CRIMINAL MINDS BLOG NOTES:

Criminal Minds: Thank you to Oanh Ly for joining us in the Criminal Minds Fanatic chat room last night. Note for later: We want clowns falling from the sky! It was wonderful chatting with Oanh and discussing "Catching Out".

"The Instincts" written by Chris Mundy and directed by Rob Spera is on Wednesday, November 5th. It sounds like another awesome Criminal Minds episode is in our future! Tell a friend.

The three open Criminal Minds polls are popping. Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to vote! Welcome to all the new members of the Criminal Minds Fanatic message board. The next Criminal Minds chat is this Sunday at 4pm est.

Happy Halloween everyone!

CRIMINAL MINDS SCREENCAPS FOR "CATCHING OUT"

Criminal Minds screencaps for "Catching Out" are courtesy of Keren. Criminal Minds starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

CRIMINAL MINDS EPISODE CHAT WITH WRITER OANH LY

Criminal Minds: Writer Oanh Ly will be joining us in the Criminal Minds chat room on Thursday, October 30th at 9pm est to discuss her episode, "Catching Out".

Oanh has written three Criminal Minds episodes so far: "Identity", "Distress" and "Catching Out". Please email one of the moderators of the Criminal Minds Fanatic website or me for the password for this chat. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: MORGAN, A TRAIN & ONE SHOT

Criminal Minds: Morgan chases the serial killer down and Hotchner provides back up in "Catching Out" written by Oanh Ly and starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness. -CBS

CRIMINAL MINDS: "CATCHING OUT" CATCHES RATINGS!

Criminal Minds: "Catching Out" gave baseball a run for its money in the overnight Nielsen ratings. Great job Criminal Minds!

At 9, CBS' "Criminal Minds" was the strongest alternative to the World Series: 13.8 million watched. An hour of "Deal or No Deal" was the bargain for 9 million. ABC's "Private Practice" pulled in 7.7 million. The CW's "Stylista" is headed for oblivion: 1.9 million followed the action.

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2008/10/world-series-fi.html

Paget Brewster on Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Criminal Minds: Paget Brewster, Emily Prentiss on Criminal Minds, on Late Night with Conan O'Brien last night.

Criminal Minds - The Goldilocks Serial Killer

Criminal Minds - The Goldilocks Serial Killer- video posted by CBS. Criminal Minds starring Joe Mantegna, Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

CRIMINAL MINDS SPOILER THREAD FOR "CATCHING OUT"

Criminal Minds spoiler thread for "Catching Out" written by Oanh Ly and starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

"A serial killer who jumps trains and targets people living near the railway is the subject of a BAU manhunt." - CBS

***Canada views the this episode of Criminal Minds on Tuesday***

***Episode quotes and songs will be posted once Criminal Minds airs in Canada ****

CRIMINAL MINDS QUOTES & SONG INFO FOR "CATCHING OUT" WRITTEN BY OANH LY

Criminal Minds quotes and song info for "Catching Out" written by Oanh Ly.

Quotes:
"Plenty sit still. Hunger is a wanderer." - Zulu proverb

"Beyond the East the sunrise, beyond the West the sea, And the East and West the wander-thirst that will not let me be." - Gerald Gould

Song: "Better" by Mary Arden Collins... plays in coffee shop.

CRIMINAL MINDS: "PARADISE" SCORES IN THE NIELSEN RATINGS!

Criminal Minds: "Paradise" written by Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer scored very well in the weekly Nielsen ratings. Here are the parts of the CBS weekly press release that talk about Criminal Minds. Great job by our Gruesome Twosome!

CSI was the week’s top program in viewers and adults 25-54 as CBS had 5 of the Top 10 programs including NCIS (#3), THE MENTALIST (#7), CRIMINAL MINDS (#8) and TWO AND A HALF MEN (#10). NCIS has now finished in the top five in all five weeks of the season while freshman hit THE MENTALIST has placed in the top 10 for its fourth consecutive broadcast.

CRIMINAL MINDS was first in households (9.5/14), viewers (15.01m), adults 25-54 (5.5/13) and was second behind FOX’s World Series coverage in adults 18-49 (4.1/10).

