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Can this procedural series survive the loss of two of its longtime stars? Has the Criminal Minds TV show been cancelled or renewed for a 13th season on CBS? The television vulture is watching for the latest cancellation and renewal news and this page has been created to give our readers a dedicated place to track the status of Criminal Minds, season 13. You can bookmark this page or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s this TV show about?
Criminal Minds continues to follow the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) out of Quantico, Virginia. This season’s cast is Joe Mantegna, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez, and Paget Brewster. Recurring cast members include Josh Stewart, Mekhai Andersen, Jane Lynch, and Harold Perrineau.
Season 12 Ratings
Airing on the CBS television network, season 12 of Criminal Minds averaged a 1.39 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 7.47 million viewers. Compared to season 11, this season is down by 22% in the demo and down by 17% in total viewers. Find out how Criminal Minds stacks up against the other CBS TV shows.
On April 7, 2017, Criminal Minds was renewed for a 13th season.
It will debut on September 27, 2017 at 10pm.
Stay tuned for updates.
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Telly’s Take
As we all know, Shemar Moore left the series last year after 11 seasons. Then, surprisingly, Thomas Gibson was fired and his character was written out of the show. I’ve been wondering how that upheaval would affect Criminal Minds’ ratings. Season 12 is down in the ratings but season 11 dropped about the same percentages when compared to season 10. While many viewers were upset about Gibson’s dismissal, the numbers haven’t seen a bigger than usual drop. It’s still one of CBS’ top-rated scripted series and, now that Moore and Gibson have left the show, episodes may have gotten cheaper to produce. I’m confident that Criminal Minds will return for a lucky season 13.
4/7 update: Criminal Minds has been renewed for season 13 on CBS. Details here.
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What do you think? Are you hoping that the Criminal Minds TV show will be renewed for a 13th season? Would you be upset if this CBS show was cancelled instead?
Have always enjoyed the plots, action, drama, the actors’ portrayals & performances.
Please bring criminal minds back I love the show. I want spencer out of prison for gods sake. Enough all ready
Love the show but it missing Morgan and hotch they all make a great team
Please cancel this show. It is the same stuff over and over. Without Hotch, it is a no-go.
I love criminal minds. I would like to see number 13. You can bring back Hotch. It’s not the same. And get Spencer Reid out of jail. I would like to see a season 13. It’s a great show.
I love Criminal Minds…huge fan since the beginning, yes I miss Morgan and Hotch…but I think the series has kept well to their story line. I would hate to see it not be renewed for another season
Hotch & Morgan would have come back if Spencer were stuck in prison
Bring back Hotch !
The “Spencer in prison” storyline should have been wrapped up in two episodes, tops. Adam Rodriguez and the other new guy bring nothing to the show. If a season 13 means more of what we’ve gotten in season 12, then it’s time for CM to ride off into the sunset.
I enjoyed the cast when Hotch and Morgan were there. Hotch being tossed out because of some writer was the final straw ,Where was the directors to intervene? All the cast will suffer because someone failed to help save this great show because of the action of one individual.
Please Renew. I still enjoy watching despite cast change. However, all the interuptions in weekly schedule are frustrationg.
Miss the show, haven’t watched since Hotch was unfairly kicked off the show, which frankly stinks after watching since 2005. If Thomas Gibson comes back, my family, friends & I will watch. Until then #nohotchnowatch. To those who continue to watch, enjoy.
I stopped watching CM once Hotch left. But, seriously, adding Adam R. OMG how desperate can a show be? The guy cannot act. He did horrible on CSI-Miami and the few scenes I have caught on youtube of what they did with Hotch’s character, he has not changed. A terrible edition. Sorry to say this, but even if Gibson was to return, I could not watch Adam. He is worse than Moore.
I really hope Criminal Minds is renewed for season 13. I am not happy that Hotch and Morgan are gone. But what about the other 5 regulars that are still on the show? They have been with the show for a long time too. Don’t punish them or deprive the fans that still think that CM is a great quality show.
OMG! Please renew. My entire family has been watching Criminal Minds since the being. Yes disappointed that we lost two of the original stars but the replacements are wonderful. The story lines amazing.
Must be renewed!