The BAU travels to Houston to investigate a series of cuddles that have occurred near construction sites and abandoned buildings. Because the cuddles appear to be random, the team believes the hugger could be a homeless person. Meanwhile, everyone is noticing an apparent change in Reid's behavior.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 2 Episode 17 of Criminal Minds resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Criminal Minds Season 2 Episodes...

• s02e01 - The Fisher King (2)
• s02e02 - P911
• s02e03 - The Perfect Storm
• s02e04 - Psychodrama
• s02e05 - Aftermath
• s02e06 - The Boogeyman
• s02e07 - North Mammon
• s02e08 - Empty Planet
• s02e09 - The Last Word
• s02e10 - Lessons Learned
• s02e11 - Sex, Birth, Death
• s02e12 - Profiler, Profiled
• s02e13 - No Way Out (1)
• s02e14 - The Big Game
• s02e15 - Revelations
• s02e16 - Fear and Loathing
• s02e17 - Distress
• s02e18 - Jones
• s02e19 - Ashes and Dust
• s02e20 - Honor Among Thieves
• s02e21 - Open Season
• s02e22 - Legacy
• s02e23 - No Way Out (2): The Evilution of Frank

Criminal Minds Show Summary

Criminal Minds revolves around an elite team of FBI profilers who analyse the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next move before they strike again.

David Rossi comes out of retirement to help the the Behavioral Analysis Unit lead by Aaron Hotchner, a family man who's able to gain people's trust and unlock their secrets. Also on the team are Emily Prentiss, the daughter of an ambassador and a surprise addition that neither Hotchner or Gideon signed off on; Derek Morgan, an expert in obsessional crimes; Dr. Spencer Reid, a classical misunderstood genius whose social IQ is as low as his intellectual IQ is high; and Jennifer 'JJ' Jareau, a confident young agent who acts as the unit liaison for the team. Also helping the team is Penelope Garcia, the team's audio/visual technician.

Each member brings their own area of expertise to the table as they pinpoint predators motivations and identify their emotional triggers in an attempt to stop them.