CRIMINAL MINDS: SALLI RICHARDSON-WHITFIELD

Criminal Minds: "Hopeless" -- Agent Morgan (Shemar Moore, left) speaks with the sister of a murder victim (Salli Richardson-Whitfield, right), on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 14 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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

Criminal Minds: There will be no talk about the episode this evening during the chat with AJ Cook, JJ on Criminal Minds, so the episode is not spoiled for people on the west coast.

CRIMINAL MINDS: JOE & GAVIN ON THE SET

Criminal Minds: From all accounts coming to me from the set of Criminal Minds, fun is being had by all with Gavin Rossdale, pictured above with Joe Mantegna, David Rossi on Criminal Minds. It sounds like we are going to have another great episode in the near future! Welcome Gavin. You are now part of the Criminal Minds family.

CRIMINAL MINDS: I TOLD YOU LAST MONTH

Criminal Minds: Once again Nellie Andreeva is trying to claim a Criminal Minds exclusive. Whatever! Yes, they are planning a Criminal Minds spinoff that is being written by Chris Mundy. They will introduce the spin-off show during episode 17 of this season. None of the new show's characters will be from the original since ABC holds contracts with our actors and the spin is being made by CBS. Nellie Andreeva wrote that CBS passsed on a spin-off last season which is not true. "Washington Field" which was created by the Clemente brothers and Ed Bernero was never intended as a spin-off. It was a completely individual pilot meant for a completely individual show. I hope this sets the record straight.

CRIMINAL MINDS: CBS PRESS RELEASE

Criminal Minds: Here is the latest CBS press release. Great job Criminal Minds!

CBS WINS PREMIERE WEEK IN VIEWERS AND ADULTS 25-54
ONLY CBS Increases Its Audience in Both Viewers and Adults 18-49 Versus Premiere Week Last Year

CBS won the first week of the 2009-2010 season in viewers and adults 25-54 for the first time since 2006, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Sept. 27, week one of the new television season.

CBS was the only network to grow its premiere week audience from last year in both viewers (+4%) and adults 18-49 (+3%).

The Network's premiere week wins, with a near full slate of regularly scheduled programs, were marked by the strong returns of its crime dramas and comedies (especially THE BIG BANG THEORY with series highs in all key measures) and stellar premieres of NCIS (the No. 1 show of the week with an all time high of 20.6 million viewers), the series debut of NCIS: Los Angeles (No. 2 show of the week with 18.7 million viewers), the series debut of THE GOOD WIFE (largest time period premiere audience since 2002) and 60 MINUTES' best season premiere since 2005.

For the week in viewers: CBS (11.77m), ABC (11.04m), NBC (7.56m) and FOX (7.35m).

For the week in key demographics, CBS was first in adults 25-54 (4.1/11) and a close second in adults 18-49 (3.2/09, -0.1 behind ABC). Compared to Premiere Week in 2008, CBS was up +3% in both households and adults 18-49, +4% in viewers and even in adults 25-54. CBS is the only network to post gains in viewers year to year and is one of only two networks up in adults 18-49 (with FOX, also up +3%).

For the week in households: CBS (7.3/12), ahead of ABC (7.1/12), NBC (4.8/08) and FOX (4.3/07).

CBS's Premiere Week Highlights:

-- Wednesday, CBS was first in households (7.8/13), viewers (12.64m), adults 25-54 (4.5/12) and adults 18-49 (3.6/10) for the second consecutive night.

THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE (P) (4.6/08, 7.17m) posted its best delivery in adults 25-54 (2.8/08) since March 18, 2009 and in adults 18-49 (2.2/07) since Nov. 19, 2008.

GARY UNMARRIED (P) (4.3/07, 6.85m) scored its best delivery in viewers and adults 25-54 (2.9/08) since Apr. 8, 2009 and in adults 18-49 (2.3/07) since Mar. 11, 2009.

