CRIMINAL MINDS REMINDERS

Criminal Minds: Reminder that the current password for the Criminal Minds chat room is finale. The chat room is open to members 24/7 so enjoy talking about the show. The Criminal Minds website message board is busy trying to figure out the big finale ? so hop over there when you have time and see what clues you can add to their list.

Donations have started to be made to Kim Harrison's Aids Marathon Fund from Criminal Minds fans all over the globe. Thank you if you have already made your donation and if not then please consider helping with this very worthy cause. There is a link on the top of the blog's front page that will take you to the donation page.

The Criminal Minds convention is almost finished being planned. The dates will be announced next week and we look forward to meeting everyone in LA.

Did I mention that I have a surprise for everyone????? I think I will save that for my next Criminal Minds update! *g*

CRIMINAL MINDS "OPEN SEASON" SPOILERS

Criminal Minds: "Open Season" starring Thomas Gibson, Shemar Moore, Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Matthew Gray Gubler and Mandy Patinkin. Written by Erica Messer and Debra J. Fisher. Directed by Felix Enriquez Alcala.

**Beware of spoilers**

** This is the original spoiler thread for the episode.**

CRIMINAL MINDS: AMANDA BERNERO & JASON KOITER WEDDING

Criminal Minds: Amanda Bernero, daughter of Barbara and Edward Allen Bernero and guest star on Criminal Minds wed Jason Koiter this month in Hawaii. Please join me in wishing this very special couple all our best wishes and prayers for a lifetime of happiness and joy!

CRIMINAL MINDS ENDS SEASON IN THE TOP TEN!

Criminal Minds ended its third season is the Nielsen Top Ten for the week ending May 25, 2008. I'm looking forward to the start of the fourth season of Criminal Minds in September. Thank you to all the writers, producers, crew and cast of Criminal Minds for a fantastic season.

1. ”American Idol” (Wed), Fox, 31.66 million viewers.
2. ”American Idol” (Tues), Fox, 27.06 million viewers.
3. ”Dancing With The Stars” (Tues), ABC, 20.12 million viewers.
4. ”Dancing With The Stars” (Mon), ABC, 19.22 million viewers.
5. ”Grey’s Anatomy,” ABC, 18.09 million viewers.
6. ”NCIS,” CBS, 16.52 million viewers.
7. ”House,” Fox, 16.36 million viewers.
8. ”CSI: Miami,” CBS, 16.26 million viewers.
9. ”Two And a Half Men,” CBS, 14.7 million viewers.
10. ”Criminal Minds,” CBS, 13.15 million viewers.

CRIMINAL MINDS: THOMAS GIBSON MAKES TIME TO GOLF

MOUNT PLEASANT — Actor Thomas Gibson, the star of the CBS show "Criminal Minds" and a Charleston native, will play in Wednesday's Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika Pro-Am at RiverTowne Country Club.

Gibson, a Bishop England graduate, was rated by Golf Digest in 2006 as the country's No. 2 celebrity golfer, based on his 4.3 handicap index.

He is in town visiting family and called a friend, Mac Frye, about playing golf this week. Frye, a College of Charleston student, is interning with the Ginn Tribute and extended an invitation to play in the pro-am.

Pro-am tee times begin at 7 a.m. Wednesday and continue until 12:40 p.m. Pro-am pairings will be determined tonight at activities that also will pay tribute to another Charleston native, LPGA Hall of Famer Beth Daniel.

http://www.ginntribute.com/ Thanks to Stacy for finding this article.

CRIMINAL MINDS SEASON THREE DVDS

Criminal Minds: CBS DVD & Paramount Home Entertainment have announced that Criminal Minds - The 3rd Season will come to DVD on September 16th. Among these episodes you'll spot guest stars like Jamie Kennedy (The Jamie Kennedy Experiment), Nicholas Brendon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Jennifer Hetrick (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Alex Hyde-White (Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade), Nicholle Tom (The Nanny), Steven Culp (Desperate Housewives) & Michael Ironside (V, SeaQuest DSV, ER)

http://www.TVShowsOnDVD.com

CRIMINAL MINDS ORIGINAL PROMO FOR "OPEN SEASON"

Criminal Minds: "Open Season" starring Mandy Patinkin, Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Paget Brewster and Kirsten Vangsness airs Wednesday, September 5, 9pm. Written by Erica Messer and Debra J. Fisher. Directed by Felix Enriquez Alcala. After determining that the victims had been taken from one place and transported deep into the woods, the BAU team discovers the UnSubs they are searching for have a new sport -- hunting humans. Criminal Minds episode info courtesy of cbs.com and promo courtest of roadtodream.

