Criminal Minds Will End With Season 20 in 2027

The television series Criminal Minds will conclude its story with a final 20th season in 2027. The show premiered in 2005 and has run for 19 seasons to date. This marks the end of a long narrative arc for one of the most popular procedural dramas in recent history.

The first 15 seasons aired between 2005 and 2020. The series took a hiatus before Paramount revived the show for its streaming platform. Paramount+ has released four additional seasons in recent years. This new run brings the total count to 20 seasons.

Erica Messer, the showrunner and executive producer, confirmed the details in a statement to Variety. She expressed gratitude to the cast and crew for their dedication over the past two decades. Messer also thanked fans for their loyalty, which kept the series on the air.

The final season will feature the original cast members. Joe Mantegna, AJ Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, and Aisha Tyler will return to the ensemble. RJ Hatanaka joined the cast recently. Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster will also make their return for the concluding chapters.

Paramount has not announced a specific premiere date for the 20th season. The release is scheduled for 2027. The production team aims to celebrate the legacy of the show with its audience. The final episodes will wrap up the storylines that have defined the series for twenty years.