<P> Brewster returned for guest appearances in the season 9 episode "200" in 2014 and the season 11 episode "Tribute" in early 2016 before returning as a regular cast member in the season 12 episode "Taboo" later in the year . </P> <P> She is now the Unit Chief of the BAU, following the departure of Aaron Hotchner . </P>

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