Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
{{short description|2011 American police prodecural drama television series}}
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- Chris Mundy
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- Edward Allen Bernero
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- The Mark Gordon Company
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| network = CBS
| first_aired = {{Start date|2011|2|16}}
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Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior is an American police procedural drama starring Forest Whitaker and Janeane Garofalo that aired on CBS. The show debuted on February 16, 2011, as a spin-off of another series, Criminal Minds, aired on the same network, and is the second show in the Criminal Minds franchise. This edition's profiling team also worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) in Quantico, Virginia. The series focuses on a small rapid response team called a "Red Cell" that reports to the FBI director. In an April 2010 episode of Criminal Minds ("The Fight"), during the show's fifth season, the original team met the new team and worked with them to find a San Francisco serial killer, with the episode serving as the new series' backdoor pilot.
Like the parent series, CBS owned the underlying American rights, while ABC owned the international rights. The series premiered on February 16, 2011, and filled the Wednesday 10:00pm time slot, airing after Criminal Minds.{{cite web|last=Gorman |first=Bill |title=CBS Mid-Season Schedule: 'Criminal Minds: SB' Wed. 10p; 'Mad Love' Mon. 8:30p; 'Chaos' Fri. 8p; 'Rules' Moves To Thu. 8:30p |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/12/21/cbs-mid-season-schedule-criminal-minds-si-wed-10p-mad-love-mon-830p-chaos-fri-8p-rules-moves-to-thu-830p/76359 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101224080629/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/12/21/cbs-mid-season-schedule-criminal-minds-si-wed-10p-mad-love-mon-830p-chaos-fri-8p-rules-moves-to-thu-830p/76359 |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 24, 2010 |date=December 21, 2010 |access-date=December 21, 2010}}
Due to low ratings, CBS canceled the series on May 17, 2011, and aired its final episode on May 25, 2011.{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|url=https://deadline.com/2011/05/cbs-renews-csi-ny-cancels-criminal-minds-suspect-behavior-132909/|title=CBS renews 'CSI:NY', cancels 'Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior'|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=May 17, 2011|access-date=May 17, 2011}} On September 6, 2011, CBS released the complete series as a four-disc set, packaged as "The DVD Edition". There are numerous special features and two episode commentaries with the cast and crew. The set includes the backdoor pilot from season five of the original show. The series is also carried in rerun form on Ion Television as part of their existing agreement to carry Criminal Minds.
Background
In early 2009, Michael Ausiello from Entertainment Weekly said that he and studios were discussing the possibility of a spin-off of the procedural crime drama Criminal Minds. Studio producer Ed Bernero confirmed it by disclosing that "it's safe to say there will be something soon." The show had a completely new cast, with the exception of Kirsten Vangsness, who reprised her role as Penelope Garcia. By late 2010, the director had been chosen, and the casting completed.{{cite web|url= http://www.buddytv.com/articles/criminal-minds/criminal-minds-spinoff-in-the-20981.aspx|title= 'Criminal Minds' Spin-Off in the Works|author= Kris De Leon|publisher= BuddyTV|date= July 7, 2008|access-date= 2010-04-08|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100223012612/http://www.buddytv.com/articles/criminal-minds/criminal-minds-spinoff-in-the-20981.aspx|archive-date= February 23, 2010|url-status= dead}} It was announced that Forest Whitaker would star. Whitaker's character, Samuel "Sam" "Coop" Cooper, and his team were introduced in Criminal Minds Season 5.{{cite web|url= http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/01/25/forest-whitaker-criminal-minds-spin-off/|title= Scoop: Forest Whitaker to headline 'Criminal Minds' spin-off!|author= Michael Ausiello|date= January 25, 2010|publisher= Entertainment Weekly|access-date= 2010-04-07|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100128003228/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/01/25/forest-whitaker-criminal-minds-spin-off/|archive-date= January 28, 2010|url-status= dead}}{{cite web|url= https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/Criminal+Minds+proves+actor+Moore+than+pretty+face/2771698/story.html|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100606172355/http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainment/Criminal%2BMinds%2Bproves%2Bactor%2BMoore%2Bthan%2Bpretty%2Bface/2771698/story.html|url-status= dead|archive-date= June 6, 2010|title= Criminal Minds proves actor Moore than pretty face|author= Chuck Barney|date= April 7, 2010|publisher= Associated Press|access-date= 2010-04-07|df= mdy-all}} Richard Schiff had a recurring role as FBI Director Jack Fickler.{{cite web |url= https://www.tvguide.com/News/Schiff-Criminal-Minds-Spinoff-1021550.aspx?rss=news&partnerid=spi&profileid=05|title= Richard Schiff Joins Criminal Minds Spinoff|author= Adam Bryant|date= August 5, 2010|publisher= TV Guide|access-date=2010-08-05}}
