[s1e2] Compulsion <Newest ›>

: The breakthrough comes when Dr. Spencer Reid identifies a ritualistic behavior. He recalls a science lab assistant, Clara Hayes , who displayed obsessive-compulsive traits, specifically counting in threes.

: 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. [S1E2] Compulsion

: The team initially struggles to determine if the victim was targeted or simply in the wrong place. They eventually realize they aren't dealing with a typical "serial arsonist"—who usually finds pleasure in watching things burn—but rather a serial killer who uses fire as a weapon. : The breakthrough comes when Dr

"Compulsion" also deals with the psychological aftermath of the pilot episode for : : Gideon is shown recovering from his near-death