<P> In the season seven finale, Prentiss receives an offer to run Interpol's London office . While still pondering her decision on the offer, Prentiss decides to leave the BAU . In the season eight premiere, Morgan and Garcia mention seeing her while they were in London and that Emily is doing fine . </P> <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>

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