Criminal Minds calender is courtesy of Sindee. Criminal Minds stars Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

CRIMINAL MINDS: PATTY MALCOLM GUEST STARS!

Criminal Minds: Patty Malcolm guest stars on Criminal Minds as Ann Herron in "The Slave of Duty" written by Rick Dunkle and starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness. Patty is auditioning for a guest appearance on CSI today. Fingers crossed that she gets the part. She's talented and a really nice actress!

CRIMINAL MINDS BEHIND THE SCENE PICS

Criminal Minds: Behind the scenes pics from the filming of Criminal Minds "The Slave of Duty" which airs on Wednesday, Dec. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). I will post more of them as we move closer to the episode airing! The episode was written by Rick Dunkle.

CRIMINAL MINDS: BEHIND THE SCENES PIC OF EPISODE 101

Criminal Minds: I took dozens of pictures during the filming of Criminal Minds "The Slave of Duty" which airs on Wednesday, Dec. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). I will post them as we move closer to the episode airing! The episode was written by Rick Dunkle.

CRIMINAL MINDS: "ZOE'S REPRISE" REBROADCAST

Criminal Minds: "Zoe's Reprise" - The team pursues a copycat serial killer who is recreating the techniques used by past famous murderers, on a rebroadcast of CRIMINAL MINDS, on a special night and time, Sunday, Dec. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 2/18/09)

GUEST CAST:
Zoe Hawkes............................. Amy Davidson
Michelle................................. Karen Brundage
Teresa......................................... Laura Simms
Dana........................................... Alex Boling
Concerned Mom............................ Heidi Fecht
Eric Olson................................... Johnny Lewis
Det. Brady.................................... Scott Klace
Sheila Hawkes........................ Bess Armstrong
Paula McConnell....................... Beverly Leech
Danny......................................... Ted Fenton
Dr. Edwards............................... Peter Gannon
Amber.................................. Mandy McMillan
Linda............................... Shannon Woodward
Matthew Cannon............ Jeremy Scott Johnson
WRITTEN BY: Oanh Ly
DIRECTED BY: Charles S. Carroll

CRIMINAL MINDS PRESS RELEASE FOR "RETALIATION"

Criminal Minds: CBS press release for "Retaliation."

"Retaliation" - The BAU must profile a criminal's past in order to catch him after he escapes from custody and begins a killing spree, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Dec. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

GUEST CAST:
Dale Shrader .............................. Lee Tergesen
Bunting...................................... A. Martinez
Joe Muller................................... Tim Guinee
Jenny Shrader.................. Jordan Van Vranken
Connie Shrader.......................... Angela Pierce
Dan Otey.......................... Monroe Makowsky
Karen Otey................................ Leslie Stevens
Molly Muller.................................. Reamy Hall
Son........................................ Griffin Cleveland
Betts............................................. Jan Hoag
Stacey Ryan............................. Sarah Flannery
Junkie........................................... Caleb Mayo
Jason Otey.......................... Darr Gregor Davis

WRITTEN BY: Erica Messer
DIRECTED BY: Felix Alcala

CRIMINAL MINDS: "THE SLAVE OF DUTY"

Photo: Adam Taylor/ABC Studios ©2009 ABC Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Criminal Minds: "The Slave of Duty"--While Agent Hotchner (Thomas Gibson) takes a leave of absence from the BAU, the team must regroup to solve a home invasion case, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Dec. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Criminal Minds: "The Slave of Duty"--While Agent Hotchner takes a leave of absence from the BAU, the team (A.J. Cook and Matthew Gray Gubler) must regroup to solve a home invasion case, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Dec. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Adam Taylor/ABC Studios ©2009 ABC Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Criminal Minds calendar for December is courtesy of Sindee. Criminal Minds stars Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

CRIMINAL MINDS: THANK YOU NOTE FROM THOMAS GIBSON

Photo: Adam Taylor/ABC Studios ©2009 ABC Studios. All Rights Reserved

Criminal Minds: Thomas Gibson, Aaron Hotchner on Criminal Minds, sent me this email to share with all the people responsible for the 100th episode fan appreciation book.

