: The BAU must work frantically to clear Hotch's name while simultaneously preventing the orchestrated prison breaks and potential bombings. Key Characters & Guest Stars Aaron Hotchner : Played by Thomas Gibson.
: Played by Patrick Bristow, Slade's son who was manipulated into the swatting plot. [S11E22] The Storm
: Played by Jonathan Camp, the leader of the anarchist group. Interesting Trivia : The BAU must work frantically to clear
: Played by Frances Fisher, a master manipulator who provides cryptic clues. first aired on May 4
" The Storm " is the (Episode 22) of Criminal Minds , first aired on May 4, 2016. It is a high-stakes episode that centers on a massive conspiracy targeting the BAU and specifically SSA Aaron Hotchner . Plot Overview