Criminal Minds Season 19 Release Date & Alerts

#	Air Date	Episode Name
E1	May 28, 2026	Now and Then
E2	Jun 04, 2026	Cluster
E3	Jun 11, 2026	Body Count
E4	Jun 18, 2026	The Witching Hour
E5	Jun 25, 2026	Friendly Fire
E6	Jul 02, 2026	Proxy
E7	Jul 09, 2026	The Furies
E8	Jul 16, 2026	Requiem for a Dream
E9	Jul 23, 2026	Badder Blood
E10	Jul 30, 2026	Special Agent Garrity

Scheduling Insights - Seasonal Series

Release Window:

September or June

Criminal Minds has maintained a steady Annual rhythm for 19 years, typically returning in September. For fifteen seasons, the series was a cornerstone of the CBS fall schedule, almost exclusively premiering in late September. This traditional broadcast cycle established the show as a reliable procedural powerhouse that anchored the network mid-week lineup for over a decade. Its consistent delivery of content made it a staple of linear television before its initial conclusion in early 2020.

The transition to Paramount+ as Evolution has slightly altered this historical pattern by moving away from the rigid autumn start. Recent seasons have debuted in November and June, reflecting the more varied scheduling needs of streaming platforms. Despite these shifts, the show continues to produce new installments at a regular pace. It remains a high-priority franchise that balances its legacy broadcast roots with a modern digital distribution strategy.

Confidence: 95% Last Refined: March 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the series has been officially renewed for another season to continue the Evolution story arc on Paramount Plus. The production team is expected to begin filming later this year to maintain its annual release cadence.

Since transitioning to a streaming original, the series has moved away from the traditional September fall launch and now typically premieres in the mid-season or summer months. Fans should expect new episodes to arrive between June and November depending on the production cycle.

The current streaming seasons consist of 10 episodes, which is a significant change from the 22-episode seasons of the original broadcast era. This shorter format is designed to support a single, serialized investigation that spans the entire season.

New seasons of the revival are available exclusively on Paramount Plus in the United States. International viewers can generally find the series on Disney Plus under the Star banner in most major territories.

Under its current streaming model, Criminal Minds is primarily classified as a mid-season or year-round original rather than a standard fall broadcast program. This allows for more flexible scheduling and avoids the traditional network television hiatus periods.

The core ensemble from the revival era is confirmed to return to their roles at the BAU for the next season. While fans frequently hope for the return of legacy characters like Reid or Morgan, the current focus remains on the established Evolution cast.

FAQs Updated: March 2026