Zugzwang - Promo Picture

"Zugzwang" -- Actress Michelle Trachtenberg (right) guest stars in an upcoming episode of CRIMINAL MINDS as Diane, a genetics research assistant, alongside actor Jay Hayden, who guest stars as her boyfriend, Bobby, airing Wednesday, Jan. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Zugzwang - Promo Picture

"Zugzwang" - Actress Michelle Trachtenberg guest stars in an upcoming episode of CRIMINAL MINDS, alongside actor Jay Hayden (pictured here), who guest stars as her boyfriend, Bobby, on Wednesday, Jan. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Zugzwang - Promo Picture

"Zugzwang" -- Actress Michelle Trachtenberg guest stars in an upcoming episode of CRIMINAL MINDS as Diane, a genetics research assistant, Wednesday, Jan. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Zugzwang - Promo Picture

"Zugzwang" -- Actress Michelle Trachtenberg (right) guest stars in an upcoming episode of CRIMINAL MINDS as Diane, a genetics research assistant, alongside actor Jay Hayden, who guest stars as her boyfriend, Bobby, airing Wednesday, Jan. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Apprenticeship - Discussion Thread

WHEN VICTIMS IN MIAMI ARE FOUND MURDERED IN A SIMILAR WAY ANIMALS WERE, THE BAU MUST WORK QUICKLY TO STOP AN INCREASINGLY CONFIDENT UNSUB, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7

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The Good Earth - Promo

God Complex - Discussion Thread

“God Complex” – When a legless body is found in the New Mexico desert and a second unwilling amputee shows up at the hospital, the BAU team searches for this amateur surgeon before he preys upon his next reluctant victim. Also, Reid’s phone calls to a mystery woman have the team intrigued, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 24 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Ray Wise (“24,” “Twin Peaks”) guest stars as doctor John Nelson.

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God Complex - Promo

The Good Earth - Press Release

AFTER FOUR MEN GO MISSING IN OREGON, THE BAU SEARCHES FOR A COMMON LINK AMONG THEM, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31

Anne Dudek (“House”) Guest Stars as Farmer Emma Kerrigan

CHEAT TWEET: Can U play connect the dots? Help the BAU find a common thread among 4 missing Oregon men on #CriminalMinds 10/31, 9pm! http://bit.ly/Wvyetm

“The Good Earth” – When four men go missing in rural Oregon, the BAU searches for a common link among them in order to track them down. Also, JJ gets upset when her son Henry doesn’t want to celebrate Halloween this year, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 31 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Anne Dudek (“House”) guest stars as farmer Emma Kerrigan.

SERIES REGULARS:
Joe Mantegna (David Rossi)
Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner)
Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan)
Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)
A.J. Cook (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau)
Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia)
Jeanne Tripplehorn (Alex Blake)

GUEST CAST:
Mekhai Andersen (Henry)
Anne Dudek (Emma Kerrigan)
Rebecca Wisocky (Sheriff Olivia Colwin)
Raquel Houghton (Cara Barrett)
Matthew Jaeger (Terry Rodgers)
Danielle Langlois (Geena Deaver)
Hannah Eisenmann (Lexy Kerrigan)
John Churchill (Dr. Edward Gourse)
Tammy Garrett (Nurse)
Tom Beyer (Dr. Rowe)
Allison Ikin (Cheryl Winslow)
Michanne Quinney (Dr. Holly Roettinger)
Don Jeanes (Deputy)
Coronado Romero (Paul Hicks)
Scott Antonucci (Barry Deaver)
Paul DiVito (Gary Ellard)

WRITTEN BY: Bruce Zimmerman
DIRECTED BY: John Terlesky

Press Release: God Complex

THE BAU SEARCHES NEW MEXICO FOR SOMEONE AMPUTATING LIMBS FROM UNWILLING VICTIMS, AND REID’S SECRET PHONE CALLS TO A MYSTERY WOMAN LEAVE THE TEAM INTRIGUED, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, OCT. 24

Ray Wise (“24,” “Twin Peaks”) Guest Stars as Doctor John Nelson

CHEAT TWEET: Paging Dr. Love? Reid’s phone calls 2 a mystery woman have the BAU team abuzz on #CriminalMinds 10/24, 9pm! http://bit.ly/QPzVjz

“God Complex” – When a legless body is found in the New Mexico desert and a second unwilling amputee shows up at the hospital, the BAU team searches for this amateur surgeon before he preys upon his next reluctant victim. Also, Reid’s phone calls to a mystery woman have the team intrigued, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 24 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Ray Wise (“24,” “Twin Peaks”) guest stars as doctor John Nelson.

