TV series · 2005 · Where to watch
Criminal Minds
Updated November 2, 2026
To catch a criminal, you have to think like one.
Criminal Minds is streaming free on Pluto TV right now, and on eleven more services. Here is every US option, what each one costs, and which is worth using.
An elite FBI team studies criminal behavior to anticipate where and how offenders may strike again. As they investigate cases across the country, the profilers draw on psychological insight and their experience to pursue dangerous suspects, while a veteran agent returns to help the unit tackle new cases.
- Year
- 2005
- TMDB rating
- 8.3/10 · 4.2k votes
- Genre
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Length
- 19 seasons · 364 episodes
- Network
- CBS, Paramount+
- Rated
- TV-MA
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How to watch Criminal Minds
The cheapest way to watch Criminal Minds is free: Pluto TV carries the series with ads and no subscription.
If you would rather skip the ads, it is also included with a subscription to DirecTV On Demand, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount+ (Via Apple TV), Paramount+ Roku Channel, Philo, Prime Video and YouTube TV.
To own it instead, you can rent an episode from $1.99 on Google Play.
Criminal Minds is a returning series with 19 seasons and 364 episodes so far, with more on the way but no next air date confirmed yet. The most recent episode (S19E10) aired on July 23, 2026.
Created by Jeff Davis and starring Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Adam Rodriguez and Kirsten Vangsness; it originally aired on CBS and Paramount+.
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Common questions
Is Criminal Minds on Hulu?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, Criminal Minds is on Hulu in the US with a subscription.
Is Criminal Minds on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, Criminal Minds is not streaming on Netflix in the US. It is on DirecTV On Demand, Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ instead.
Can I watch Criminal Minds for free?
Yes — Pluto TV streams it free with ads, no subscription needed.
How many seasons of Criminal Minds are there?
There are 19 seasons so far, with more to come.
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