The sixth season of ''

Criminal Minds ''Criminal Minds'' is an American police procedural crime drama television series created and produced by Jeff Davis (writer), Jeff Davis. The series premiered on CBS on September 22, 2005, and originally concluded on February 19, 2020; it was r ...

'' premiered on

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on September 22, 2010 and ended May 18, 2011. Before the filming of the season began, it was announced that

A.J. Cook Andrea Joy Cook (born July 22, 1978) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her role as Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau on the CBS crime drama ''Criminal Minds'' (2005–2020, 2022). Cook has also appeared in ''The Virgin ...

had been let go from the series, reportedly due to budget cuts on the show relating to the launch of the ''Criminal Minds'' spinoff. Thanks to letters and petitions by fans, Cook was allowed to return for two episodes to wrap up her character's storyline. She later returned as a special guest star in two subsequent episodes of this season.

Paget Brewster Paget Valerie Brewster (, ; born March 10, 1969) is an American actress and singer. She was first recognized for her recurring role as Kathy on the fourth season of the NBC sitcom ''Friends''. Her breakthrough role came as FBI Supervisory Specia ...

was a regular for eighteen episodes and was let go from the series as well. Rachel Nichols appeared as a guest star for two episodes and was then promoted as a regular, but her contract wasn't picked up after the season finale.Paget Brewster Returning To 'Criminal Minds' Next Season, Rachel Nichols Leaving
Deadline, May 28, 2011 The opening sequence was changed as of this season: more sound and visual effects were added; the theme song itself was amplified, and an electric guitar part added.

Cast

Main

Joe Mantegna Joseph Anthony Mantegna (, ; born November 13, 1947) is an American actor. Mantegna began his career on stage in 1969 in the Chicago production of the musical ''Hair''. He earned a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play and a Joseph Jeffe ...

as Supervisory Special Agent David Rossi (BAU Senior Agent) *

as Supervisory Special Agent Emily Prentiss (BAU Agent) (Ep. 1-18) *

Shemar Moore Shemar Franklin Moore (born April 20, 1970) is an American actor. His notable roles include Malcolm Winters on ''The Young and the Restless'' (1994–2005), Derek Morgan on ''Criminal Minds'' (2005–2016), and the lead role of Sergeant II Dani ...

as Supervisory Special Agent Derek Morgan (BAU Agent) *

Matthew Gray Gubler Matthew Gray Gubler (, ; born March 9, 1980) is an American actor, filmmaker, fashion model, painter, illustrator, director, and author. He is best known for his role as criminal profiler Dr. Spencer Reid in the CBS television show ''Criminal Min ...

as Supervisory Special Agent Dr. Spencer Reid (BAU Agent) *

A. J. Cook Andrea Joy Cook (born July 22, 1978) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her role as Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau on the CBS crime drama ''Criminal Minds'' (2005–2020, 2022). Cook has also appeared in ''The Virgin ...

as Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau (BAU Communications Liaison) (Ep. 1-2) *

Kirsten Vangsness Kirsten Simone Vangsness (born July 7, 1972) is an American actress and writer. She is best known for her portrayal of FBI Technical Analyst Penelope Garcia on the CBS drama series ''Criminal Minds''. She portrayed the same character on the sp ...

as Special Agent Penelope Garcia (BAU Technical Analyst & Co-Communications Liaison) * Rachel Nichols as Special Agent Ashley Seaver (BAU Agent) (Ep. 10-24) *

Thomas Gibson Thomas Ellis Gibson (born July 3, 1962) is an American actor and director. He is best known for his television roles as Daniel Nyland on ''Chicago Hope'' (1994–1997), Greg Montgomery on ''Dharma & Greg'' (1997–2002) and Aaron Hotchner on ''C ...

as Supervisory Special Agent Aaron "Hotch" Hotchner (BAU Unit Chief & Co-Communications Liaison)

Recurring

Jayne Atkinson Jayne Atkinson (born 18 February 1959) is a British-American actress. She is best known for the role of Karen Hayes on '' 24'', as well as her Tony Award–nominated roles in '' The Rainmaker'' and '' Enchanted April''. She has also appeared in ...

as Supervisory Special Agent Erin Strauss (BAU Section Chief) * Cade Owens as Jack Hotchner * Isabella Murad as Ellie Spicer *

Timothy V. Murphy Timothy Vincent Murphy (born 5 April 1960) is an Irish actor based in Los Angeles. His notable 2015 roles have been on ''The Bastard Executioner'', ''Grace and Frankie'', and ''True Detective''. He played Galen O'Shea for three seasons on the ...

