"The Big Wheel" is the twenty-second episode of Season Four of Criminal Minds.
Summary
When a serial killer sends a videotape of one of his crimes to the BAU, the team discovers a hidden message from the murderer begging for help in stopping him from killing.
Guest Cast
- Erika Alexander - Detective Lynne Henderson
- Rebecca Avery - Kim Rowlings
- Jon Barton - SWAT Leader
- Jake Cherry - Stanley Wolcott
- Terrence Edwards - Jay
- Neil Ironfield - Young Vincent Rowlings
- Giselle Jones - Alice Steadman
- Jill Klopp - Michelle Watson
- Martha Anne Madison - Kate Charlotte
- Alex O'Loughlin - Vincent Rowlings
- Jennifer Ilene Perry - Hilary Habner
- Quentin Prescott Price - Carl
- Kyle Templin - Eric
- David J. Wright - Sid Rowlings
- Rick A. Young - Fairground Worker
Music
- "Tears and Rain" by James Blunt
Bookend Quotes
- Aaron Hotchner: "In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present." - Francis Bacon
- Derek Morgan: "No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible." - George Chakiris
Trivia
- "Big wheel" is a term referring to an important or influential person. It can also be used as an alternate name for a Ferris wheel.