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While the BAU team works to prove Hotch's innocence, they discover a larger, more dangerous plot: a massive orchestrated by various serial killers the team had previously captured. Key Plot Points [S11E22] The Storm

The episode follows the shocking arrest of by a SWAT team in front of his son, Jack. He is suspected of conspiracy after being framed by Mr. Scratch (Peter Lewis), who used a 911 call from Hotch's phone and a series of orchestrated events to implicate him in a plot to attack government buildings. Episode: s11e22 The Storm (Criminal Minds) | Archive

Hotch's arrest is based on his previous deviations from FBI protocol, including his actions during the "faking" of Emily Prentiss's death. Scratch (Peter Lewis), who used a 911 call

"" is the season finale (Episode 22) of Criminal Minds Season 11, which originally aired on May 4, 2016. Episode Summary

This episode is a pivotal moment in the long-running Mr. Scratch story arc, setting the stage for the primary conflict of Season 12.

The episode ends on a major cliffhanger where 13 high-profile serial killers escape from various prisons across the country.