The season finale of Criminal Minds: Evolution, titled "Bad Blood," is set to premiere on Paramount+ on Thursday, July 23. The episode will feature a climactic confrontation as Elias Voit, having escaped from prison, tracks down the serial killer known as The Fan. The Fan has recently kidnapped Laura Boyd, Brian Garrity, and Sheila, and is responsible for the death of Lance Kingston.
According to the official synopsis, the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) and Elias Voit must work together to thwart The Fan's plans and rescue his final victims. The investigation will delve into The Fan's past to understand his fixation with Voit and uncover his current whereabouts. The return of Clark Gregg as FBI Director Ray Madison is also expected, signaling a high-stakes conclusion to the season.
Like its previous installments on Paramount+, Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19 consists of 10 episodes. This season's finale marks the end of the current storyline.
New episodes of Criminal Minds: Evolution are typically available on Paramount+ at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET on Thursdays. Therefore, "Bad Blood" will be available to stream at these times on July 23.
Fans can watch Criminal Minds: Evolution exclusively on Paramount+. The streaming service offers two subscription tiers: Essential, which is ad-supported for $8.99 per month, and Premium, an ad-free option that includes Showtime titles and live CBS for $13.99 per month. A seven-day free trial is available for the Premium plan. All 15 seasons of the original Criminal Minds series are also available on the platform.
Paramount+ announced an early renewal for Season 20 of Criminal Minds: Evolution in March 2026, with production reportedly already underway. New episodes are anticipated for 2027.