[s1e5] Broken Mirror 💫

: Features series regulars Mandy Patinkin (Gideon), Thomas Gibson (Hotchner), Shemar Moore (Morgan), Matthew Gray Gubler (Reid), and Lola Glaudini (Elle).

: The episode includes a quote by Euripides: "When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him" . "Criminal Minds" Broken Mirror (TV Episode 2005) - IMDb [S1E5] Broken Mirror

The BAU is called to New Haven, Connecticut, after is abducted and her boyfriend is murdered while they are leaving a party. Her father, Evan Davenport, is a prominent Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney who has received numerous death threats in the past. : Features series regulars Mandy Patinkin (Gideon), Thomas

: Despite being credited, A.J. Cook (JJ) and Kirsten Vangsness (Garcia) do not appear in this episode. Her father, Evan Davenport, is a prominent Executive

: Gideon realizes Shyer is the kidnapper after noticing he called Mr. Davenport by his first name—a sign of social familiarity that most local agents didn't have. The team eventually tracks Shyer to his hideout to rescue Trish. Production Notes

: Jason Gideon uses an "unusual tactic" during a phone call, hanging up on the UnSub repeatedly to assert dominance and provoke a reaction that reveals Shyer's personality.