: The episode ends with Emily Prentiss quoting Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina : "Happy families are all alike. Every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." . Thematic Context
The title "Honor Among Thieves" plays on the Russian criminal code known as Vory v Zakone (Thieves-in-Law), which the BAU must navigate to solve the kidnapping. S2E20 - “Honor Among Thieves” — Unsubs [S2E20] Honor Among Thieves
: To show they are serious, the victim’s daughter, Natalya, presents a severed ring finger—still wearing her father's wedding ring—wrapped in parchment paper to Special Agent Hotchner. Notable Trivia : The episode ends with Emily Prentiss quoting
: While the team is supposed to be in Baltimore, a suspension bridge is visible in the background of several scenes. However, there are no suspension bridges in the actual Baltimore area. S2E20 - “Honor Among Thieves” — Unsubs :
: This episode features a guest appearance by Kate Jackson (known for Charlie's Angels ) as Ambassador Elizabeth Prentiss, Emily Prentiss' mother. As of 2025, this remains her last acting credit .