CRIMINAL MINDS (P) was first in households (9.6/15), viewers (15.84m), adults 25-54 (5.6/14) and adults 18-49 (4.4/12). This was the best delivery for CRIMINAL MINDS in households since December 17, 2008, in both viewers and adults 25-54 since November 19, 2008 and in adults 18-49 since last year's season premiere on September 24, 2008. CRIMINAL MINDS was the night's #1 program in viewers, adults 18-49 (tied) and adults 25-54. ---CBS

CRIMINAL MINDS CHAT WITH A.J. COOK

Criminal Minds: A.J. Cook, JJ on Criminal Minds, pictured on the set of Criminal Minds with Lori and Kris, will be joining us in the chat room on Wednesday, September 30th at 10pm est. Please email the Criminal Minds moderators for the password: cmfchat@gmail.com

CRIMINAL MINDS: JOE ATTENDED THE GOD OF FIRE CHARITY DINNER

Criminal Minds: Joe Mantegna, David Rossi on Criminal Minds, attended the fifth annual God of Fire charity dinner in Los Angeles on Saturday night. -

Paul Reiser, the comedian-actor-producer, seemed mad about something at the fifth annual God of Fire charity dinner in Los Angeles on Saturday night.

Joe Mantegna and Paul Reiser running the God of Fire charity auction.

"This man has made an entire business out of the fact that no one can find a match," said Reiser about Keith Park, the founder and chief executive officer of lighter company Prometheus International Inc., and the head of God of Fire Inc., distributor of limited-edition cigars made by Tabacalera A. Fuente. more....

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar/CA_Features/CA_Feature_Basic_Template/0,2344,2883,00.html Thanks to Martine for the heads up on this one!

CRIMINAL MINDS RATINGS INFO:

Criminal Minds: Last week was a great week for Criminal Minds in the ratings. Here are the top 10 in the Nielsens:

1. "NCIS," CBS, 20.6 million
2. "NCIS: Los Angeles," CBS, 18.7 million
3. "Dancing With the Stars" Mon, ABC, 17.8 million
4. Sunday Night Football, NBC, 17.5 million
5. "House," Fox, 17.2 million
6. "Grey's Anatomy," ABC, 17 million
7. "CSI," CBS, 16 million
8. "Criminal Minds," CBS, 15.8 million
9. "Dancing With the Stars" Tues, ABC, 15.36 million
10. "Dancing With the Stars" Wed, ABC, 15.35 million

CRIMINAL MINDS FANATIC MESSAGE TO CBS

Criminal Minds: Dear CBS, Thank you for posting a YouTube promoting Criminal Minds today. I was always told that it is the thought that counts and in this case that is about the best that I can say about it. I certainly can't commend you on the content. Omnivore aired almost six months ago so I was less than impressed that you plucked a couple of scenes from it and made a 'new' Criminal Minds promo out of it. I don't know if you realize it or not but the season five premiere of Criminal Minds was last week. You have fresh material to use in future promos. If you simply do not have the time or care to make the effort to throw the fans a bone or try to recruit new fans than could you please forward me your permission to start having the fans start making the promos. Sincerely, Me!

CRIMINAL MINDS WEEKEND SCHEDULE ON A&E

Criminal Minds: A&E are airing some great Criminal Minds episodes this weeked. Here are the listings. Make sure to check your local listings for the correct times in your area!

Friday: 8pm HONOR AMONG THIEVES
Friday: 9pm OPEN SEASON
Friday: 10pm LEGACY
Saturday: 12am HONOR AMONG THIEVES
Saturday: 1am OPEN SEASON
Saturday: 2am LEGACY

CRIMINAL MINDS SCREENCAPS FOR "NAMELESS, FACELESS"

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

CRIMINAL MINDS OVERNIGHT RATINGS!

Criminal Minds: Wow what a morning for Criminal Minds fans anxious to see last nights ratings. The initial reports were being updated every few hours but this is just in on the CBS Press Site!

CBS placed first in viewers and adults 18-49 (tie) on the first Wednesday of the new season led by the season premieres of CRIMINAL MINDS and CSI: NY and year-to-year gains for the 8:00-9:00 PM comedy block, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Sept. 23.

