[s1e2] Compulsion | COMPLETE · 2027 |

: The team initially struggles to determine if the victim was targeted or simply in the wrong place. They eventually realize they aren't dealing with a typical "serial arsonist"—who usually finds pleasure in watching things burn—but rather a serial killer who uses fire as a weapon.

: This episode marks early bonding moments for the team, including the first shared scenes between Penelope Garcia and Jennifer "JJ" Jareau. Notable Quotes [S1E2] Compulsion

The BAU is called in after a series of fires at a local university result in the death of a student named Matthew. Initial evidence is scarce because fire often destroys physical clues, forcing the team to rely heavily on psychological profiling to find the "unsub" (unknown subject). : The team initially struggles to determine if

The second episode of Criminal Minds , titled "," originally aired on September 28, 2005. It takes the team to a college campus in Tempe, Arizona, to track down a serial arsonist who has escalated to murder. The Case: Arson on Campus Notable Quotes The BAU is called in after