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[01.03.07 - 11:12 AM]
CBS CLOSES 2006 WITH ITS 15TH STRAIGHT WIN IN VIEWERS
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CBS CLOSES 2006 WITH ITS 15TH STRAIGHT WIN IN VIEWERS

CBS Has the Top 6 Scripted Programs in a Repeat-Laden Holiday Week

CBS streaked to its 15th consecutive win in viewers in a repeat-laden holiday week that included Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, according to live plus same day Nielsen ratings for the week ending Dec. 31, week 15 of the 2006-2007 television season.

CBS had the week's top six scripted programs: CSI (2), NCIS (4), CSI: NY (7), CRIMINAL MINDS (8), CRIMINAL MINDS THURSDAY SPECIAL (10) and SHARK (11). THE KENNEDY CENTER HONORS also placed in the top 10 in viewers (9).

For the week in viewers, CBS (8.48m) beat NBC (7.67m), FOX (6.78m) and ABC (6.45m). Season-to-date in viewers, CBS (12.32m) leads followed by ABC (10.53m), NBC (9.93m) and FOX (7.86m).

For the week in households, CBS (5.5/10) had a +17% advantage over NBC (4.7/08), +31% over FOX (4.2/07) and +38% over ABC (4.0/07). Season-to-date, CBS is first in households (7.9/13), ahead of ABC by +16% (6.8/11), NBC by +23% (6.4/10) and FOX by +58% (5.0/08).

For the week in key demographics, CBS was tied for second in adults 25-54 (2.8/07, with FOX). Season-to-date, CBS is first in adults 25-54 and tied with ABC for first in adults 18-49.

CBS Weekly Highlights:

? NCIS (R) was first in households (7.2/12), viewers (11.92m), adults 25-54 (3.7/10) and tied for first in adults 18-49 (2.8/08, with FOX).

? THE KENNEDY CENTER HONORS (S) was first in households (6.4/11), viewers (10.00m), second in adults 25-54 (2.5/06) and adults 18-49 (1.9/05).

? CRIMINAL MINDS (R) was first in households (6.5/11), viewers (10.17m), adults 25-54 (3.6/09), adults 18-49 (2.8/08) and adults 18-34 (1.8/06).

? CSI: NY (R) was first in households (6.9/12), viewers (10.68m), adults 25-54 (3.9/10) and second in adults 18-49 (2.9/08, -0.1 behind ABC's first run "Primetime Live").

? CRIMINAL MINDS THURSDAY SPECIAL (R) (S) won its time slot in households (6.4/11), viewers (9.86m) and adults 25-54 (3.1/08).

? CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (R) (9:00-10:01 PM) won its 9PM time period in households (8.9/15), viewers (14.03m), adults 25-54 (5.0/12) and adults 18-49 (4.0/11).

? SHARK (R) (10:01-11:00PM) was first in households (6.5/11), viewers (9.75m), adults 25-54 (3.4/09) and adults 18-49 (2.5/07). This is SHARK's fourth consecutive household and viewers win, third consecutive adults 25-54 win and second straight adults 18-49 first place finish.

CBS top programs of the week: #2 CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (R) (an average of 14.03m viewers), #4 NCIS (R) (11.92m), #7 CSI: NY (R) (10.68m), #8 CRIMINAL MINDS (R) (10.17m), #9 THE KENNEDY CENTER HONORS (S) (10.00m), #10 CRIMINAL MINDS THURSDAY SPECIAL (R) (S) (9.86m), #11 SHARK (R) (9.75m), #14 COLD CASE 12/31 (R) (S) (8.79m), #17 WITHOUT A TRACE 12/31 (R) (S) (8.52m), #19 NUMB3RS (R) (8.21m), #20 60 MINUTES 12/31 (R) (S) (8.18m), #21 TWO AND A HALF MEN WEDNESDAY SPECIAL (R) (S) (8.10m), #26 CLOSE TO HOME (R) (7.87m) and #28 THE KING OF QUEENS (R) (7.72m).