CBS top programs of the week: #1 CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (an average of 19.49m viewers), #3 NCIS (17.23m), #7 THE MENTALIST (15.28m), #8 CRIMINAL MINDS (15.01m), #10 TWO AND A HALF MEN (14.63m), #12 CSI: NY (14.39m), #13 CSI MIAMI (13.51m), #14 SURVIVOR: GABON (13.31m), #18 60 MINUTES (12.82m), #21 COLD CASE (11.97m), #22 ELEVENTH HOUR (11.85m), #23 WITHOUT A TRACE (11.63m), #25 GHOST WHISPERER (10.14m), #26 WORST WEEK (9.88m) and #30 THE AMAZING RACE (9.70m).

CRIMINAL MINDS "CATCHING OUT" WRITTEN BY OANH LY

Criminal Minds: “Catching Out” - A serial killer who jumps trains and targets people living near the railway is the subject of a BAU manhunt, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Meta Golding (”Day Break”) guest stars.

GUEST CAST:
Jordan Todd: Meta Golding
S.A. Kevin Liman: James Black
Armando Salinas: Andre Royo
Ruben Garcia: Pepe Serna
Joann Nelson: Linda Bisesti
Cashier: Morgain McGovern
Detective Daniels: Victor Warren
Mrs. Ortiz: Julieta Ortiz
Modesto Bull: Jim Cody Williams
Older Hobo: Michael Earl Reid
Younger Hobo: Troy Holden
Angela Ortiz: Marisa Quintanilla
Detective Stark: Adrian LaTourelle
Cesar Jimenez: Omar Leyva
Rose: Silvia Curiel
Lockeford Bull: Mitch Carter

WRITTEN BY: Oanh Ly

DIRECTED BY: Charles Haid

CRIMINAL MINDS VIEWERS TALKING??

Criminal Minds: Here is a link to a Washington Post article which looks at top viewed shows and their fans. Criminal Minds is mentioned.

While there was a 50 percent overlap ( Gray's Anatomy, Dancing With the Stars, Two and a Half Men, CSI Miami, House), the rankings were different. Gray's Anatomy ranked No. 8 in social network interactions versus No. 1 on broadcast TV. Two and a Half Men, which was ranked No. 5 on TV, was No. 1 on social networks because of its avid online "quote following" (people who follow quotes from the show). Desperate Housewives, No. 2 on TV, doesn't even rank on social networks, possibly because people don't like to talk about their guilty pleasures. More surprising is that The Office doesn't rank in the social network list either, but Criminal Minds does (at No. 2).

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/28/AR2008102800149.html

CRIMINAL MINDS FANATIC INTRODUCES Q:

Criminal Minds: I am pleased to announce that we've added a new section to the Criminal Minds Fanatic message board. Lori Q, a terrific writer and die-hard fan of Criminal Minds, has joined the message board and will be posting Criminal Minds primers, articles, assisting with podcasts and all things CM! Please join me and the moderators of the CMF board in welcoming Lori Q to the family. Her first primer is now posted on the CMF message board. Her next piece will be an article on Criminal Minds' Executive Producer, Ed Bernero. Welcome Lori!

http://www.criminalmindsfanatic.net/

CRIMINAL MINDS CHAT WITH DEB FISHER & ERICA MESSER

Criminal Minds: Deb Fisher and Erica Messer will be joining us in the Criminal Minds Fanatic chat room tomorrow at 6pm est. Reminder to Criminal Minds fans in the UK that they change time tomorrow and this chat is based on est time. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS FANATIC SAYS THANK YOU!

Criminal Minds: I would like to thank, on behalf of myself and all the Criminal Minds Fanatics, Stacy for all her hard work and dedication these past two years on both this blog and the Criminal Minds Fanatic website. Due to her new work commitments, Stacy will no longer be working on either the blog or the message board. We all owe her a debt of thanks for helping make the message board and website a reality. Thanks Stacy!

CRIMINAL MINDS PROMO FOR "CATCHING OUT"

Criminal Minds: Catching Out" written by Oanh Ly and starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

"A serial killer who jumps trains and targets people living near the railway is the subject of a BAU manhunt." - CBS

CRIMINAL MINDS: PAGET BREWSTER ON CONAN O'BRIEN SHOW.

