GIDEON, HOTCHNER AND THEIR TEAM PROFILE A SERIAL RAPIST WHO HAS CHANGED TACTICS IN ORDER TO CONTINUE HIS CRIME SPREE, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18

"Aftermath" -- The profilers are called in to investigate a serial rapist who resumes his attacks after a six week hiatus, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 18 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Tim Matheson directed the episode from a script written by Chris Mundy.

The team is asked to assist with the case when the rapist resumes his crime spree, this time focusing his attention on a different demographic of women. During the investigation, Elle makes a critical decision that could let the rapist go free and, ultimately, impact her career with the Behavioral Analysis Unit.

SERIES REGULARS:

Jason Gideon: Mandy Patinkin
Aaron Hotchner: Thomas Gibson
Elle Greenaway: Lola Glaudini
Derek Morgan: Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid: Matthew Gray Gubler
Jennifer: A.J. Cook
Garcia: Kirsten Vangsness

GUEST CAST:

Maggie Callahan: Dahlia Salem
William Lee: Jason London
Alicia Jordan: Mandy June Turpin
Tech: Stephon Fuller
Cheryl Cosgrove: Tuffet Schmelzle
Lisa Blake: Jennifer Ann Evans
Don Norvell: Robert Clotworthy
Beth Norvell: Lisa Long
Dr. Wagner: Bruce Gray
Craig Dyson: Jonathan Klein
Lawyer: Derek Webster
CSU Tech: Eddie Diaz

RATING: To Be Announced