Hotch rocks the court

[@gracereynolds5389]

The best part of all of this is how quiet and composed Hotch stays. He never raises his voice, never shows anger.

[@b-radg916]

grace reynolds: He didn't need to. We rarely saw Hotch get angry, and this guy was NO competition, so I would say that rather than getting angry, Hotch was enjoying himself. 😄

[@sarahkinsey5434]

Michael Lovely that is so true. In books it’s always more terrifying when the angry person is calm.

[@markelabanks4808]

That was Hotchner all day every day. Never lost his cool, even when his family was in danger

[@K70777W]

Thats how i want to be in my life

[@chancelorhiggins-gloor6999]

It's kinda ironic given what we now know about his actor on set at times.

[@erickagalindo3123]

Reid was like "Yup, that's my boss!"

[@pointblank4937]

“yup, that’s my dad”

[@jordanamcfarland7645]

Yep that’s my big bro

[@writerintherye]

THATS BY DAD wooogie woogie woogie

[@saravg235]

@@pointblank4937 how dare you! His father is Gideon, and don't you forget it!😄

[@Crim-kun]

@@saravg235 Gideon is sage grandpa, Hotch is best dad, Rossi is awesome uncle

[@julietbauer4989]

That pompous lawyer just got Hotched

[@mgarner1227]

+Juliet B What a great phrase "got Hotched."

[@WolfPrideProductions]

+Juliet B So using that. That's so great, "Hotched." lmao

[@christina113704]

Don't mess with the boss man.

[@nathankweli4172]

Oohh he got Hotched

[@idclol1424]

LMFAO

[@s-094cam5]

This scene was almost as good as when he profiled Strauss in season 2. Never, ever give Hotch a chance to show how easy a book to read you are to him.

[@Y2JMAN1986]

This scene is as good as Spence hitting that home run ❤️

[@JamesIsVoid]

Right

[@aadarshsatane5761]

Which season is it?

[@JamesIsVoid]

Aadarsh Satane season two, did you even read the text?

[@jeremytran1678]

Demon Wolf Pup what episode

[@peterrhea9839]

Well, you know, Hotch was originally a lawyer before becoming a profiler. He totally out-lawyer'd him XP

[@s-094cam5]

If this lawyer was smart, he would have put Morgan on the stand rather than Hotch. Dear lord, an ex-lawyer whose job now is to get in someone's head and predict what they're going to do next. Tsk-tsk.

[@peterrhea9839]

S-171 Cam Well, a lot of people think what he said about profiling, that it's intellectual guesswork. No one's really at fault for assuming that though, it's not an exact science. And CBS makes this merry band of seven look REAL good, or if you prefer, these seven people are exceptionally good at their jobs and beyond. They're not among the norm either way. But this scene is still as awesome as I first watched it XD

[@donaldkelly65]

Also he killed a serial killer with his bare hands, don't mess with him

[@saraigiron8282]

Yes! Remembering what he did to Emily though...

[@elizamoylan1948]

@@s-094cam5 Ok, not to nitpick but hotch was a witness for the prosecution so the defense has no say in whether it was hotch or morgan. It would have been stupid for the defense not to question hotch so he had no choice. If I was in his shoes I would have asked the exact same questions, he just got unlucky.

[@lynnhampton6269]

The actor who plays the lawyer does a great job of playing the guy everyone dislikes.

[@Sarge80]

I think he is the same actor who played some sort of special ops guy in JAG.

[@thescoundrel793]

I always admire actors and writers that can make me hate a character so much, but in a good way.

[@Sarge80]

@Jason Lassey I think he also played a small part as a Major in Star Trek Enterprise, the 4 season series.

