Torres and Lightman question a former gang leader who claims to be rehabilitated; Loker and Foster look into the death of a firefighter who was killed in the line of duty.
The BAU team becomes involved in the case of a family working together to abduct young women. Emmy award nominated actor Tim Matheson ("The West Wing") directs the episode.
Michael tries to leave the country with his team; Riley brings a CIA strike team; Jesse is captured and Sam is badly wounded.