What is the most visited state in Criminal Minds?

The place with the most visits is Washington D.C., with 40 episodes of Criminal Minds featuring the location. Looking specifically at states, California wins with 38 episodes; comparatively, Hawaii doesn't even get a mention.
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What states did Criminal Minds go to?

The Criminal Minds gang has gone to, or at least mentioned, every state — except Hawaii. It's true, Hawaii is never mentioned in the 15 seasons the show aired. Another Reddit user went on to say, "Yeah, unfortunately Hawaii is the only state where nothing ever happened in Criminal Minds.
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What is the most watched episode of Criminal Minds?

The series had steady ratings throughout most of its run but there is one episode in particular that really took the series over the top. "The Big Game" is an iconic "Criminal Minds" episode on a number of fronts.
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How many states did Criminal Minds film in?

The series nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys for "Outstanding Stunt Coordination" (Tom Elliott). Criminal Minds was mostly filmed in California, USA. Filming also took place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Long Beach, CA, USA.
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Does Criminal Minds ever go to Minnesota?

In Season 8, Episode 17 of Criminal Minds the BAU took a case that brought it to the Minneapolis suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Does Criminal Minds ever go to Rhode Island?

Summary. The BAU is summoned to Rhode Island to investigate a spree killer in Providence who is murdering random victims in highly visible places just to generate public fear.
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Did Criminal Minds actually go to Alaska?

Part 1. Criminal Minds recently shot part of episode 5.21 Exit Wounds in Frazier Park, CA. This episode takes place in the fictional city of Franklin, Alaska and the show needed a mountain locale to pose as the Alaskan town.
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Where is the BAU located?

The headquarters for the BAU is located in Quantico, Virginia. The NCAVC also includes the ViCAP.
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What city is Criminal Minds filmed in?

Prior to relocating to Quixote Studios, the show was primarily shot in Culver City. Other parts of California have been used to grab the exterior shots, especially Glendale and Northridge, much to the delight of the residents who are fans of the series.
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Is Criminal Minds set in Seattle?

New York City, New York.
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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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Who is the best character in Criminal Minds?

Criminal Minds: The Best Character In Each Season
  • Season 1: Jason Gideon. Before exiting the show due to its violent nature, Mandy Patinkin was a great part of the show and fans loved the character of Gideon at the beginning. ...
  • Season 5: Aaron Hotchner. ...
  • Season 12: Spencer Reid.
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Did Criminal Minds ever do a crossover?

CBS aired a backdoor pilot on an episode of Criminal Minds on April 8, 2015, introducing the characters with a crossover episode eponymously titled "Beyond Borders".
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Do any Criminal Minds episodes take place in Georgia?

In Savannah, Georgia multiple brides-to-be have been found murdered the night before their wedding day. The team quickly realizes they are searching for an unsub suffering from severe reject...
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Do Criminal Minds actors get along?

In a 2017 interview with Michael Ausiello for TVLine, Paget Brewster, who plays Agent Emily Prentiss, said that the cast was more than just friends. "We're all very attached — and kinda corny ... We really care about each other, and so it definitely makes it a great place to work.
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Is the BAU real?

The BAU does exist in real life, but the profilers seen in the thrilling weekly drama series have no real-life counterparts. Also, the cases on "Criminal Minds" tend to be solved rather quickly (usually within a few weeks), but real-life criminal investigations tend to take months, if not years, to reach fruition.
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Where is the FBI building in Criminal Minds?

The FBI Academy, located in Quantico, Virginia, is the training grounds for new Special Agents of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation. It was first opened for use in 1972 on 385 acres (1.6 km²) of woodland.
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Which episodes of Criminal Minds are true?

15 Criminal Minds Episodes Based On Real Cases
  • "Blood Hungry" (1.11) - Richard Trenton Chase. ...
  • "25 to Life" (6.11) - Jeffrey MacDonald. ...
  • "Hostage" (11.14) - Ariel Castro. ...
  • "The Company" (7.20) - Cameron and Janice Hooker. ...
  • "Alpha Male" (12.15) - Elliot Rodger. ...
  • "The Big Wheel" (4.22) - The Lipstick Killer.
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How realistic is Criminal Minds?

While there are many real-life cases some episodes are based on, the rest of the work the Behavioral Analysis Unit does on this show is almost entirely fabricated, which can beg the question "how accurate is Criminal Minds?" The show doesn't get everything wrong, though.
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Does the BAU actually have a jet?

The BAU's jet is both unrealistic and necessary

The issue, though, is that it appears the show's BAU has its own dedicated aircraft. Episode after episode, the jet is ready and waiting, available to the BAU whenever needed. That, of course, is inconsistent with reality.
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How do I get a job like Criminal Minds?

Steps to Becoming a Criminal Profiler
  1. Step 1: Graduate from high school (four years). ...
  2. Step 2: Get a bachelor's degree in forensics, criminal justice, psychology, or a related discipline (four years). ...
  3. Step 3: Attend a law enforcement academy (three to five months). ...
  4. Step 4: Garner experience in the field (several years).
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How many times did Criminal Minds go to Florida?

Does Criminal Minds actually give Florida a bad reputation? Of Criminal Minds' 394 episodes, it looks like 24 take place in Florida — and in total, the BAU visited 16 separate cities in the state.
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Why are so many Criminal Minds episodes in Florida?

Messer said the writer was going to pick a Gulf Coast town in Florida anyway, because “it's easy to have L.A. look like Florida, especially when it's not raining.” The show is set in a different U.S. city every episode. So Messer, familiar with the area, offered up Bradenton as an option.
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Do any Criminal Minds episodes take place in North Carolina?

The BAU is called to a North Carolina mountain town after a woman is found badly injured and another is missing, and they discover that these two are not the only victims.
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