The BAU is called after three victims are found tied to stakes in the Arizona desert.
Gibbs and the team look into the fight that resulted in the son of Senator John Phillips being injured. Sloane and Torres travel back to the States from Afghanistan and must protect the senator.
After an armed robbery crew invades a downtown auction house, the case quickly turns personal for Hondo when his sister, Winnie, is taken as one of the hostages.
Will Drake's renovations reveal one of the Hotel's greatest secrets, John has a psychiatric evaluation, and The Countess discovers the fate of her first love.
Will continues to earn his colleagues' respect, but when his home is attacked, everyone comes under suspicion; Maddie finds a new job.