Dear Jill,

Thank you and all of our great fans and Fanatics for the incredible book. I've never seen anything like it! It just goes to show what we've been saying all along: that this show has got the greatest fans ever and we know how lucky we are to have them...!

All the best,
Thomas

CRIMINAL MINDS: THANK YOU NOTE FROM A.J. COOK

Criminal Minds: A.J. Cook, JJ on Criminal Minds, sent me this email to share with all the people responsible for the 100th episode fan appreciation book.

- Wow! I am speechless. What a thoughtful, beautiful gift! You guys went above and beyond. I am so touched by all the kind words written. So much effort went into this and I am grateful to you all. Thank you for always being there through the evolution of JJ. She has come a long way. It has been an honor to play her. I look forward to the next 100 episodes!
Lots of love,
AJ.

CRIMINAL MINDS: THANK YOU NOTE FROM JOE MANTEGNA

Criminal Minds: Joe Mantegna, David Rossi on Criminal Minds, sent me this email to share with all the people responsible for the 100th episode fan appreciation book.

To the CM Fanatics,

I can't thank you all enough for the beautiful tribute book you did for us at CRIMINAL MINDS. We're lucky to have such loyal and dedicated fans. I hope to continue to live up to all your expectations of us putting together the best possible program we can, week after week, year after year.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

All the best,

Joe Mantegna
a.k.a. David Rossi
CRIMINAL MINDS

CRIMINAL MINDS: THANK YOU NOTE FROM MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER

Criminal Minds: Matthew Gray Gubler, Dr. Spencer Reid on Criminal Minds, sent me this email to share with all the people responsible for the 100th episode fan appreciation book.

-I know I speak for Ed and all my costars when I say that words cannot express how thankful I am for the thoughtful, beautiful, and touching books that you loving fans put so much time and effort into creating for us in celebration of the 100th episode.
It is something I will treasure forever.
You guys are the best!
All my love,
Matthew

CRIMINAL MINDS: THANK YOU NOTE FROM PAGET BREWSTER

Criminal Minds: Paget Brewster, Emily Prentiss on Criminal Minds, sent me this email to share with all the people responsible for the 100th episode fan appreciation book.

-OH MY GOD !!!! This book is exquisite ! I am so touched, I love it so much. How can I thank you enough. This is by miles a more thoughtful, labor intensive and beautiful gift than CBS or any other studio/network entity would ever give a cast. Thank you so much. I am struck a little speechless. Love, Paget

CRIMINAL MINDS "CONFLICTED"

Criminal Minds: "Conflicted" - The team travels to Fort Lauderdale during spring break to find a serial killer with multiple personalities who is targeting co-eds on vacation, on a rebroadcast of CRIMINAL MINDS, at a special time, Wednesday, Dec. 2 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 4/8/09)

CRIMINAL MINDS SCREENCAPS FOR "100"

Criminal Minds screencaps for "100" starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness are courtesy of Lea. "100" was a great episode of Criminal Minds!!

CRIMINAL MINDS OVERNIGHT RATINGS FOR "100"

Criminal Minds overnight ratings info: CBS moved into first at 9 p.m. with an 8.2/14 for "Criminal Minds," which also won the hour with a 3.1 rating in the key demo. NBC's "Biggest Loser" special was steady in second. ABC finished third with "Modern Family" and "Cougar Town" plummeting to a 3.7/6 overall and a 2.2 rating in the demo. Also proving the danger of airing new episodes on a holiday eve was "Glee," which had a 3.5/6 overall and dropped to a 2.5 rating in the demo. The CW's movie had a 0.8/1. A great night for Criminal Minds!