Criminal Minds: Paget Brewster, Emily Prentiss on Criminal Minds, will be appearing on October 29th at 11:37 p.m est. on "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" along with actor Tracy Morgan and the Last Shadow Puppets.

CRIMINAL MINDS: A NOTE FROM DEB FISHER

Criminal Minds: Deb Fisher sent us a note:

Hi everybody,

I've been waiting to send an official THANK YOU for your generous donations to my MS ride!

I had no idea how difficult riding 75 miles would be. Most of you know I've participated in sports my entire life and besides playing 6 football games in one day. This was the hardest thing I've ever done. It can't have anything to do with my age or the fact that I don't exercise as much anymore. No way.

The hills almost killed me, but thanks to the supportive Criminal Minds staff driving big vans, whenever I thought I would die, they would come to my rescue...

I included some pics of the day.

Enjoy!

Deb


Friends, supporters at end of race.

Me & Simon after the ride - OMG I did it!

Me and Shemar after race

Top of Castaic

Cruising

Zach, me and Simon - Pre ride jitters

CRIMINAL MINDS STAR MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER CHIPMUNKS AGAIN!

Criminal Minds: Matthew Gray Gubler, Dr. Spencer Reid on Criminal Minds, is chipmunking again. The release of the sequel has been moved up.

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - The release date of the live action/CGI film "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel" has been moved closer. Instead of the original target date of 2010, the 20th Century Fox flick will now be released in 2009.

As per Variety, the movie, sequel to the 2007 "Alvin and the Chipmunks," will now be released on Christmas day in 2009, instead of March 29, 2010.

With its new premiere date, they will have to compete with another kid flick from Disney, "The Princess and the Frog."

Jason Lee will reprise his role as the human Dave Seville, while Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, and Jesse McCartney will all return as the voices of The Chipmunks, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore. The sequel is said to be focusing on their female counterparts, Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleonor.

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7012777481

WIL WHEATON SCREENCAPS FROM "PARADISE"

Wil Wheaton screencaps from Criminal Minds episode "Paradise" are courtesy of Stacy. Thank you to John Gallagher and Wil Wheaton for joining us in the Criminal Minds chat room on Wednesday. It was a terrific chat. "Paradise" written by Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer.

CRIMINAL MINDS SCREENCAPS FOR "PARADISE"

Criminal Minds screencaps for "Paradise" are courtesy of Stacy. Criminal Minds starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

CRIMINAL MINDS OVERNIGHT RATINGS

Criminal Minds overnight Nielsen ratings info for "Paradise" written by Erica Messer & Debra J. Fisher.

CBS took the lead at 9 p.m. with "Criminal Minds," 9.3/14. The Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays scored an 8.6/13 for FOX. "Private Practice," 5.4/8, moved ABC ahead of NBC and "Deal or No Deal." The premiere of "Stylista" scored a 1.6/2 for The CW.

http://www.zap2it.com/tv/ratings/zap-ratings102208,0,418436.story

CRIMINAL MINDS: SECOND CBS CLIP FROM "PARADISE"

Criminal Minds: A second clip from CBS for "Paradise". "Paradise" - A serial killer who disguises his victims' demise by creating car accidents to mask their earlier deaths is the subject of a BAU manhunt. William Mapother ("Lost") and Wil Wheaton ("Numb3rs") guest starred. Written by Deb Fisher & Erica Messer.

CRIMINAL MINDS: CBS CLIP FROM "PARADISE"

Criminal Minds clip from "Paradise" courtesy of CBS. Written by Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer. Starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

CRIMINAL MINDS SPOILER THREAD FOR "PARADISE"

Criminal Minds spoiler thread for "Paradise" written by Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer. "Paradise" - A serial killer who disguises his victims' demise by creating car accidents to mask their earlier deaths is the subject of a BAU manhunt, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. William Mapother ("Lost") and Wil Wheaton ("Numb3rs") guest star.

CRIMINAL MINDS CHAT WITH DIRECTOR JOHN GALLAGHER & GUEST STAR WIL WHEATON

Criminal Minds: There has been a revision to the Criminal Minds chat schedule for "Paradise". This evening we will be joined in the chat room by Director John Gallagher and guest star Wil Wheaton at 10pm est. The chat with Deb Fisher & Erica Messer will take place on Sunday at 6pm est. This is a rare opportunity for us to talk to the director, writers and the guest star of an episode. Sounds like fun to me!

