Criminal Minds returned with Emily Prentiss back to get the team’s help searching for a serial killer who has been eluding her for months. This particular serial killer has been copying prolific serial killers such as Jack the Ripper and a Russian killer named Andrei Chikatilo.
When Prentiss found out her killer had gone to the United States, she asked for the team’s help in order to finally hunt this man down once and for all. She has been having nightmares about the case, overcome with guilt over an operation that led to the death of a Scotland Yard investigator.
As they deal with the case, the team also come to terms with not having Morgan by their side, thinking of him in moments of downtime. At one point, Emily talked about knowing what Morgan must feel like having made the decision to leave like she had.
While it was strange to see an episode without Derek Morgan, having Emily return was a welcome respite and helped give the team a chance to work together with her before they got to spend time with her to unwind.
This episode was a great way to welcome Prentiss back and we can only hope we will see her again soon. Until the show returns in two weeks, check out the top ten moments from “Tribute.”