Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19 Release Date

Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19 premieres Thursday, May 28, 2026, Paramount+ has announced.

The premiere is just a few months away, but if the events of the Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 18 finale, “The Disciple,” left you in a “Sicarius” tizzy, the new season can’t come soon enough.

(Missed the Season 18 finale? We’re not here to spoil a thing. Head to Paramount+ to catch up on Criminal Minds: Evolution before the new season launches.)

As for now? Read on for more about Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19. Wheels up!

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When does Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19 premiere?

Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19 premieres Thursday, May 28, 2026. And you can say we’re counting the days because those diabolical UnSubs aren’t going to arrest themselves. Here’s all the premiere info at a glance:

Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19

Premiere date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Release schedule: Weekly on Thursdays through the season finale
Streaming: Paramount+

Where to watch Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19

If you’re wondering where to stream Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19, the answer is Paramount+.

With a subscription to any Paramount+ plan, Paramount+ Essential or Paramount+ Premium, you can stream all episodes of Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19, including the premiere, launching on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Visit the Paramount+ Help Center for details on plans and pricing.

How many episodes are in Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19?

There’s no word yet on how many episodes are in Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19.

The previous seasons of the Paramount+ original drama, a continuation of the iconic CBS hit Criminal Minds, each consisted of 10 episodes. That’s proved to be enough time for plenty of forensic foraging and navigating the twists and turns of several dangerous minds.

Who is in the cast of Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19?

Below is a look at the announced cast of series regulars for Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19. Fans will be happy to see trusted BAU colleagues are back for another season of catching the most menacing murderers in the U.S. Returning cast members include:

Joe Mantegna as David Rossi
A.J. Cook as Jennifer Jareau
Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia
Aisha Tyler as Dr. Tara Lewis
Zach Gilford as Elias Voit
RJ Hatanaka as Tyler Green
Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez
Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss

Season 19 continues the long-running crime procedural’s reputation of welcoming a treasure trove of exciting guest stars. The new season’s guests include:

Connor Storrie (Heated Rivalry)
Justin Kirk (Angels in America)
Yvette Nicole Brown (Community)
Clark Gregg (The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
Paul F. Tompkins (Bojack Horseman)
Cress Williams (Black Lightning)
Kofi Siriboe (Queen Sugar)
Lyndon Smith (Step Sisters)
Richard Cabral (Mayans)
Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Voyager)
Rob Yang (The Menu)
Nicholas Gonzalez (The Good Doctor)
Inny Clemons (Judging Amy)
Nicole Pacent (Westworld)
Dash Mihok (Ray Donovan)
Cara Jade Myers (Killers of the Flower Moon)
Jim True-Frost (The Wire)

What is Criminal Minds: Evolution about?

Criminal Minds: Evolution chronicles the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit, a team of profilers who analyze and track down the country’s most dangerous criminals before they can strike again. Criminal Minds: Evolution is the Paramount+ original continuation of the beloved Criminal Minds, which aired for 15 seasons on CBS from 2005-2020. The show has been renewed for Season 20.

Want to relive the thrill or catch up before the Season 19 premieres? No mystery here: All episodes of Criminal Minds: Evolution and Criminal Minds are streaming now on Paramount+.

To start your binge-watch, sign up, or log into your account, and using the Paramount+ app or accessing ParamountPlus.com via your computer browser, navigate to the Criminal Minds show page. There, you’ll find everything the franchise has to offer. Seasons 1-15 are all the episodes of the original Criminal Minds; Seasons 16 and on up are all the episodes of Criminal Minds: Evolution.

And once you’ve watched all 350-plus episodes, read our guide on other long-running dramas you can stream now on Paramount+, and our guide on other great shows to watch if you’re a Criminal Minds fan (like we know you are).