Ep 4. Outlaw

The BAU team is back in action for the fourth episode of Criminal Minds Season 11, titled "Outlaw." The episode opens with a man named Joe hallucinating about spiders before we see him get stabbed in a brutal attack. The BAU team arrives on the scene to investigate the murder and quickly realizes that they are dealing with a killer who is targeting convicted criminals who have been released based on legal technicalities.

The team begins to piece together a profile of the unsub, who they believe has a personal vendetta against the criminal justice system. Meanwhile, Hotch receives news that his son Jack has been suspended from school for fighting. He is torn between his professional duties and his role as a father.

As the investigation intensifies, the BAU team discovers that the killer is targeting a group of former inmates who were released from prison due to errors in their trials. The unsub believes that these individuals were never truly exonerated and seeks to carry out his own form of justice.

The team discovers that the unsub is a former prosecutor who was fired from his job after evidence he presented in a high-profile case was found to be tampered with. He blames the system for his downfall and believes that he is doing the right thing by meting out his own form of justice.

As the BAU team races against time to catch the killer before he strikes again, Hotch grapples with the reality of his son's suspension. He ultimately decides to take some time off to be with his family and reconnect with his son.

"Outlaw" is a gripping episode that showcases the team's investigative prowess and highlights the complex personal lives of its members. The episode also explores the theme of justice and whether it is ever acceptable to take the law into one's own hands. Overall, it is a thrilling and thought-provoking addition to the Criminal Minds canon.