Jason Gideon was a criminal profiler, formerly the Senior Supervisory Special Agent of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit. At the beginning of Season Three, Gideon abruptly retired from the …

Jul 23, 2024 · While Criminal Minds has continued into a new series following its run on CBS (Paramount+'s Criminal Minds: Evolution), Gideon has not returned in any capacity.

In later episodes of Criminal Minds, during the 2007–08 season, Jason Gideon was written out of the series and replaced by Special Agent David Rossi (played by Joe Mantegna). Gideon was …

Nov 14, 2022 · Mandy Patinkin, the actor behind Gideon, left Criminal Minds in season 3, but his character’s death didn’t happen until season 10 — and fans didn’t even see Gideon’s final …

Jun 3, 2025 · Mandy Patinkin starred as FBI profiler Jason Gideon on Criminal Minds, but he only appeared in the first three seasons before disappearing.

Mar 18, 2021 · How did Gideon die on Criminal Minds? Read on for the refresher on Gideon's fate, and how the show brought back a younger version of himself to help the BAU one last time.

Aug 26, 2024 · As mentioned, Gideon's death was officially confirmed in Season 10 of Criminal Minds. Presumed MIA or taking some time off to recuperate, Gideon's fate was finally unveiled …

Mar 18, 2025 · Jason Gideon (Mandy Patinkin) abruptly departing Criminal Minds is still the most shocking thing the grisly crime procedural has ever done.

Jan 3, 2025 · Jason Gideon, played by Mandy Patinkin, was a significant character in the early seasons of Criminal Minds. His portrayal of the seasoned FBI profiler made him a fan favorite, …

It’s reported that the actor quit Criminal Minds because of “creative differences,” which he would later expound on.