The episode follows the show's signature style of beginning and ending with philosophical quotes: "Compulsion" - Season 1, Episode 2 - Criminal Twats
The second episode of Criminal Minds , titled "," originally aired on September 28, 2005. It takes the team to a college campus in Tempe, Arizona, to track down a serial arsonist who has escalated to murder. The Case: Arson on Campus [S1E2] Compulsion
: This episode marks early bonding moments for the team, including the first shared scenes between Penelope Garcia and Jennifer "JJ" Jareau. Notable Quotes The episode follows the show's signature style of
"Compulsion" also deals with the psychological aftermath of the pilot episode for : He uses his experience as a teaching tool
: Clara is revealed as a delusional serial arsonist who believes the number three has protective or spiritual significance. Her "compulsion" drove her to ensure everything occurred in sets of three, leading to the intentional deaths of those she believed "unbalanced" her rituals. Character Development
: Gideon is shown recovering from his near-death encounter with the "Footpath Killer". He uses his experience as a teaching tool for students at Quantico, explaining how he bought time by analyzing the killer's stutter.