Criminal Minds Season 12: The Final Season’s Episode Count
The Criminal Minds series, which was known for its thrilling suspense, intriguing characters, and unflinching look at the darker aspects of human nature, came to a close with its twelfth season. The episode count for this final season, which aired from 2016 to 2017, was a respectable number that provided fans with enough content to keep them enthralled until the end.
How many episodes did Criminal Minds Season 12 have?
<h2">In Total, 14 Episodes in Season 12
The answer to the million-dollar question is an affirmative 14 episodes, all of which were crammed with action, intrigue, and drama. In addition to these episodes, viewers also got to witness an extra 2- hour season finale, giving everyone a satisfying conclusion.
Before diving into the detailed specifics, here’s an at-a-glance glance of the season’s layout and summary, with each episode included:
| Episode # | Air Date | Title | Original Rating (18-49) | Viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | September 28, 2016 | ‘Away’ | 2.0 | 13.17 million |
| 302 | October 5, 2016 | ‘Assistance Isn’t Deserved, Uncles’ | 2.0 | 11.81 million |
| 303 | October 12, 2016 | ‘In the Blood’ | 1.7 | 11.19 million |
| 304 | October 26, 2016 | ‘Plan B’ | 2.1 | 11.96 million |
| 305 | November 2, 2016 | ‘No More Goodbyes’ | 1.9 | 11.54 million |
| 306 | November 9, 2016 | ‘Ella Fanning’ | 2.0 | 11.42 million |
| 307 | December 14, 2016 | ‘Other Appetites’ | 2.1 | 10.81 million |
| 308 | February 1, 2017 | ‘Diane’ | 2.3 | 11.94 million |
| 309 | February 15, 2017 | ‘Neighborhood Watch’ | 2.0 | 11.56 million |
| 310 | March 1, 2017 | ‘And in the End’ (Part 1) | 2.6 | 13.49 million |
| 311 | March 8, 2017 | ‘And in the End…Part 2’ (season finale) | 10.6 (16.7 million viewer lead-in) | 18.16 million (19.24 million inclusive w/ lead-in) |
<h2 "Dramatic Arc Throughout Season 12 "
These episodes showcased the best elements of the show while pushing the boundaries of characters both individually and collectively as their personalities were tested.
Additionally, this season made connections between episodes more frequent through cross-cutting among serials and even having their team investigate the original season one’s killer
Additionally, Rossi ( Matthew Gray Gubler ) is given attention here for his backstory of late, while the story and themes revolve about teamwork and camaraderie through both individual and crew bonding episodes.