CRIMINAL MINDS SUMMER REPEATS STARTS WITH "OPEN SEASON"

Criminal Minds "Open Season" starring Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Kirsten Vangsness, A.J. Cook and Mandy Patinkin will air on Wednesday, May 28th (Originally broadcast 5/2/07) at 9pm et/pt. Written by Erica Messer and Debra J. Fisher. Directed by Felix Enriquez Alcala. Guest starring: Laura Allen, Kelly Overton, Richard Kuegeman, Larry Sullivan and Jim Parrack. After determining that the victims had been taken from one place and transported deep into the woods, the BAU team discovers the UnSubs they are searching for have a new sport -- hunting humans. Episode information: cbs.com

CRIMINAL MINDS REPEATS AIRING ON A&E BEGINNING FRIDAY.

Criminal Minds reruns begin this Friday on the A&E network with the airing of "Extreme Agressor". Criminal Minds starring Thomas Gibson, Shemar Moore, Kirsten Vangsness, A.J. Cook, Lola Glaudini and Mandy Patinkin. http://www.aetv.com/

CRIMINAL MINDS: WELCOME OUR NEWEST WRITERS.

Criminal Minds: Edward Allen Bernero, Executive Producer of Criminal Minds, informed us last night during the chat that we have two new writers that have joined us for season four. Lets welcome Breen Frazier (Ghost Whisperer, Alias and Roswell) and Holly Harold (Smallville) to our Criminal Minds family. Also, Andi Bushell and Charles Murray have moved on to new projects. Thank you to Andi and Charles for the valuable contribution they made to the show these past three years and good luck in your new endeavors.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0292558/ Breen Frazier
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0363737/ Holly Harold

CRIMINAL MINDS: SHEMAR MOORE OUT AND ABOUT.

Criminal Minds: Shemar Moore, Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds, going out on the town. :) http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid353549946/bctid1564335224

CRIMINAL MINDS WEEKEND CHAT INFO:

Criminal Minds: The Criminal Minds Fanatic message board and the Criminal Minds Conversation Yahoo group will be hosting a Criminal Minds chat on Sunday, May 25th at 2pm est. The present password is finale. Lets get together and rehash season three. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS FINALE SCREENCAPS

Criminal Minds screencaps for "Lo-Fi" starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness are courtesy of Stacy. Thousands more caps from the season finale of Criminal Minds can be found later this evening here: http://www.criminalmindsfanatic.net/

CRIMINAL MINDS OVERNIGHT RATINGS FOR "LO-FI"

Criminal Minds: Here are the overnight Nielsen ratings for the season four finale of Criminal Minds:

-Yesterday’s Winners:
American Idol (Fox), Criminal Minds (CBS), CSI: NY (CBS)

Distant second-place CBS opened the evening with The Price Is Right (#2: 4.6/ 7), followed by the season-finales of Criminal Minds (#2: 8.4/13) and CSI: NY (#1: 7.8/12) from 9-11 p.m. Criminal Minds, of course, deserves accolades for still standing tall opposite American Idol.

http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/esearch/e3ic8cebb424120f3a51630591887cc513d

CRIMINAL MINDS QUOTE FOR "LO-FI"

Criminal Minds quote for "Lo Fi" written by Chris Mundy and starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Matthew Gray Gubler, Shemar Moore, Paget Brewster, Kirsten Vangsness and A.J. Cook is:

Voltaire: "The man visited by ecstasies and visions, who takes dreams for realities is an enthusiast; the man who supports his madness with murder is a fanatic."

CRIMINAL MINDS SEASON FINALE THERAPY CHAT

Criminal Minds: What a season this has been for Criminal Minds. Lost an actor, got a new and better actor, went on strike for what seemed like an eternity and the cast, writers and crew still managed to turn out their best season of Criminal Minds to date.

