The BAU implements an elaborate strategy to try and take down the “Dirty Dozen” hitmen ring, with Reid playing a central role.

When Reid fears his mother has been abducted, he asks the BAU to investigate while he's stuck in prison.

Derek Morgan brings the BAU a lead in the case against serial killer and escaped convict Mr. Scratch.

After a father and daughter get kidnapped, a former foe of the BAU returns with very specific demands for Dr. Reid that give a whole new meaning to the phrase “wheels up".