Who kidnapped JJ in season 9?

The BAU classifies Askari as a serial killer and identifies his pattern. Askari tortures JJ and Cruz with water boarding, electrocution, and, for JJ, attempted rape, in order to get security codes to “Integrity”.
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Who kidnaps JJ in Criminal Minds?

In "200," it is revealed that she was kidnapped by Tivon Askari (Faran Tahir), a former member of the task force who had secretly been working for terrorists, in order to access files from her mission in the Middle East. She was held hostage alongside Cruz and tortured into giving up the code.
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Does JJ get kidnapped in season 9?

When JJ is kidnapped, the BAU delves into her time at the State Department to find clues to her disappearance and uncover a secret mission that now puts her life in danger.
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What is going on with JJ in season 9?

The truth is finally out. JJ's (A.J. Cook) mysterious work with the State Department was finally revealed on Criminal Minds' 200th episode Wednesday — along with her and Cruz's (Esai Morales) big secret: She suffered a miscarriage while on their mission.
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Does JJ cheat on Will in season 9?

Erica Messer wants to set the record straight: JJ and Cruz are not having an affair on Criminal Minds. "I'll say it again: They did not and are not having an affair," the showrunner tells TVGuide.com. "It only seems like they are."
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Did Will and JJ divorce?

William "Will" LaMontagne, Jr. is a recurring character on Criminal Minds. He is currently married to SSA Jennifer Jareau.
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Who becomes chief after Hotch?

Hotch is the team leader from the first episode until his exit from the show in season 12, except for a temporary period where Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) takes over. Prentiss becomes the Unit Chief after Hotch, though she is briefly replaced by Jennifer "JJ" Jareau (A.J. Cook).
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What episode does JJ get tortured?

"200" (Season 9, Episode 14)

JJ (A.J. Cook) was kidnapped and tortured, and flashbacks revealed a heartbreaking secret.
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Where is Rossi in season 9?

With Rossi searching Los Angeles, California for his former Marine Corps sergeant (Meshach Taylor), the remaining members of the BAU set out to track down a mission-oriented Cleveland, Ohio vigilante.
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Who is Matt to JJ?

Unbeknownst to the rest of the team, JJ (A.J. Cook) has a history with newly instated section chief Mateo "Matt" Cruz (Esai Morales), with whom she worked at the State Department during her year away from the BAU. But don't think she recommended him for the vacated position (RIP Strauss!).
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What happens to JJ when she gets kidnapped?

After being abducted at the end of the previous episode, JJ (A. J. Cook) wakes restrained. She recognizes her captor, who drugs her. In a flashback to the U.S. Operations Camp in Afghanistan in 2010, JJ meets with Section Chief Erin Strauss (Jayne Atkinson).
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What episode does JJ's husband get kidnapped?

The BAU call Emily Prentiss for help to find JJ, who has been kidnapped. The truth about JJ and Cruz's past is revealed. The BAU call Emily Prentiss for help to find JJ, who has been kidnapped.
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What episode does Reid and JJ get held hostage?

"Criminal Minds" Hostage (TV Episode 2016) - IMDb.
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Does JJ's son get kidnapped?

In the two-part finale, a bank robbery turns personal when JJ's family is put in danger: the robbers kidnap her husband and strap him to a bomb while simultaneously holding her young son hostage.
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Is JJ in season 9 of Criminal Minds?

On how her character JJ will evolve this season.

Season 9 is going to be answering what happened that year she was away, and what impacted her and what changed her so greatly over that year. She will still always be the nurturer—she's the 'mom'—but she's grown up a lot. She's had a child.
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Is Prentiss in season 9?

'Criminal Minds' Season 9 — Paget Brewster Back as Prentiss in Episode 200 | TVLine.
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Is JJ in season 11 of Criminal Minds?

JJ will only make a cameo in the Season 11 premiere of Criminal Minds, as A.J. Cook is on maternity leave, but she brought along a very special guest: her new baby boy! "You'll get to meet A.J.'s real little baby, Phoenix.
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What is the creepiest episode of Criminal Minds?

The Most Disturbing Criminal Minds Episodes Ever
  • North Mammon (Season 2, Episode 7) ...
  • Revelations (Season 2, Episode 15) ...
  • Scared To Death (Season 3, Episode 3) ...
  • To Hell... ...
  • Mosley Lane (Season 5, Episode 16) ...
  • Our Darkest Hour (Season 5, Episode 23) ...
  • Heathridge Manor (Season 7, Episode 19) ...
  • The Boogeyman (Season 2, Episode 6)
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What is the saddest episode of Criminal Minds?

7 Saddest Criminal Minds Episodes, According to Reddit
  • Season 5, Episode 9 - "100" Image via CBS. ...
  • Season 7, Episode 24 - "Run" ...
  • Season 8, Episode 12 - "Zugzwang" ...
  • Season 10, Episode 13 - "Nelson's Sparrow" ...
  • Season 11, Episode 18 - "A Beautiful Disaster" ...
  • Season 12, Episode 22 - "Red Light"
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What happened to JJ in Criminal Minds season 10?

JJ came to terms with her past.

After the case, Spencer Reid brought JJ the file on the man that double-crossed her, kidnapped her, and almost killed her. While reading the documents, a hallucination of the now-dead insurgent told her that he would always be with her and eventually ruin her life.
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Who replaces Prentiss?

Dr.

Alex Blake replaces SSA Emily Prentiss. She is introduced in season eight. Her appointment at the BAU was met with some mixed reactions as the team was close to Prentiss.
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Who does Prentiss end up with?

At the end of that episode, Prentiss sneaks out of a meeting in order to save her BAU colleagues from Doyle. At the beginning of "Lauren", it is revealed that Prentiss had been a spy eight years previously, on a task force profiling terrorists; while undercover, she met Doyle and became his lover.
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Who knew Prentiss alive?

The loophole came at the end of the S6 finale when it turned out Emily was alive and Hotch and J.J. knew about it. She was given new identities — her friends none the wiser — and basically that's the way Paget Brewster's exit was handled.
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Why is Reid not in season 14?

Both Gubler and Reid needed some time away from the BAU

For Matthew Gray Gubler, his contract included time off to work on other projects, which is understandable given his 11 years playing the same character. As for his character, the early absences were explained by having Reid away visiting with his mother.
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