Deric Augustine

The team launches a high-stakes search to take down a notorious criminal; Lucy's leadership is tested; Wesley tests the boundaries of his friendships; Nolan tries to balance duty and family.

The FBI's assistant director of national security, Linda Barnes (Kim Rhodes), joins the BAU as they investigate a quadruple homicide of a group of roommates in St. Louis.

TV news producer Julia George teams with defense attorney Jake Gregorian to control the media, the justice system and each other.

Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) continues to make calculated choices regarding Davis' (Timon Kyle Durrett) basketball career and her desire to secure an investor. Nova (Rutina Wesley) and lover Calvin (Greg Vaughan) finally reunite, but their union causes controversy in the community. Davis attempts to repair his relationship with son Micah (Nicholas L. Ashe), but he faces resistance. Aunt Violet (Tina Lifford) learns of Hollywood's (Omar J. Dorsey) departure and tries to make amends, and Ralph Angel makes a shocking discovery that changes everything.

While Billy (Taye Diggs) preps his team for the combine, Spencer (Daniel Ezra) hears some news that leaves him rattled. Asher (Cody Christian) steps up to help Jaymee (guest star Miya Horcher) following her hospital visit but wishes he could do more, so Layla (Greta Onieogou) devises a clever plan that involves some unlikely couples ending up on unconventional dates... a plan that could also prove helpful to Olivia (Samantha Logan). Meanwhile Coop (Bre-Z) helps Preach (Kareem J. Grimes) prepare for his custody trial and Jordan is torn about how to handle a confrontation between Layla and Clay (guest star Deric Augustine). Also starring Hunter Clowdus.