[s9e10] The Caller -

The episode begins in St. Louis, Missouri, where a young boy named Andy Tabb vanishes from his bedroom. His parents report receiving a terrifying, silent phone call just before his disappearance. The BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit) is called in and quickly realizes the case bears a striking resemblance to a cold case from 1985 in Newark, New Jersey, involving a boy named Richard Higgins.

Fans often rank "The Caller" as one of the saddest episodes of Criminal Minds due to the realistic horror of a child being taken from their home and the long-term devastation it causes families. You can watch the full episode on Paramount+ or other streaming platforms. [S9E10] The Caller

The episode highlights Alex Blake's linguistic expertise as she analyzes the UnSub's speech patterns in the recorded calls. The episode begins in St

Hotch remains the stoic anchor, especially when dealing with the grieving parents who are being torn apart by the UnSub's mind games. Critical Reception The BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit) is called in