Samuel Cooper and his team set the stage for the spin-off in the 18th episode of the fifth season of Criminal Minds, "The Fight"{{cite web |url= http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/original/release?id=245&dpid=56&rid=24472 |title= Hotch and his agents join forces with another BAU team to solve a series of murders in San Francisco, on "Criminal Minds," Wednesday, April 7|publisher= CBS |date= March 9, 2010 |access-date=2010-04-08}} (April 7, 2010). This "back-door pilot" approach was also used for other CBS shows that were introduced in original series, such as CSI: Miami (2002–2012), CSI: NY (2004–2013), CSI: Cyber (2015–2016), NCIS: Los Angeles (2009–2023), NCIS: New Orleans (2014–2021) and FBI: Most Wanted (2020-2025). Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior was the first cancellation of CBS spinoffs and CSI: NY was picked up for an eighth season in its place.
Characters
- Forest Whitaker as FBI SSA/ Team Leader Samuel "Sam" Cooper
- Janeane Garofalo as FBI Senior SSA Beth Griffith
- Michael Kelly as FBI Special Agent Jonathan "Prophet" Sims
- Beau Garrett as FBI SSA Gina LaSalle
- Matt Ryan as FBI SSA Mick Rawson
- Kirsten Vangsness as FBI Special Agent Technical Analyst Penelope Garcia
- Richard Schiff as FBI Director Jack Fickler
Episodes
=Backdoor pilot episode=
This episode was introduced during the fifth-season episodes of Criminal Minds. The Criminal Minds episode "The Fight", served as backdoor pilot episode for the show.
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|Title = The Fight
|DirectedBy = Richard Shepard
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|ShortSummary = The BAU team travels to San Francisco to investigate the murders of several homeless men that have occurred over the last three years. They begin working with another team of BAU agents, led by Samuel Cooper, who are investigating the murders of father-daughter duos that have occurred shortly after the homeless murders. The teams discover a connection between their respective cases. This episode launches the spin-off, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior.
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=Season 1 (2011)=
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|Title = Two of a Kind
|DirectedBy = John Terlesky
|WrittenBy = Rob Fresco
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|2|16}}
|ProdCode = 107
|Viewers = 13.06{{cite web|last=Gorman|first=Bill|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/17/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-adjusted-up/83082|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110219103151/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/17/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-adjusted-up/83082|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 19, 2011|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: American Idol Adjusted Up|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 17, 2011|access-date=February 17, 2011}}
|ShortSummary = As child abductions occur in Cleveland, Agent Cooper and his team must attempt to catch the unsub before more kids are in danger.
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|Title = Lonely Heart
|WrittenBy = Shintaro Shimosawa
|DirectedBy = Michael Watkins
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|2|23}}
|ProdCode = 104
|ShortSummary = Agent Cooper must unveil a shocking link involving a string of murders of single businessmen that occurs at hotels in Cincinnati.
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|Title = See No Evil
|WrittenBy = Barry Schindel
|DirectedBy = Rob Spera
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|3|2}}
|ProdCode = 109
|ShortSummary = The Red Cell team tries to connect two unusual murders in Tucson, Arizona. The first murder victim has his eyes removed while the second victim was killed by being stabbed in the ear with an ice pick. Both victims were subdued using a paralytic agent.
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|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = One Shot Kill
|WrittenBy = Rob Fresco
|DirectedBy = Terry McDonough
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|3|9}}
|ProdCode = 102
|ShortSummary = The Red Cell team profiles a serial sniper (Noel Fisher) in Chicago who attempts to target Mick.
