: Spencer Reid is shown grappling with his addiction to Dilaudid following his kidnapping by Tobias Hankel. His old friend Ethan appears in this episode, acting as a foil as they discuss their different paths after the FBI academy.
: Reid identifies that the unsub is following the "JTR paradigm," even down to specific rituals like removing a victim's ear. [S2E18] Jones
: The team makes a major breakthrough when they realize the killer is actually a woman, Sarah Danlin . Her motive is rooted in the trauma of her father's death; she targets men she believes are "sinners" or "lustful". : Spencer Reid is shown grappling with his
: The episode addresses the real-world devastation of New Orleans, with characters noting the city is just starting to recover from the hurricane. S2E18 - “Jones” - Unsubs: A Criminal Minds Podcast : The team makes a major breakthrough when