[s11e22] The Storm (2026 Edition)

The episode ends on a major cliffhanger where 13 high-profile serial killers escape from various prisons across the country.

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This episode is a pivotal moment in the long-running Mr. Scratch story arc, setting the stage for the primary conflict of Season 12. The episode ends on a major cliffhanger where

While the BAU team works to prove Hotch's innocence, they discover a larger, more dangerous plot: a massive orchestrated by various serial killers the team had previously captured. Key Plot Points While the BAU team works to prove Hotch's

Hotch's arrest is based on his previous deviations from FBI protocol, including his actions during the "faking" of Emily Prentiss's death.

The episode follows the shocking arrest of by a SWAT team in front of his son, Jack. He is suspected of conspiracy after being framed by Mr. Scratch (Peter Lewis), who used a 911 call from Hotch's phone and a series of orchestrated events to implicate him in a plot to attack government buildings.

"" is the season finale (Episode 22) of Criminal Minds Season 11, which originally aired on May 4, 2016. Episode Summary