Angela Gots

The CBI pursues two lines of investigation when a Santa is murdered: Patrick Jane goes undercover in an AA group; and Rigsby and Van Pelt question members of the National Society of Authentic Santas. Meanwhile, following the demise of a person in custody at the CBI, J.J. LaRoche (guest star Pruitt Taylor Vince) is brought in to question the team when it appears to be an inside job. Guest star Gregory Itzen returns as retired former CBI director Vincent Minelli.

The BAU team is called in to investigate when male victims are found with no way to identify them.

Nick and Hank investigate a Wesen whose ability holds risks that far outweigh its rewards. Meanwhile, Juliette takes in a friend when domestic issues escalate.

Bosch and Edgar are now hot on Joey Marks's trail and Bosch must go to extremes to ensure the safety of those closest to him.

A boy's kidney tumor miraculously disappears after he drinks from a natural spring, and Jacob rushes to the scene to debunk what he believes to be a fraudulent cure.

The president's administration encounters hostility while dealing with the Russian government; Dmitri is kidnapped and interrogated about being a spy.