as Ian Doyle *

Sebastian Roché Sebastian Roché (born 4 August 1964) is a French-American actor. He is known for his roles as Kurt Mendel in ''Odyssey 5'', Jerry Jacks in '' General Hospital'', Thomas Jerome Newton in ''Fringe'', Balthazar in '' Supernatural'', Mikael in bot ...

as Clyde Easter *

Siena Goines Siena Goines (born March 28, 1969) is an American film and television actress. She has guest-starred on the soap opera ''Passions'', the police drama ''The Division'' and the medical drama ''Private Practice''. History Goines was born in Washi ...

as Tsia Mosely *

Nicholas Brendon Nicholas Brendon Schultz (born April 12, 1971), known professionally as Nicholas Brendon, is an American actor and writer. He is best known for playing Xander Harris in the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' (1997–2003) and Kevin L ...

as Kevin Lynch *

A. J. Cook Andrea Joy Cook (born July 22, 1978) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her role as Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau on the CBS crime drama ''Criminal Minds'' (2005–2020, 2022). Cook has also appeared in ''The Virgin ...

as Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau (Ep. 18 & 24)

Guest stars

In the season premiere "The Longest Night",

Tim Curry Timothy James Curry (born 19 April 1946) is an English actor and singer. He rose to prominence for his portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the film ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show'' (1975), reprising the role he had originated in the 1973 London ...

reprised his role as one of the series' most notorious criminals, Billy Flynn, also known as "The Prince of Darkness".

Robert Davi Robert John Davi (born 1953) is an American actor, singer and filmmaker. Over the course of his acting career, Davi has performed in more than 130 films. Among his most known roles are opera-singing heavy Jake Fratelli in ''The Goonies'' (1985), ...

reprised his role as Detective Adam Kurzbard, who led the investigation of the murders. In the episode "J.J.",

Chris Marquette Chris Marquette (born October 3, 1984) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in such films as ''The Tic Code'', ''Freddy vs. Jason'', '' The Girl Next Door'', ''Just Friends'', '' Alpha Dog'' and '' Fanboys''. He is also known for his ...

guest-starred as James Barrett, a man who abducted and attempted to murder Kate Joyce. In the episode "Remembrance of Things Past",

Daniel J. Travanti Daniel J. Travanti (born Danielo Giovanni Travanti; March 7, 1940) is an American actor. He is best known for playing police captain List of Hill Street Blues characters#Main characters, Frank Furillo in the television drama series ''Hill Stree ...

guest-starred as Lee Mullens, a serial killer who suffers from

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. In the episode "Compromising Positions",

Craig Sheffer Craig Eric Sheffer (born April 23, 1960) is an American film and television actor. He is known for his leading roles as Norman Maclean in the film '' A River Runs Through It, ''Aaron Boone in the film ''Nightbreed'', Joe Kane in the film '' The ...

guest-starred as James Thomas, an impotent serial killer who murders married couples. Ernie Hudson 2014

In the episode "Safe Haven",

Sterling Beaumon Sterling Martin Beaumon (born June 2, 1995) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Max Doyle in the 2008 film, ''Mostly Ghostly'', and as young Benjamin Linus in the ABC television series, ''Lost''. Beaumon has had guest roles in ''L ...

guest-starred as Jeremy Sayers, a juvenile delinquent and family annihilator who has been hated by his mother ever since he was born.

Mare Winningham A mare is an adult female horse or other equine. In most cases, a mare is a female horse over the age of three, and a filly is a female horse three and younger. In Thoroughbred horse racing, a mare is defined as a female horse more than four y ...

guest-starred as Nancy Riverton, a mother who allows Jeremy to stay in their home for the night. In the episode "Devil's Night",

Leonard Roberts Leonard Roberts (born November 17, 1972) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Sean Taylor in ''Drumline'' and for playing Forrest Gates in the fourth season of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and D. L. Hawkins in a recurring role ...

guest-starred as Kaman Scott, a disfigured serial killer who burns his victims alive during Devil's Night, the notorious pre-Halloween celebration. In the episode "Middle Man",

Steve Talley Steven Douglas Talley (born August 12, 1981) is an American actor who grew up in Avon, Indiana. He is best known for his portrayal of Dwight Stifler in ''American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile '' and ''American Pie Presents: Beta House''. Career ...

Michael Grant Terry Michael Grant Terry (born August 30, 1983) is an American actor, known for his recurring role as Wendell Bray on the Fox series ''Bones''. Biography Terry was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the youngest of three children. His father is Will ...