SERIES REGULARS:
Joe Mantegna (David Rossi)
Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner)
Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan)
Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)
A.J. Cook (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau)
Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia)
Jeanne Tripplehorn (Alex Blake)

GUEST CAST:
Arjay Smith (Tony Anders)
Ray Wise (John Nelson)
Chris McGarry (Carl Timmons)
Stefan Marks (Doug Smith)
Paul Sanchez (Detective Gonzalez)
Marion Kerr (Donna Sullivan)
Regina Saldivar (Maria Rodriguez)
Jamie Rose (Linda Nelson)
Heleya de Barros (ER Doctor)
Lou Richards (Ben Hughes)
Liz Jenkins (Triage Nurse)

WRITTEN BY: Breen Frazier
DIRECTED BY: Larry Teng

Spoiler Thread: Through the Looking Glass

“Through the Looking Glass” – When one Kansas family turns up dead and another goes missing, the BAU looks for a link between the cases to find out who is behind the kidnappings and murders. Also, Hotch gets surprising news from Beth, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 17 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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Promo: Through the Looking Glass

Press Release: Through the Looking Glass

THE BAU LOOKS FOR A LINK BETWEEN THE MURDER OF ONE KANSAS FAMILY AND THE ABDUCTION OF ANOTHER, AND HOTCH GETS SURPRISING NEWS FROM BETH, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17

CHEAT TWEET: The BAU look for links between missing Kansas families b4 another is murdered on an all-new #CriminalMinds 10/17, 9pm! http://bit.ly/SAgqfr

“Through the Looking Glass” – When one Kansas family turns up dead and another goes missing, the BAU looks for a link between the cases to find out who is behind the kidnappings and murders. Also, Hotch gets surprising news from Beth, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 17 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:
Joe Mantegna (David Rossi)
Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner)
Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan)
Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)
A.J. Cook (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau)
Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia)
Jeanne Tripplehorn (Alex Blake)

GUEST CAST:
Bellamy Young (Beth Clemmons)
Cade Owens (Jack Hotchner)
John Fleck (Arthur Rykov)
Gary Grubbs (Detective Oren Carr)
Danielle Bisutti (Debra Acklin)
Josh Stamberg (Mike Acklin)
Shelby Young (Mackenzie Acklin)
Ian Bieda (Braden Acklin)
Adam Conger (Judd)
Tony Forsmark (Stone)
Hans Obma (Drifter/Nathan Eades)
Jeanne Joe (Mrs. Kin Nishio)
Brad C. Light (Ross Acklin)
Jon Gale (Bill Pittman)
Ali Bayless (Vanessa Hall)
Bobby Hall (EJ Torres)
Willie James Warren, Jr. (Randy Harper)
Mary-Kathleen Gordon (Dr. Kay Armbruster)
Nick Saso (Young Arthur)

WRITTEN BY: Sharon Lee Watson
DIRECTED BY: Dermott Downs

Paget Brewster: The TAH Project

The star-studded stage show and Nerdist podcast THE THRILLING ADVENTURE HOUR brings you a new graphic novel... and more!
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Created by TV writers Ben Acker and Ben Blacker, each live performance has featured three genre stories brought to life by The WorkJuice Players, a regular cast of multi-talented actors and comedians such as Paul F. Tompkins (Best Week Ever), Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds), Busy Philipps (Freaks & Geeks), James Urbaniak (Venture Bros), John DiMaggio (Futurama), and a parade of A-list guest stars such as Nathan Fillion, Patton Oswalt, Alison Brie, Jason Ritter, Neil Patrick Harris, Danny Pudi, Ed Helms, Zachary Levi, Chris Hardwick, Andy Richter, Patrick Warburton, Colin Hanks, Dave Foley, Adam Baldwin, Joshua Malina, Joe Mantegna, JK Simmons, and more!
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Help the team with their newest project on kickstarter.com.