CRIMINAL MINDS INTERVIEW WITH WILLIAM MAPOTHER.

Criminal Minds: Here is a link to an interview with William Mapother, who guest starred in "Paradise" with Wil Wheaton and Robyn Lively. "Paradise" written by Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer. Starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler, Shemar Moore and Kirsten Vangsness.

-What was the CM filming experience like for you?

Fantastic, thank you for asking. The crew was smooth and friendly, and Robyn was a joy, and John Gallagher, the director, and I know each other from our memorable work as P.A.'s on Born on the Fourth of July, two hundred and thirty-seven years ago.

http://williammapother.blogspot.com/

CRIMINAL MINDS QUOTES & SONG INFO FOR "PARADISE"

Criminal Minds quote and song info for "Paradise" written by Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer.

A fool's paradise is a wise man's hell.- Thomas Fuller

Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many; the intelligence of a few perceives what has been carefully hidden. - Phaedrus

"Rock n Roll Train" by AC/DC is the song.

CRIMINAL MINDS: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ED BERNERO & HAWAII FIVE-0

Now a CBS remake is in the works -- and producer Ed Bernero (executive producer of "Criminal Minds") is soliciting fans for their input of what they liked best in the old show. Need a reminder of what you liked? The first four seasons are out on DVD, with the fifth due Nov. 18. You can also find plenty of background on the show, and updates on plans for the new one, on the Hawaii Five-O Home Page, the Hawaii Five-O Fan Club site and the small but growing Facebook group Hawaii 5-0.

http://www.mjq.net/fiveo/gbarchived/gbaug08.htm#Bernero"

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/hawaii/detail?&entry_id=31779

CRIMINAL MINDS BLOG NOTES:

Criminal Minds Blog Notes: Happy Tuesday everyone! I have just a couple of exciting Criminal Minds announcements for you this morning.

1. Those of you who have emailed for the password for tomorrow's Criminal Minds episode chat with Deb and Erica already know that we are also being joined by director John Gallagher. I know that everyone is excited and so am I. The only thing better than our twosome is a threesome! Please be patient with the moderators! They will be emailing the password for the chat to you shortly.

2. For well over a year I have been asked to try to get Oahn Ly into the chat room so you could talk to her about her episodes. I am very happy to tell you that Oahn has accepted the invitation to come to chat with all of us. Her schedule is booked for the night of her upcoming episode but she is booking some time for us on another night after the episode airs. Thank you Oahn! We'll all be looking forward to chatting with you!

3. "Paradise" looks like a terrific episode. Spread the word! The show is doing great in the Nielsens but we can help it do even better. You never know who is a Nielsen family because they are barred from telling anybody. So promote the show to everyone you meet in the course of your day. You never know if they are a Nielsen family! "Paradise" would be a great first episode for a newbie to watch!

4. Pens for Kirsten! 32 pens and counting. If you want to send me a pen for Kirsten, drop me an email for the address to mail them to.

That's all the news right now! Enjoy the episode and chat tomorrow night! :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE MAGIC!

Criminal Minds: It takes more than just wonderful actors to make a quality TV show like Criminal Minds. It takes wonderful writers like Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer and fantastic directors like John Gallagher, all pictured above on the set of "Paradise". John Gallagher has so far directed the following Criminal Minds episodes: No Way Out, Ashes and Dust, Seven Seconds, Birthright, In Heat and Paradise. All gems. Thanks John for creating wonderfully exciting and beautifully directed episodes of Criminal Minds. Keep Them Coming!!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0302411/

CRIMINAL MINDS RERUN OF "THE FISHER KING"

Criminal Minds: A&E is airing "The Fisher King" on Friday, October 24 @ 11pm/10C and Saturday, October 25 @ 3am/2C. This was an awesome Criminal Minds cliffhanger. A kidnapper brings the vacationing team members together by playing a frustrating game, giving them cryptic clues to lead them to a young woman (Amanda Bernero) being held captive. The kidnapper has also hacked into the team's personal files, posing a threat to Hotch's wife and child, who have to be relocated until the case is solved. Starring Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson, Lola Glaudini, Matthew Gray Gubler, Shemar Moore, Kirsten Vangsness, and A.J. Cook. Guest Stars: Gerald Dupree: Aaron D. Spears. Diana Reid: Jane Lynch.

