Ep 21. The Stranger

In Criminal Minds season 6 episode 21, titled "The Stranger," the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) of the FBI is called to investigate a series of seemingly-random murders in Cleveland, Ohio. The team is tasked with identifying and capturing the perpetrator before they can strike again.

As the investigation unfolds, the BAU discovers that all of the victims were connected to a financial services company. It becomes clear that the unsub (unknown subject) is targeting individuals who have wronged him in the past, and is using the murders as a form of revenge.

Meanwhile, Hotch receives a phone call from his estranged brother Sean, who is in town and looking to reconnect. Hotch's relationship with his brother has been strained for years, and he is hesitant to let Sean back into his life. However, as the case intensifies and memories of their troubled childhood emerge, Hotch begins to see Sean in a different light.

As the BAU races against the clock to catch the unsub, tensions rise within the team. Prentiss and Morgan clash over their differing viewpoints on the case, while Rossi struggles with his own personal demons. Throughout it all, the team must work together to solve the case and bring the killer to justice.

"The Stranger" is a thrilling and intense episode of Criminal Minds, filled with twists and turns that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. As always, the BAU's use of profiling and psychology to catch the unsub is both fascinating and harrowing, and the addition of Hotch's personal struggles adds an extra layer of depth to the story.

Overall, "The Stranger" is a standout episode in the sixth season of Criminal Minds, showcasing the show's signature blend of crime procedural and character drama.