The Talented Joe Mantegna in the Hollywood Sentinel

Joe Mantegna is one of the most widely respected actors in the world. A master and legend of stage, film, and television, the Golden Globe nominated, Emmy Award and Tony Award winner with a Star on the Walk of Fame, Joe Mantegna personifies—like the city of Chicago he hails from—toughness, hard work, no nonsense, and getting the job done. With film credits to his name including the classic thriller 'House of Games,' 'Godfather Part III' with Al Pacino, 'Suspect,' with Cher, 'Bugsy' with Warren Beatty, 'Forget Paris,' with Billy Crystal, 'Up Close and Personal' with Robert Redford, 'Celebrity' with Woody Alan, 'Body of Evidence' with Madonna, and much more, Joe Mantegna has worked opposite the greatest screen actors in the world, and is their equal. In television, he has starred in 'Joan of Arcadia,' 'The Starter Wife' which he also produced, 'The Simpsons' as the voice of the legendary 'Fat Tony,' and of course, 'Criminal Minds,' among many more—which, like 'The Simpson's,' is one of the most successful shows on television. On stage, Joe Mantegna has conquered Broadway, starring in 'Speed the Plow,' 'Glengarry Glen Ross' by his legendary play write friend David Mamet, and 'Hair' which launched his career, among many more.

Read the whole article with pictures on thehollywoodsentinel.com.

Spoiler Thread: The Pact

“The Pact” – When the bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, the BAU suspects that that not one, but two killers are working together to commit these murders.

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Press Release: The Pact

WHEN TWO SEEMINGLY UNRELATED VICTIMS ARE FOUND IN LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO HOURS APART, THE BAU SUSPECTS A MURDEROUS DUO ARE WORKING TOGETHER, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10

Guest Stars Include Mackenzie Phillips as Ellen Russel and Kim Wayans as Darlene Beckett, The Relatives of Other Tragically Killed Victims

CHEAT TWEET: Bonnie & Clyde or Thelma & Louise? What kind of deadly duo is the BAU looking 4? Find out, #CriminalMinds 10/10, 9pm! http://bit.ly/POHjvd

“The Pact” – When the bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, the BAU suspects that that not one, but two killers are working together to commit these murders, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest stars include Mackenzie Phillips as Ellen Russel and Kim Wayans as Darlene Beckett, the relatives of other tragically killed victims.

SERIES REGULARS:
Joe Mantegna (David Rossi)
Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner)
Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan)
Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)
A.J. Cook (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau)
Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia)
Jeanne Tripplehorn (Alex Blake)

GUEST CAST:
Meghan Maureen McDonough (Brenda Wipley)
Paul Haitkin (Kyle Wipley)
Kim Wayans (Darlene Beckett)
Mackenzie Phillips (Ellen Russel)
Victoria Platt (Detective Angela Pratt)
Bruno Oliver (Dr. Ray Mathis)
Scott Ly (Paul Montgomery)
Stephen Jordan (James Dolan)
Brandon Keener (Jason Nelson)

WRITTEN BY: Janine Sherman Barrois, one of the series’ executive producers
DIRECTED BY: Karen Gaviola

"The Pact" -- Rossi (Joe Mantegna) and Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) investigate when bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, and the BAU suspects that that not one, but two killers are working together to commit these murders, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Spoiler Thread: The Silencer & Season Eight

With the press relase out for "The Silencer" (8x01) and now the "Ultimate Look Back" on Season Seven...
What are your thoughts about the upcoming season ?? What do you think about the recent cast addtion ?? Share your thoughts...

Cast at the Comic-Con 2012

Thanks to fellow Criminal Minds Fan sticksades who sent us these neat pictures & videos from the Criminal Minds Cast Signing at Comic-Con 2012.