[@RR-dg1rj]

He also played a surgeon in Grey's anatomy in season 8 I think after the plane crash he was with yang he wasn't liked on there either

[@tamaslapsanszki8744]

@@Sarge80 and boy, did we hate Major Hayes. It was season 3, he and his MACO team were attached to Enterprise in the Expanse mission

[@1Ryugirl]

did anyone else catch Reid's smirk

[@madioksrt]

1Ryugirl I did hes like 'You just got owned biach'

[@royaneekhalil6488]

Definitely 😂

[@reneemiller9458]

I love moments like that when Hotch and Reid are very obviously proud of each other for whatever reason

[@beng4186]

I think that's the highlight - the fact that he's brilliant enough to impress Reid says it all.

[@corinadarie6658]

@@reneemiller9458 yes😍

[@jp_vids9631]

Random guy: you suck! Hotch: I'm about to ruin this whole mans career.

[@frogluvrfr]

💀

[@dionysisnance4204]

Facts

[@marusapenic]

“...that’s because you pick horses, the same way you practice law, by always taking the long shot.” Roasted

[@nathankrush3289]

You thought you'd outsmart Hotch?!

[@carlreyes5344]

And here i am thinking i will get rich betting on the longshots...both in the races and in court 😞

[@boydreed4865]

Marusa Penic “boom roasted”, even

[@aryanahemmelman2935]

Marusa Penic I love Reid’s smirk after he says that

[@astaciamckinnis3969]

Burn!!!

[@goldosprey]

Legally speaking Hotch was allowed to counter because the attorney specfically attacked his field. The socks question basically doomed the attorney and he couldn't object to it. Hotch was a badass

[@Le_Fuzze]

Hotch was also a lawyer before he joined the FBI, so he knows what he's doing.

[@michaeleakle7799]

@@mhoffman52 Amber Heards lawyers should have read this comment before the trial.

[@homicidalPEACH]

Proves that even beyond always taking the long shot, that defense attorney is too cocky to do proper research. If he had, then he would have known better than to ask a former prosecutor an open-ended question when challenging his credibility.

[@chrysblackwell9171]

This made me think of Amber heard lawyer “Objection” Judge: “that was YOUR question”

[@h1murashi]

​@@michaeleakle7799Hahaha. This gets funnier when one realizes Amber Heard was in one episode of CM.

[@Nolli1986]

I think the judge was awesome ''either show us your blackberry or cut him loose''...Lol JUDGE WIN!!!

[@carolynanderson3801]

I was expecting what do want me to do he's your witness

[@pathfinder44ltd]

Actually, HOTCH WINS...!

[@stefanbrouwer459]

Unfort the last part is not there where he says "wise decision". The judge knew that hotch proved to the lawyer that it was not just intellectual guesswork by profiling him.

[@kegginstructure]

The rule is ALWAYS the same, whether talking fisticuffs, handguns, nuclear arsenal, or intellectual sparring. The one with the lesser skill and weapons should never pick on the one with greater skill and weapons. And in a battle of wits, Hotch had that guy totally outclassed.

[@petert3355]

@@kegginstructure There is another Rule that relates to lawyers. That is "Never ask a question that you don't already know the answer to." Defence lawyer asked the question he had no idea about the answer, and got spanked for it.

[@livkujala2822]

“charcoal gray?” the entire room *stilled*

[@nicolen.9642]

And the judge raised and looked...😂😂

[@playtpuslover10]

REID'S SMILE at 2:06 ! :)

[@wolfmaster3033]

He was trying so hard not to laugh

[@Nightbreakeryt]

He was like "YOU JUST GOT HOTCHED!?!"

[@alunya111]

platypuslover. It was priceless, wasn't it ? :)

[@jairmorales2462]

He’s like, “that’s my boss.”

[@DarianHarder]

What about the other lawyer? She was trying not to laugh also

[@tajtucker1705]

The way the judge leaned over the bench to look at the color of his socks was hilarious 💀

[@glovah8777]

Ah, this scene is one of my favorites. The show won't be the same without him.

[@unnatural6edq]

@@PC4ever I stopped watching after Hotch left. No lie.