CRIMINAL MINDS EPISODE CHAT WITH DEB FISHER, ERICA MESSER &...........!

Criminal Minds: Deb Fisher & Erica Messer will be joining us in the Criminal Minds chat room following the airing of their episode "Paradise" on Wed. at 10pm est. I'm thrilled to tell you that they are bringing a co-worker, friend and a magnificently talented magic maker with them. Actually, I am not going to tell you who yet! Evil I know. :)

It takes a lot to excite me these days and I can honestly tell you that I am thrilled and so will you! See you all on Wed. We're going to have sooo much fun. Deb, Erica, ? and Criminal Minds fans all in the same chat room. It just doesn't get any better than this!

CRIMINAL MINDS: BEHIND THE SCENES STARS!

Criminal Minds: Every Criminal Minds episode has wonderful stunts, superior special effects and lets face it, nobody blows up things better than our show. Thank you to Tom Elliot, stunt coordinator and Criminal Minds Emmy nominee for Outstanding Stunt Coordination this year, and Andre Ellington, special effects (22 episodes and counting), for creating realistic and total awesomeness in every Criminal Minds episode they touch. Pictured above with Criminal Minds writers Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer on the set of "Paradise" which airs on Wednesday, October 22nd! Thanks to Edward Allen Bernero, Executive Producer of Criminal Minds, for continuing to employ the most talented and creative professionals on Criminal Minds. Two more examples of professionals that kick it up a notch and make the show a treat to watch!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0254143/

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0254657/

CRIMINAL MINDS WEEKEND CHAT.

Criminal Minds: The Criminal Minds Fanatic message board and the Criminal Minds Conversation Yahoo group will be holding a members only chat on Sunday, October 19th at 3pm est. The topic is Criminal Minds Writers. So bring your opinions, a cup of coffee or tea and lets talk about the best writing staff in the world. Lets talk about their individual episodes and styles. The password for the chat room is season four but this is a members only chat. We can start by talking about Deb Fisher and Erica Messer aka "The Gruesome Twosome", pictured above.:)

CRIMINAL MINDS DVD RANK #64

Criminal Minds season three dvds, which are on sale right now at barnesandnoble.com, are ranking number 64 in total sales against all dvds currently for purchase. That is amazing. Think about how many millions of dvd titles are currently on the market. Criminal Minds ranking #64 is awesome and a hugh accomplishment. The show rocks hard. No doubt about it! And the best part of this news is the ranking for seasons one and two! They are selling enormous quantities of both which means new viewers of the show are purchasing the dvds to catch up on what they missed by not previously watching the show! Criminal Minds is on fire, in a good way, and that means we need to keep plugging the show to anyone and everyone! New viewers translates into higher ratings!

CRIMINAL MINDS BLOG NOTES:

Criminal Minds: Happy Friday everyone! A few reminders and new items that I wanted to discuss this morning. Wed is a new episode of Criminal Minds, "Paradise" written by Deb and Erica, which will be followed by a chat with our "Gruesome Twosome". I know everyone has been looking forward to chatting with our special ladies so please remember to email me or Debbie for the chat password.

The auction for Wil Wheaton's book ends in a few days so please bid high and support this wonderful charity. The direct link on the blog is: http://criminalmindsfanatic.blogspot.com/2008/10/criminal-minds-wil-wheaton-charity.html

I've received approx. 20 pens for Kirsten Vangsness. I didn't realize we were collecting pens again this year but okay, that is cool with me. I must have missed a meeting. lol. Anyone else that wants to send Kirsten a cool pen or note is welcome to join in. Whatever has collected in the next few weeks will be sent on to her at the studio. (the ones pictures above were from the last time we did this)

Kim Harrison is working really hard getting ready for the Aids Marathon. Please continue to contribute. The direct link is on the right hand side of the blog about half way down. Thank you to the people that made donations for Kim for my birthday. Totally a cool thing to do! Criminal Minds is still running second behind CSI which totally blows. There is still time to make Criminal Minds number one.

The Criminal Minds chat room will be off limits twice this weekend but for just short periods of time for two moderator meetings. Sorry for the inconvenience!

