THE CASE OF AN ABDUCTED BOY IN LAS VEGAS BRINGS BURIED MEMORIES FROM DR. REID'S CHILDHOOD TO THE SURFACE, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5

Jane Lynch ("Two and a Half Men") Guest Stars as Dr. Reid's Mother, Diana Reid

"The Instincts" - While investigating the kidnapping of a young boy in Las Vegas, Dr. Reid begins to have dreams that may help reveal some buried memories from his childhood, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Nov. 5 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Jane Lynch ("Two and a Half Men") guest stars as Dr. Reid's mother, Diana Reid.

SERIES REGULARS:

David Rossi: Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner: Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss: Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan: Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid: Matthew Gray Gubler
Jennifer Jareau: A.J. Cook
Penelope Garcia: Kirsten Vangsness

GUEST CAST:

Diana Reid: Jane Lynch
Claire Bates: Melinda Page Hamilton
Michael Bridges: Sawyer Church
Detective Ashby: Shashawnee Hall
Craig Bridges: Reed Diamond
Amy Bridges: Kari Matchett
Medical Examiner: Greg Watanabe
Minister: Marty Lodge
Riley: Justin T. Wren
Walter: Davis Brad Heller
Dr. Norman: Bruce French
William Reid: Taylor Nichols

WRITTEN BY: Chris Mundy, one of the series' co-executive producers

DIRECTED BY: Rob Spera

RATING: To Be Announced