[@Sampleador]

That and when he profile the team to Strauss also

[@rondarouches9727]

@@PC4ever feel EXACT same!! Hotch character IS MADE FOR Thomas Gibson! Def NOT the same ## originalCast##

[@JONIJOHNSON28]

@@unnatural6edq Me too!!! It wasn't the same. No Derek, No Hotch, not the same!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mitchand9]

"Why don't you tell us if your luck has changed" Lmfaooooo

[@moonlightaki4754]

Honestly I just love the slight difference in the tone of hotch's voice when he says "and your not having a very good day" because he dumbs down his voice like he's talking to a child and I laugh every time 😂

[@CharlieZuko]

"Most people see, but don't observe. All the answers are always in front of you, staring you in the face...all you have to do is open your eyes and pay attention" ~Sherlock Holmes And by association: ~Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

[@himayalaputra4682]

Will keep that in mind.

[@nicolen.9642]

CharlieZuko That was Patrick Jane's credo too 👍

[@sarahkinsey5434]

Nicole N. I love The Mentalist! I had no idea he was Australian in real life!

[@danfuerthgillis4483]

CharlieZuko Exactly why morons still believe humans went to the Moon, when not 1 single rover has ever visited any of the Apollo sites from 1973-2020.

[@uneterostardust8233]

I'm your 666 like :V

[@orangefox1231]

Is it just me or is Hotch the best of them all?

[@sofiaguevara2930]

+Stephen Cogan i agree! love them all but Hotch

[@Chloecupcake1]

+Sofia Guevara Love them all but hotch? That means you don't love him?

[@sofiaguevara2930]

Chloe Patterson I meant to say Hotch has a more special place in my heart. I realize now that that comment is better said and understood when spoken than when written...

[@SaruStuff124]

+Sofia Guevara It's kind of like saying "I can't even." Though most people would understand that one if it were written. But saying both of them is leaving a sentence unfinished, so if you were to have said "i agree! love them all, but Hotch is life

[@sofiaguevara2930]

SaruStuff124 True and yeh I realized way too late of my mistake haha

[@queen0fqueenz]

"isn't is possible that you were wrong?" LOL i love how confident he is when he responds with "no"

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

Lawyered Or rather, Hotchnered, Profiled, BAUed?

[@silverackerman394]

ShadeSlayer1911 profiled

[@thebreyarenee]

ShadeSlayer1911 Hotched

[@MySunshade]

Hotched

[@rowenaramsaran6568]

Hotched

[@savannahdillingham3653]

One important rule: DO NOT MESS WITH HOTCH U WILL GET OWNED

[@froggirl80]

Hotchner....the very definition of cool, calm, and collected.

[@madioksrt]

This episode on 'Hotched' Counseler Needs Ice Cold Water For That Burn.

[@hannahnelson2588]

nah let him burn

[@michaellovely6601]

Let it burn, let it burn. He's gonna learn you gotta let it burn!

[@dhinton1]

ice water wasn't gonna help no way. LOL

[@aqacefan]

@@dhinton1 Exactly... that's gonna need a square mile of aloe plants.

[@orbius.6555]

Hotch is definitely the best character on this show.

[@cyn3100]

Without a doubt.

[@crystal_watterfall]

I agree 200%

[@colby681]

If only Gideon was still here

[@user-gw7ts1sv3w]

Nah i think Reid is. Reid goes through way more and still comes out amazing.

[@idellaanderson5263]

Rachel Avery Madden it’s not about who goes through more, it’s literally just about character and the way he acts and handles situations. They all go through a lot, some more than others but Hotch is number one.

[@niquenique6102]

I'm afraid the show will be a lot worse without Hotch and Derek. Derek leaving was bad enough but now Hotch too?

