The BAU team must track down a serial arsonist who instills fear in a small town by setting fire to community meeting places and killing several residents in the process.
Midge takes the stage for a foreign audience, while Abe and Rose find themselves in a new world; Susie experiences the repercussions of having a bad reputation in the business, as Joel regroups after quitting his job.
Devon is concerned when a mother's complaints go unaddressed after her delivery, and he pushes Bell to take drastic measures; Conrad must break the news to Nic regarding Jessie's worsening condition; a mother and son arrive with devastating injuries.
Season Two Premiere. Will and the News Night staff are questioned by their lawyer about a story they've aired that's become a network crisis. An on-air remark from Will has him pulled from 9/11 anniversary coverage. Jim volunteers to cover for an embed reporter on the Romney campaign, and Neal investigates the beginnings of Occupy Wall Street.
Will continues his mission to civilize by telling Nina Howard the truth. A new witness to the Genoa story emerges on Twitter, and in New Hampshire, Jim's efforts to have his questions answered continue to fall on deaf ears.