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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Criminal Minds Board IS BACK

We're happy to announce that the CMF Board is back and running again... :-)

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CBS Watch Magazine

AJ, Paget & Kirsten during their CBS Watch Magazine photo shoot... more pictures on cbs.com.

Spoiler Thread: Unknown Subject

“Unknown Subject” – The BAU team searches for a serial rapist in Houston known as “The Piano Man” who has resurfaced and is assaulting his previous victims. Also, Prentiss tries to come to terms with her trauma from last year and with rejoining the team, on the 150th episode of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Jan. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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Criminal Minds' Paget Brewster: Prentiss and Hotch Will Have a "Nice Little Moment"

Paget Brewster is already bracing for the fan reaction.

"There's a nice little moment between Prentiss and Hotch in the episode," she tells TVGuide.com of Criminal Minds' 150th installment airing Wednesday. "I know the fans who want Hotch and Prentiss together are going to go nuts! They're totally gonna lose it. I can already picture it. People really want them to date for some reason and I think this will just add to that."

Read the whole article on tvguide.com.

TV schedule for January 25th

Don't miss the double header of Criminal Minds tonight on CBS with a rerun of episode "Painless" at 8pm and the 150th episode "Unknown Subject" at 9pm... ENJOY !!!

Press Release: Closing Time

THE BAU TEAM HITS SOME ROUGH SURF WHEN THEY INVESTIGATE BODIES FOUND IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIFEGUARD TOWERS, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15

CHEAT TWEET: It’s no beach day 4 the BAU when bodies are found along the SoCal coast, on #CriminalMinds 2/15 9pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/zLCMew

“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.

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:
Geoffrey Blake (Michael)
Ashlee Füss (Michelle Green)
Jordan Potter (John Holden)
Bellamy Young (Beth Clemmons)
Tyler Neitzel (Hunter)
Chris Payne Gilbert (Agent Parker)
Kathleen M. Darcy (Elaine Kraus)
Ryan Scott Greene (Jimmy)
Rod Rowland (Doug Summers)
Brian Mulvey (Gus)
Maury Morgan (Andrea Wright)
Hervé Clermont (Dr. Brandon MacDonald)
Alison Trumbull (Kelsey Ashwood)
Tim Martin Gleason (Todd Ashwood)
Cody Saintgnue (Tyler Allison)

WRITTEN BY: Rick Dunkle
DIRECTED BY: Jesse Warn

Criminal Minds Boss Teases Episode 150, Weighs In on BAU Romance and the [Spoiler] Rumor

This Wednesday at 9/8c, CBS’ Criminal Minds uncorks a memorable 150th episode – no easy feat, given the vast array of sorid subject matter already served up in the years gone by. TVLine invited showrunner Erica Messer to reveal how she found a new twist to mark the landmark occasion, weigh in on some fans’ most fervent wish and share a taste of the Season 7 finale.

Our readers have been very much looking forward to Episode 150. What opportunity did you see here, with this landmark outing?
It’s interesting because with our 100th episode, Hotch went head-to-head with the Reaper, and we didn’t have a story like that for the 150th. One, because you’re not really going to get any better than Hotch versus his nemesis, and two, because the Prentiss version of that happened last season and culminated in the premiere this year. So by the time we get to the 150th we didn’t want to manufacture something, so we looked at what we do every week, which is use our wits to save a victim who’s been in captivity since at least the end of Act 1. We took that and put it on its head and said, “What if this time around a victim actually has an unsub [in captivity], and the victory will be if the team can get her to not kill somebody?” And whether or not that happens remains to be seen.

Read the whole article on tvline.com.

picture info:
Erica Messer, Executive Producer, CRIMINAL MINDS. This photo is provided for use in conjunction with the TCA WINTER PRESS TOUR 2012 EXECUTIVE AND SHOWRUNNER COCKTAIL RECEPTION. © 2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Thomas Gibson interview - ‘The Poor Guy...’

Thomas Gibson can’t be pigeonholded - going from fluffy sitcom Dharma & Greg into gritty FBI series Criminal Minds. He talks about playing the dark and wounded Aaron Hotchner, and his work commute from Texas to California

SOME ACTORS, ESPECIALLY those particularly associated with one role, squeeze in as many side projects as possible, playing roles as varied as they can. Thomas Gibson would seem like a prime candidate to employ such a strategy, but he doesn’t, even though he has starred as the super-serious FBI profiler Aaron Hotchner for seven seasons on the hit CBS series Criminal Minds.

Read the whole article on khaleejtimes.com.

Promo Picture: A Thin Line

“A Thin Line”-- Dr. Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) and the BAU team have to solve the mystery of several home invasions and murders in the California inland empire, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, February 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: A Thin Line

“A Thin Line”-- For Emily Prentiss (Paget Brewster, right), this latest case of home invasions and murders in California means the BAU team including Jennifer “JJ” Jareau (AJ Cook, left) and Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) must figure out who and why, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, February 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: A Thin Line

“A Thin Line”-- Our BAU (LtoR: A.J. Cook, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, Paget Brewster, Thomas Gibson, and Joe Mantegna) team is in the process of briefing a local California police department on the occurrence of several home invasions and murders in the inland empire, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, February 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.