[@GranWuuf]

Well Hotch got himself removed. The actor, Thomas Gibson, had apparently kicked one of the producers, repeatedly, and as a result of this being the third or fourth instance of getting physical. They had stopped giving him chances and fired him on sight. He was his own death. And he also created issues with the story itself, since they already had pre-written all his lines. And thus now, created issues with the whole cast, and more importantly how they're gonna work out a character who was there for the first two Season 3 episodes.

[@Harry-tt6be]

Actually while it is true Gibson kicked Virgil Williams, the writer isn't an angel either. According to the workers, the writer is belligerent and such altercation would have happened sooner or later. I think it was stupid to fire Gibson considering Hotch's importance in the show.

[@stevemyopinion423]

if he hit him, it does not matter what he said, maybe the writer shold be fired two but you still cant kick someone.

[@devin_so_devious]

Nique Nique when can only hope he returns

[@2batgirl]

I couldn't care less if he chopped the writers arm off personally. I want Hotch back.

[@geraldspencer8679]

I love the judge's reaction at the end. "What do you want me to do? Either show us your blackberry or cut him loose."

[@HariSeldon913]

It was a good line, though I'd like even more to hear, "If you would like to contest his analysis I will allow your Blackberry to be entered into evidence at this time."

[@Licuriciu90]

now that my friends,is Hotch kicking someone's ass!!! and Reid there is smiling like : Hehehe,that's my boss! Dude you just got burned."

[@simonloewenstein2581]

yup

[@nathankrush3289]

Hotch rules. Favorite TV character EVER and show EVER.

[@smc1942]

That was more than a burn. That chump was DEEP FRIED!!!😂😂😂

[@DmonHiro]

The judge was like "Boy, you walked yourself into this, you walk yourself out of it. I'm just enjoying the show".

[@angelaw1357]

Imagine being able to have this much control over your composure, character, and temper 🥺✊🏻

[@PersephoneDaSilva]

If only Hotch's actor could've displayed that kind of composure in real life.

[@peny1098]

He was my favourite character I hate that he was fired. The show won't be the same without him

[@marysutherland8236]

Jazz Rosenberg and it’s not...

[@michaelsternberg7320]

The character was phenomenal however the actor playing him not so much. He physically attacked writers on the show if he didn't like their work.

[@KrissyRoseAnimallover]

The show is fine

[@daleemrick9816]

@@michaelsternberg7320 from what you hear.

[@reubenstevens5884]

Thomas Gibson as Hotch, was probably my favorite character from 'Criminal Minds'. Brilliant acting.

[@karinhill7705]

The prosecutor loved that. She was trying not to smile.

[@nina93102]

Hotch was perfect in this scene and Reid’s little smile just made it even better

[@CrazyGood88]

Hotch was our American Sherlock Holmes. He could read people so easily it was nearly terrifying. But also amazing.

[@emilycaskie5300]

haha dude you just got burned so bad lol! Hotch is the best profiler and rocks under pressure!! most of the time he's foused and serious but there are times when he shows a side of him no one would have guessed he had.

[@Nightbreakeryt]

XD

[@nathankrush3289]

Hotch rules

[@chayparker8604]

I would argue that Reid is their best profiler

[@silvertales]

@@chayparker8604 Reid often lets his own lack of understanding of the human condition to get in his way. At least, at this point in the series. He’s great with facts and statistics, but early on, he didn’;t understand how to integrate statistical knowledge with the emotional aspect of human nature. Reid may have been the best profiler by the time the show ended, but for the entirety of his time on the show, Hotch was the most effective.

[@Baseballmom-1221]

Hotch owned him. Calm and confident, never having to raise his voice, and still a smart ass!

[@BigBrotherBoohooTube]

"Either show us your Blackberry or cut him loose, counselor!" *KABOOM!*

[@reedsponsler2563]

Show was never the same after Hotch left. He was the glue.

[@bigjob7551]

He just calmly and without mercy dismantled the guy.

