Ep 18. Hell's Kitchen

The Criminal Minds season 12 episode 18 is titled "Hell's Kitchen." In this episode, the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) of the FBI is called to investigate a series of killings in New York City's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. The victims are all women who work as waitresses or bartenders in the area.

The BAU quickly discovers that the killer is targeting women who he believes have had an abortion. The team believes that the killer may be a member of a pro-life group, but they are unable to find any concrete evidence to support this theory.

As the investigation progresses, the team begins to suspect that the killer may be someone who works in the restaurant industry. They start to interview workers in the restaurants where the victims were last seen and discover that several of the employees are members of a pro-life group.

The team has to work quickly to identify the killer before he strikes again. They conduct surveillance on the suspects and eventually determine that the killer is a cook who works at a restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. The killer is arrested and the team is able to provide closure for the families of the victims.

Throughout the episode, the team also deals with personal issues. Agent JJ is dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic experience she had during a previous episode. She struggles with returning to work and has to seek counseling to help her cope with what she experienced.

Meanwhile, Agent Prentiss deals with the stress of her job and the effect it has on her personal life. She struggles with maintaining a long-distance relationship and worries about the impact her job is having on her health.

Overall, "Hell's Kitchen" is a gripping episode that highlights the BAU's ability to solve complex cases using their unique profiling skills. The episode also delves into the personal struggles of the team members, showing that even those who work in law enforcement are human and face their own challenges.