Is Reid in season 13?
Olivia Hensley
Updated on February 25, 2026
The Season 13 finale of Criminal Minds will bring Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) back from sabbatical in order to save former FBI agent Owen Quinn (James Urbaniak).
Why is Reid not in season 13?
Both Gubler and Reid needed some time away from the BAUFor Matthew Gray Gubler, his contract included time off to work on other projects, which is understandable given his 11 years playing the same character. As for his character, the early absences were explained by having Reid away visiting with his mother.