CRIMINAL MINDS SPOILER THREAD FOR "100"

Criminal Minds spoiler thread for "100" starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler, Kirsten Vangsness with some special guest appearances from guest stars from the past 100 episodes.

** Spoiler Alert. There will be spoilers in the comments of this thread ***

***Quote and song info will be posted after the episode airs on the east coast ***

*** Ed Bernero will be in the chat room after the episode airs at 10pm est. **

Criminal Minds - I'm So Sorry

Criminal Minds: Hotchner and the team track find the almost dead federal marshal, who says that Hotchner's family is in danger. Criminal Minds stars Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness. This clip from Criminal Minds "100" is courtesy of CBS.

Criminal Minds - Tragedy

Criminal Minds: Hotchner has a fight to the death with the Reaper after he finds his ex-wife dead. Criminal Minds stars Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness. This clip from Criminal Minds "100" is courtesy of CBS.

Criminal Minds - If You Need Anything

Criminal Minds: Erin Strauss debriefs with Hotchner and offers her condolence's and comfort for his loss. This clip from Criminal Minds "100" is courtesy of CBS.

CRIMINAL MINDS QUOTE & SONG INFO FOR "100"

Criminal Minds quote and song info for "100" starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

Song: 'Right Time' Matt Ender Orchestra (Music plays at drugstore as JJ picks up prescriptions)

Starting Quote:
"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." -- Friederich Nietzsche

End Quote:
Poet Haniel Long said, "So much of what is best in us is bound up in our love of family, that it remains the measure of our stability because it measures our sense of loyalty."

CRIMINAL MINDS RATINGS FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Criminal Minds ratings for the week ending November 22nd. Another great week for Criminal Minds in the Nielsen ratings. :)

1. "NCIS," CBS, 20.34 million.
2. "Dancing With the Stars," ABC, 18.84 million.
3. NFL Football: Philadelphia at Chicago, NBC, 17.33 million.
4. "Dancing With the Stars Results," ABC, 16.02 million.
5. "60 Minutes," CBS, 15.98 million.
6. "The Mentalist," CBS, 15.85 million.
7. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS, 14.91 million.
8. "NCIS: Los Angeles," CBS, 14.87 million.
9. "American Music Awards," ABC, 14.24 million.
10. "Grey's Anatomy," ABC, 14.07 million.
11. "Criminal Minds," CBS, 13.7 million.

Criminal Minds: The cast members of Criminal Minds celebrated their 100th episode last month. Tomorrow night we finally get to watch "100." Yeah Criminal Minds!

Thomas Gibson on Live with Regis & Kelly

Criminal Minds: Thomas Gibson, Aaron Hotchner on Criminal Minds, on Live with Regis & Kelly talking about what makes Criminal Minds different from other crime shows. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS 100TH EPISODE CHAT WITH ED BERNERO

Criminal Minds: Ed Bernero will be our guest in the Criminal Minds Fanatic chat room on Wednesday, November 25th at 10pm est to discuss "100" Please email the Criminal Minds moderators for the password for this chat: cmfchat@gmail.com

CRIMINAL MINDS: PAGET BREWSTER INTERVIEW

Criminal Minds: Here is an excerpt and link to a great interview with Paget Brewster, Emily Preniss on Criminal Minds.

-When actors say that they love the TV show they’re on, they really mean that they love it — until a chance at silver screen success comes along.

Talking with Paget Brewster though, it’s obvious that she truly loves working on “Criminal Minds,” CBS’ hit drama about catching serial killers. She plays FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit profiler Emily Prentiss.

“I thank God that I’m a part of it, because I really don’t want anything else,” says Brewster from the show’s Los Angeles set, where she’s sporting a fake black eye, the result of a future episode’s tussle with a spree killer and a car crash.

“I don’t want to do movies. I don’t want to do another show. I just want to be here,” says Brewster, 40.

