Why does Reid wear mismatched socks?

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Reid doesn't wear matching socks in the TV show because Gubler thinks it's unlucky. If you look closely, you can spot some of the mismatched pairs peeping through in certain scenes.
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Why does Spencer Reid wear different socks?

The actor refuses to wear matching foot attire in his personal life as he believes it brings back luck, and this quirky habit carried over into the show. In an interview with Buzzfeed, Gubler revealed that bad things always happen to him whenever he wears socks the traditional way, which is why he tends to mix them up.
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Why does Reid wear his watch like that?

On why Reid wears his watch over his shirts – “i always made sure to wear his watch outside of his sleeve as an homage to a very eccentric friend of mine who recently passed away. the reason he wore his watch outside of his sleeve was to save time when he wanted to know the time.
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Why does Reid not like to shake hands?

An explanation from Gubler himself on why Reid doesn't shake hands. It's because of germaphobia– NOT because of an aversion to being touched.
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What did Reid get addicted to?

In (Season 2, Episode 15) "Revelations", Tobias Hankel (James Van Der Beek), a psychotic serial killer, kidnaps Reid, drugging and torturing him over the course of two days before he is rescued. Reid is so traumatized that he develops an addiction to the narcotic painkiller Dilaudid.
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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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How old is Reid in Season 1?

Season One

Reid turned 24 in the episode "Plain Sight". He also asked JJ out on a date, after being handed tickets to a football game by Gideon, who tells Reid that JJ is a big fan of football.
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Is Reid a technophobe?

Spencer Reid is technophobic in Criminal Minds

At the same time, that's rarely ever necessary, as he's a super-genius who only needs his mind for processing information. Reid's technophobic leanings might be more intense than your average person's, but the phobia is surprisingly common.
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Is it safer to kiss than shake hands?

With our hands coming into contact with a multitude of different surfaces every day, it's no wonder they can pick up any number of germs and bacteria. Research has found that you actually spread more germs by shaking someone's hand than you do from kissing them.
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What does Matthew Gray Gubler smell like?

You asked and we've delivered! Gubler fans sleuthed the internet and figured out that Matthew smells like mahogany, musk, and bergamot with a touch of spice!
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Why did Matthew Gray Gubler cut his hair?

So one day I cut it and then told [the producers]," he said, joking that it was almost as scandalous as when Keri Russell cut her hair during "Felicity." "I think it was a little! I've been hearing since day one, 'Cut your hair!' and then finally I did it."
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What does Spencer Reid smell like?

For Spencer, we recommend Iced Vanilla Woods, a subtle woodsy blend is the perfect mix of creamy vanilla intertwined with smoky, woody notes and topped off with clean lavender.
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Is Spencer Reid autistic in real life?

Where Reid excels, Gubler falls short. While the character of Dr. Spencer Reid was not officially written to be autistic, Matthew Gray Gubler has stated that he sees the character as such, and then some.
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What is Derek Morgan's IQ?

10.7. 103. active (not slothful) 91.5. 75.
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What is Aaron Hotchner's IQ?

16.4. 118. high IQ (not low IQ) 89.5.
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How did Reid get Cat pregnant?

Thankfully, that soapy twist is not true, but Cat is pregnant -- with the baby of a guard who worked both her and Reid's prisons. And off goes the light bulb for Reid: His dirty little "secret" is that he enjoyed poisoning his fellow inmates.
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Does Morgan sleep with Garcia?

The rest of the episode proceeds as normal save for Garcia's sitcom-esque panic that she slept with Morgan as a terrible rebound. She didn't, as Morgan tells her later with an amused smile.
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Did 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.
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Does Reid get addicted to drugs?

While Reid survived, he developed an addiction to Dilaudid — a narcotic pain killer. Reid's personal struggle played out, but was mostly a secondary plot line until he suddenly got clean by late season 3. Despite showing Reid overcoming his addiction, the whole narrative wasn't properly tackled.
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Why does Reid carry a revolver?

Reed is the smartest person on the team and knows that a revolver is the most reliable weapon in the world. As a competitive shooter for many years I can tell you that I used to shoot semi autos and had too many jams...that's why I stopped carrying them and started to carry a revolver - they NEVER jam.
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Did Spencer Reid get addicted to drugs?

In season 2 of Criminal Minds, he develops a dependence on the prescription medication after he is tortured and forcibly drugged in the episode "Revelations." It affects Reid's life to the point that his coworkers pick up on his addiction issues and he gets help.
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How many Unsubs has Reid killed?

Reid is responsible for 8 deaths

During the course of "Criminal Minds," Reid was directly responsible for the deaths of eight different unsubs (per Screen Rant), including Phillip Dowd, Chloe Donaghy, Tobias Hankel, Daniel Milworth, John Bradley, Andrew Meeks, and Casey Allen Pinker.
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Is Reid a serial killer?

2 Unsub Killer

Dr. Spencer Reid might appear nerdy and innocent but he is actually responsible for the deaths of 8 unsubs during his time on the series.
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What languages does Spencer Reid speak?

Including English, Reid has spoken about four languages throughout "Criminal Minds," and according to some fans on Reddit, he understands far more. User real_mediageek noted that he had spoken Latin (likely due to his mother's previous job as a professor in 15th-century literature) and Korean to assist in BAU cases.
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