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"THE THIRTEENTH STEP"
airdate: January 26, 2011
written by: Janine Sherman Barrois
directed by: Doug Aarniokoski
The BAU hits the road to track down a pair of young lovers on an interstate murder spree. Also, Prentiss hears frightening news from her former boss at Interpol.
Set in: Various Cities in Montana
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Said By:Quote:Author:Prentiss"What really raises one's indignation against suffering is not suffering intrinsically, but the senselessness of suffering."Frederich NietzschePrentiss"What happened in the past that was painful has a great deal to do with what we are today."William Glasser
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- Who dunnit and why?
- Ray & Sydney ~ Ray was molested as a child – began drinking at the age of 8. He was in and out of foster homes since age 10 due to drugs and abuse. Sydney was raped by her father.
- Sydney was raped by her father, repeatedly in the backroom of a gas station her father owned. She was sentenced to mandatory rehab, after serving time for a hit-and run while under the influence of alcohol & heroin. Sydney killed Ray's ex. girlfriend, Amy, to be with Ray.
- The duo met while attending AA and were attracted to one another after listening to their stories. Ray killed Sydney after learning she was responsible for killing his ex. girlfriend, whom he was still in love with.
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- What were the best scenes in the episode?
- Garcia asking Prentiss if her phone call was an 'international booty call.'
- When Reid explained the steps for sobriety Hotch looked at him very intensely, because of Reid's previous problems with Dilaudid
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- Sydney: "Relax Ray, having a family reunion in aisle 3. Be supportive."
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- Adrienne Palicki (Sydney Manning)
- Jonathan Tucker (Ray Donovan)
- Deirdre Lovejoy (Agent Bates)
- Walt Scott (Store Owner)
- Meegan Godfrey (School Teacher)
- Siena Goines (Tsia Mosely)
- Angus Macfayden (Sean McAllister)
- David Wells (Store Clerk)
- Jordan Tartakow (M.E. Tech)
- Gary Hudson (Tim)
- Daniel Buran (Jason)
- Robert F. Lyons (Mr. Donovan)
- Roberta Hanlen (Mrs. Donovan)
- Colleen McDonnell (Karen Manning)
- Kevin McCorkle (Gary Manning)
- Harley Graham (Heather Manning)
- Kerry Kilbride (Newscaster #1)
- Olga Ospina (Newscaster #2)
- Bill A. Jones (Newcaster #3)
- Oleg Vidov (Driver)
- The Thirteenth Step is part of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Members aren't supposed to get into relationships with each other while trying to get sober.
- Prentiss learned Ian Doyle vanished from prison in Russia. He is tied to her past and she learns she is in danger.
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Episode Info
The team pursues two young lovers on a killing spree; Prentiss receives frightening news.
Genres:
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Network:
Paramount+
Air Date:
Jan 26, 2011
Directed By:
Douglas Aarniokoski
Written By:
Janine Sherman Barrois
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Emily Prentiss
Derek Morgan
Dr. Spencer Reid
Penelope Garcia
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Angus Macfadyen
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Who plays Ray in Season 6 Episode 13 of Criminal Minds?
Who plays Ray in Criminal Minds?
Who played Ray and Syd on Criminal Minds?
Adrianne Palicki | |
Palicki in 2013 | |
Born | Adrianne Lee Palicki May 6, 1983 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress model |
Years active | 2003–present |