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Plain Sight

  • Episode aired Oct 12, 2005
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 42m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
2.2K
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Mandy Patinkin and Shemar Moore in Criminal Minds (2005)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
A serial rapist-killer active in San Diego targeting middle class women glues his victims eyes open.A serial rapist-killer active in San Diego targeting middle class women glues his victims eyes open.A serial rapist-killer active in San Diego targeting middle class women glues his victims eyes open.
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2.2K
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  • Director
    • Matt Earl Beesley
  • Writers
    • Jeff Davis
    • Edward Allen Bernero
    • Andrew Wilder(story editor)
  • Stars
    • Mandy Patinkin
    • Thomas Gibson
    • Lola Glaudini
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  • Director
    • Matt Earl Beesley
  • Writers
    • Jeff Davis
    • Edward Allen Bernero
    • Andrew Wilder(story editor)
  • Stars
    • Mandy Patinkin
    • Thomas Gibson
    • Lola Glaudini
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    • 7User reviews
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    Mandy Patinkin
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    • Jason Gideonas Jason Gideon
    Thomas Gibson
    Thomas Gibson
    • Aaron Hotchneras Aaron Hotchner
    Lola Glaudini
    Lola Glaudini
    • Elle Greenawayas Elle Greenaway
    Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore
    • Derek Morganas Derek Morgan
    Matthew Gray Gubler
    Matthew Gray Gubler
    • Dr. Spencer Reidas Dr. Spencer Reid
    A.J. Cook
    A.J. Cook
    • Jennifer Jareauas Jennifer Jareau
    Kirk B.R. Woller
    Kirk B.R. Woller
    • Franklin Graneyas Franklin Graney
    Daniel Zacapa
    Daniel Zacapa
    • Captain Griffithas Captain Griffith
    Keith Diamond
    Keith Diamond
    • Detective Cornelius Martinas Detective Cornelius Martin
    Kirsten Vangsness
    Kirsten Vangsness
    • Penelope Garciaas Penelope Garcia
    Patty McCormack
    Patty McCormack
    • Marcia Gordonas Marcia Gordon
    Kelley West
    Kelley West
    • Shelly Hartas Shelly Hart
    McKerrin Kelly
    • Brenda Sammsas Brenda Samms
    Albert Malafronte
    Albert Malafronte
    • Bill Gordonas Bill Gordon
    Ron Roggé
    Ron Roggé
    • San Diego Patrolmanas San Diego Patrolman
    Brian Appel
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    • Clerical Agentas Clerical Agent
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    • Jordan the Receptionistas Jordan the Receptionist
    Teri Ann Krefting
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    • Director
      • Matt Earl Beesley
    • Writers
      • Jeff Davis
      • Edward Allen Bernero
      • Andrew Wilder(story editor)
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    • Trivia
      The killer is nicknamed the "Tommy Killer" after the rock opera Tommy (1975) by The Who. The killer glues his victims' eyes open, which reminded the authorities of the rock opera's recurring line, "See me, feel me, touch me."
    • Goofs
      In this episode right before Spencer goes to JJ, he checkmates Gideon. But in later episodes with Prentiss it's stated that Spencer has never beaten Gideon.
    • Quotes

      Jason Gideon: Rose Kennedy once said, "Birds sing after a storm. Why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?"

    • Connections
      Featured in Criminal Minds: 300 (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Doctor My Eyes
      Written by Jackson Browne

      Performed by Jackson Browne

    User reviews7

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    Top review
    A Slight Improvement Over The First Few Episodes
    There is a 5.4% chance that monkeyface Gideon will show some human emotion this episode.

    This episode begins with a plot hole- even though there are clips for it there is no screen in the window the unsub uses to gain entry into the home.

    Gideon believes that finding new ways to hurt each other is what humans are good at.

    The team constantly marvels at how much Reid knows. Reid has gained his knowledge in the same way as the rest of us: he reads and asks questions.

    At 37:14- Hollywood cliche #060: never take an easy shot at an armed suspect holding a hostage.
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    • Nov 17, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 12, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • The Mark Gordon Company
      • Paramount Television
      • Touchstone Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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