52 Pickup

Season 4, Episode 9, Aired
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Emily Prentiss and Jordan Todd go undercover in Atlanta to profile a serial killer who has perfected his skill as a pick-up artist and uses his masculine prowess to lure his next victims.
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  • Classes being given by a sleazebag in how to 'pick up' women is sleazy enough on its own, but when the unsub is taking those classes, it's even worse.

    7.5
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    By Lady_Lancaster, May 15, 2011 Report Abuse
    Prostitutes are being murdered in a particularly sadistic way - disembowled and then made to clean up the mess before being murdered. When the killings stop for a year and then start again, with the latest victim being from an affluent background, it's obvious that several things about the killer has changed, the question is why and how? When it comes to light that a sleazy low life is conducting 'classes' to teach men how to pick up women, the BAU realise they are on to something.

    I enjoyed learning a little more about Agent Todd and seeing some 'girl power' work taking place between herself and Emily but I'm stillnot impressed with her overall. A couple of very funny moments involving Reid probably salvaged this one for me because I found the script a bit weak in places, although the concept of the type of unsub and how he went about his 'work' was a good one. Definitely a 'watchable' episode but fairly predictable all round as plots go.moreless

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  • A pick up artist becomes a murderer. The team is called in to investigate.

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    By JayceeMaycee, Nov 06, 2010 Report Abuse
    The character interactions made this episode for me. Jordan Todd is off to a rock start as JJ's temporary replacement and experiences a run-in with Hotch pretty early on. I actually felt a little sorry for her. Prentiss talks Hotch into giving her another chance, and he listens to her. The scenes between Jordan, Prentiss and the pick up artist trainer (whose name eludes me)was terrific. It was amazing to me that whatever that guy was teaching seemed to work for the unsub, while the teacher came off like a fruitcake. Morgan and Reid's interactions and then, Reid's magic trick was cute, too. I enjoyed this one and would watch it again.moreless

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  • Quite an interesting episode, and also ereally nice to learn a little more about Special Agent Toodd.

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    By amazing_race, Nov 06, 2010 Report Abuse
    This was another great Criminal Minds instalment, and I really enjoyed it. I thought the case was well ironed out, and it was quite good and definitely very suspenseful.

    Seeing more of the newbie - Special Agent Jordan Todd, was always nice to see, and I must say, I'm hoping she stays on somewhere, after J.J. returns.

    I thought this episode had soeme really great moments, such as Prentiess talking to that weird magician-looking guy. Quite great, actually!

    Definitely would highly erecommend this episode. Keep it up, as there have really been some great episodes in this seaosn, and I'm hping for that to continue!moreless

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  • Great Script.

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    By saleblanc, Jul 05, 2010 Report Abuse
    A predator who uses woman's need for attention prowling clubs for his victims. He even takes classes to learn how to pick up his woman. The character of Viper was scary as well as funny. Reid in a club was just to hysterical for words, especially when he's getting pick up lessons from Derek. There's a new aspect of relationship between Prentiss and Aaron. It's more friends and collegues than boss and subordinate. I thought the end of the case was very exciting and how it was wrapped up. Hodges is learning about second chances, maybe he'll give himself one and Reid got the girl for a change.moreless

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  • Excellent!

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    By apreslaube812, Jul 05, 2010 Report Abuse
    This was an absolutely excellent episode. I really liked seeing Jordan stop being such a b****. :P. Prentiss was SO awesome dealing with that one scumbag. I did turn into somewhat of a "fangirl" with the Reid and girl stuff. Although I'm a huge fan of the show, and therefore biased, I would say this is one of the episodes to watch. It really caught an emotional response in me, mostly with that Viper's whole pickup theory. I would have liked to see a bit more Garcia in this one, but her parts were good nonetheless (like that adorable phone convo with Hotch). This episode could be watched by someone who's never seen the show before, as not a lot of prior show knowledge is needed to understand that. If you haven't ever seen Criminal Minds, watch this one!moreless

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    • When the agents arrive at the station in Atlanta, there are crime scene photos on the board. On the bottom left hand corner, along with the other crime scene photos of the bleach, trash bags and ammonia in a triangular pattern, a photo of Becky Williams can be seen before her murder happened. Edit
    • When Reid hands Morgan the coffee around 10 minutes into the episode, Morgan is seen accepting the coffee with his right hand. When the camera switches, he's accepting the coffee with his left hand. Edit
    • In the ad for the self help class taught by Viper there is a spelling mistake that reads, "Take my class and learn how to uinlock desire." Edit

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    • The songs heard in this episode are "Make U Wanna Dance" by Gen Rubin, "Suspicious Character" by The Blood Arm, "Around Here" by Peri, "28 Butts" by Little Jackie, "Back to You" by Puddu Varano, and "Million Dollar Baby" by Phontaine. Edit
    • A.J. Cook was credited, but not appear, in this episode because she was on maternity leave. Edit
    • Thomas Gibson and guest star Cari Shayne worked together previously on the film The Inheritance (1997), which was also directed by Bobby Roth. Edit

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    • Jordan Todd: (to Prentiss) When you asked him if he practices his routine on a sex doll, I almost lost it. Edit

    • Hotchner: (watching Prentiss prepare to meet Viper on his own pickup-artist turf) You're OK with this, right?
      Prentiss: Yeah, I'll be fine. Sadly, I've actually dated people worse than Viper.

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    • Viper: (to Morgan) Two things to learn about me. First, I outwit alpha-males like you for fun and sometimes profit. How often to do you have to rely on your badge to score, baldy? (to Hotchner) Second, last night I was at Club Aqua and I have a stack of tax-deductible receipts to back up my story. (turning to Prentiss and stepping close to her) Now you might not want to believe that my style works, and here in this harsh light you have the advantage, but meet me on my turf and, oh, the things I could make you do. Edit

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    • Morgan: What a minute, come on, an unsub who kills prostitutes - is he really thinking about signing up for a Tony Robbins seminar? Tony Robbins is a famous self-help guru who focuses his message on achieving success by confronting personal fears and "unleashing the power within." His seminars are famous for the fire-walking component in which participants are encouraged to try something they consider impossible. Edit

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