[s10e4] The Itch May 2026

Reviewers from TV Fanatic noted that the episode was particularly effective due to its "creepy-crawly" atmosphere and the empathetic way it handled the intersection of mental health and grief, specifically highlighting Hotch's "gentle" profiling of Lisa. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more

The Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) travels to , to investigate a series of murders involving victims whose bodies are covered in scratches. The investigation reveals that the UnSub (Unknown Subject) suffers from Morgellons disease , a delusional skin infestation where the sufferer believes their skin is infested with bugs or fibers. The UnSub: Leo Jenkins [S10E4] The Itch

: Leaving the victims' bodies in public spaces after they have scratched themselves to death or been killed during his "experiments." Key Plot Points Reviewers from TV Fanatic noted that the episode

This report covers , titled " The Itch ," which originally aired on October 22, 2014 . Case Summary The investigation reveals that the UnSub (Unknown Subject)

: Jenkins becomes convinced that an entomologist at a local university is responsible for releasing the "bugs."

: A former journalist who lost his sanity after the death of his son. He became obsessed with the idea that a government conspiracy or an environmental factor caused his "infestation."

: A significant subplot involves Aaron Hotch profiling a woman named Lisa who also claims to have the condition. Unlike the aggressive UnSub, Hotch realizes her "itch" is a physical manifestation of grief and helplessness regarding her infant's death years prior. Episode Conclusion