<P> The character of Garcia also appeared in the spin - off Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior as a series regular . </P> <P> The character of Garcia also appeared in the spin - off Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders . Her first appearance was in season one in a scene with Russ "Monty" Montgomery, where Monty hides Garcia's octopus mug and claims not to have it . In July 2016, it was announced that Garcia would make several appearances in season 2 . </P>

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