Ep 20. Blood Relations

In Criminal Minds season 9 episode 20, titled Blood Relations, the BAU team investigate a series of murders in Washington, D.C. that have a personal connection to a member of the team. The episode begins with the team arriving in Washington after a woman's body is found in a hotel room. The victim is a lobbyist who was strangled and had her throat slit. The team soon discovers that the victim was involved in a case that one of their own, Agent David Rossi, had to resolve years ago.

As the team delves deeper into the case, they discover that all the victims have ties to a controversy involving an oil company, and that the murders are related to the investigations of the lobbyist victims. The team's profile of the unsub - or unknown subject - is a man who is intelligent, organized, and methodical, with a connection to the oil company that goes beyond just business dealings.

Meanwhile, Rossi deals with personal issues related to the case. He discovers that one of the victims was related to a woman he loved years ago, and he struggles to keep his personal bias in check as he investigates the case. Rossi's personal involvement in the case creates tension with his colleagues, who question his ability to remain objective.

As the BAU team works to uncover the identity of the unsub, they face several challenges, including finding a link between the victims and narrowing down the suspects. The team also deals with setbacks and surprises along the way.

Throughout the episode, the team uses their expertise in profiling to understand the unsub's motives and behavior. They analyze evidence, interact with witnesses and suspects, and discuss their findings as they work toward identifying the killer.

The tension builds as the team approaches the end of the investigation, and viewers are left wondering if the team will be able to solve the case before the unsub strikes again. The episode ends with a surprising twist that leaves the team reeling and sets up the storyline for the next episode.

Overall, Criminal Minds season 9 episode 20 is a thrilling and suspenseful episode that showcases the BAU team's expertise in profiling, while also exploring the personal lives of the characters. The episode is well-paced, with a compelling storyline and excellent character development. Viewers will be on the edge of their seats as the team races to solve the case before it's too late.