And why not? Where else could she fuel her passion for learning about serial killers and, like, breaking windows and stuff? - Rest of article:

http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/bullet_proof_babe_9EJQnbzjkODCgLdseHhXOP

CRIMINAL MINDS SCREENCAPS FOR "OUTFOXED"

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

CRIMINAL MINDS: HOTCH VERSUS THE REAPER!

Criminal Minds: "100" -- The Reaper (C. Thomas Howell) returns to face off with Agent Hotchner, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, November 25 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

CRIMINAL MINDS PRESS RELEASE FOR "THE SLAVE OF DUTY"

Photo: Adam Taylor/ABC Studios ©2009 ABC Studios. All Rights Reserved

Criminal Minds: "The Slave of Duty" - While Agent Hotchner takes a leave of absence from the BAU, the team must regroup to solve a home invasion case, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Dec. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Rena Sofer ("24") guest stars as home invasion victim, Erika Silverman.

GUEST CAST:
Erika Silverman.............................. Rena Sofer
Erin Strauss.............................. Jayne Atkinson
Det. William LaMontagne Jr......... Josh Stewart
Kevin Lynch......................... Nicholas Brendon
Haley Hotchner.................... Meredith Monroe
Det. Kaminski............................ Khary Payton
Jessica Brooks............................. Molly Baker
Joe Belser..................................... Wes Brown
Agent Anderson............................ Brian Appel
Minister................................. Joe Allen Price
Coroner................................... Jonathan Nail
Jack Hotchner............................. Cade Owens
Grant Franklin............................. James Lowe
Evidence Tech Gina............. Gina Garcia Sharp
Park Supervisor.................... Elisabeth Harmon
Ann Herron............................. Patty Malcolm
Valet Manager................. Frederick D. Tucker
Club Manager.................. Dré Michael Chaney

WRITTEN BY: Rick Dunkle
DIRECTED BY: Charles Haid

CRIMINAL MINDS: INTERVIEW WITH ED BERNERO

Criminal Minds: Nice interview with Ed Bernero, Co-Exec. Producer of Criminal Minds.

-'Criminal' showrunner is no stranger to mean city streets:

Before the bright lights of Hollywood beckoned and after a four-year stint in the Air Force, "Criminal Minds" showrunner Ed Bernero was a Chicago police officer, and thus a witness to the types of crime scenes he'd ultimately end up writing about on "Criminal Minds." He handled many homicides, including once guarding a trash bin where a serial killer had left body parts, but it was the little details that got to him.

"There was usually some random thing at a crime scene that bugged me," he recalls. "Like, a shoe in the street at a car accident, or a little pile of things ready for the next day at a homicide victim's house."

Bernero worked the night shift, which provided him with time off during the day. While his wife was at her surgical nursing job and his kids were at school, Bernero started writing to fill the time.

"I tried to write the Great American Novel but it was horrendous," he admits. It was then he got inspiration from an unlikely source: his partner, Tommy Martinez, who also was a Chicago actor. "We were driving around, him singing, which he did constantly, and me bitching about my novel writing," Bernero says. "How's that for an unusual cop scene? Can you imagine the notes I'd get on that?" Martinez apparently got tired of the complaining, and suggested Bernero switch to writing screenplays instead. "He explained there are certain (touchpoints) you have to hit to keep from rambling," Bernero says. - More here: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3ie595ec28836e2d88975c10370d45f31c

CRIMINAL MINDS: JOE MANTEGNA ATTENDED THE IMPACT AWARDS

Criminal Minds: Actors Joe Mantegna, David Rossi on Criminal Minds, attended the 7th annual Impact Awards on November 19, 2009 in LA.

It's Chicago's night to shine in Tinseltown!

Be a part of this event honoring Chicagoans who have made their mark on the entertainment industry. Come celebrate with us at the fantastic Paramount Theater on the Paramount Studio Lot.

