Does JJ go to the Pentagon?

It is revealed in the episode "JJ," that Jareau had twice rejected a promotion to The Pentagon and hid the offers from her superiors. However, she is finally forced to transfer by Section Chief Erin Strauss (Jayne Atkinson).
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Does JJ leave the BAU for the Pentagon?

Despite being a rather foundational member of the BAU team, J.J. was written off of the series during most of Season 6. The in-fiction reason was her forced transfer to the Pentagon, a cover story hiding her real work on a task force in the Middle East. Apparently, the Pentagon job had been offered to J.J.
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What does JJ do at the Pentagon?

Sometime after the Flynn case, it is revealed the Pentagon had offered JJ the position of a liaison for the Department of Defense, something she kept hidden from the team.
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Why did JJ go to the Pentagon?

Cook ultimately appeared on just two episodes of the sixth season: one to make the excuse of being transferred to the Pentagon, and the other to help assist in ending Prentiss' storyline faking her death at the end of that season.
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Does JJ come back to the BAU?

EXCLUSIVE: JJ fans can rejoice. After a week of negotiations, A.J. Cook just closed a two-year deal to return to CBS' drama Criminal Minds as a regular. She will guest star in the series' sixth season finale on May 18 before re-joining the show full-time in the fall.
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What happens to JJ's husband?

JJ owes her husband's life to Emily Prentiss

In episode 24 called “Run,” Izzy takes Will to get medical attention for the gunshot wound, killing the medic that helps them. Out of nowhere, she then shoots her partner Chris, leaving him in an alley.
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Who replaced JJ in season 6?

More Stories By Nellie. EXCLUSIVE: Rachel Nichols is in negotiations to join the cast of CBS' Criminal Minds as a series regular, the show's first new regular addition since Joe Mantegna took over for Mandy Patinkin in 2007. Nicholson was originally tapped for a 3-episode arc, which will begin airing next week.
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Why was JJ forced to leave the BAU?

Jareau was written out of the show after Cook was let go at the beginning of season six, for financial reasons relating to the premiere of the spin-off Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior.
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Does JJ cheat on Will?

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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Does JJ leave will for Reid?

Many fans weren't on board, and in the final season, the book was closed on that scenario. Although JJ was being honest about her feelings, she wasn't about to leave her husband, Will (Josh Stewart), for Reid in the end.
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Do JJ and Reid end up together?

An attempt at setting the two up was made, but ultimately, romance never blossomed. Cut to the finale episode of season 14.
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Why did JJ leave Criminal Minds season 11?

A. J. Cook announced her pregnancy, a fact that was carried over to her character Jennifer "JJ" Jareau as well. Showrunner Erica Messer stated in an interview that Cook's character JJ would not appear for the first five episodes of the season as Cook was on maternity leave.
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Who does Reid end up with?

In "Truth or Dare", the Season 14 finale, Jareau confesses to Reid that she has loved him ever since they first met.
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Who is JJ's husband?

William "Will" LaMontagne, Jr. is a recurring character on Criminal Minds. He is currently married to SSA Jennifer Jareau.
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Does JJ leave Criminal Minds in season 15?

After Season 5, J.J.'s character was written off, reportedly due to budget constraints. She made guest appearances for big moments on the show, including Emily Prentiss' (Paget Brewster) then-final episode. "It felt like a breakup with a guy," A.J. said to TV Guide about learning that she was fired.
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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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Who becomes chief after Hotch?

In Season 12, Prentiss becomes the Unit Chief of the BAU, following Hotchner's departure.
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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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Why did Emily Prentiss leave Criminal Minds?

After being refused the provision to audition for a pilot season, and with the final year up on her contract, Brewster decided to quit Criminal Minds with the Season 7 finale. Onscreen, Prentiss was offered a position with Interpol in London, making her departure from the BAU official.
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Does Reid leave Criminal Minds?

Criminal Minds Season 16 Has A Good Reason To Not Have Spencer Reid. Matthew Gray Gubler isn't among the returning cast for Criminal Minds season 16. Luckily, the show has a good reason why Spencer Reid won't be back.
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Why was Elle written off Criminal Minds?

'Criminal Minds' Profile: Elle Greenaway

She officially resigned from her position in Season Two due to PTSD from being shot by an unsub stalking the team, and due to murdering another unsub, making her a one-time vigilante killer. She was replaced by Emily Prentiss, who held the position until Season Seven.
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What is wrong with Spencer Reid season 6?

In the season 6 episode "Corazon," Reid develops intense, sometimes debilitating headaches that start to interfere with his work. From their onset, it seemed clear that the headaches were going to become a major character-defining story for Reid.
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Does JJ come back in season 7?

A. J. Cook Returns To 'Criminal Minds' For Season 7 & 8

Her character Jennifer “JJ” Jareau will return to the show for season 7 this fall. Speculation about Cook's return began last week, after series executive producer Ed Bernero announced that he was leaving Criminal Minds.
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