At 9PM, CRIMINAL MINDS (P) was first in households (9.4/15), viewers (15.42m), adults 25-54 (5.4/13) and second in adults 18-49 (4.2/11, -0.1 behind ABC). This is the best delivery of CRIMINAL MINDS in both households and adults 25-54 since Dec.17, 2008, in both viewers and adults 18-49 since Nov. 19, 2008. CRIMINAL MINDS is the night's #1 program in viewers and adults 25-54. -CBS

CRIMINAL MINDS: THANK YOU THOMAS, PAGET AND AJ

Criminal Minds: Thanks to Paget Brewster, Thomas Gibson and AJ Cook we now have more items to auction for the American Cancer Society. It is great that Criminal Minds actors, writers and fans can work together for such a worthy charity.

http://shop.ebay.com/bigcmfan1/m.html

CRIMINAL MINDS SPOILER THREAD FOR "NAMELESS, FACELESS"

Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Criminal Minds spoiler thread for "Nameless, Faceless" starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness. The Reaper is back and this time it's personal!

** Quotes and Song info will be posted in a separate post immediately after the episode airs on the east coast**

BEWARE OF SPOILERS!

Criminal Minds - Administrative

Criminal Minds clip from "Nameless, Faceless" is courtesy of CBS. Criminal Minds starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

Emily and Reid figure out the killer's real target just in time.

Criminal Minds - Drop It

Criminal Minds clip from "Nameless, Faceless" is courtesy of CBS. Criminal Minds starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

The killer turns out to be an angry father.

Criminal Minds - Where's Hotch?

Criminal Minds clip from "Nameless, Faceless" is courtesy of CBS. Criminal Minds starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

Emily goes to Hotch's place when no one hears from him in a while and discovers blood

Criminal Minds - L.C.

Criminal Minds clip from "Nameless, Faceless" is courtesy of CBS. Criminal Minds starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

The team is called in to investigate a serial killer with a target.

Criminal Minds - The Reaper

Criminal Minds clip from "Nameless, Faceless" is courtesy of CBS. Criminal Minds starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

Garcia calls hospitals to try and find Hotch.

Criminal Minds - My Family

Criminal Minds clip from "Nameless, Faceless" is courtesy of CBS. Criminal Minds starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

Hotch worries about his family as he recovers in the hospital

CRIMINAL MIND: FILMING "THE EYES HAVE IT"

Criminal Minds: Article about Criminal Minds on location shooting "The Eyes Have It."

One day before law enforcement officers raided homes in Highland Park and other areas of Northeast Los Angeles, actors from a popular television crime series were busy pursuing their own suspects, using a storefront on Figueroa Boulevard as their film stage.

Film crews started setting up shop along Avenue 59 just south of Figueroa last week, as they made ready to film an upcoming episode of the popular CBS crime series “Criminal Minds.”

The long vacant storefront, situated on a some-what ordinary stretch of Figueroa where a post office, bargain store, bar, liquor store and a pet shop are also located, was outfitted with stuffed bears and other wildlife and turned into “Lloyd’s Wild Game Shop.” The taxidermy shop is supposed to be located somewhere in Oklahoma: A long way from the very urban Highland Park shop transformed through the magic of Hollywood.

An adjacent storefront, the parking lot behind the shops and a nearby public parking lot, were taken over by large trailers and film equipment.

Throughout the day and into the night, local residents stopped to watch the filming, sometimes pointing as they recognized actors from the TV series.
But while the story being filmed was about an Oklahoma crime, the behind the scene goings on had a very L.A. feel, complete with a “taco guy” dishing out savory Michoacán style plates of food.

The season five Criminal Minds episode filmed is titled “The Eyes Have It,” and is scheduled to air at the end of October but before Thanksgiving, actor Shemar Moore told.