This year we will present the award to native Chicagoan Jeff Garlin . From Second City to the Golden Globes, Garlin has written, produced, directed, and/or starred in films like Daddy Day Care and the award-winning HBO comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm.

SURPRISE PRESENTER! We have confirmed a presenter for the Chicago Impact Award who will not disappoint. Fans of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” you are going to LOVE this!

This year's Alumni Spotlight Award goes to Charles Robert Carner ('78, writer, director, producer for Witless Protection , Red Water , and The Fixer ). Famed Chicago actor Joe Mantegna (star of the TV series Criminal Minds as well as the films Witless Protection and The Godfather: Part III ) is scheduled to present.

To highlight the excellence of Columbia's Semester in L.A. program, we are granting two other awards: a Student of the Year Award to Samantha Garrison , and a Speaker of the Year Award to guest lecturer Zak Penn (screenwriter for The Incredible Hulk , X-Men: The Last Stand , X2 , Elektra ).

http://theloop.colum.edu/s/644/index.aspx?sid=644&gid=23&pgid=2041&cid=7700&ecid=7700&crid=0&calpgid=13&calcid=1046

'Criminal Minds' 100th Episode Article

Criminal Minds: An interesting article about the 100th episode and history of "Criminal Minds."

-Early on in his tenure as showrunner for the CBS drama "Criminal Minds," Ed Bernero came up with a standard to help him quickly gauge when a story line was right for the show. He realized all of the stories needed to be what he called "Arthurian."

Despite the fact that "Criminal Minds" follows a team of 21st century FBI agents who make up the elite Behavioral Analysis Unit -- the bureau's weapon against serial killers and other deadly predators -- Bernero discovered the ancient legend or King Arthur and his Round Table of knights served as the perfect template. The structure is surprisingly simple: The knights meet, there's a call to adventure, then a journey to the dragon, the slaying of the dragon, and the return home.

"That's what these guys are," Bernero says of the series' regulars, comparing them to knights in shining armor. "They're battling the only real monsters we have left in the world."

Bernero's Arthurian standard seems to have served the show well. Despite tough competition, "Minds" was an immediate ratings performer when it premiered in 2005. For the first six weeks of the 2009-10 season, the show ranked 16th among adults 18-49 and cracked the top 10 in total viewers, which explains why it's easily cruising past the 100-episode mark Tuesday. At first glance, "Minds" might appear to be just another solid procedural in a TV landscape where audiences crave to play along with the crime solving on their screens, but CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler describes the show as "much more character-based."

"Ed was very smart in pointing out you needed to have characters that brought a unique point of view on each crime and each criminal," Tassler says. "If you watch how the characters have arced over the season, certain crimes become personal to them." -

More Here: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3ie595ec28836e2d88f8e326006bc2e387

CRIMINAL MINDS RATINGS NEWS FOR "OUTFOXED"

Criminal Minds ratings news for "Outfoxed" is courtesy of CBS. It was a great night for Criminal Minds!

"Criminal Minds" Delivers Highest Ratings since October and "CSI: NY" Wins Time Period. CBS wins Wednesday in viewers and key demos; comedies hit season highs.

CBS placed first on Wednesday in viewers and key demographics led by season-high ratings for THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE and GARY UNMARRIED, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Nov. 18.

CRIMINAL MINDS was first in households (8.5/13), viewers (13.47m), adults 25-54 (4.8/11) and adults 18-49 (3.7/09). Compared to last week, CRIMINAL MINDS was up +8% in households (from 7.9/12), +9% in both adults 25-54 (from 4.4/10) and adults 18-49 (from 3.4/09) and added +700,000 (from 12.77m, +5%). This is CRIMINAL MINDS's best delivery in these measures since Oct. 21, 2009.