CRIMINAL MINDS: "THE PERFECT STORM" SONG INFO:

The song played during the Criminal Minds episode "The Perfect Storm" was "Only The Good Die Young" by Billy Joel. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS SCREENCAPS FOR "THE PERFECT STORM"

Criminal Minds screencaps for "The Perfect Storm" are courtesy of catty lizzie. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY TO ALLIE. :)

The copying of pictures from this blog is expressly forbidden.
Criminal Minds fan Allie is 30 years old today. Happy Birthday, you Matthew Gray Gubler lover you! :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: QUOTES FROM "THE PERFECT STORM":

These are the quotes from tonight's repeat of Criminal Minds: The Perfect Storm:

"Of all the animals, man is the only one that is cruel. He is the only one that inflicts pain for the pleasure of doing it".
Mark Twain

"Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars".
Kahlil Gibran

Criminal Minds Season 2 Perfect Storm

Criminal Minds, "The Perfect Storm" is one of my favorite episodes. Wonderful performances by Matthew Gray Gubler, Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, Mandy Patinkin, Kirsten Vangsness, Lola Glaudini and A.J. Cook. Wednesday 9pm est. January 3rd. Thanks to sunburn333 for posting this snip of the episode. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS YAHOO GROUP INFO:

Criminal Minds Yahoo Group chat is Wednesday at 10pm est. "The Perfect Storm" was a wonderful episode so lets get together and discuss it. I am always in the mood to discuss Mandy Patinkin, Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, Matthew Gray Gubler, Lola Glaudini, A.J. Cook and Kirsten Vangsness. Are You? :)

KIRSTEN VANGSNESS AT THE DIVERSITY AWARDS

The pictures of the cast of Criminal Minds at the Diversity Awards are the most looked at pictures on my blog today. To make it easier for those who want to see them I am reposting them to save you the trouble of scrolling through the archives. Enjoy them. They were a gift from a myspace friend previously credited. I wish Mandy Patinkin had been there and in the photos but they are wonderful anyway. It is wonderful to see the cast and crew get the recognition they so deserve. Congrats once again to Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, Mandy Patinkin, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Lola Glaudini (we miss you) and Paget Brewster.

CRIMINAL MINDS CAST AT THE DIVERSITY AWARDS

The pictures of the cast of Criminal Minds at the Diversity Awards are the most looked at pictures on my blog today. To make it easier for those who want to see them I am reposting them to save you the trouble of scrolling through the archives. Enjoy them. They were a gift from a myspace friend previously credited. I wish Mandy Patinkin had been there and in the photos but they are wonderful anyway. It is wonderful to see the cast and crew get the recognition they so deserve. Congrats once again to Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, Mandy Patinkin, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Lola Glaudini (we miss you) and Paget Brewster.

CRIMINAL MINDS CAST AT THE DIVERSITY AWARDS

The pictures of the cast of Criminal Minds at the Diversity Awards are the most looked at pictures on my blog today. To make it easier for those who want to see them I am reposting them to save you the trouble of scrolling through the archives. Enjoy them. They were a gift from a myspace friend previously credited. I wish Mandy Patinkin had been there and in the photos but they are wonderful anyway. It is wonderful to see the cast and crew get the recognition they so deserve. Congrats once again to Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, Mandy Patinkin, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Lola Glaudini (we miss you) and Paget Brewster.

DR. SPENCER REID (MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER) DRAWING BY JOEY

Thank you Joey for the perfect presents for the beginning of the New Year. Nothing could have been better than to see some more of your wonderful drawings. This drawing of Dr. Spencer Reid portrayed by Matthew Gray Gubler on Criminal Minds is wonderful. Great job and thanks for sharing it with us. :)

http://joey112.livejournal.com/97366.html

JASON GIDEON (MANDY PATINKIN) DRAWING BY JOEY.

