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Criminal Minds season 12 episode 9

Profiling 202

 
As Rossi conducts a profiling course on his birthday, he receives a call from his serial killer nemesis, Tommy Yates, telling him the location of his latest victim.
 
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Criminal Minds / S12E09 : Profiling 202
Season 12, Episode 9 | Aired on January 4, 2017 | TV-14 | 45 min. | Paramount+
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    Episode 1
    The Crimson King
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 2 - Sick Day
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    Sick Day
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 3 - Taboo
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    Taboo
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 4 - Keeper
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    Keeper
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 5 - The Anti-Terror Squad
    Episode 5
    The Anti-Terror Squad
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 6 - Elliott's Pond
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    Elliott's Pond
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 7 - Mirror Image
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    Mirror Image
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 8 - Scarecrow
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    Scarecrow
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 9 - Profiling 202
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    Profiling 202
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 10 - Seek and Destroy
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    Seek and Destroy
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 11 - Surface Tension
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    Surface Tension
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 12 - A Good Husband
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    A Good Husband
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 13 - Spencer
    Episode 13
    Spencer
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 14 - Collision Course
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    Collision Course
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 15 - Alpha Male
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    Alpha Male
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 16 - Assistance Is Futile
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    Assistance Is Futile
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 17 - In the Dark
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    In the Dark
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 18 - Hell's Kitchen
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    Hell's Kitchen
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 19 - True North
    Episode 19
    True North
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 20 - Unforgettable
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    Unforgettable
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 21 - Green Light
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  • Criminal Minds - Episode 22 - Red Light
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Criminal Minds season 12 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In "Criminal Minds" Season 12 Episode 9, the BAU team faces a complex case involving escaped convict and serial killer Tommy Yates. Newly hired Agent Steven Walker joins the team, bringing years of experience. Agent Rossi, conducting a profiling seminar, is haunted by a past deal with Yates, who reveals one victim location each year on Rossi's birthday. This year, Yates escalates his killing spree, influenced by his terminal cancer diagnosis. Rossi and the team race against time, deciphering Yates' motives and patterns. The case culminates in a tense standoff on Rossi's property, where Rossi is forced to shoot Yates to save a victim. The emotional aftermath sees Rossi grappling with the personal toll of their work, while the team provides closure to the victims' families. The episode highlights the psychological depth and challenges faced by the BAU team.

Full Episode S12E09 Recap

### Introduction - The Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) of the FBI hires a new agent, Steven Walker, who has been with the bureau for nearly 20 years and met the team on a case for Interpol. - Agent Rossi, who was a mentor to Steven, is teaching an advanced training seminar for regional coordinators, focusing on profiling and crisis management. ### Seminar and Training - The seminar includes a simulated hostage situation to teach agents how to handle extreme cases. - The attendees learn about handling different situations, such as negotiating with an unsub (unknown subject) and managing a potential shootout. - Rossi emphasizes the importance of profiling and understanding the unsub to control the situation effectively. ### Rossi's Personal Challenge - David Rossi receives a disturbing birthday call from Tommy Yates, an escaped convict and serial killer, revealing the location of a new victim, Jody Wilson. - The team investigates Jody's murder and realizes Yates' method has not changed, but the victim's profile has - from high-risk to low-risk individuals. - Rossi struggles with the personal connection to the case, having interacted with Yates over the years through a deal where Yates revealed one victim's location each year on Rossi's birthday. ### Investigation and Manhunt - The team launches a full-scale manhunt for Yates and tries to predict his next moves based on their profile of him. - They discover that Yates has cancer, which might be influencing his current killing spree. - Yates continues to taunt Rossi, threatening his family and hinting at more victims. ### Climactic Confrontation and Resolution - Rossi deduces Yates' location and confronts him, resulting in a tense standoff. - Yates, refusing to go back to jail and revealing his terminal illness, is ultimately killed by Rossi, saving another potential victim. - The team manages to reconcile with the families of Yates' victims, offering them closure. ### Aftermath and Reflection - Agent Rossi, affected by the case and the choices he had to make, reflects on the impact of their work on their personal lives. - The episode concludes with Rossi inviting the seminar attendees to his home for dinner, showing a softer, more human side to the hardened profiler.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Steven Walker?

Steven Walker is a new agent hired by the BAU, with nearly 20 years of experience in the bureau and a background working with Interpol.

What is the focus of Agent Rossi's training seminar?

The seminar focuses on advanced profiling and crisis management, teaching regional coordinators how to handle extreme cases, such as hostage situations and negotiations with unsubs.

How does Rossi deal with the simulated hostage situations in the seminar?

Rossi uses the simulations to teach various strategies, such as negotiating with the unsub, handling shootouts, and the importance of profiling to control situations.

Who is Tommy Yates?

Tommy Yates is an escaped convict and prolific serial killer, known for his brutal method of killing women and removing their reproductive organs.

What is the significance of Rossi's birthday in relation to Yates?

Every year on Rossi's birthday, as part of a deal, Yates reveals the location of one of his victims to Rossi.

How has Yates' victim profile changed in this episode?

Yates' victim profile has changed from high-risk individuals (like runaways and prostitutes) to low-risk individuals, which is unusual for his pattern.

Why is Yates on a killing spree?

Yates is on a killing spree influenced by his terminal cancer diagnosis, feeling the urge to kill as many as he can before his death.

How does the team discover Yates' illness?

The team discovers Yates' cancer through a blood sample found at a crime scene, which leads them to adjust their profile of him.

What does Rossi do to find Yates' location?

Rossi deduces Yates' location by reflecting on their past interactions and realizing Yates wants to taunt him personally, leading to a confrontation on Rossi's property.

What happens in the final confrontation between Rossi and Yates?

In the final confrontation, Rossi is forced to shoot Yates to save another potential victim, as Yates refuses to go back to jail due to his terminal illness.

How does the BAU team handle the aftermath of Yates' spree?

The BAU team works to reconcile with the families of Yates' victims, providing closure and support.

What emotional impact does the case have on Rossi?

The case deeply affects Rossi, making him reflect on the personal costs of their work and the importance of remembering the lives they save.

What does Rossi do for the seminar attendees at the end?

Rossi invites the seminar attendees to his home for dinner, showing appreciation for their work and concern for their well-being.

Why does Agent Clark decide to leave the program?

Agent Clark decides to leave the program due to the emotional toll and impact on personal life, as seen in the Yates case, and his recent engagement.

What is Rossi's personal ritual to process cases?

Rossi's personal ritual to process cases involves cooking Spaghetti Alla Carbonara, a dish that helps him relax and reflect, symbolizing his methodical approach to profiling.

 
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