The BAU investigates random murders in northern Virginia and searches for a conflicted UnSub who has an uncontrollable urge to kill but is also filled with remorse. Meanwhile, Rossi receives a visit from a woman who could hold a secret from his past. Tina Holmes and Amber Stevens guest star.
When Linda's runway model niece and a reporter both collapse at a fashion show, Danny and Jackie immerse themselves in the cut-throat world of fashion to find the culprit who poisoned them.
The murder of a notorious thief sends Jane and Maura into the world of art heists and forgery, and forces Jane to tango with an FBI agent who has a keen interest in her case. There’s also a new man in Angela’s life.
Maura finally comes out to Ali, and they join Sarah on a field trip to the mall - where they all get rude lessons in womanhood. Josh is forced to confront his past thanks to questions from Syd (Carrie Brownstein) about his longtime relationship with Rita.
An attack on a graduate student developing a weapon for the Navy is tied to international warfare.