scratch drugs his victims to make them hallucinate.
Why is Dr. Spencer Reid in jail?
Reid is in jail for illegal possession of drugs and is being charged with murder.
Who is representing Dr. Reid legally?
Fiona Duncan, a defense attorney, is representing Dr. Reid.
What new case is the BAU team handling?
The BAU team is investigating a case involving two vehicles hitting pedestrians, suspected to be controlled by a hacker.
Why does Garcia join the BAU in the field for the car hacking case?
Garcia's expertise in technology is relevant to the car hacking case.
What plea deal is offered to Dr. Reid?
Dr. Reid is offered a plea deal of 2 to 5 years for involuntary manslaughter.
How does Dr. Reid respond to the plea deal?
Dr. Reid chooses to fight the charges instead of accepting the plea deal.
How does the BAU team profile the car hacker?
They profile the unsub as a sadistic symphorophiliac focusing on young, attractive female victims.
What is the outcome of Reid's arraignment?
Reid pleads not guilty, but bail is denied and he is remanded to federal custody.
How does the car hacking case escalate?
The unsub abducts a woman, indicating an escalation in his crimes.
What is the outcome of the car hacking case?
The BAU intervenes in time to prevent the final attack and saves the abducted woman.
What is Dr. Reid's current situation at the end of the episode?
Dr. Reid is in federal custody awaiting trial, with his future uncertain.
Who is Mr. Scratch, and what is his goal?
Mr. Scratch, or Peter Lewis, is a terrorist targeting the BAU team to punish them.
What challenges does Reid face in proving his innocence?
Reid struggles with memory gaps and the compelling circumstantial evidence against him.