CRIMINAL MINDS FILMING TAKES TO THE STREETS.

Photo courtesy of Steven Georges. Thanks Steven!

Criminal Minds: Here is a nice short little tidbit article regarding some filming of Criminal Minds Episode 4.11 titled "Normal", starring X-Files Mitch Pellegi and Faith Ford, written by Andrew Wilder and directed by the wonderfully talented Steve Boyum. Steve Boyum and Andrew Wilder worked together on "Lucky". Steve Boyum was a professional stunt man and stunt driver for years before becoming a director. We are so "lucky" to have Steve Boyum on the Criminal Minds team!

-Shoreline Drive, one of the most frequently filmed - and fictionally perilous - stretches of road in the region turned in another stellar performance late Friday morning. Crews and stunt drivers from CBS's "Criminal Minds" were in town to film a crash scene on the road just east of Golden Shore - a section that's been used in innumerable auto commercials and in such blockbusters as "Iron Man" and the upcoming "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen."

http://www.presstelegram.com/news/

CRIMINAL MINDS CONTINUES TO GAIN MOMENTUM.

Criminal Minds continues to expand its audience base. The show that critics said wouldn't make it through its first year has proven itself to be a solid gold gem. Congrats to Edward Allen Bernero, Executive Producer of Criminal Minds, for only employing the best and the brightest and for showing the critics that TV fans will always pick a well written and acted show over flashy drek!
The Hollywood Reporter took a look at the winners and losers of returning prime time series. Gainers:
1. CW Supernatural 1.2 to 1.7 = 42%
2. CBS Criminal Minds 3.5 to 4.7 = 34%
3. CBS How I Met Your Mother 3.3 to 4.0 = 21%
4. CBS CSI: Miami 4.6 to 5.2 = 13%
5. CBS NCIS 3.2 to 3.6 = 13%
6. CBS Two And A Half Men 4.8 to 5.3 = 10%
7. CBS CSI: NY 3.7 to 4.0 = 8%
8. CW Gossip Girl 1.6 to 1.7 = 6%
9. CW One Tree Hill 1.6 to 1.7 = 6%
10. Fox American Dad 3.1 to 3.2 = 3%

CRIMINAL MINDS: WIL WHEATON CHARITY AUCTION.

Criminal Minds: Wil Wheaton generously donated a signed copy of his book, "The Happiest Days of Our Lives" for us to auction to raise money for charity. His note inside is dated and talks briefly about his Criminal Minds guest starring role in our next new episode, "Paradise" written by Deb Fisher and Erica Messer aka The Gruesome Twosome. Thank you to Wil for contributing to our Criminal Minds charity fund. The auction will end on Saturday, October 18th and payment is expected via paypal within 5 days of the close of the auction. Please comment with you bid amount and then email me at displacednewyorker@gmail.com to confirm your bid.

"Paradise" - A serial killer who disguises his victims' demise by creating car accidents to mask their earlier deaths is the subject of a BAU manhunt, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. William Mapother ("Lost") and Wil Wheaton ("Numb3rs") guest star.

CRIMINAL MINDS: JOE MANTEGNA & AUTISM SPEAKS

Criminal Minds: Joe Mantegna, David Rossi on Criminal Minds, is participating in another Autism Speaks event. Details are below.

Autism Speaks will present a one night only literary and musical celebration of Miracle Workers with inspiring celebrity readings and musical performances to raise money for autism on November 10th, 2008

This event is produced and directed by Cedaring Fox, the multi-talented Artistic Director of the WordTheatre and will take place at the Geffen Playhouse located at 10886 Le Conte Ave. in Los Angeles, CA 90024

Some of the featured performers include Marc Blucas (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Gary Dourdan (CSI), Peri Gilpin (Fraiser), Tess Harper (No Country for Old Men), Sally Hawkins (Happy Go Lucky), Marg Helgenberger (CSI), Camryn Manheim (Ghost Whisperer), Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), Adrian Pasdar (Heroes), Bill Pullman (Your Name Here), Zach Quinto (Heroes), Charlayne Woodard (ER) and more.

There will also be perfomances from the cast of HBO’s emmy award winning documentary, "The Miracle Project".

Autism Speaks is a non-profit organization dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families and society and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder.

Please visit their website at www.austismspeaks.org/actsoflove for more information or to register for this unique event.

