Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3 Episode 6 - Release date news, streaming details and more

Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3 is unfolding its narrative one episode at a time, and fans of the long-running procedural drama are now looking ahead to Episode 6, which is set to release on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

The series, a continuation of the original Criminal Minds, picks up with the FBI’s elite Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) as they unravel disturbing criminal patterns that connect across state lines and digital platforms.

Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 episode 6 release date

Episode 6 of Season 3 of Criminal Minds: Evolution will be out on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The series maintains its weekly Thursday release schedule.

Season premiere: May 8, 2025

Episode 6 Title: "Hell Is Empty…"

Total episode count for season 3: 10 episodes

Average runtime: 45–55 minutes

Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 episode 6 streaming information

U.S. Streaming Platform: Paramount+

Release Time: 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET

International Streaming: Disney+ (available in select regions)

Release times change regionally

Episodes are currently not available on network TV or third-party streaming platforms.

Recent season summary

Season 3 picks up months after the dramatic showdown with serial killer Elias Voit. Now, in a coma and in federal custody, Voit continues to be a key player as new crime syndicates of the digital age arise. The BAU is pursuing killers who work on encrypted networks and dark web forums, where world violence is manipulated by faceless coordination.

The efforts of the team to stop organized acts of violence have made them face morally complicated situations, particularly since they have to deal with dangerous people such as Voit to stop worse harm.

What happened in the last episode (Episode 5: "Oedipus Wrecks")

Episode 5, "Oedipus Wrecks," had the BAU trying to decipher the complex dynamics surrounding a series of killings tied to a very fixated maternal killer. The case was based on mental trauma and unfinished family matters, making it possible for the team to target the suspect.

At the same time, internal disagreement within the BAU started to emerge. Disagreements arose concerning whether it is ethical to depend on Elias Voit, who is somewhat unresponsive. Penelope Garcia, especially, continued to oppose the team's reliance on criminals to get information. Episode 5 concluded with the indication that Voit could be coming back. Questions were left about what his participation would entail from now on.

What to expect in this episode (Episode 6: "Hell Is Empty…")

The title "Hell Is Empty…" indicates that Episode 6 will explore more of the existential and psychological issues of the ongoing investigation. As the BAU gets closer to realizing how linked these murders are, the episode should:

Give a significant update on Voit's status and his potential cooperation

Increase the emphasis on the dark web-connected network that's becoming increasingly organized and unpredictable

Introduce a more urgent threat that may force the team into a risky, time-sensitive case

Continue exploring character dilemmas and professional boundaries, particularly involving Garcia and Prentiss.

This episode marks the midpoint of the season and may serve as a tonal and narrative turning point for the final four episodes.

Cast and characters of Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3 Episode 6

Main cast includes:

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

Guest stars:

Matthew Gray Gubler reappeared as Dr. Spencer Reid briefly in Episode 3
Aimee Garcia plays Dr. Julia Ochoa, a neuropsychiatrist observing Voit's mental health

Production and season 4 status

Production for Season 3 lasted from August 20 to December 13, 2024. The season has 10 episodes. Season 4 was formally renewed before Season 3's launch and is in production. The show remains under showrunner Erica Messer and has continuity from its revival under Paramount+.

Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3 Episode 6 premieres on June 12, 2025, on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Disney+ in certain international markets. With significant events regarding Elias Voit's possible awakening and the emergence of a highly networked criminal underworld, Episode 6 is poised to continue escalating the stakes.