Thanks to A.J. Cook and her husband we are expecting our first Criminal Minds baby this year. Ed shared with us that we have two new Criminal Minds writers that are replacing two writers that have left to pursue other projects. Lets all pray for a peaceful season four. 26 episodes of magic sound great to me!

We all know that someone gets blown up tomorrow. That is all over the web and in the tabloids. Ed Bernero told us in the chat room that we will be wondering about the cliffhanger all summer. Anyone needing Criminal Minds therapy after the episode is welcome in the Criminal Minds chat room. The current password is finale. See everyone after the episode.

You have less than 24 hours to spread the word to everyone you meet on the street that Criminal Minds is the show to watch this week! :)

CRIMINAL MINDS NIELSEN RATINGS FOR THE WEEK ENDING MAY 11, 2008

Criminal Minds: Here are the Nielsen ratings for the week ending May 11th. Criminal Minds stayed in the top twenty. :)

1. "American Idol" (Wednesday), Fox, 22.87 million viewers.
2. "American Idol" (Tuesday), Fox, 21.76 million viewers.
3. "Dancing with the Stars" (Tuesday) ABC, 18.38 million viewers.
4. "Dancing with the Stars" (Monday), ABC, 18.1 million viewers.
5. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS, 18.07 million viewers.
6. "Grey's Anatomy, ABC, 16.03 million viewers.
7. "Desperate Housewives," ABC, 15.43 million viewers.
8. "Without a Trace," CBS, 14.67 million viewers.
9. "CSI: Miami," CBS, 14.11 million viewers.
10. "NCIS," CBS, 14.04 million viewers.
11. "Two and a Half Men," CBS, 13.61 million viewers.
12. "House," Fox, 13.48 million viewers.
13. "Survivor: Micronesia Finale," CBS, 12.98 million viewers.
14. "Criminal Minds," CBS, 12.88 million viewers.
15. "CSI: NY," CBS, 12.73 million viewers.
16. "Survivor: Micronesia," CBS, 12.62 million viewers.
17. "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," ABC, 11.98 million viewers.
18. "Hell's Kitchen," Fox, 11 million viewers.
19. "Lost," ABC, 10.78 million viewers.
20. "Brothers & Sisters," ABC, 10.69 million viewers.

CRIMINAL MINDS: JOE MANTEGNA REMINDER

Criminal Minds: •National Memorial Day Concert 2008, 7 p.m.est. Gary Sinise ("CSI: NY”) and Joe Mantegna ("Criminal Minds”) return as hosts of the annual concert honoring our troops and veterans. This year, the focus is on those who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam as well as those currently serving. Charles Durning, a decorated World War II veteran who's been a fixture of the event, will receive a special honor.

CRIMINAL MINDS SEASON FINALE EPISODE "LO-FI"

Criminal Minds: When people who seemingly have nothing in common are shot at random in New York City the BAU team is called to investigate whether a single serial killer or a team working together is responsible for the killing spree, on the third season finale of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, May 21, (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness. Written by Chris Mundy. Directed by Glenn Kershaw. Guest starring Josh Stewart, Sienna Guillory, Erik Palladino, Moe Daniels, Joaquin Perles, Amie Farrell, Barry Pearl, Jake Eberle, Patrick Cupo, and Tiffany Coty.

CRIMINAL MINDS' FAMILY PULLS TOGETHER TO HELP OTHERS.

Criminal Minds: Kim Harrison, Assistant to Edward Allen Bernero, has mastered the fine art of multi-tasking. Imagine the Criminal Minds studio with 300+ people working in it all wanting something asap, having the enormous responsiblity of assisting the Executive Producer of a top ten TV show, dealing with two networks, fan liasons like myself and countless other things and you may just understand a small part of Kim's 10-12 hour day. Sounds like a nightmare to me but she does her job with grace and style and she is an important part of OUR Criminal Minds family. Kim has decided to participate in the Aids Marathon with the precious few hours of free time that she has. It is a worthy cause and I commend her for her selflessness. I would also ask you to reach into your hearts and pocketbooks and make a donation for Kim using the link on the bottom of her letter. There is no such thing as a small donation. Every penny counts and I know it will all be put to great use. Thank you in advance for once again helping a member of the Criminal Minds family. We all started together and we stick together. It is the Criminal Minds way! Ed Bernero taught us that!

