- Derek Morgan: [closing quotation, voiceover] "No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible." - George Chakiris.
- Penelope Garcia: [about a serial killer] He sure likes his blondes. Not a good date, though - too stabby.
- Aaron Hotchner: [opening quotation, voiceover] "In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present." - Francis Bacon.
- Emily Prentiss: [in the investigation room; looking at Reid] What's missing from the Michelle Watson murder is any sign of rage or overkill.
- Dr. Spencer Reid: Yeah, instead on the tape we see signs of remorse. A complete and sudden emotional change. It's absolutely fascinating.
- Penelope Garcia: [walking over to Prentiss, looking at Reid] I love you, Reid, but the stuff you find fascinating is sad.
- Penelope Garcia: The video on this film is analog. It's since been digitized, but it is seriously degraded.
- Jennifer 'JJ' Jareau: Meaning what?
- Penelope Garcia: Meaning this kind of degradation only happens over at least a decade and thousands of repeating viewings.
- David Rossi: It's the only way he can get any release.
- Det. Lynne Henderson: Then you're right, he's been doing this for ten years.
- Penelope Garcia: Uh... more like twenty. That woman in this video, she's wearing a sweater I haven't seen since "Flashdance".
- Aaron Hotchner: Also put together a go-bag. If we get any more of these films, I want you on the ground taking point. Is that ok with you?
- Penelope Garcia: Yes, sir! Excellent, ok
- [turns around and walks out of the room, talks to herself]
- Penelope Garcia: Go-bag. I don't have a go-bag!