[@wolfcraftgames4394]

The smirk on Hotch's face at the end was the icing on the cake

[@ngasperson23456]

Hotch was Criminal Minds to me. Wasn't the same without him

[@joallen7979]

I was smiling the whole scene...damn lawyer got what he deserve.

[@nina1522]

Sleazeball lawyer gets OWNED!! Hotch rocks!!!

[@michelledevis9859]

Actually, the attorney was just doing his job. It may not be moral, but you can't expect him to be nice.

[@kendallrivers1119]

​@@michelledevis9859Still a sleazebag, though. Part of the job.

[@Paritan164]

The lawyer needs some Burn Heal.

[@tarandamcrae7515]

Chloe Winsdale seriously Hotch is the best

[@SiriusGalilei]

Chloe Winsdale More like an Owned Heal.

[@henryknippling2408]

Chloe Winsdale it wouldn't have any effect...

[@drmayeda1930]

He is going to need help putting aloe Vera cream on his backside. He can't ask a female assistant, too dangerous.

[@sophiefrancis8295]

I like to think that Reid told him about the average time between posts and he remembered it.

[@kendradavis3971]

there are times when I watch criminal minds and see Hotch always so serious and there was a time where I saw him heartbroken after losing the woman he loved as well as almost losing his son. but there was never a time like this that Hotch made me laugh in court when he put that lawyer in his place go Hotch show him who's boss LOL

[@Mama_Badazh]

I love the fact he started out his speech with something that could be easily proven. He rolls into other things that could also be proven. Then, as the councilor continues to be an ass, he finishes off by humiliating him. He not only makes his point clearly, but he also gets some satisfaction because Hotch was, once upon a time, a prosecuting attorney. I love the man.

[@JJtheSNKKid]

This . . . this is why Hotch is awesome!

[@Loveboylove1989]

So perfect! The guy looked like a fish just standing there gaping at him and trying to save face. Ha ha ha

[@nikkihall8844]

I think that lawyer needs some aloe Vera because his ass just got burn from Agent Hotchner!! BURN!!!!

[@claire7256]

Hotch reminds me a lot of Spock...same stoic expression and observation skills :)

[@elizabethboyd7709]

Oh my goodness yes!!! Even their voices share impeccable similarities

[@lebronokafor7826]

Oh, how I love this scene!! One of the most perfectly shot scenes in movies!

[@spheroiddemolition7377]

@2:27 Never underestimate a supporting actor to sell a scene. The actor playing the judge was spot on.

[@yazzjustheretocomment]

Arthur Conan Doyle would be proud.

[@emotionalgirl123]

Hitch so owned that court scene. Love it. I also love Reids smile in there as well! So funny. Thank you for posting this.

[@sunnyqueen5685]

Why is no one talking about Reid's cute little smile there?

[@garland4life385]

“Nothing Further” was the smartest thing he could have said in the courtroom. 🤭

[@pickles2791]

damn he just got put in his place

[@ThinkFitMind]

Literally the best actor on the show, I love him and I love Gideon.. never got over their exit. Such excellent actors that embody FBI agents !

[@AndyXypher]

Hi Sherlock Hotch.

[@bryanho8938]

Hotch being very successful in observing this counsel and shutting him down. Now that's mad respect

[@Taylorstanek716]

“You pick horses the same way you practice law, by always taking the long shot.” Reid’s smirk 😂

[@Jessielynn1516]

I could never be a judge. I would just be too invested in the tea to stop anyone 😂😂😂

[@eadecamp]

Some judges will sleep during a trial.

[@joelnjabo5820]

2:21 The judge's face is like "He got you"

[@krazyagaming4843]

and this is why I love this show

[@taylorcarson8893]

Damn Hotch put him on the spot.....Love him so much.

[@elliewilliams8371]

*You just got hotched*

[@nathankrush3289]

Fuck yeah. My favorite TV show EVER,. favorite TV character EVER

[@BlackGirlMarvel]

That "nothing further" hits a bit different when you get Hotched huh? 😂 I will always watch this scene!

