# Criminal Minds series programming and conclusion > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-minds-series-programming-and-conclusion > Updated: 2026-11-01T20:00:25.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 3. The television series Criminal Minds: Evolution has seen several programming updates. In late October 2026, it was announced that season 18 would premiere on November 11, 2026, consisting of 10 episodes involving the Sicarius network and the return of character Spencer Reid. French broadcaster TF1 confirmed this premiere date, noting the new season will consist of 10 episodes aired in pairs over one month. By late October, Paramount+ confirmed that the series will conclude with its 20th season, with the final episodes scheduled to premiere in 2027. This final season will also mark the fifth season of the revival, Criminal Minds: Evolution. The series originally aired on CBS for 15 seasons between 2005 and 2020 before its 2022 streaming revival. The final season will feature returning cast members including Joe Mantegna, A. J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, RJ Hatanaka, Adam Rodriguez, and Paget Brewster. Notably, season 20 will be the first without actor Zach Gilford, who portrayed the serial killer Elias Voit. Showrunner Erica Messer described the decision as a sudden end to an extraordinary journey, expressing gratitude to the cast, crew, and fans. The decision reportedly follows a recommendation from previous leadership and marks the first official cancellation under Paramount+’s new leadership following the Skydance and Warner Bros. merger. Reports suggest the cancellation may be linked to production costs, despite the series remaining a popular title on the platform. Because production for the 20th season concluded earlier in the fall, producers stated they are unable to retool the story for a planned series finale, meaning the conclusion may not serve as a planned narrative sendoff. Cast members expressed surprise, with Paget Brewster describing herself as an “agent free” and Kirsten Vangsness noting the bittersweet nature of the announcement. ## Claims - Criminal Minds: Evolution will end with its 20th season. (reported by 3 sources) - The final season is scheduled to premiere in 2027. (reported by 3 sources) - The original Criminal Minds series ran for 15 seasons on CBS from 2005 to 2020. (reported by 3 sources) - The series has produced more than 300 episodes. (reported by 2 sources) - Criminal Minds: Evolution features 10-episode seasons. (reported by 2 sources) - The show has two spinoffs: Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. (reported by 2 sources) - The decision to end the series was reportedly made on the recommendation of the previous leadership regime. (reported by 1 source) - The final season wrapped production earlier this fall. (reported by 1 source) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-01: Paramount+ cancels Criminal Minds: Evolution after season 20 Paramount+ will end the Criminal Minds franchise with season 20 in 2027. Cast and showrunners expressed gratitude as the series prepares for its final episodes. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paramount-cancels-criminal-minds-evolution-after-season-20 ### 2026-10-30: Paramount+ to end Criminal Minds: Evolution with season 20 Paramount+ has announced that Criminal Minds: Evolution will end with its 20th season, scheduled to premiere in 2027, concluding a 20-year franchise. 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/criminal-minds-evolution-to-end-with-20th-season-on-paramount ### 2026-10-22: TF1 announces programming updates for series Intraçables and Criminal Minds TF1 concludes the series Intraçables on October 22, 2026, and has scheduled the premiere of Criminal Minds: Evolution season 18 for November 11, 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tf1-announces-programming-updates-for-series-intraables-and-criminal-minds --- Cite as: Criminal Minds series programming and conclusion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-minds-series-programming-and-conclusion