Criminal Minds - Season 11 - Episode 22

Hotchner is accused of conspiracy after a faked emergency services call and planted evidence (bomb receipts) make him look like a terrorist.

The anarchists use the chaos of Hotch's arrest to launch a coordinated attack, leading to a massive prison break. Criminal Minds Season 11 - Episode 22

Watch the official trailer for this high-stakes season finale: Hotchner is accused of conspiracy after a faked

The team discovers that Hotch was "swatted" by Antonia Slade’s son, Asher, who was being manipulated by anarchist prisoner Eric Rawdon and the serial killer Mr. Scratch (Peter Lewis) . Scratch (Peter Lewis)

This finale solidified Dr. Tara Lewis as a core member of the team as she assists in the interrogation of the suspects.

While the BAU stops a major bombing attempt, they learn that 13 serial killers —including Mr. Scratch—successfully escaped during the chaos, setting the stage for Season 12. Character Highlights

The episode begins on a lighter note with David Rossi reuniting with his second ex-wife, Hayden Montgomery, and introducing her to the team.