Criminal Minds - Riding the Lightning

[tad22777]

The best TV show scene in television history

[RunningWulf101]

Does anyone know where i can get the score to this scene starting at 4:00?

[Nineke92]

what's the play that the cello plays called??

[lilbbykelly]

What's the song that's playing before the cello plays?

[arnoschroif]

@lilbbykelly Bach J. S. – Prelude From The Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 In G Major, BWV 1007

[lilbbykelly]

@arnoschroif Thank you, but I meant the song before the cello plays.

[callgirl91]

Why was she put in an electric chair. I thought the electric chair was over with and they just do lethal injections now?

[gamingsweetie]

What's the song playing right before the cello music starts, as Sarah Jean is being prepared for execution?

[MegaSayitlikeitis]

@yourboytheroy -No, 15 years before this scene, in court, she said she killed her son only so that a well off, wealthy family could raise him. She felt guilty about the girls her boyfriend killed, look for the entire episode, its great!

[yourboytheroy]

So...was it impossible to find her innocent and NOT die, but at the same time let Riley live without knowing about her?

[georgem7]

The best episode of Criminal minds season 1 !! i ve just now started watching it and is far more a better series ,.. more sofisticated than others like it ( ex csi ... )

Its not only about the fbi profiling mechanisms but also about the feelings and the emotions ! VERY GOOD WORK!!I also cryed lol..

[TheVirtualGalaxy]

Gideon Is THE BEST

[Madams1977]

It would have been funny if Gideon had said "Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die" when he hugged her.

[NightmarePheonix2011]

@Madams1977 no I dont think it would of been

[spiceymusic]

this episode is so amazing ;_;

[DarthDemaric]

Even I, old iron-britches,cried at this. It was much better when Mandy was there though.

[Madams1977]

This was just on and it is a brilliant piece of work. It's shows both sides of the whole death penalty argument. One side is a truly evil person who deserved to be cooked a million times over, and the other side is a woman who represents why we should NOT have the death penalty because she is not guilty and manipulated the system as have others (usually not the condemned though). Capitol punishment is flawed and should be reassessed in a thorough and comprehensive manner,

[Stinkyfart]

Get your hands off her!! Alright Gideon!!

[LMCO79]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I watched this twice in a row , i was amazed by it. Crying : ( it was so sad! i thought they would save her but i can see why she wanted to go and let her son have his life : ( That lady is an amazing actress!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[punkrockgoth1988]

This episode is a prime example of what makes Criminal Minds quality programming.

[cewhitehead1947]

My absolute fab episode! Didn't know what Ride the Lightening meant... I do now. Not been the same since Mandy left!

[haiihinky]

what is the song?

[cassieboylover]

what's the song played on the cello?

[tedzoid]

@cassieboylover suite for solo cello no. 1 (it's bach)

[Jamster22298]

@tedzoid bach? where did it go?:P

[Doctors2Advocate]

I straight up cried the first time I saw this episode. I am a dude and I just sat in my recliner and CRIED for the first time in 10 years.

[jumbofatty1]

so sad

[TimAber57]

This is one of the most moving, powerful and superbly acted dramas I have seen. The moment when Gideon slowly steps forward and silently hugs Sarah Jean then simply stares at her in admiration reduces me to tears every time. The tension in the scene at the adopted parents' house is palpable; the father knows. The Bach is perfectly chosen too: there is a melancholy and joy in the music which is perfect. The transition to the concert, the tear on Gideon's cheek, and the quotation; pure genius.

[metalgear4500]

Best episode. This one actually made me cry. To think about what that woman did for her son is so amazing. That bond is so beautiful.

[TheMudflap19]

I think Mr. Sheffield know about Riley's biological mother.,when he said to Agent Morgan "Agent Thank You"or its just me?

[RawrBiznatch]

@TheMudflap19 yes, he knew. that's why he was so relieved that riley wouldn't have to know about her.

[Stinkyfart]

@TheMudflap19 The same thing went through my mind. His putting his finger on his mouth was a clearly nervous "Please don't do this to my Son" "oh dear God" reaction He was thanking Morgan for allowing his Son to live his life free of knowing his Mother was on Death Row, etc.

[MegaDIF]

This is one of the best episodes I have ever seen. I cried like hell at the end

[DesiDito]

This was one of the best episodes of Criminal Minds.

I feel so sad

[Stinkyfart]

This made me cry. Her saying she didn't want her Son to know who she was, that she was on Death Row, reviled by society, the subject of Vigilante's when she was innocent., shows who she really was beneath all the charges. Her protecting her Baby from her Husband, knowing he was a ruthless, cold blooded Murderer until the second he died shows the depth of protection she felt for her baby.