, and

Jake Thomas Jake Thomas (born January 30, 1990) is an American actor and director, perhaps best known for his role as Matt McGuire, the title character's younger brother, in the Disney Channel show ''Lizzie McGuire'' (2001–04). In 2002, he won a Young Ar ...

guest-starred as Michael Kosina, Christopher Salters, and Scott Kagan, aka "The Johnson County Brotherhood", a trio of serial rapists and killers who abduct exotic dancers.

Melissa Claire Egan Melissa Claire Egan (born September 28, 1981) is an American actress, best known for her roles as Annie Lavery on ''All My Children'' and Chelsea Lawson on ''The Young and the Restless''. Early years Egan was born to Mary and Dennis Egan, and is ...

guest starred as Tara Dice, an exotic dancer who is questioned by Prentiss and Reid. IJustine 2015

In the episode "Reflection of Desire",

Robert Knepper Robert Lyle Knepper (born July 8, 1959) is an American actor best known for his role as Theodore "T-Bag" Bagwell in the Fox drama series '' Prison Break'' (2005–2009, 2017), Samuel Sullivan in the final season of the NBC series ''Heroes'' (2 ...

guest-starred as Rhett Walden, also known as "The Hill Ripper", a schizophrenic abductor who idolizes the movie ''Reflection of Desire'', a film his deceased mother starred in.

Sally Kirkland Sally Kirkland (born October 31, 1941) is an American film, television and stage actress and producer. A former member of Andy Warhol's The Factory and an active member in 1960s New York avant-garde theater, she has appeared in more than 250 fi ...

guest-starred as May Walden, a famous actress from

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who, because of her pregnancy, made only one motion picture, and her career was ruined afterwards.

Whitney Able Whitney Nees Able (born June 2, 1982) is an American actress and model. She is best known for her roles in ''All the Boys Love Mandy Lane'' (2006) and ''Monsters'' (2010), and has been featured in ''Maxim'' magazine. Early life Whitney Able was ...

guest-starred as Penny Hanley, a woman Walden abducts after Kelly Landis' murder. In the episode "Into the Woods",

Gattlin Griffith Gattlin Tadd Griffith (born November 13, 1998) is an American actor, best known for portraying Walter Collins in the historical crime drama ''Changeling'' (2008), Tim Tyson in the autobiographical civil rights film ''Blood Done Sign My Name'' (2 ...

guest-starred as Robert Brooks, a young boy who is abducted and raped by Shane Wyland.

Emily Alyn Lind Emily Alyn Lind (born 2001/2002) is an American actress. She began her career as a child actress, when she was known for her recurring role as young Amanda Clarke on the ABC series ''Revenge'', and for her role as Ariel on the CBS medical drama ...

guest-starred as Anna Brooks, Robert's younger sister who is also abducted by Wyland. Kaitlin Doubleday (26335979012)

In the episode "What Happens at Home", Kenneth Mitchell guest-starred as Drew Jacobs, a serial killer who murders several women, including his own wife.

Madison Leisle Madison Leisle (born June 2, 1999) is an American actress. She is known for her recurring role in the television shows, ''Ghost Whisperer'', where she portrayed Julia Miller, and ''Grey's Anatomy'' as Lisa the child. She also has a role in the 2 ...

guest starred as Jacobs' daughter, Heather. In the episode "25 to Life",

Kyle Secor Kyle Ivan Secor (born May 31, 1957) is an American television and film actor. He is known for portraying Detective Tim Bayliss on the crime drama series '' Homicide: Life on the Street'' (1993–1999). Early years Secor was born in Tacoma, Was ...

guest-starred as Donald Sanderson, a man who was framed and imprisoned for the murder of his family, and

Philip Casnoff Philip Casnoff (born August 3, 1949) is an American actor, known for his roles in TV series and on Broadway. He has also been a director. Early life and education Philip L. Casnoff was born on August 3, 1949, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, P ...

guest-starred as James Stanworth, the man responsible for framing Sanderson and murdering his family.