Hello all,

This may surprise you, but I'll be running the Honolulu Marathon on December 14, 2008. I've never considered myself to be a runner before and yet here I am training for my first marathon That's right, 26.2 miles! During the six-month training program, I am running a little further each week... I expect to log nearly 500 miles. It's all part of the National AIDS Marathon Training Program, which raises money for AIDS Project Los Angeles, the leading provider of AIDS service in Los Angeles County.

This is such a worthy cause, and I would like to ask for your support. I have made a personal commitment to raise at least $3,200 by Friday, September 19, 2008 - and I hope to raise even more. Any contribution you can make would mean a great deal to me. Contributions are tax-deductible and will make a huge difference in the lives of thousands of people living with AIDS.

Please visit my website www.runkimmyrun.com

Thanks!
Kim Harrison

CRIMINAL MINDS EMMY SUBMISSIONS

Criminal Minds: It is Emmy nomination time again. The studio will send in two episodes for the drama series category and each actor/actress can send two episodes from the third season of Criminal Minds for best actor in a drama series. Judging ends in August with the nominations being announced on July 17th. The 60th annual Primetime Emmy Awards takes place on September 21st. This just has to be the year that Criminal Minds is finally recognized for its wonderful writing and acting.

CRIMINAL MINDS PRE-FINALE CHAT WITH ED BERNERO

Criminal Minds: Ed Bernero has agreed to come chat with Criminal Minds fans Tuesday, May 20th at 9:30pm est. Remind everyone you know to watch the season finale of Criminal Minds. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: CBS WINS SWEEPS

Criminal Minds: CBS Press Release claimed sweeps victory. Congrats to Criminal Minds for doing so well!

CBS will win its sixth consecutive May sweep in viewers led by solid monthly performances from its scripted series as well as the finale of SURVIVOR and year-to-year increases from THE 43RD ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS.

CBS's late season momentum, which began with the post-strike return of original episodes of the its stable of hit scripted series, led CBS to its fourth consecutive weekly win in viewers and fifth in the last seven weeks, according to Nielsen ratings for the week ending May 18, week 34 of the 2007-2008 television season.

Since the return of original programming in late March, CBS has regained its leadership position in viewers, ranking Number One in viewers and #2 in adults 18-49.

May Sweep: For the May sweep in viewers (with three days left): CBS (10.15m), ABC (9.29m), FOX (8.68m) and NBC (5.91m).

In May, CBS won every Thursday in viewers and every Friday in viewers and key demographics. The Network also posted strong season finale ratings from its Monday comedies and saw year-to-year increases with its presentation of THE 43RD ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS.

In viewers, CBS has three of the sweep-to-date's Top 10 programs and nine of the top 20 (more than any other Network).

...CBS Programs In Top 20

#3 - CSI (Top Scripted Series, Top Drama)
#9 - NCIS
#10 - CSI: MIAMI
#11 - WITHOUT A TRACE
#12 - TWO AND A HALF MEN (Top Comedy)
#13 - CRIMINAL MINDS
#14 - SURVIVOR: MICRONESIA
#15 - CSI: NY
#16 - COLD CASE

Among adults 25-54, CBS has two of the Top 10 and eight of the Top 20 (more than any other network) while among adults 18-49, CBS has three of the top 10 and seven of the top 20 (tied for most of any network w/ABC).

Since March: Since the return of original scripted programming in March, CBS has reclaimed its position of leadership among viewers (10.50m) while also ranking second in adults 18-49 (2.9/08). CBS has the Number One scripted program on five nights (more than all other networks combined): Monday (CSI: MIAMI), Tuesday (NCIS), Wednesday (CRIMINAL MINDS), Thursday (CSI) and Friday (NUMB3RS).

Since March in viewers, CBS has more top 20 programs than all the other networks combined: #4 CSI (number one scripted series); #8 NCIS; #9; CSI: MIAMI; #10 TWO AND A HALF MEN (number one comedy); #11 WITHOUT A TRACE; #13 CRIMINAL MINDS; #14 SURVIVOR: MICRONESIA; #15 THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE; #16 CSI: NY; and #18 COLD CASE.
Since March among adults 18-49, CBS has seven of the Top 20 (more than any other network) while among adults 25-54, CBS claims nine of the Top 20 (more than any other network).