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|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Here Is the Fire
|WrittenBy = Chris Mundy & Ian Goldberg
|DirectedBy = Andrew Bernstein
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|3|16}}
|ProdCode = 101
|ShortSummary = After explosions occur in a school the BAU rush to solve the case involving a pipe bomber in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
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|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Devotion
|WrittenBy = Shintaro Shimosawa
|DirectedBy = Stephen Cragg
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|3|23}}
|ProdCode = 111
|ShortSummary = The BAU tries to close a case, after several victims were kidnapped and were found hanged across several states.
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|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title = Jane
|WrittenBy = Glen Mazzara
|DirectedBy = Rob Hardy
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|3|30}}
|ProdCode = 108
|ShortSummary = The red cell team tries to solve a series of abduction of several women in Indianapolis where the unsub varies his victim preference.
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|EpisodeNumber = 8
|Title = Nighthawk
|WrittenBy = Ian Goldberg
|DirectedBy = Dwight Little
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|4|6}}
|ProdCode = 106
|ShortSummary = Agent Cooper and his team must uncover a connection involving a series of murders in Tulsa, Oklahoma which have occurred in the last 24 hours.
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|EpisodeNumber = 9
|Title = Smother
|WrittenBy = Joy Blake & Melissa Blake
|DirectedBy = Phil Abraham
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|4|13}}
|ProdCode = 105
|ShortSummary = While Beth discovers a dark secret of Mick, the team must uncover a frightening truth of abductions involving new mothers in Manchester, New Hampshire, when one takes a deadly turn.
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|EpisodeNumber = 10
|Title = The Time Is Now
|WrittenBy = Joy Blake & Melissa Blake
|DirectedBy = Tim Matheson
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|5|4}}
|ProdCode = 110
|ShortSummary = When a girl in Los Angeles who manipulated teen boys into killing their families' case mistrials and falls on the hands of Agent Cooper, he must work with his team to solve the case.
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|EpisodeNumber = 11
|Title = Strays
|WrittenBy = Chris Mundy & Glen Mazzara
|DirectedBy = Anna J. Foerster
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|5|11}}
|ProdCode = 103
|ShortSummary = When FBI Director Fickler's goddaughter, who is also the estranged daughter of a federal judge, is kidnapped, Agent Cooper and his team must try all means to get her back safely and apprehend the kidnapper.
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|EpisodeNumber = 12
|Title = The Girl in the Blue Mask
|WrittenBy = Mark Richard
|DirectedBy = Félix Alcalá
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|5|18}}
|ProdCode = 112
|ShortSummary = The red cell team must solve a case involving a killer who disfigures the faces of his victims, a case in which the first victim was found in the FBI's backyard: Quantico, Virginia. They are eventually lead to his home in Dale City, Virginia.
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|EpisodeNumber = 13
|Title = Death by a Thousand Cuts
|WrittenBy = Ian Goldberg
|DirectedBy = Edward Allen Bernero
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|5|25}}
|ProdCode = 113
|ShortSummary = Agent Cooper and his team travel to Dallas in an attempt to close a case of a serial abductor and shooter by proxy who randomly kills for fun. Also, Prophet and Beth go undercover and Beth's fate is compromised.
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Home media
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| style="text-align:center;" | {{Start date|2011|9|6}}{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Criminal-Minds-Suspect-Behavior-DVD/dp/B004OA6858|title=Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior - The DVD Edition|website=Amazon|date=September 6, 2011|access-date=August 7, 2016}} | Not Released | Not Released |
Ratings
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an aggregate score of 42% based on 11 positive and 15 negative critic reviews. The website’s consensus reads: "With plotlines that are both ludicrous and predictable, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior falls victim to audience overfamiliarity."{{Cite web |title=Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/criminal-minds-suspect-behavior/s01 |access-date=September 3, 2022 |website=Rotten Tomatoes}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|id=1703874|title=Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior}}
{{Criminal Minds}}
Category:2011 American television series debuts
Category:2011 American television series endings
Category:2010s American crime drama television series
Category:2010s American mystery television series
Category:2010s American police procedural television series
Category:American English-language television shows
Category:Television series by ABC Studios
Category:Television series by CBS Studios
Category:American television spinoffs
Category:Television series created by Ed Bernero