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Criminal Minds - 07x10 The Bittersweet Science

7x10 The Bittersweet Science

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First Aired: Dec. 14, 2011 on CBS
Summary: The investigation of a series of bludgeonings in Philadelphia leads the team to the city's boxing scene; Hotch connects with a fellow runner while training for the triathlon.

Main Characters in this Episode



Guest Stars

Jennifer Jareau played by A.J. Cook
Jimmy Hall played by Shawn Hatosy
Beth Clemmons played by Bellamy Young
Pam played by Abby Brammell
Tony Cole played by Charles S. Dutton
Ryan Hall played by David Mazouz
Dr. Raj Surna played by Ludwig Manukian
Dr. Joanne Carlton played by Jill E. Alexander

Episode Quotes

Aaron Hotchner: [voiceover] Everybody wants to go to heaven, but no one wants to die. -Joe Louis
David Rossi: So, is the doomsday bike ride happening?
Aaron Hotchner: Yes, it is. Tomorrow morning, 9:00. But, uh, I don't know.
David Rossi: I'm pretty sure Hayley wouldn't want you to avoid moving on.
Aaron Hotchner: I'm not avoiding moving on. I'm just not sure.
David Rossi: Not sure about what, going on a bike ride? Aaron, I know you think it's too soon, but you're no good to anyone when you're miserable.
Aaron Hotchner: I'm not miserable.
David Rossi: Ehh... maybe slightly uptight.
Aaron Hotchner: [laughs] All right, I'll give you slightly uptight.
David Rossi: If there's one thing I learned from Carolyn's death, it's that life is short. And you deserve to be happy.
Aaron Hotchner: [voiceover] Herman Hesse wrote: Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.

Mistakes/Goofs

  • Goof (continuity error): When Jimmy is in the locker room before his big fight, he's wearing a grey sweatshirt and the hood is up, covering his head. He walks to the sink and leans forward, face down (the hood should stay on). Tony walks in, and when Jimmy turns to look at him, the hood is all the way off his head, even though he's still leaning over the sink. The camera cuts to Tony and then back to Jimmy again, and the hood is back on, all without Jimmy touching it.

Trivia

  • Toward the timeline of the show: at one point, Reid mentions that Hotch has been widowed for 2 years, 19 days.

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