The show’s premiere is set in 2005, with Reid joining in 2003.

By the time he is introduced, he has two years with the FBI under his belt.

Fans can figure that out based on his birthday, which is stated in the show as October 12.

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Libras are charming and able to adapt themselves to new situations similar to a Gemini.

They can also play devil’s advocate well, seeing multiple sides of any issue.

Libras even tend to have a strong sense of justice based on their own moral compass.

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How Many Qualifications Does Reid Have?

Reid has always been portrayed as intelligent and dedicated, so his numerous qualifications aren’t surprising.

While he might appear focused only on the sciences, that’s not the case.

Reid, Hotch, and Morgan together in the first Criminal Minds episode

His general knowledge is vast; at some point, he had considered studying literature.

This detail is revealed Hotch first introduces him to Woodland.

He also reveals his IQ and adds that he can read 20,000 words per minute.

Matthew Gray Gubler as Dr Reid in Criminal Minds

Reid’s IQ is also equal to that of another popular TV character.

Reid Wears Unique Socks

Reid never wears matching socks.

This behavior is actually linked to Gubler himself.

Dr. Spencer Reid chats with Penelope Garcia inside the BAU offices in Criminal Minds

He revealed in an interview that his grandmother once told him that wearing mismatched socks brings good luck.

It’s not a superstition that’s only confined to the show.

In the real world, a number of people also believe that mismatched socks actually attract Lady Luck.

Cat threatens to kill Spenser Reid during their Tinder date in Criminal Minds

That’s a total of 324 episodes.

This is proof of just how important Reid is to the proceedings.

Without his expert analysis and perception, most cases that land at the BAU’s offices would stall.

Spencer Reid’s mismatched socks in Criminal Minds

And in season 10’s “Rock Creek Park,” he understands a woman who’s speaking Yoruba.

That he is able to master Russian so quickly shows his level of intellect.

It’s not explained how exactly he learned either language but there’s a possibility that he is self-taught.

Reid goes on a date with JJ in the finale of Season 14 in Criminal Minds

This is because he used to crash into things when he was younger.

Reid’s relationship with his mother Diana has never been a smooth one.

These details are noticeable in season 8’s “Magnum Opus” and season 9’s “Demons.”

Spencer Reid chases after the serial killer Abel inside an abandoned building in Criminal Minds

The apartment is most likely located in Washington DC since his cars usually have DC plates.

The plates could also be a recurring filming mistake.

Even though the BAU team is based in Virginia, part of the show gets filmed in Washington DC.

Spencer shows his mother Diana his past photos n order to jog her memory in Criminal Minds

It takes a while for him to recover and this is all tied to real life.

According toLooper, Gubler actually got a knee injury that required three surgeries.

He was thus forced to walk with a cane.

Spencer Reid inside his apartment in Criminal Minds

Instead of halting filming, the writers decided to include a new injury storyline for Reid.

Reid’s intentional killing spree is one of thewaysCriminal Mindschanges throughout the seasons.

Most of the lives he has taken have been due to self-defense.

Spencer Reid explains to Garcia how he sustained a leg injury in Criminal Minds

“The Internet Killer,” in season 5’s “The Internet Is Forever.”

In the episode, Reid claims he doesn’t have an email address.

However, just a few episodes later (“Cradle To The Grave”), he has one.

Reid approaching a suspect in Criminal Minds: Elephant’s Memory

Normally, inconsistencies occur over several seasons since the writers themselves can forget little details from past seasons.

However, this one happens rather quickly, making it all the odder.

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