Jonathan Kehoe

Luke and Manny have a big school project to design the best capsule that would protect an egg in a two-story drop, but when Claire and Jay catch wind of it, their own competitive drives kick in... and eventually take over. Meanwhile, Phil solicits the help of Haley and Gloria to sit as plants in the audience during a huge real estate presentation he has put together, and Mitch and Cam meet with prospective birth mothers and must try their very best to be charming and likeable.

The daughter of high-powered diplomats, Special Agent Emily Prentiss joins the team, and she must convince Gideon and Hotchner she deserves the job based on merit and not on her family connections.

When an Army veteran threatens to blow up a pawn shop, Sullivan reflects on his time as a Marine to deescalate the situation; Vic and Dean try to reason with a man battling Alzheimer's disease; Pruitt takes a stand to honor fallen firefighters.

Jeff (Patrick Warburton) uses a voicemail app called “Shy Dial” to avoid talking to Audrey (Megyn Price). Liz (Wendi McLendon-Covey) tries to seduce Timmy (Adhir Kalyan), resulting in an awkward situation in Russell’s (David Spade) office. Adam (Oliver Hudson) makes a new friend that helps him get back at Russell and Jeff (Patrick Warburton) for always making fun of him.

Mindy’s attempt to liven up her maternity leave leads to excitement, danger, and a big fight with Danny. Tamra spreads some hot gossip about Jeremy’s new girlfriend.