This wonderful drawing of Jason Gideon portrayed by Mandy Patinkin on Criminal Minds is by Joey and is simply smashing. Thank you Joey for sharing your talent with all of us. You are a gem and this was a wonderful way to start a New Year. :)

http://joey112.livejournal.com/97366.html

A GENTLE REMINDER
The copying or use of any pictures on this blog is expressly forbidden without prior permission. Thank you all for respecting this rule. Jill

CRIMINAL MINDS: SHEMAR MOORE AKA DEREK MORGAN

Criminal Minds: Here is a link for a yahoo group that I belong to for Shemar Moore who is currently starring as Derek Morgan. They are a great group of fans and very knowledgeable about all things Shemar: http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/Shemar_Moore/

MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER: DR. SPENCER REID

Criminal Minds: Matthew Gray Gubler: Dr. Spencer Reid had the majority of admirers in last night's chat. I wonder why? Not really. He is as cute a bug and extremely sweet. Matthew Gubler does a fantastic job portraying Reid and while I know many fans would like to see him start a relationship with J.J. (A.J. Cook) I don't think from what we have read that that will be happening. I bet the New Year will hold many more wonderful Criminal Minds episodes for all of us. Thanks to the cast, crew and network for such a wonderful show. I hope everyone has a safe and healthy New Year. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: MANDY PATINKIN

Criminal Minds: I had a great time in last night's chat. One of the things we talked about was that the characters and actors on the show are all so unique and different from each other that there is something or someone for everyone to like. When we talked about Mandy Patinkin we noted that in both Chicago Hope and Criminal Minds he has portrayed strong willed mentally vulnerable men with horrible past life experiences. Kudos to Mandy Patinkin for his brilliant performances. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MEREDITH MONROE:

Happy Birthday to Meredith Monroe aka Mrs. Aaron Hotchner on Criminal Minds. "Born in Houston, Texas and raised in Hinsdale, Illinois, actress Meredith Monroe is best-known for her 1998-2000 regular role on The WB's hit "Dawson's Creek". As Andie McPhee, the lithe blonde impressed Joshua Jackson's Pacey as well as viewers as Capeside's bright and charming new entrant. Positively gregarious in comparison to her somber onscreen brother Jack (played by Kerr Smith) and the other stars of the popular drama, Monroe was a lively addition. Her initial entry into series television was less successful, however, becoming a regular on ABC's "Dangerous Minds" in 1997 just weeks before the end of the drama's short run. Monroe followed up with guest spots on programs including "The Magnificent Seven" and "Promised Land" (both CBS) in 1998. A familiar face due to her extensive commercial work, she was cast in the title role of "Beyond the Prairie: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder" (CBS, 1999), starring in this biopic about the author's years as a young wife. Presently guest starring as Hayley Hotchner on "Criminal Minds".

THOMAS GIBSON: BEFORE CRIMINAL MINDS THERE WAS DHARMA & GREG

For Stacy who has been busy watching and capping "Dharma and Greg" and is over the moon hooked on Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner). I hope that you are feeling better soon. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS YAHOO GROUP: THANK YOU.

As the year comes to an end I would like to thank the members of my Criminal Minds Yahoo Group for months of friendship and fun. During the month of December the group has posted almost 900 messages and not once did anyone snipe, gripe, act rudely or disrespectfully to any other member. You are a shining example of the best in the world of fandom. People from all over the world coming together to share a common interest. It has truly been my pleasure to meet all of you and I look forward to getting to know everybody even better in the New Year. Jill :)

MY SINCEREST WISHES FOR A HEALTHY & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY CRIMINAL MINDS FRIENDS!

I felt the need for more Mandy on my blog. So this picture is dedicated to me. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: NEXT EPISODE INFO

Per cbs.com: Criminal Minds: Wednesday, January 3, 9:00pm et/pt: "The Perfect Storm".
Gideon, Hotchner and their team suspect a series of murders may have been committed by two individuals working as a team. Screencap courtesy of catty lizzie

CRIMINAL MINDS RATINGS FOR "THE FISHER KING, PART TWO".

CBS Perpetrates Thursday Win
Crime-drama repeats rule the night
December 29, 2006
Three solid hours of crime and punishment, all of it the rerun variety, carried CBS to an easy ratings win Thursday night.

CBS averaged a 7.3 rating/12 share in primetime, far and away the best numbers of the night. ABC, 4.8/8, was second in households, although FOX (4.6/8) had more total viewers, 7.23 million to 7.07 million. NBC took fourth with a 3.3/6, and The CW trailed at 1.5/3.

