Guide Note

Criminal Minds is a television drama about a team of FBI agents who profile and attempt to capture criminals.

Mandy Patinkin (of Chicago Hope fame) stars with Thomas Gibson (of Dharma and Greg) began as a pair of profilers supported by characters in the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit. Ultimately, Patankin left the series and was replaced by Joe Mantegna

Fast Facts

1. New Episodes: Wednesdays, 9/8c
2. Network: CBS
3. Current Season: 3
4. First Aired: September 22, 2005
5. Starring: Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster
6. Formerly starring: Mandy Patinkin

1. "Look, I don't speak smartass." -Michael Russo
2. "Confucius once said, "Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves." Jason Gideon
3. "Office of Unfettered Omniscience - how may I help you, O fortunate one?" -Garcia

Each episode is summarized by a quote from a famous politician or author. Below are some of the most salient quotes.

1. "The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary. Men alone are quite capable of every wickedness." -Joseph Conrad
2. "A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that possesses the mind." Robert Oxton Bolt
3. "The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe" -Nietzsche