[s1e2] Compulsion Official

The episode follows the show's signature style of beginning and ending with philosophical quotes: "Compulsion" - Season 1, Episode 2 - Criminal Twats

: The breakthrough comes when Dr. Spencer Reid identifies a ritualistic behavior. He recalls a science lab assistant, Clara Hayes , who displayed obsessive-compulsive traits, specifically counting in threes. [S1E2] Compulsion

"Compulsion" also deals with the psychological aftermath of the pilot episode for : The episode follows the show's signature style of

The second episode of Criminal Minds , titled "," originally aired on September 28, 2005. It takes the team to a college campus in Tempe, Arizona, to track down a serial arsonist who has escalated to murder. The Case: Arson on Campus "Compulsion" also deals with the psychological aftermath of

: The team initially struggles to determine if the victim was targeted or simply in the wrong place. They eventually realize they aren't dealing with a typical "serial arsonist"—who usually finds pleasure in watching things burn—but rather a serial killer who uses fire as a weapon.