Fans of Criminal Minds have been eagerly awaiting the show's final season, and now there's speculation about whether Shemar Moore will reprise his role as Derek Morgan. Moore left the show in season 11 to spend more time with his family, but executive producer Erica Messer has hinted that fan-favorite characters could return for the show's last hurrah. 

In a 2017 interview, Moore said he would be open to returning to the show for a guest appearance. Recently, Moore returned to his role on The Young and the Restless to pay tribute to the late Kristoff St. John, which indicates that he is willing to revisit past characters. Fans are hoping to see Moore back on Criminal Minds one last time to hear his beloved catchphrase, "baby girl."