Promo Picture: The Pact

"The Pact" – Morgan (Shemar Moore) and the BAU suspect that not one, but two killers are working together after the bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: The Pact

"The Pact" -- Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and the BAU suspect that that not one, but two killers are working together when the bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: The Pact

"The Pact" -- Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and Rossi (Joe Mantegna) discuss the crime scene after the bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, and the BAU suspects that that not one, but two killers are working together to commit these murders, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: The Pact

"The Pact" -- Morgan (Shemar Moore) shows evidence at the crime scene to JJ (A.J. Cook), Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and Rossi (Joe Mantegna) after the bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, and the BAU suspects that that not one, but two killers are working together to commit these murders, on CRIMINAL MINDS,Wednesday, Oct. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: The Pact

“The Pact” – Rossi (Joe Mantegna) and the BAU investigate a crime scene after the bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, and the team suspects that that not one, but two killers are working together to commit these murders, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Wednesday, Oct. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: The Pact

"The Pact" -- Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) investigate a crime scene after the bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, and the BAU suspects that that not one, but two killers are working together to commit these murders, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: The Pact

"The Pact" -- Rossi (Joe Mantegna) takes a call when the bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, and the BAU suspects that that not one, but two killers are working together to commit these murders, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Fall TV Spoiler Spectacular: Exclusive Scoop...

PREVIOUSLY ON... | Prentiss (played by Paget Brewster) left, again, to head up the London Interpol office. JJ and Will got married. Good times!

COMING UP NEXT | Things pick up three months later, after Morgan (pulling special duty at the Olympics) and Garcia (tagging along) have helped Prentiss settle into her new flat.

Read the whole scoop on tvline.com.

The Silencer: Promo

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” –Hotch (Thomas Gibson) and newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) talk as they investigate the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” –Hotch (Thomas Gibson) and newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) talk as they investigate the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” – JJ (A.J. Cook) looks after the baby of a victim as Hotch (Thomas Gibson) discusses the victim’s murder, who is left behind with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

"The Silencer" - JJ (A.J. Cook) ponders the evidence as the BAU investigates the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” –Hotch (Thomas Gibson), newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and JJ (A.J. Cook) look at evidence as the BAU investigates the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” – Newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) helps investigate the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” – (seated, left to right) JJ (A.J. Cook), Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler), newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and Morgan (Shemar Moore, standing) go over evidence as the BAU investigates the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” – (seated, left to right) JJ (A.J. Cook), Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler), newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and Morgan (Shemar Moore, standing) go over evidence as the BAU investigates the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” – Newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) discusses evidence with the team as they investigate the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” – Rossi (Joe Mantegna) and JJ (A.J. Cook) discuss evidence as the BAU investigates the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

"The Silencer" - “The Silencer” – Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) makes a point as newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) looks on when the BAU investigates the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

"The Silencer" – Morgan (Shemar Moore) flashes a smile to his BAU team members during their latest investigation, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

"The Silencer” – JJ (A.J. Cook), Hotch (Thomas Gibson) and newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) look at evidence as the BAU investigates the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Shemar Moore rides the bike for MS

Here's a message from Shemar to all his supporters in this great cause... learn why this means so much to him and how YOU can help as well...

Hi All,

As you know, my mother’s been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis for about 14 years now, and it’s been tough. When her MS kicked in, I was seeing this superwoman, so to speak, kind of find her Kryptonite and deteriorate. It was shocking. It was humbling. It was scary.

In the beginning, it was just about figuring out what her symptoms were and figuring out what medicines were available. We were shooting in the dark. She was guessing and just taking the word of doctors. And ever since I got on Criminal Minds, the guys started this support group of Criminal Minds crew at Bike MS who wanted to support MS and to support me in my fight for Mom. It inspired my mother. It humbled her. It made her cry.

Often people, who are afflicted by various diseases, feel alone and misunderstood. They have no voice. We now have a better, more well-rounded knowledge of the disease, thanks to the MS Society and we’re much more specific about the type of meds that my mother has to take and how we can fight.

And when something hits you close to home, you know you’ll do whatever you can to help give that person you care about a better quality of life. I ride the bike for her. And today she’s coping with her MS, she’s walking and singing and dancing, living her life.

Any donations you can give will be much appreciated. We will not stop until we find a cure. Click on the link below to donate online or call 310.481.1107. The MS Society helps many people like my mother every day.

Thank you!

Click here to visit my personal page.