[@Purple_Sweater]

Now this judge is a true legend👏🏻. Also, Reid's smirk at the end is the best.

[@geomag527]

This show is amazing and Hotch is the type of leader I would follow without question and I really never say that.

[@jenniferpruitt6534]

Hotch is better than a 'carnival psychic'! He could have been on "The Mentalist"!

[@theaceking3508]

Guy should have checked himself before he wrecked himself

[@criminalmindslover4712]

“ you pick horses the same way you practice law,by always taking the long shot.” DAYUMMMMMMM

[@laurakenney225]

Hotch ... that's my guy😊

[@bamagal6791]

Mine too. 😍

[@laurakenney225]

+bamagal6791 hey, we picked a good one!

[@laurakenney225]

+bamagal6791 hey, we picked a good one!

[@laurakenney225]

+bamagal6791 hey, we picked a good one!

[@laurakenney225]

+PC4ever .. so much forCM. after those two episodes of the next season, I won't be watching anymore 😠

[@soumilsingh8530]

These are the kind of scenes that this show needs more of. Really show the intellect of everyone on the team.

[@waveafterwave0723]

1:18 Pretty sure lawyer wished he kept his mouth shut because it just got real

[@renamorris1383]

I love this clip. The audible sigh from the judge at the end cracks me up every time I watch.

[@nakita9008]

I swear this is the most badass thing I've ever seen.

[@iamemiliobasa]

Best scene ever! Get him Hotchner!

[@Cohleash]

It’s 2024, First thing first, it was added 16 YEARS AGO? Man I’m old 😢

[@lexistrying157]

That’s my Hotch, y’all. Making all of us so proud

[@kimsmith1746]

I think this is my favorite scene from this entire show...I mean from every episode from every season. It is both serious and lighthearted simultaneously. Well written, well performed.

[@daisymontague9515]

2:07 Reid’s smile basically saying “that’s my nigga Hotch.”

[@haseulibae7083]

Hotch really said, you want to fuck around and find out!.

[@xxForgottenx]

Loved this scene.

[@mrudulamundkur3463]

Reid's smile was like he was thinking.."Ohhh Burnnn!"

[@tonylatrell4406]

One of the best scenes in tv history in my opinion😂😂

[@angelicag9839]

I miss Hotch 😭😭😭

[@Kerriangel]

To quote Marshall from 'How I Met Your Mother' KABOOM!! You've just been lawyered!

[@gmzakg]

It’s funny because Hotch was also a prosecutor before the BAU so he is a good witness but also a better lawyer than this dude haha

[@dclassof84]

His client's like "I am so fucked"😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@franknicholson6108]

I only wish they included the last two words from the judge. "Wise Decision" were his words. It makes Hotch's speech even more appropriot.

[@KrissyRoseAnimallover]

Appropriate

[@joviroses80]

i love this scene the way he just plays it so cool. you really dont want to cross hotch

[@eleonoramaciel6273]

it's been twelve years and this is still the hottest thing ever

[@madioksrt]

Would you like some cold ice for that burn counseler?

[@chriscant2466]

2:32 the moment you realize your attempt to discredit someone backfires ^^

[@AniFreak777]

Lol I Love How Hotch Is So Confident & Gives Us A Slight Smile When He Says "Why Don't You Tell Us If Your Luck Has Changed." XD Then The Judge Was So On Hotch's Side! Gotta Luv The G-Man For His Awesomeness! X)

[@myraselby9947]

I love how hitch keeps his composure, at the same time reading ppl like books!!!

[@lizzigilmore5813]

OH MY GOD, WHEN I SAW THIS I ALMOST DIED! THEN HIS PHONE BUZZED, NOW I'M DEAD!

[@donaldkelly65]

He's thinking oh crap!

[@davidtruett3346]

@@donaldkelly65 he was also thinking "why did I pick this case and why did I doubt a man smarter than me?"