Angus Macfadyen Angus Macfadyen (born 21 September 1963) is a Scottish actor. His roles include Robert the Bruce, both in ''Braveheart'' and ''Robert the Bruce'', Komodo in ''Warriors of Virtue'', Vice-Counsel Dupont in '' Equilibrium'', Jeff Denlon in the '' ...

guest-starred as Sean McCallister, Emily Prentiss' former boss at Interpol who is murdered by one of the series most notorious criminals, Ian Doyle, played by

. In the episode "The Thirteenth Step",

Jonathan Tucker Jonathan Moss Tucker (born May 31, 1982) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the films ''The Virgin Suicides'' (1999), ''The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'' (2003), ''Hostage'' (2005), ''In the Valley of Elah'' (2007), '' The Ruins'' (20 ...

and

Adrianne Palicki Adrianne Lee Palicki ( ; born May 6, 1983) is an American actress and model. She is best known for her starring roles as Tyra Collette in the NBC sports drama series '' Friday Night Lights'' (2006–2011), as Barbara "Bobbi" Morse/Mockingbird i ...

guest-starred as Raymond Donovan and Sydney Manning, two young lovers who go on a killing spree. Corbin Bernsen by Gage Skidmore

In the episode "Today I Do",

Rebecca Field Rebecca Field is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Lacey Jean-Locklin in the Lifetime (TV network), Lifetime drama series ''The Client List (TV series), The Client List''. She is also known for the role of Gail in the 2018 fi ...

guest-starred as Jane Gould, a stalker and abductor who acts as a caretaker so she can be appreciated.

Rachel Miner Rachel Anne Miner is an American actress. She first came to prominence for her portrayal of Michelle Bauer on the television soap opera ''Guiding Light'' (1990–95). She made her film debut in Woody Allen's '' Alice'' (1990), and later earned c ...

guest-starred as Molly Grandin, a woman who Gould abducts and holds captive in her house. In the episode "Coda",

Lew Temple Lew Temple (born October 2, 1967) is an American actor, known for his roles as Locus Fender in the action film, ''Domino'', Cal, the diner manager in the comedy-drama ''Waitress'', and Axel in the third season of '' The Walking Dead''. Early li ...

guest-starred as Bill Thomas, a man who abducts the parents of Sammy Sparks, a boy who has

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Mimi Kennedy Mary Claire "Mimi" Kennedy (born September 25, 1948) is an American actress, author, and activist. Best known for her roles in television sitcoms, Kennedy co-starred in numerous short-lived sitcoms before her role as Ruth Sloan on '' Homefront'' ...

guest-starred as Sammy's social worker Mrs. Rogers. In the episode "Lauren",

Patrick Fischler Patrick S. Fischler (born December 29, 1969) is an American character actor known for his roles as Jimmy Barrett on the drama series ''Mad Men'', Dharma Initiative worker Phil on the drama series '' Lost'' and Detective Kenny No-Gun on the poli ...

guest-starred as Jack Fahey, an Irish mobster and an associate of Ian Doyle. In the episode "With Friends Like These",

Bug Hall Brandon "Bug" Hall (born February 4, 1985) is an American actor. He is best known for his childhood roles as Alfalfa Switzer in ''The Little Rascals (film), The Little Rascals'' (1994), Newt Shaw in ''The Big Green'' (1995), and Buster Stupid i ...

guest-starred as Ben Foster, a schizophrenic spree killer who, after burning down a church, begins hallucinating three people who died there. Romy Rosemont by Gage Skidmore

In the episode "Hanley Waters",

Kelli Williams Kelli Renee Williams (born June 8, 1970) is an American actress and director. She is known for her roles as lawyer, Lindsay Dole on the legal drama ''The Practice'', psychologist and deception expert Dr. Gillian Foster on ''Lie to Me'', and Jac ...

guest-starred as Shelly Chamberlain, a spree killer who is unable to come to terms with the death of her son, who died in a car crash. In the episode "Out of the Light",

Jeffrey Meek Jeffrey William Meek (born February 11, 1959) is an American actor. Meek and his family moved often; as a child, Meek lived in Zweibrücken (Germany), Michigan, and San Francisco. Meek graduated from Arlington High School in Riverside, Califor ...

guest-starred as Robert Bremmer, a serial killer who raped his stepdaughter, Rose, and began abducting, raping, and murdering women who resemble Rose. In the season finale "Supply and Demand",

Angela Sarafyan Angela Sarafyan ( hy, Անժելա Սարաֆյան; June 30, 1983), sometimes credited as Angela Sarafian, is an Armenian-American actress. She has appeared as a guest star in several television series and has acted in the feature films: ''Kablu ...

guest-starred as Lucy, the leader of a human trafficking ring who poses as one of the victims.

Amy Price-Francis Amy Elizabeth Price-Francis (born 16 September 1975) is a British-Canadian actress. She starred as Detective Jessica King on the Showcase drama, ''King''. Life and career Price-Francis was born in England and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Cana ...

guest-starred as Supervisory Special Agent Andi Swann, the Unit Chief of the Domestic Trafficking Task Force and Sarah Foret guest-starred as Renee Matlin, an FBI undercover agent who is held captive within the ring.

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