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First Aired: Nov. 05, 2008 on CBS

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Season 4 » Episode #06 - The Instincts

Summary: While investigating the kidnapping of a young boy in Las Vegas, Dr. Reid begins to have dreams that may help reveal some buried memories from his childhood.

Who appeared in this episode?

Guest Stars:

Jennifer Jareau	played by A.J. Cook
Diana Reid	played by Jane Lynch
Amy Bridges	played by Kari Matchett
Craig Bridges	played by Reed Diamond
Claire Bates	played by Melinda Page Hamilton
Det. Ashby	played by Shashawnee Hall
William Reid	played by Taylor Nichols
Dr. Norman	played by Bruce French

Episode Quotes

Aaron Hotchner: [opening quote, voiceover] Amos Bronson Alcott said "Who speaks to the instincts speaks to the deepest in mankind, and finds the readiest response."

Dr. Spencer Reid: Dr. Norman gave me permission to sleep on the couch in your room tonight, if it's all right with you.
Diana Reid: [to Dr. Norman] If anyone tries to keep him in here any longer, I'll scratch your eyes out.
Dr. Norman: [to Spencer] One night only.

Diana Reid: It helps if they think you're crazy. They don't argue.

Dr. Spencer Reid: [closing quote, voiceover] Bob Dylan once said "I think the truly natural things are dreams, which nature can't touch with decay."

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Mistakes/Goofs

Goof (errors made by characters, possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): During the funeral service, the minister uses the Roman Catholic form of the sign of the cross, but invokes the "Holy Ghost", which is Protestant terminology (Catholics use the term "Holy Spirit").

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