As SSA Hotchner struggles with his return to work, the team is called upon to profile a suspect with an unusual personal obsession who is abducting certain types of women.
The CBI team investigates a 25-year-old case that seems to involve both Red John and the Visualize group; while Lisbon contemplates her future.
Reagan and Chris start to worry that they are becoming an ordinary couple and go to great heights to prove otherwise. Meanwhile, Scott helps Ava declutter her life when she encounters her biggest fan.
The doctors find their own lives in danger when they arrive at the scene of a massive multi-vehicle accident on a highway covered in thick fog. Also, Jesse's confidence is shaken following his heart attack, while Carla's (Shiri Appleby) condition becomes critical.
Charlie makes an unpleasant discovery about Jennifer's business partner.