Click here to view the team page for Criminal Minds

Press Release: The Silencer

THE BAU IS CALLED TO TEXAS TO SEARCH FOR AN ESCAPED KILLER KNOWN AS “THE SILENCER” AS THE TEAM WELCOMES ITS NEWEST MEMBER INTO THE FOLD, ON THE EIGHTH SEASON PREMIERE OF “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26

Emmy Award-Nominated Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn Joins the Cast as Linguistics Expert Alex Blake

CHEAT TWEET: The BAU gets 2 know its newest member – #JeanneTripplehorn joins cast on 8th season premiere #CriminalMinds 9/26, 9pm! http://bit.ly/NeEd4j

“The Silencer” – When a Texas prisoner escapes during a transfer, he leaves behind victims with his unique trademark, sewing their mouths shut, a signature the BAU remembers as unique to the UnSub “The Silencer.” While they investigate who he was and who he's become, the BAU also gets to know the newest member of the team, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Emmy Award-nominated actress Jeanne Tripplehorn joins the cast as linguistics expert Alex Blake, the newest member of the BAU team.

SERIES REGULARS:
Joe Mantegna (David Rossi)
Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner)
Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan)
Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)
A.J. Cook (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau)
Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia)
Jeanne Tripplehorn (Alex Blake)

GUEST CAST:
Jayne Atkinson (FBI Section Chief Director Erin Strauss)
Troy Michael Kotsur (John Myers)
Sam Hennings (Marshall John Tilghman)
Ray Mirabal (Mitch Gregory)
Tracy Fraim (Kevin Jenson)
Julia Silverman (Dr. Janine Ainsworth)
Matt Beck (Tyler Parker)
Brian Slaten (Danny Tucker)
Meagan Campbell (Laura Tucker)
Bianca D’Ambrosio (Kelly Tucker)
Jessica Ires Morris (Julie Myers)
Kayla Tabish (Girl at Rest Stop)
Aidan Collins (Young James)
Jarrod Bailey (Teenage James)

WRITTEN BY: Erica Messer, one of the series’ executive producers
DIRECTED BY: Glenn Kershaw

Criminal Minds Cast at the TCAs

Thanks to @cbstweet for sharing this lovely picture of our favourite cast from last nights TCA party for CBS.

AJ Cook Birthday Card

pic by @ajcookofficial

Criminal Minds: AJ Cook, Jennifer “JJ” Jareau on Criminal Minds, celebrates her birthday on Sunday, July 22th. Please use this thread to wish AJ a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. :)

Happy Birthday AJ !!!

Criminal Minds at Comic-Con 2012

#CriminalMinds fans at #ComicCon! Stop by the CBS booth (4129) TODAY at 11 AM PT to meet the cast! #SDCC

Season Eight premiere date...

Season 8 of Criminal Minds will premiere Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at 9/8c only CBS! Mark your calendars.

@CBSTweet Twitter Update

#CriminalMinds is back 2 work! @ajcookofficial + @Vangsness welcome #JeanneTripplehorn 2 set! http://instagr.am/p/MwJfSOh8gJ/

Birthday Card for Kirsten Vangsness

Criminal Minds: Kirsten Vangsness, Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds, celebrates her birthday on Saturday, July 7th. Please use this thread to wish Kirsten a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. :)

Happy Birthday Kirsten !!!

The Composers: 27th Annual ASCAP Film and Television Awards

Photo Caption Left to Right: (Scott Gordon, Marc Fantini, Steffan Fantini and Jeff Jernigan: ASCAP Associate Director of Film and TV Music)

Last week composing trio Scott Gordon, Marc Fantini and Steffan Fantini each received three awards at the 27th Annual ASCAP Film and Television Awards. The composers were honored for their themes and underscores for the highest rated television series in 2011 for Army Wives, Criminal Minds and Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior. CBS’s hit drama, Criminal Minds, will return this fall for its eighth consecutive.

Birthday Card for Thomas Gibson

Criminal Minds: Thomas Gibson, Aaron Hotchner on Criminal Minds, celebrates a very special birthday on Tuesday, July 3rd. Please use this thread to wish Mr. Gibson a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. :)

Happy 50th Birthday Thomas!

‘Criminal Minds’ Matthew Gray Gubler Signs New Deal To Continue On CBS Crime Drama

Read the article about MGG signing a new two-year deal on deadline.com.