In the adults 18-49 demographic, CBS' 2.9 rating was enough to hold off FOX, 2.8, for the top spot. ABC finished third at 2.4, followed by NBC, 2.1, and The CW, 1.0.

A "Criminal Minds" repeat, 6.5/11, put CBS in the lead at 8 p.m. ABC's "Ugly Betty" rerun was second for the hour. FOX got a 4.1/7 from the movie "Sweet Home Alabama" to finish third, edging reruns of "My Name Is Earl," 4.4/7, and "The Office," 3.6/6, on NBC (which nonetheless had a few more viewers than FOX). "Smallville" earned a 1.6/3 for The CW.

"CSI," 8.8/14, pulled in the night's biggest audience for CBS at 9 p.m. A "Grey's Anatomy" repeat scored a 5.3/9 for ABC, while FOX's movie improved to 5.2/8 and beat ABC in viewers. Reruns of "Scrubs" and "30 Rock" averaged 2.7/4 for NBC. A "Supernatural" repeat on The CW was fifth.

At 10 p.m., CBS' "Shark" delivered a 6.5/11. A "Men in Trees" repeat averaged 4.5/8 for ABC, and NBC's "ER" came in at 3.3/6.

http://www.zap2it.com/tv/ratings/zap-ratings122806,0,2122378.story?coll=zap-tv-ratings-headlines

CRIMINAL MINDS SCREENCAPS: FISHER KING, PART TWO: ELLE HAS BEEN SHOT

Criminal Minds: "The Fisher King, Part Two" screencaps by slash_girl. The BAU team now knows that Elle (Lola Glaudini) has been shot by the Fisher King but Dr. Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) is well on his way to figuring out the book the Fisher King has been referencing and solving the mystery. I will post more caps later in the day. :)

Five for Fighting :: The Riddle (You and I)

Criminal Minds: Fisher King, Part One starring Mandy Patinkin, Lola Glaudini, Thomas Gibson, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness and Matthew Gray Gubler.
thanks to Mattyo07 for posting this. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: ELLE GOES HOME & FINDS THE FISHER KING & WE HEAR A SHOT. PART TWO INFO:

Criminal Minds: Special Night & Time: Thursday, December 28, 8:00pm et/pt
The Fisher King, Part Two: The team continues to unravel the clues and riddles of a psychopath in order to save his most recent victim. Starring Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, Matthew Gray Gubler, Mandy Patinkin, Lola Glaudini, Kirsten Vangsness and A.J. Cook/ per cbs.com

CRIMINAL MINDS: THE FISHER KING, PART ONE SCREENCAPS: THE CLUES

Criminal Minds, The Fisher King-Part One, screencaps by slash_girl. Here are our clues to finding the Fisher King and saving his hostage. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: FISHER KING PART ONE: ONE CLUE IS DEAD & REID IS BACK.

Criminal Minds: The Fisher King, Part One, screencaps by slash_girl. Dr. Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) arrives at the scene as the BAU team finds their suspect dead in a room full of additional clues. The plot thickens. :)

Music from Fisher King, Part One: Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah

Criminal Minds: "The Fisher King, Part One" had wonderful music featured. Thanks to increiblejul for posting this. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: THE FISHER KING, PART ONE: GARCIA CONFESSES.

Criminal Minds, The Fisher King Part One, screencaps courtesy of slash_girl. How hard must it have been for Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) to walk into that conference room and confess to her coleagues that she had caused the security breach that had allowed the Fisher King to access their personal information? I don't think I have ever seem Jason Gideon (Mandy Patinkin) so mad. And of course he followed it up by having what appeared to be a small nervous breakdown. Wonderful performance by Kirsten Vangsness. I could feel her pain. But never understimate the wonder that is Garcia.............she found a lead. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: COMING TOGETHER TO CATCH THE FISHER KING.

Criminal Minds: The Fisher King, Part One. Screencaps by slash_girl. As the BAU team awaits Dr. Spencer Reid's arrival back to the team they begin the process of piecing together the clues they have and start tracking down the Fisher King to save his current victim. :)