Dissociative Identity Disorder is featured in an episode of the crime drama Criminal Minds. In the episode, FBI agent Spencer Reid is kidnapped by Tobias Hankle who has DID and exhibits two distinct personalities - himself and his abusive father. Reid's team must race to find him as Tobias switches between trying to help Reid as himself, and torturing him while taking on his father's personality. The episode portrays the challenges of dealing with someone exhibiting DID, as Tobias's behavior and speech patterns change depending on which personality is dominant at the time.