When did Derek Morgan step down and let Hotchner take over again?
In season 5 of Criminal Minds, Hotchner comes under some scrutiny from the Bureau so he persuades Morgan to sort of switch roles with him; Morgan would lead the team at least temporarily. I remember Morgan acted like he was in charge for maybe one episode but then soon, Hotchner is back in his usual role.
When did Hotchner take back over the team?
Best Answer
Episode 10 of Season 5 (The Slave of Duty) is when Hotch is temporarily absent
While Agent Hotchner takes a leave of absence to contemplate his future with the BAU, the team is called to investigate a home invasion case in Nashville without him
He's back by Episode 12 (The Uncanny Valley).
Out of Universe
The absence was part of Thomas Gibson's suspension when he allegedly pushed assistant director Ian Woolf and had to attend anger management classes but remained on the show.
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When did Hotch become unit chief again?
In "The Uncanny Valley", Hotch is seen giving the orders to the team while on board the teams plane, signifying his return as Unit Chief.Does Derek Morgan join the BAU again?
Derek Morgan has returned before to 'Criminal Minds' since his official departure. Morgan didn't leave the BAU for good so to speak. He's returned twice to reprise his role and interact with the main characters again. Since his exit, he's returned in the season 12 finale as well as in season 13.Who takes over the BAU when Hotch leaves?
In Season 12's third episode, titled \u201cTaboo,\u201d Hotchner was revealed to be on special assignment at the Director's request. Arriving to help the team during his absence was BAU member turned Interpol unit chief Emily Prentiss.Does Morgan step down as unit chief?
She tells Morgan that Hotch has been getting some heat from Strauss. Hotch later tells Morgan that he is stepping down as Unit Chief and, in order to keep the team together by promoting from within the Unit, would like Derek to be Unit Chief.Criminal Minds 11x18 - Derek Says Goodbye to Garcia HD
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