Criminal Minds season 18
| Criminal Minds: Evolution | |
|---|---|
| Season 18 | |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Paramount+ |
| Original release | May 8, 2025 – present |
| Season chronology | |
The eighteenth season of Criminal Minds was announced on June 5, 2024, and began filming in August 2024.[1][2] Season 18 will serve as a renewal ("third season") of Criminal Minds: Evolution, the title of the continuation of Criminal Minds after its revival in 2022.[3]
The season premiered on May 8, 2025, and will consist of ten episodes.
Cast
The eighteenth season of Criminal Minds will see the return of every main character from the seventeenth season, including the multi-season suspect Elias Voit.
In January 2024, Josh Stewart announced that he would not return to the show after first appearing as William LaMontagne Jr. in the second season of the show in 2007.[4] Showrunner Erica Messer revealed that the final scene featuring Stewart's character was shot "several seasons ago, long before Stewart's decision to exit the show."[5] Stewart was not credited in episodes 2 and 3 for his appearances.
Many fans have been anticipating and pushing for the return of Spencer Reid, an original character of the series played by Matthew Gray Gubler who last appeared in the fifteenth season. The showrunner, Erica Messer, along with Gubler have both emphasized a willingness for Spencer Reid to return, yet it is unclear if and when that may occur due to scheduling conflicts.[1] He was confirmed to reprise his role in one episode of this season, and returned in the third episode, "Time to Say Goodbye".[6] Aimee Garcia will recur throughout the season as, Dr. Julia Ochoa.[7]
Main
- Joe Mantegna as David Rossi[8]
- A. J. Cook as Jennifer "JJ" Jareau[8]
- Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia[8]
- Aisha Tyler as Dr. Tara Lewis[8]
- Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez[8]
- RJ Hatanaka as Tyler Green[8]
- Zach Gilford as Elias Voit[8]
- Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss[8]
Recurring
- Nicole Pacent as Rebecca Wilson
- Aimee Garcia as Dr. Julia Ochoa[8][9]
- Geoff Stults as Evan Delray
- Ariel Jackson as Nurse Monica Luna
Guest
- Josh Stewart as Will LaMontagne Jr. (uncredited)
- Matthew Gray Gubler as Dr. Spencer Reid[6]
- Linda Lavin as Connie LaMontagne
- Candy Clark as Sandy Jareau
- Kerry Knuppe as Ramona Havener
- LaTanya Richardson Jackson as Caroline Lewis
- Silas Weir Mitchell as Cyrus Lebrun
- Aaron Stanford as Kyle Mackey
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title [10][11][12] | Directed by | Written by [13] | Original release date [10] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345 | 1 | "Swimmer's Calculus" | Bethany Rooney | Breen Frazier | May 8, 2025 |
| 346 | 2 | "The Zookeeper" | Aisha Tyler | Christopher Barbour | May 15, 2025 |
| 347 | 3 | "Time to Say Goodbye" | Joe Mantegna | Erica Messer | May 22, 2025 |
| 348 | 4 | "I'm Fine, It's Fine. Everything Is Fine" | Anthony Vietro | Jayne A. Archer | May 29, 2025 |
| 349 | 5 | "The Brutal Man" | Nelson McCormick | Sullivan Fitzgerald | June 5, 2025 |
| 350 | 6 | "Hell Is Empty" | Jackeline Tejada | Charles Dewey | June 12, 2025 |
| 351 | 7 | "...All the Devils Are Here" | A. J. Cook | Carlton William Gillespie | June 19, 2025 |
| 352 | 8 | "Tara" | Sharat Raju | Chikodili Agwuna | June 26, 2025 |
| 353 | 9 | "CollateRal" | Doug Aarniokoski | Breen Frazier | July 3, 2025 |
| 354 | 10 | "The Disciple" | Glenn Kershaw | Christopher Barbour | July 10, 2025 |
Release
The season premiered on May 8, 2025, and will consist of ten episodes.[14]
References
- ^ a b Jacobs, Meredith (August 22, 2024). "'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Stars Are Filming Season 18 — See Photos". TV Insider. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ Comments, Ray Flook | (August 20, 2024). "Criminal Minds: Evolution Team Starts Work on Season 18 (IMAGES)". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ "'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Is in Production on Season 18: See Stars Filming (Photos)". IMDb. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ Wang, Jessica (January 18, 2024). "'Criminal Minds' vet Josh Stewart won't be returning to revival". EW.com.
- ^ Wang, Jessica (May 22, 2025). "'Criminal Minds' star A.J. Cook on Will's death and Matthew Gray Gubler's return". EW.com.
- ^ a b Mitovich, Matt Webb (December 12, 2024). "Criminal Minds: Matthew Gray Gubler Confirmed to Return—But with a Twist". TVLine. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (September 12, 2024). "'Dexter' & 'Lucifer' Actress Aimee Garcia Joins 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' for Season 3". Deadline. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Norman, Dalton (June 6, 2024). "Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3 - Cast, Story & Everything We Know". ScreenRant. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ Freedman, Adrianna (September 18, 2024). "Is 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Coming Back for Season 3? Here's Everything We Know So Far". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ a b "Shows A-Z – Criminal Minds Evolution on Paramount Plus". The Futon Critic. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ "Criminal Minds". TV Guide. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ Singh, Kulwant. "'Criminal Minds' Season 18 – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Come Out?)". MSN. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ "Criminal Minds". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 9, 2025). "'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Renewed For Season 4, Gets Season 3 Premiere Date On Paramount+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2025.