Promo Picture: A Family Affair

“A Family Affair”-- Hotch (Thomas Gibson, left) and Beth (Bellamy Young, right) talk as Hotch’s son, Jack (Cade Owens) looks on, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: A Family Affair

“A Family Affair”-- Hotch (Thomas Gibson, left) and Beth (Bellamy Young, right) look at the sign his son, Jack (Cade Owens), made to cheer on Hotch during his triathlon on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: A Family Affair

“A Family Affair”-- Hotch’s (Thomas Gibson, right) friend, Beth (Bellamy Young, left) meets his son, Jack (Cade Owens) after Hotch’s triathlon on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: A Family Affair

“A Family Affair”-- (from left): Rossi (Joe Mantegna), Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler), Prentiss (Paget Brewster), Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) and Morgan (Shemar Moore) look on as Jack (Cade Owens, center) greets his father, Hotch (Thomas Gibson), at the end of his triathlon on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: A Family Affair

“A Family Affair”-- Hotch (Thomas Gibson) is cheered on by the BAU Team when he completes his triathlon on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: A Family Affair

“A Family Affair”-- (from left) Rossi (Joe Mantegna), Morgan (Shemar Moore) with Jack (Cade Owens) on his shoulders, Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness), Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler), JJ (A.J. Cook) and Prentiss (Paget Brewster) cheer on Hotch as he completes his triathlon on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: Closing Time

“Closing Time” - It’s obvious Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson, left) has feelings for Beth Clemmons (Bellamy Young) but how far will they go, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 15 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: CBS ©2011 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: Closing Time

“Closing Time” - It’s obvious Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson, left) has feelings for Beth Clemmons (Bellamy Young) but how far will they go, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 15 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: CBS ©2011 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Press Release: I Love You, Tommy Brown

THE BAU TEAM INVESTIGATES THE MURDERS OF MARRIED COUPLES IN SEATTLE, AND GARCIA FEARS A PROPOSAL FROM KEVIN IS IMMINENT, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14

Teri Polo (“Meet the Parents”) Guest Stars as Former Teacher Maggie Hallman

CHEAT TWEET: The BAU probes murdered married couples in Seattle & Garcia fears a proposal from Kevin, #CriminalMinds 3/14 9pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/yJe3aA

“I Love You, Tommy Brown” – When married couples fostering young children end up being killed in Seattle, the BAU team looks for an unsub with a maternal-yet-murderous instinct. Also, Garcia fears a possible proposition from Kevin, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, March 14 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Teri Polo guest stars as former teacher Maggie Hallman.

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

GUEST CAST:
Nicholas Brendon (Kevin Lynch)
Teri Polo (Maggie Hallman)
John Bain (Tommy Brown)
Kevin Jackson (Detective Paul Clarkson)
Alexandra Ainsworth (Abby Miller)
Dona Maria Wood (Gayle Gilbert)
Marc J. Raymond (Brian Gilbert)
Tricia Leigh Fisher (Sandra Montgomery)
Kevin Brief (Pastor Larry Benson)
Holland Reid (Pregnant Woman)
Polly Cole (Karen Wilson)
Chris Kato (Paramedic)
B.K. Cannon (Julie Parker)

WRITTEN BY: Janine Sherman Barrois, one of the series’ executive producers
DIRECTED BY: John Terlesky

Spoiler Thread: A Family Affair

“A Family Affair” – When the BAU travels to Atlanta to investigate the murders of women, the clues lead them to look for an unsub who is not working alone, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest stars include William Russ (“The Ex-List,” “Boy Meets World”) and Kathy Baker (“Picket Fences,” “Boston Legal”) as parents Donald and Linda Collins; Merle Dandridge (“Sons of Anarchy”) as Agent Lynn Brooks, who assists the BAU in the investigation; and Fiona Gubelmann (“Wilfred”) as physical therapist Erika Taylor.

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Spoiler Thread: A Thin Line

“A Thin Line” – The BAU team investigates a series of brutal home invasions and murders in California’s Inland Empire that appear to be gang-related, but their investigation may uncover a more sinister motivation, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Paul Johansson (“One Tree Hill”) guest stars as mayoral candidate Clark Preston.

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Exclusive: Veronica Mars and Californication Stars to Appear on Criminal Minds

Read news about the next MGG directed episode on tvguide.com.

Spoiler: Paget Brewster

EXCLUSIVE: Emily Prentiss is turning in her badge. Criminal Minds co-star Paget Brewster will leave the hit CBS drama series at the end of this season.
Read the whole spoiler on deadline.com.

