# When Does Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 4 Episode 3 Drop? Your Complete Viewing Guide

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Published: 2026-05-30  
Updated: 2026-05-30  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The BAU is back, the premiere was electric, and now fans are desperately counting down to Episode 3. Here’s everything you need to know about when and where to watch *Criminal Minds: Evolution* Season 4’s next chapter — plus a full breakdown of what’s happened so far.

## Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 4 — Episode Schedule

| Episode | Title | Release Date | Platform |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ep. 1 & 2 | Premiere Double Drop | May 28, 2026 | Paramount+ (US) / Disney+ (Int’l) |
| Ep. 3 | TBA | **June 4, 2026** | Paramount+ (US) / Disney+ (Int’l) |
| Ep. 4–10 | TBA | Weekly Thursdays | Through July 23, 2026 |

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## When Exactly Does Episode 3 Air?

Season 4 premiered in the United States on Paramount+ beginning May 28, 2026, with an initial two-episode release, after which there will be a weekly rollout of the rest of the episodes. Following the show’s established pattern of Thursday drops at midnight PT / 3AM ET, **Episode 3 is expected on Thursday, June 4, 2026**.

The season premiere will be followed by each episode dropping weekly thereafter through the season finale on July 23, 2026 — with ten episodes total this season. [Paramount Press Express](https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/paramount-plus/shows/criminal-minds-evolution/releases/)

## Where to Watch

In the US, *Criminal Minds: Evolution* Season 4 is available to stream on Paramount+. In Canada, the UK, and Australia, new episodes are available on Disney+, dropping shortly after the US airing schedule due to the agreement with Disney+ for worldwide distribution. [Tom’s Guide](https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/watch-criminal-minds-evolution-season-19)

| Region | Platform |
| --- | --- |
| United States | Paramount+ |
| Canada | Disney+ |
| United Kingdom | Disney+ |
| Australia | Disney+ |

## The Story So Far — What You Missed in Episodes 1 & 2

Season 4 opens a year after Elias Voit was locked away, with the team still carrying the emotional weight of everything he destroyed. The premiere leans heavily into the psychological damage left behind after surviving trauma — reconnecting viewers with JJ, Rossi, Prentiss, Penelope, Luke and the rest as they juggle disturbing new cases while battling personal grief and exhaustion.

Episode 1 introduced a deeply disturbing case of twin serial killers whose origins trace back to a horrifying 1996 cold case, while Episode 2 brought dark comedy with a true-crime podcaster demanding access to Voit — resulting in one of the most electrically tense scenes the show has delivered in years.

The shocking premiere ended with a mysterious copycat killer turning off the audio in pure frustration — a chilling hook pointing directly at what Episode 3 is likely to unravel.

The [Behavioral Analysis Unit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavioral_Analysis_Unit) has never felt more emotionally raw, and the copycat thread promises to push the season into even darker territory from here.

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## What’s Ahead: Season 5 Already Greenlit

If you needed another reason to stay invested — following its continued success and passionate global fanbase, the series has already been renewed for a milestone 20th season for 2027. The BAU is going nowhere. [Paramount Press Express](https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/paramount-plus/shows/criminal-minds-evolution/releases/)

Guest stars appearing this season include Connor Storrie, Justin Kirk, Yvette Nicole Brown, Clark Gregg, Jeri Ryan, and many more — a stacked supporting lineup that signals just how ambitiously Season 4 is being assembled. [Paramount Press Expres](https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/paramount-plus/shows/criminal-minds-evolution/releases/)

## FAQs

### **Q: When does *Criminal Minds: Evolution* Season 4 Episode 3 release on Paramount+?**

Based on the weekly Thursday release schedule that began with the May 28 premiere, Episode 3 is expected to drop on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at midnight PT / 3AM ET on Paramount+.

### **Q: How many episodes does *Criminal Minds: Evolution* Season 4 have and when does it end?**

 Season 4 consists of 10 episodes total, with the season finale scheduled to air on July 23, 2026 — following weekly Thursday drops on Paramount+ in the US and Disney+ internationally.