CRIMINAL MINDS SPOILERS & DISCUSSION THREAD FOR "PENELOPE".

Criminal Minds Spoiler & Discussion thread for "Penelope"."Penelope"-The team unites to determine if Garcia's life is being threatened by a serial killer, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, October 15th (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT)starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook and Kirsten Vangsness. Writter: Chris Mundy. Producer: Felix Enriquez Alcalá. Nicholas Brendon ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer") Guest Stars. Episode info courtesy of cbs.com

*WARNING! COMMENTS IN THIS THREAD WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS!*

***This is the original spoiler thread for the episode. Add comments if you want. ***

CRIMINAL MINDS: CBS PRESS RELEASE FOR "THE INSTINCTS"

Criminal Minds: CBS Press Release for "The Instincts" written by Chris Mundy and starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Shemar Moore, Paget Brewster, Mattthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook and Kirsten Vangsness. This sounds like a fantastic Criminal Minds episode. Chris Mundy always delivers the awesome!

THE CASE OF AN ABDUCTED BOY IN LAS VEGAS BRINGS BURIED MEMORIES FROM DR. REID'S CHILDHOOD TO THE SURFACE, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5

"The Instincts" - While investigating the kidnapping of a young boy in Las Vegas, Dr. Reid begins to have dreams that may help reveal some buried memories from his childhood, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Nov. 5 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Jane Lynch ("Two and a Half Men") guest stars as Dr. Reid's mother, Diana Reid.

GUEST CAST:

Diana Reid................................ Jane Lynch
Claire Bates................. Melinda Page Hamilton
Michael Bridges....................... Sawyer Church
Detective Ashby.................... Shashawnee Hall
Craig Bridges............................ Reed Diamond
Amy Bridges.............................. Kari Matchett
Medical Examiner.................... Greg Watanabe
Minister................................. Marty Lodge
Riley.................................. Justin T. Wren
Walter Davis............................. Brad Heller
Dr. Norman............................... Bruce French
William Reid............................ Taylor Nichols

WRITTEN BY: Chris Mundy

DIRECTED BY: Rob Spera

CRIMINAL MINDS: CBS PRESS RELEASE FOR "CATCHING OUT"

Criminal Minds: CBS Press Release for "Catching Out" written by Oahn Ly and starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness. This sounds like another awesome Criminal Minds episode.

"Catching Out" - A serial killer who jumps trains and targets people living near the railway is the subject of a BAU manhunt, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Meta Golding ("Day Break") guest stars.

GUEST CAST:

Jordan Todd............................... Meta Golding
S.A. Kevin Liman......................... James Black
Armando Salinas........................... Andre Royo
Ruben Garcia............................... Pepe Serna
Joann Nelson............................ Linda Bisesti
Cashier............................. Morgain McGovern
Detective Daniels....................... Victor Warren
Mrs. Ortiz.............................. Julieta Ortiz
Modesto Bull...................... Jim Cody Williams
Older Hobo.......................... Michael Earl Reid
Younger Hobo............................. Troy Holden
Angela Ortiz......................... Marisa Quintanilla
Detective Stark.................... Adrian LaTourelle
Cesar Jimenez.............................. Omar Leyva
Rose....................................... Silvia Curiel
Lockeford Bull............................. Mitch Carter

WRITTEN BY: Oahn Ly

DIRECTED BY: Charles Haid

CRIMINAL MINDS SCORES WITH "MINIMAL LOSS"

Criminal Minds scored number 4 in the top ten in the Nielsen ratings for the week ending October 12th with "Minimal Loss" written by Andrew Wilder and guest starring Luke Perry and Jeff Fahey.

1. "CSI," CBS, 23.5 million
2. "Dancing With the Stars" Monday, ABC, 18.6 million
3. "NCIS," CBS, 16.3 million
4. "Criminal Minds," CBS, 16.2 million
5. "CSI: NY," CBS, 15.9 million
6. "Desperate Housewives," ABC, 15.5 million
7. "Dancing With the Stars" Tuesday, ABC, 15.1 million
8. "Grey's Anatomy," ABC, 14.8 million
9. "The OT," Fox, 14.2 million
10. "Two and a Half Men," CBS, 14.1 million