Filming concluded late Monday. http://egpnews.com/?p=12816 photo: EGP Photo by Gloria Angelina Castillo

CRIMINAL MINDS QUOTE INFO FOR "NAMELESS, FACELESS"

Criminal Minds: Here is the quote info for Criminal Minds episode #501 "Nameless, Faceless":

Quote:
"A weak man has doubts before a decision, a strong man has them afterwards." - Karl Krauss

CRIMINAL MINDS: JAY BEATTIE & DAN DWORKIN

Criminal Minds: Ex-Criminal Minds writers Jay Beattie & Dan Dworkin's new tv show, MERCY, premieres tonight. -In its first season without "ER," NBC is mounting two new medical shows. Neither focuses on doctors, however, which some may consider a relief. (I try not to focus on doctors myself.) "Trauma," which begins next week, is about EMTs in San Francisco; “Mercy,” which begins tonight, follows a group of Jersey City nurses whose often messy private lives are interrupted regularly by their often thankless jobs.

More info: http://www.calendarlive.com/tv/la-et-mercy23-2009sep23,0,3390251.story

Criminal Minds: Some misdirection but all in all not a bad little Criminal Minds interview:

From Watch with Kirsten:

Paget Brewster: What's the scoop? Well, we're going to have some murderings. We're going to kick in some doors. And we're in HD now, so you'll be able to see us even better.
Joe Mantegna: If Diane didn't know already, Gavin Rossdale is going to be on the show.
P.B.: He's the lead singer from Bush! Fancy...hot...rock star.
Kirsten Vangsness: Oh, and we get to find out what happens to Hotch (Thomas Gibson)!
E!: He died, right? You killed him, didn't you?
P.B.: We can't answer that.
K.V.: We can't answer that, but he's not here right now, is he?
E!: How is Shemar Moore doing since his accident?
P.B.: Shemar's doing really well! He's got an interesting storyline coming up that I don't think we can talk about, but it's very interesting.
K.V.: You'll see a lot of him.

More here: http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b145710_criminal_minds_stars_promise_new_love.html

CRIMINAL MINDS: UM, HE SHOULD BE WORRIED

Criminal Minds has always owned its Wednesday time slot. Criminal Minds has consistently beaten any show that has gone up against it except for reality shows and I don't think that counts in the real world. "Law & Order: SVU" showrunner Neal Baer doesn't seem to think Criminal Minds is going to be a ratings problem for his show. Maybe he needs to talk to Lost's showrunner!

-JH: "Criminal Minds" is your competition. Does that concern you as far as a similar audience being splintered between the two series?

NB: No, I think they are very different shows. They are both considered procedurals but they're very different in the way they approach the subject matter and the characters and the characters' lives. It's apples and oranges, I think. We were on against "Without A Trace" and that was a procedural show, too, but it doesn't seem to hurt us. -http://www.thefutoncritic.com/rant.aspx?id=20090923_svu

CRIMINAL MINDS SEASON FIVE PROMO POSTERS

Criminal Minds season five promo posters courtesy of Lea. Remember to tell everyone you know, tweet it, facebook it, etc. and remind everyone that tomorrow is the season five season premiere of Criminal Minds.

CRIMINAL MINDS SEASON FIVE CHAT WITH ED BERNERO

Criminal Minds: We are pleased to announce that Ed Bernero, Co-Exec. Producer of Criminal Minds, will be joining us in the Criminal Minds chat room on Tuesday, September 22nd at 9pm est to officially kick-off season five. Please email the Criminal Minds moderators for the password: cmfchat@gmail.com

Criminal Minds: Kirsten Vangsness, Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds, and her fiancee Melanie Goldstein attended The Festival of Arts/Pageant of The Masters 2009 Gala Benefit in August while we were in LA. Lori and Kris both attended (I stayed at the hotel and hung out with some other friends) and both said the event was fantastic.

Criminal Minds: Shemar Moore, Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds, attended "An Evening of Stars: A Tribute To Lionel Richie" hosted by UNCF at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on September 12, 2009. I know we're all grateful that Shemar wasn't more seriously injured in his recent accident. He was his normal sweet self on the set when we visited with him a few weeks ago!