| Spencer Reid | |
|---|---|
| Criminal Minds character | |
| First appearance | S1 E1 "Aggressor" September 22, 2005 |
| Last appearance | S15 E10 "And in the End" February 19, 2020 |
| Portrayed by | Matthew Gray Gubler |
| In-universe information | |
| Nickname | Spence |
| Gender | Male |
| Title | FBI BAU Supervisory Special Agent |
| Occupation | FBI Special Agent |
| Family | Diana Reid (mother) William Reid (father) |
| Seasons | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 |
Spencer Reid is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds, portrayed by Matthew Gray Gubler. He is a Supervisory Special Agent in the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) and has appeared since the show's pilot episode in 2005. Reid is characterized as a genius and prodigy with an eidetic memory and an IQ of 187, possessing multiple doctorate degrees in mathematics, chemistry, and engineering. Known for his social awkwardness and analytical brilliance, Reid’s intellectual capabilities and unique quirks have made him an integral part of the BAU team, remaining a regular theme in the series even after not returning for the renewal, Criminal Minds: Evolution.