CRIMINAL MINDS: SIMON MIRREN, ED BERNERO & SOME SURPRISE FACES

Criminal Minds: Simon Mirren will be in the Criminal Minds chat room this evening to discuss "Outfoxed", Ed Bernero will be in the Criminal Minds chat room on Wednesday, November 25th at 10pm est to discuss "100" and please pay close attention to the faces of everyone in episode "100" because some very special people will be in the episode. Please email the Criminal Minds moderators for the password for these chats: cmfchat@gmail.com

Enjoy!!

CRIMINAL MINDS PROMO FOR "100"

Criminal Minds promo for "100" is courtesy of CBS. The team races to help Hotchner find the Reaper and save his family on the next episode of Criminal Minds.

CRIMINAL MINDS PROMO FOR 'OUTFOXED'

Criminal Minds promo for "Outfoxed" written by Simon Mirren and starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness. Video courtesy of CBS.

CRIMINAL MINDS PRESS RELEASE FOR "OUTFOXED"

Criminal Minds: Here is the CBS press release for "Outfoxed" written by Simon Mirren, pictured above with the Criminal Minds Fanatic moderators earlier this year where he told us the entire true story of the FOX.

"Outfoxed" - While tracking a family annihilator, the BAU must seek advice from "The Fox," one of the most horrific killers from the team's past who has an ominous message for Agent Hotchner, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Nov. 18 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

GUEST CAST:
Det. Anne Hudson............... Andrea Thompson
Karl Arnold (The Fox).................... Neal Jones
Miranda.................................... Kristina Klebe
Jim Fallon.................................... Jim Fallon
Lucy Downey....................... Savannah Lathem
Laura Downey................................ Hope Levy
Ronny Downey............................. Joshua Rush
Paul Downey................................. Sam Cohen
Marissa..................................Marissa Armijo
Captain Joseph Downey.................. Neill Barry
Guard................................. Noah James Butler
Garrett Pain............................. Lorin McCraley
Dani Forester........................ Sydney Sweeney
Samantha Forester................... Maria McCann
Nick Forester............................. Dylan Matzke
Jane Young.......................... Kimberly Crandall
Stacy Young......................... Dominique Grund
Billy Young................................ Joseph Marsh

WRITTEN BY: Simon Mirren, one of the series' executive producers
DIRECTED BY: John Gallagher

CRIMINAL MINDS HOLIDAY BREAK

Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Criminal Minds" starts its holiday production break around Dec. 18, and from the way Thomas Gibson makes it sound, it might be just in time. Gibson, who stars as Unit Chief Agent Aaron "Hotch" Hotchner in the CBS drama about an elite team of FBI profilers who analyze the country's most twisted minds, stresses that he loves the series, but says, "It does get kind of depressing."
Thomas Gibson Caught Up in Dark 'Criminal Minds' Including Maj. Nidal Hasan.

"In fact, when we sit around for readings of scripts about the most dark and depraved side of society, we think, 'Wouldn't it be nice to do a comedy?' The thing that keeps us going is the fact the profilers we're portraying are incredibly heroic people -- and it's our responsibility to show the work they're doing in a positive light."

He adds, "I've gotten to know quite a few actual FBI profilers. I asked one, who just retired after 20 years, how he had kept it from getting to him, and he said he felt he had been very lucky to work with some of the most fascinating minds imaginable."

Gibson says his years of work on the show have made him understandably fascinated about the mind of Maj. Nidal Hasan, the alleged gunman responsible for the horrendous Fort Hood massacre Nov. 5. "I wouldn't be so presumptuous as to assume I knew what was going on in his mind, but from the coverage, it seems he didn't expect to survive, and the fact he did means they may be able to find out his motives from him. It's a horribly tragic thing."

The personable actor is looking forward to happy times during his series' holiday break with his wife, their three children … and Ursa, the dog that wandered into the Gibsons' back yard last Christmas Eve and proceeded to make himself part of the family. Thomas relates, "He was our best Christmas present. He's very smart, very sweet, a very good watch dog and we cut out the middle man -- we didn't even have to go to the animal shelter for him."