CRIMINAL MINDS QUESTION OF THE DAY

Criminal Minds: Not everyone is able to attend Criminal Minds writers chats so I decided to start a thread for you to ask the writers questions. Please do not ask about Criminal Minds spoilers. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS STAR SHEMAR MOORE IN "HOW TO MARRY A BILLIONAIRE"

Criminal Minds: Shemar Moore, Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds, has a must see movie:

"How to Marry a Billionaire" premieres May 25 and stars John Stamos, Shemar Moore, Joshua Malina, Gabrielle Anwar and Roark Critchlow. Three friends decide to spend their Christmas in search of rich wives.

http://www.soapdom.com/content/view/148394/59/

CRIMINAL MINDS: "TABULA RASA" aka AN EMMY FOR THOMAS GIBSON

Criminal Minds: Thomas Gibson, Aaron Hotchner on Criminal Minds, should submit this episode/scene to the Emmy nominating board. Wonderful writing and fantastic acting! "Tabula Rosa" had a lot to love in it. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER SEXIER THAN MATT DAMON.

Criminal Minds: Matthew Gray Gubler, Dr. Spencer Reid on Criminal Minds, made the list of five men sexier than Matt Damon.

"3.) Matthew Gray Gubler: I know, “who’s that?” you’re asking yourself right about now. Amidst the endless CSI versions that overrun CBS, Criminal Minds, a little gem of a show is hiding Wednesdays at 9 p.m. (PT). Matthew Gray Gubler appears on the show as a young tortured genius, Dr. Reid. Gubler is one of the underused actors working in Hollywood today, as well as a talented artist. You may have seen him as an intern in Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou or on YouTube where he stars in and produces his own mockumentaries. Gubler’s quirky good looks and intellectual exuberance mark him as sexy in his own right."

http://www.film.com/celebrities/story/five-men-sexier-than-matt/17382693

CRIMINAL MINDS: A.J. COOK ATTENDS FUNDRAISER

Criminal Minds: A.J. Cook, J.J. on Criminal Minds, attended the Climb Against the Odds event to raise money for the Breast Cancer Fund on May 15th. A.J. and her husband Nathan Anderson are currently expecting their first child and we are getting our first Criminal Minds baby. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS SEASON FINALE SPOILERS!

When “Criminal Minds" ends its turbulent third season Wednesday, one of the show's seven FBI profilers will explode. Of course, who and why is a big, cliffhanger secret to be revealed next season. But the upcoming big bang is a fitting conclusion to a season in which the behind-the-scenes drama rivaled that of the show's on-screen investigators as they chased 19 episodes' worth of serial killers.

"I think we're now in Season 3.3," said actor Thomas Gibson, who plays Aaron Hotchner, the head of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, echoing the sentiment of other actors and producers who feel the season's fits and starts have made it seem as if three TV seasons -- not 10 months -- have passed.

But despite the writers strike and the sudden loss of one of the show's main stars at the beginning of this season, the CBS crime series has performed well and is one of the Top 25-rated shows in broadcast television. The Wednesday-night program has consistently drawn over 12.5 million weekly viewers this season by managing to retain much of its audience despite facing the toughest competition on television: Fox's "American Idol," which is often referred to as "The Death Star" for its merciless ability to kill off opposing programming.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-ca-criminal18-2008may18,0,3027444.story

CRIMINAL MINDS: SHEMAR MOORE IS FIT.

Criminal Minds: Shemar Moore, Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds, was named one of the "Fittest Guys in America" by "Men's Fitness" magazine.

Tell us about your role as Derek Morgan on the show Criminal Minds.

This is the most authentic role I've ever had: Chasing bad guys, doing my own stunts, doing fights. There is an action hero inside of me waiting to come out. If only Matt Damon and those guys could please just sit down somewhere, and give me a chance [Laughs.] There are moments where I seem to be Action Jackson. I am the tough guy of the group. This is the most demanding physically and emotionally. It's a combination of being athletic and cerebral, it's a very cerebral show so I'm able to flex my brain.

http://www.mensfitness.com/fitness/288?page=9