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Criminal Minds season 13 episode 1

Wheels Up

 
Agent Matt Simmons joins the BAU team in a race to take down Mr. Scratch and save one of their own in the process.
 
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Criminal Minds / S13E01 : Wheels Up
Season 13, Episode 1 | Aired on September 27, 2017 | TV-14 | 45 min. | Paramount+
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EPISODES
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Season 13
Season 13
Season 16
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Season 13
Season 12
Season 11
Season 10
Season 9
Season 8
Season 7
Season 6
Season 5
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  • Criminal Minds - Episode 1 - Wheels Up
    Episode 1
    Wheels Up
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 2 - To a Better Place
    Episode 2
    To a Better Place
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 3 - Blue Angel
    Episode 3
    Blue Angel
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 4 - Killer App
    Episode 4
    Killer App
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 5 - Lucky Strikes
    Episode 5
    Lucky Strikes
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 6 - The Bunker
    Episode 6
    The Bunker
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 7 - Dust and Bones
    Episode 7
    Dust and Bones
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 8 - Neon Terror
    Episode 8
    Neon Terror
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 9 - False Flag
    Episode 9
    False Flag
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 10 - Submerged
    Episode 10
    Submerged
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 11 - Full-Tilt Boogie
    Episode 11
    Full-Tilt Boogie
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 12 - Bad Moon on the Rise
    Episode 12
    Bad Moon on the Rise
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 13 - Cure
    Episode 13
    Cure
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 14 - Miasma
    Episode 14
    Miasma
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 15 - Annihilator
    Episode 15
    Annihilator
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 16 - Last Gasp
    Episode 16
    Last Gasp
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 17 - The Capilanos
    Episode 17
    The Capilanos
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 18 - The Dance of Love
    Episode 18
    The Dance of Love
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 19 - Ex Parte
    Episode 19
    Ex Parte
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 20 - All You Can Eat
    Episode 20
    All You Can Eat
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 21 - Mixed Signals
    Episode 21
    Mixed Signals
  • Criminal Minds - Episode 22 - Believer
    Episode 22
    Believer

Criminal Minds season 13 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In a tense episode, the BAU team faces a crisis when Hotch and Jack enter witness protection due to Mr. Scratch. The team is ambushed, leading to injuries and Stephen Walker's death. Emily Prentiss is captured by Scratch, who interrogates her for Hotch's location using drugs and psychological manipulation. Meanwhile, the team uncovers Scratch's plans and tracks him down, leading to a final confrontation where Scratch accidentally falls to his death. The episode concludes with the team mourning their losses and Hotch deciding to remain a full-time dad, emphasizing their resilience through the mantra "Wheels up."

Full Episode S13E01 Recap

### Opening Scene: The BAU Team in Crisis - **Hotch and Jack enter witness protection** due to Mr. Scratch's threat. - **Emily Prentiss can't be reached; team members are missing.** - **Penelope Garcia and Matt Simmons coordinate for backup and medical assistance.** ### Aftermath of the Ambush - **Team members injured; Stephen Walker is dead.** - **Tara Lewis in shock, JJ injured, others disoriented and wounded.** - **Rossi refuses treatment, insists on communicating with the team.** ### Emily Prentiss Captured - **Emily wakes in an unknown location, injured and disoriented.** - **She realizes she's been captured by Mr. Scratch.** - **Scratch reveals he's responsible for the crash and Stephen's death.** ### Rossi's Instructions and the Team's Investigation - **Rossi gives cryptic instructions involving season tickets and a secret file.** - **The team uncovers Scratch's use of a radio frequency for attacks.** - **Reid struggles with PTSD symptoms but pushes through.** ### Emily's Interrogation - **Scratch interrogates Emily for Hotch's location.** - **Emily, under duress, lies about Hotch being in Vermont.** - **Scratch uses psychological tactics and drugs in his interrogation.** ### The Team's Search for Scratch - **The team discovers Scratch's interest in a hallucinogenic plant.** - **They trace his activities to a church using the plant.** - **Reid, battling PTSD, deduces Scratch's plan involving Emily.** ### The Final Confrontation - **Team locates Scratch's hideout and moves in.** - **Emily, under the influence of drugs, nearly gives away Hotch's location.** - **Scratch accidentally falls to his death while fleeing.** ### Aftermath and Reflection - **The team mourns Stephen Walker and reflects on their losses.** - **Hotch decides to stay out of the BAU, choosing to be a full-time dad.** - **Emily, recalling her mantra "Wheels up," emphasizes the team's resilience.**

Frequently Asked Questions

Why have Hotch and Jack entered the witness protection program?

They entered the program due to the threat posed by Mr. Scratch.

What happened to the BAU team members?

They were ambushed, resulting in injuries and the death of Stephen Walker.

Who is responsible for the team's ambush and capture?

Mr. Scratch (Peter Lewis) is responsible.

Where does Emily Prentiss wake up after the ambush?

She wakes up in an unknown location, captured by Mr. Scratch.

What does Mr. Scratch reveal to Emily?

He reveals he caused the crash and killed Stephen Walker.

What is Rossi's instruction about Chicago Bears season tickets?

It's a cryptic message leading to a secret file on Scratch.

How is the team tracking Mr. Scratch?

They discover his use of a radio frequency for attacks and track him through it.

What psychological tactics does Scratch use on Emily?

He uses drugs and interrogation tactics to extract information.

What leads the team to Scratch's hideout?

The discovery of his interest in a hallucinogenic plant used in a church ceremony.

What is the state of Reid's mental health?

Reid struggles with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome).

How does the confrontation with Scratch end?

Scratch accidentally falls to his death while trying to escape the FBI.

What decision does Hotch make about his career?

Hotch decides to remain out of the BAU and be a full-time dad.

What mantra helps Emily Prentiss during her capture?

The mantra "Wheels up" helps her stay sane.

What is the team's plan following Scratch's death?

The team takes time off from handling cases to recover.

How does the team honor Stephen Walker's memory?

They commit to doing the work he couldn't complete and reflect on their losses.

 
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