More here: http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272629060.shtml

CRIMINAL MINDS PRESS RELEASE FOR "100"

Criminal Minds press release for "100" starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

"100" - The BAU team races to help Hotchner find The Reaper and save his family before it's too late, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Nov. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. C. Thomas Howell ("The Outsiders") returns as the Reaper. D.B. Sweeney ("Jericho") also returns as US Marshall Kassmeyer.

GUEST CAST:

Erin Strauss........................... Jayne Atkinson
Haley Hotchner.................... Meredith Monroe
Det.. William LaMontagne Jr........ Josh Stewart
Kevin Lynch......................... Nicholas Brendon
The Reaper/ George Foyet................ C. Thomas Howell
US Marshall Kassmeyer............ D.B. Sweeney
Pharmacist................................ Ariana Thomas
Agent Anderson............................ Brian Appel
Super..................................... Zokai Holmes
Medic #1................................... Kim Swennen
Medic #2................................... Ty Vincent
Jack Hotchner............................. Cade Owens
Young EMT.............................. Max Goudsmit
Evidence Tech Gina............. Gina Garcia Sharp
Panel Member #1........................ Glenn Clarke

WRITTEN BY: Bo Crese (of course you can guess who this is!)

DIRECTED BY: Edward Allen Bernero

CRIMINAL MINDS BLOG NOTES:

Criminal Minds Chat Schedule & Contest: Simon Mirren will be our guest on Thursday, Nov 19th at 10pm EST to discuss "Outfoxed" and Ed Bernero will be chatting about the 100th episode on Wednesday. Nov 25th at 10pm EST. Please email the Criminal Minds moderators for the password for these chats: cmfchat@gmail.com

Also, there is a contest to win a new set of Criminal Minds season four dvds. Details here: http://theforgottenonabc.blogspot.com/2009/11/forgotten-contest.html

The auctions for the American Cancer Society are ongoing with new items being listed every few days. Thank you to the cast, writers, Ed and crew for donating items.

http://shop.ebay.com/bigcmfan1/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=

CRIMINAL MINDS SCREENCAPS FOR 'THE PERFORMER"

Criminal Minds screencaps for "The Performer" starring Joe Mangegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness are courtesy of Lea.

CRIMINAL MINDS BIRTHDAY DAY CARD FOR JOE MANTEGNA

Criminal Minds: Joe Mantegna, David Rossi on Criminal Minds, celebrates his birthday on Friday, November 13th. Please use this thread to wish Joe a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. :)

Happy Birthday Joe!

CRIMINAL MINDS EPISODE CHAT WITH SIMON MIRREN

Criminal Minds: Simon Mirren will be our guest in the Criminal Minds Fanatic chat room on Thursday, November 19th at 10pm est to discuss "Outfoxed" which airs the night before. We've scheduled this Criminal Minds chat on a Thursday so everyone has time to watch the episode and join the chat without being spoiled. Thanks to Simon for being our next guest. Please email the Criminal Minds moderators for the password for this chat: cmfchat@gmail.com

"Outfoxed" - While tracking a family annihilator, the BAU must seek advice from "The Fox," one of the most horrific killers from the team's past who has an ominous message for Agent Hotchner, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Nov. 18 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CRIMINAL MINDS: JOE MANTEGNA ATTENDS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Criminal Minds: Joe Mantegna, David Rossi on Criminal Minds, pictured with actor Andy Garcia attended The Mark Wahlberg Entourage Celebrity Golf Tournament in CA.

