The narrative centers on (guest star Mackenzie Astin), a serial killer whose crimes spanned nearly 20 years.
: Analyzing the victims to understand why the killer chose them. [S7E22] Profiling 101
is the 22nd episode of the seventh season of the long-running police procedural series Criminal Minds . Aired in 2012, it is widely regarded by fans as a unique "teaching" episode that explores the history of the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) and one of its longest-running cases. Episode Overview The narrative centers on (guest star Mackenzie Astin),
: Mackenzie Astin as Thomas Yates and Zack Weinstein. [S7E22] Profiling 101
: Examining the childhood stressors and environmental factors that contribute to a killer's development. Production Highlights Director : Felix Alcala. Writers : Breen Frazier.