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Vulture Watch
Is 10 episodes enough time for a proper goodbye? Has the Criminal Minds TV show been cancelled or renewed for a 16th season on CBS? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Criminal Minds, season 16. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the CBS television network, Criminal Minds stars Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Aisha Tyler, Kirsten Vangsness, Adam Rodriguez, and Daniel Henney. The crime drama series follows the FBI’s elite Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) out of Quantico, Virginia. The BAU remains dedicated to understanding predators’ motive and triggers, in order to stop them before they strike again.
Season 15 Ratings
The 15th season of Criminal Minds averaged a 0.71 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.71 million viewers. Compared to season 14, that’s down by 7% in the demo and up by 1% in viewership. Find out how Criminal Minds stacks up against other CBS TV shows.
Criminal Minds ended on CBS but Paramount+ has revived the series.
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Telly’s Take
We don’t have to wonder if CBS will cancel or renew Criminal Minds for season 16. The network has already decided season 15 is the end. Could the characters reunite someday? I’ll update this page with breaking developments. Subscribe for free alerts on Criminal Minds cancellation or renewal news.
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What do you think? Should the Criminal Minds TV show have been renewed for a 16th season? Are you sorry this TV series is ending?
This was one of our favorite shows. Please bring back and maybe a couple of the old faces such as Shamar Moore and the guy that played Hodge… can’t think of his name right now.
Please bring Criminal Minds back as it is only one of a few shows that I cannot wait to watch.. I have seen the whole series several times and just cannot help to think that there is more to the story..
hello from FRANCE, i pray for season 16! why not ?
Yes!! I Love that show!
PLEASE DON’T CANCEL THIS WONDERFUL SHOW. IT IS ONE OF THE ONLY SHOWS THAT REQUIRES SOME INTELLIGENCE AND REASONING POWER TO LOVE AND UNDERSTAND IT.
Love Criminal Minds and have been watching it since it first aired. Please decide to renew instead of canceling.
It is so sad that this show is leaving. I live to watch this show. I will not go anywhere in Wednesday night’s so I can watch it. Now I don’t know what to watch. I feel like giving up on CBS shows which are my favorite. I would like to know what the cast thinks about this. I really hope it comes back and this is jyst a break. I would like to know what is going to be in it’s place even though nothing else will please me. I love the characters and cast they really show how… Read more »
I totally agree with you! It is my all-time favorite show in the world!
hello from France, criminal minds s 15 is genius formidable, i am so sad that its ending, but i understand your decision. but i cross the fingers for maybe a season 16! why not ? good luck for all my sweet adorables friends of criminal minds also all the kinds amazing productors,full of new projects also have nice subday, yours sincerely MISS MARIE LINE MARRA
We love Criminal Minds!!! PLEASE RENEW FOR SEASON 16!!!
Criminal minds is one of the best TV series please DO NOT cancel it:(((((
I wish there was something we can do to keep it going!
This is one of only a few shows that I watch anymore. Networks have canceled so many good shows too soon and kept stupid reality and adult cartoons on for way too long. I for one usually watch TV shows for entertainment purposes. I don’t see any entertainment in these “reality” shows where stupid people air their dirty laundry for the whole world to watch. Nor do I find it entertaining to watch people in “survival” situations that are definitely NOT reality. Do better!
You took the words right out of my mouth! Ditto ditto ditto!!!
Please don’t cancel Criminal Minds yet! It is one of the best shows ever made! Season 15 has started out strong & I look forward to the rest of the episodes. I LOVE THIS SHOW & EVERYONE IN IT!!!!!!
I hate that Criminal Minds is ending because it was a great show. The reason I feel that ratings slipped is because it was moved around. If it had moved and was on a day with something good it could survive. And maybe bring back that guy.
We need season 16 Criminal Minds
Yes criminal minds should continue for season 16th