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Season 8  "Alchemy"  8x20

Aired 10 years ago - May 01, 2013

The BAU travel to Rapid City after two male victims are discovered murdered in a ritualistic manner. Also, Reid continues to grieve over Maeve’s death.

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So nobody else was able to make the connection
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and/or the unsub is very good at hiding the parts.
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"Dreams are true while they last,
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They left work one day, didn't show up the next.
 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 9
Let me show you what we got.
 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 10
and took advantage of it.
 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 11
Yeah, we have a few.
 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 12
Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 13
It comes from a black nightshade plant.
 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 14
Any chance this is part of a tribal tradition?
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Oh, no.
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Herbal remedies help,
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The company hasn't had any direct threats recently.
 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 19
Yeah, and give me a raise, 'cause I found the one guy
 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 20
And I'll pick you up 0900. Better be ready.
 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 21
Uh...not long enough, I'm afraid.
 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 22
And don't forget about the use of poison.
 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 23
Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 24
That child may have died
 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 25
we believe this unsub is probably in her 30s
 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 26
Oh, my God, you do.
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in this world, Rossi.
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I know if I get into that fantasy, I'll be lost forever,
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I'd say the partner's a male.
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Garcia, there's a name I need you to check out.
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at the anniversary of her son's death.
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and according to his bio, he cured himself of prostate cancer.
 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 44
Don't worry. I took care of her.
 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 45
You were a wreck when we met.
 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 46
Look...
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FBI. Drop the knife.
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"I will not say do not weep,
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Just let it happen, Spencer.

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Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 2
and/or the unsub is very good at hiding the parts.
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"Dreams are true while they last,
#7 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 8
They left work one day, didn't show up the next.
#8 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 9
Let me show you what we got.
#9 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 10
and took advantage of it.
#10 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 11
Yeah, we have a few.
#11 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 12 #12 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 13
It comes from a black nightshade plant.
#13 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 14
Any chance this is part of a tribal tradition?
#14 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 15
Oh, no.
#15 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 16 #16 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 17
Herbal remedies help,
#17 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 18
The company hasn't had any direct threats recently.
#18 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 19
Yeah, and give me a raise, 'cause I found the one guy
#19 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 20
And I'll pick you up 0900. Better be ready.
#20 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 21
Uh...not long enough, I'm afraid.
#21 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 22
And don't forget about the use of poison.
#22 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 23 #23 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 24
That child may have died
#24 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 25
we believe this unsub is probably in her 30s
#25 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 26
Oh, my God, you do.
#26 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 27 #27 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 28 #28 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 29 #29 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 30
in this world, Rossi.
#30 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 31 #31 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 32
I know if I get into that fantasy, I'll be lost forever,
#32 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 33 #33 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 34 #34 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 35 #35 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 36
I'd say the partner's a male.
#36 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 37
Garcia, there's a name I need you to check out.
#37 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 38 #38 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 39 #39 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 40
at the anniversary of her son's death.
#40 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 41 #41 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 42 #42 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 43
and according to his bio, he cured himself of prostate cancer.
#43 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 44
Don't worry. I took care of her.
#44 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 45
You were a wreck when we met.
#45 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 46
Look...
#46 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 47
FBI. Drop the knife.
#47 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 48 #48 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 49
"I will not say do not weep,
#49 Recap of Criminal Minds Season 8 Episode 20 (S08E20) - 50
Just let it happen, Spencer.
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