[chefkatie87]

One of my absolute FAVOURITE episodes of Criminal Minds. Although it breaks my heart that Sarah Jean would rather die than let her son know who his real parents are

[SparhawkePhil]

What is that cello music? :)

[eminence1337]

@SparhawkePhil

It is Bach´s Cello Suite No. 1 Prelude.

[BubblyGrlNPink]

Any show that leaves you crying the whole way thru the end and then 15 minutes after is a damn good show. I couldn't shut down the tears...

[fingustis]

Always loved this episode

[pjl54]

I keep missing the very first 45 minutes of this show every time it comes on the ION channel. But i have found on here the first minute...enough to tell me a little more. Please someone tell me how her son came to be adopted, when she told she killed him. Thank you

[dowejustexist]

@pjl54 - I believe she was their cleaning lady. Watch episode online here

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[TheNp42]

One of the saddest endings I've seen.

She was completely innocent, but she wanted her son to be free to do what he wants, without her burden.

[emilybobimily]

best criminal minds episode ever! so touching.

[youbogglememind]

when i saw the entire video i was so touched

[imjusthyperr]

Oh goodness. Such a powerful and moving scene. The music is so gorgeous.

[ac95ac]

I cried so hard at this! :L

I know it's not real, but she's an amazing woman :/

[atnv32]

This was a powerful scene, I feel bad for Gideon = (

[Xxsawah1471xX]

i cried from this, its so sad :( silly woman!

xxx

[fingustis]

Superb acting and brilliant plot but the legal structure is false. An FBI has no authority to delay an American execution. Only a judge in good standing, governor of that state of the president. A really good episode though

[jerryfreako]

loved this episode.......

[gianlu64]

The best tv scene I ever cried

[PurpleHillSeeker]

saw her in law and order the other day

[Madams1977]

What a horrible execution device. I understand the inspiration for the electric chair and all, but the end result is nothing like they imagined. A man was witnessed being electrocuted when he touched a live generator with his bare hands. Duh! They are doing it all wrong! If they really wanted to conduct this properly all they need is one large jolt as opposed to slow cooking, which is all they do here! It's one of our worst failures as a society in my opinion.

[DAngelo136]

You have to understand, electricity was the cutting edge technology of the time, circa 1880-1890, it was seen to be a more humane method of execution than hanging. Even so, like hanging it is more of an art than science. It is adifficult thing, ending a human life, humanely.

[juliannemoore]

I only saw this episode once. Although I went upstairs before the end. I just can't stand seeing the electrical chair. It horrifies me so I always go away when they show it on tv, even if it's just a tv show.

[jdmcrxoutlawz]

HAHAHAHA

She looks like an alien.

[tiagompt]

I cry evertyime i see this . Best episode ever.

[bobbywjch]

made me cry

[bennyman5]

In my opinion, the best episode of CM ever. the mother was PERECTLY casted, dont know her name, but she play this part perfectly.

[alexness1]

BEST QUOTE!!!!!

[angelshinu]

does anyone know what the classical piece from this episode is??? please message me!!!

[xzornofthering]

The classical piece from Criminal Minds episode Riding the Lightning is the Prelude from Johann Sebastian Bach's first cello suite. I recommend Yo-Yo Ma's recording of it.

[PebbyNDistefano]

I cannot find the piece...i am finding only guitar versions of it..

[alexness1]

BEST QUOTE!!!!!

[sweetsolitude99]

I have season 1 on dvd and this is the one I have to watch over again. It's one of the best episodes, if not the best episode. I cry everytime. =[

[rinaldino90]

beautifull! very sad, but Beautiful

[x0danceofdeath0x]

I love this episode to pieces! Sarah Jean is just a fantastic mother :) This has to be the best episode they've ever done - Mandy and Jeannetta Arnette (who plays Sarah Jean) are a great pairing :)

[FontanaTrevi]

does anyone know how the titel of the music in the background is?

this episode is the best of criminal minds!

[Atnv33]

Soundtrack maybe?

[jump1278]

was there one execution or two in the episode?

[sweetsolitude99]

There were 2. Jacob's and then Sarah Jean's.

=[

[hayleyuk]

I havent seen this one , can anyone upload it please?

[chimpiki]

This stands as the best episode of the series thus far. The show could do with killing off a few other characters (aka. Reid).

[PinkAngel85]

This was a very powerful episode!!

[daughtry101]

amazing episode, best show ever

[KevinStorms]

I do not remember this one...was it season 2?

[sweetsolitude99]

Season 1.

[neoharvester]

Quite emotional.

[redsoxfan90210]

makes me cry every time

[orla505]

i saw thiss episode..its very good.