CRIMINAL MINDS: A SHADE OF GRAY ON A SPECIAL NIGHT

Criminal Minds: "A Shade of Gray" - When profiling a series of child abductions and murders, the team discovers that one of the cases may not be the handiwork of the serial killer they apprehended, on a rebroadcast of CRIMINAL MINDS, on a special night, Saturday, Nov. 28 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 4/22/09)

SERIES REGULARS:

David Rossi................................ Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner....................... Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss........................... Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan.......................... Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid........... Matthew Gray Gubler
Jennifer Jareau............................ A.J. Cook
Penelope Garcia.................. Kirsten Vangsness

GUEST CAST:

Dan Murphy........................ John Allen Nelson
Sarah Murphy........................... Gretchen Egolf
Danny Murphy............... Kendall Ryan Sanders
Reporter #1......................... Samantha Zweben
Reporter #2.................................. Joy Sudduth
Capt. Lancaster....................... Spencer Garrett
Hugh Rollins............................. John Billingsley
Uniform............................... Anthony Nacarato
Mr. Seager.................................. Mark Arnold
Mrs. Seager........................... Caroline Bielskis
Kyle Murphy............................ Robbie Tucker

WRITTEN BY: Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer
DIRECTED BY: Karen Gaviola

CRIMINAL MINDS: JOE ATTENDED THE 'BAARIA' PREMIERE

Criminal Minds: Joe Mantegna, David Rossi on Criminal Minds, attended the opening night of Cinema Italian Style 2009 US premiere of the "Baaria" at the Egyptian Theatre on November 10, 2009 in Hollywood, California.

CRIMINAL MINDS: AJ AT THE BREEDERS CUP

Criminal Minds: A.J. Cook, JJ on Criminal Minds, attended the Criminal Minds 100th episode party at the Breeders Cup this past Saturday. Thank you to Ed Bernero for inviting me to the event. 100 episodes! Criminal Minds rocks.

CRIMINAL MINDS RATINGS FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Criminal Minds ratings for the week ending November 8, 2009. Great job Criminal Minds. Boooooooo baseball!

1. World Series Game 6: Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees, Fox, 22.34 million viewers.
2. Sunday Night Football: Dallas at Philadelphia, 21.88 million viewers.
3. "NCIS," CBS, 20.18 million viewers.
4. "Sunday Night NFL Pre-Kick," NBC, 17.26 million viewers.
5. World Series Game 5: N.Y. Yankees at Philadelphia, 17.09 million viewers.
6. "60 Minutes," CBS, 16.85 million viewers.
7. "Dancing With the Stars," ABC, 16.69 million viewers.
8. "The Mentalist," CBS, 16.21 million viewers.
9. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS, 15.60 million viewers.
10. "NCIS: Los Angeles," CBS, 15.29 million viewers.
11. "Dancing With the Stars Results," ABC, 15.05 million viewers.
12. "V," ABC, 14.30 million viewers.
13. "Grey's Anatomy," ABC, 13.95 million viewers.
14. "Desperate Housewives," ABC, 13.80 million viewers.
15. "Two and a Half Men," CBS, 13.51 million viewers.
16. "The Good Wife," CBS, 12.74 million viewers.
17. "The Big Bang Theory," CBS, 12.73 million viewers.
18. "Criminal Minds," CBS, 12.55 million viewers.
19. "CSI: Miami," CBS, 12.52 million viewers.
20. "Survivor: Samoa," CBS, 12.44 million viewers.

CRIMINAL MINDS: VISITING THE GREATEST ACTORS ON TV.

Criminal Minds: I took tons of pictures while visiting LA but most of them contain Criminal Minds spoilers so I need to wait to post them. It was great to visit and watch them work. Criminal Minds has the best actors on tv! Seven super stars!

CRIMINAL MINDS WELCOMES GAVIN ROSSDALE

Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Criminal Minds: "The Performer" -- Morgan (Shemar Moore, right) takes into custody Dante (special guest star Gavin Rossdale, right), a Goth rock star who is a suspect in a series of brutal murders, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CRIMINAL MINDS: SHEMAR MOORE ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW

Criminal Minds: Shemar Moore, Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds, will be on the Ellen DeGeneres Show tomorrow. Check your local listings for the time in your area.