Spoiler: Closing Time

This Wednesday on Criminal Minds (CBS, 9/8c), a ray of light will slip into Hotch’s regularly dark world when he and Beth, the museum curator (played by Dirty Sexy Money‘s Bellamy Young) whom he first met in a mid-December episode, kiss for the first time — and TVLine has an exclusive first look at the moment right before their sweet clinch.

Press Release: A Family Affair

THE HEAT IS ON IN ATLANTA WHEN THE BAU INVESTIGATES MURDERS OF WOMEN AND REALIZES THEY’RE LOOKING FOR MORE THAN ONE UNSUB, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, FEB. 29

Guest Stars Include William Russ (“The Ex-List,” “Boy Meets World”) and Kathy Baker (“Picket Fences,” “Boston Legal”) as Parents Donald and Linda Collins; Merle Dandridge (“Sons of Anarchy”) as Agent Lynn Brooks, Who Assists the BAU in the Investigation; and Fiona Gubelmann (“Wilfred”) as Physical Therapist Erika Taylor

CHEAT TWEET: Things R hot in Atlanta when the BAU looks 4 unsubs killing prostitutes, on #CriminalMinds 2/29 9pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/wYNgcr

“A Family Affair” – When the BAU travels to Atlanta to investigate the murders of women, the clues lead them to look for an unsub who is not working alone, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest stars include William Russ (“The Ex-List,” “Boy Meets World”) and Kathy Baker (“Picket Fences,” “Boston Legal”) as parents Donald and Linda Collins; Merle Dandridge (“Sons of Anarchy”) as Agent Lynn Brooks, who assists the BAU in the investigation; and Fiona Gubelmann (“Wilfred”) as physical therapist Erika Taylor.

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

GUEST CAST:
Derek Magyar (Jeff Collins)
William Russ (Donald Collins)
Kathy Baker (Linda Collins)
Kelly Theibaud (Rebecca)
Bellamy Young (Beth Clemmons)
Merle Dandridge (Agent Lynn Brooks)
Fiona Gubelmann (Erika Taylor)
Natalie Avital (Allyson)
Robert Pierce (Medical Examiner)
Lilah Richcreek (Julie)
Cade Owens (Jack Hotchner)

WRITTEN BY: Kimberly Ann Harrison
DIRECTED BY: Rob Spera

Press Release: A Thin Line

WHEN BRUTAL HOME INVASIONS IN THE CALIFORNIA SUBURBS APPEAR GANG-RELATED, THE BAU TEAM THINKS THAT MORE DEVIOUS MOTIVES COULD BE AT WORK, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22

Paul Johansson (“One Tree Hill”) Guest Stars as Mayoral Candidate Clark Preston

CHEAT TWEET: The BAU looks 4 who’s behind home invasions in the Californa ‘burbs on #CriminalMinds 2/22 9pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/zqpZWb

“A Thin Line” – The BAU team investigates a series of brutal home invasions and murders in California’s Inland Empire that appear to be gang-related, but their investigation may uncover a more sinister motivation, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Paul Johansson (“One Tree Hill”) guest stars as mayoral candidate Clark Preston.

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

GUEST CAST:
Kevin Sheridan (Trevor Mills)
Paul Johansson (Clark Preston)
Marypat Farrell (Hilary Ross)
Maria Cina (Trisha Lewis)
Greg Carlson (Matt Lewis)
Jackie R. Jacobson (Mackenzie Lewis)
Chiquita Fuller (911 Operator)
Paul Diaz (Jimmy Valdez)
Floyd Foster, Jr. (Ray Phillips)
Bianca Taylor (Sophia Underwood)
Ken W. Murphy (Mayor Steve Wennington)
Horacio Galaviz (Pedro Mendez)
Taylor M. Graham (Deputy)
Paul Lincoln Alayo (Ramon Gomez)
Laura Richardson (Pamela Mills)
Austin Michael Coleman (Young Trevor)
Lilah Jade Haye (Staring Girl)
Lauren McNeely (Reporter)

WRITTEN BY: Virgil Williams
DIRECTED BY: Michael Watkins

Spoiler Thread: Closing Time

“Closing Time” – The BAU team hit choppy waters on the beaches of Southern California when they discover a series of bodies hidden in lifeguard towers along the coast, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 15 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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Quote Info: Snake Eyes

Hotch: A Chinese proverb says, "at the gambling table, there are no fathers and sons."

Rossi: George Augustus Sala said, "a gambler with a system must be, to a greater or lesser extent, insane."

Spoiler Thread: Snake Eyes

“Snake Eyes” – The BAU tries their luck in Atlantic City when the team is called in to investigate a series of ritualistic casino-related murders. Also, after a spat with her boyfriend, Kevin, Garcia thinks she and Morgan may have gotten a little too friendly with each other, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 8 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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