Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3 Episode 1 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch

Get ready for the upcoming premiere of “Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3,” which is fast approaching! As the 18th season of this internationally acclaimed CBS police drama, it’s set to continue captivating audiences worldwide. According to official announcements, the first episode of Season 3 will be titled “Swimmers Calculus.” The story unfolds six months following the brutal assault on notorious killer Elias Voit in prison. This event triggers his criminal associates to plot a destructive city attack. With no other options, the BAU team is forced to collaborate with Voit to prevent the chaos.

Get the details here for the premiere date and time of Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3’s first episode.

When is the Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3 Episode 1 release date & time?

The new episode will be made available on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at midnight Pacific Time (PT) and 3:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

Check out its release times in the U.S. below:

TimezoneRelease DateRelease Time
Eastern TimeMay 8, 20253:00 a.m.
Pacific TimeMay 8, 202512:00 a.m.

Discover the number of episodes you can stream for Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3, right at this location.

Where to watch Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3 Episode 1

You can watch Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3 Episode 1 via Paramount Plus.

Paramount Plus offers a variety of enjoyable content under the CBS brand, including popular TV shows such as MobLand, Tracker, and many others.

What is Criminal Minds about?

The official synopsis for Criminal Minds is as follows:

A specialized group of FBI investigators, known for probing the darkest corners of criminal behavior, work tirelessly to predict and thwart future crimes. Heading this elite unit is David Rossi, an original member and seasoned agent with extensive experience in solving complex cases.

FBI experts study the minds of criminals to stay one step ahead, and their lead investigator is David Rossi, a long-time veteran who’s back to help solve new mysteries.

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