‘Criminal Minds’ Matthew Gray Gubler Signs New Deal To Continue On CBS Crime Drama

Read the article about MGG signing a new two-year deal on deadline.com.

Jeanne Tripplehorn Joins CBS’ ‘Criminal Minds’ As New Regular

Jeanne Tripplehorn is set to join the cast of veteran CBS procedural Criminal Minds as a new regular next season. I hear her deal is for one year with an option for a second. Additionally, Tripplehorn has closed a deal with CBS and CBS TV Studios to develop a comedy project for her on an if-come basis. Coming off her five-year co-starring turn on the HBO drama Big Love, Tripplehorn tested the comedy series waters this past season with an arc on Fox’s New Girl.

Read the whole article on deadline.com.

Criminal Minds Star: Paget Brewster visits Israel

Dangerous Beauties

IT’S 4 P. M on a brisk day in Washington, D.C., and three sexy spies dressed in head-to-toe black—complete with requisite supersleuth trench coats—are tracking down an international spy in a shadowy parking garage.

A car pulls in, headlights casting a shadow against the wall—could it be their guy?—and the women strut forward in fierce, lockstep solidarity, on the way to catching their prey.

ALL OF A SUDDEN, one stumbles in her sky-high heels and cracks up. “My nose is running!” says another, wiping her face. “OK, I cannot keep a straight face!” says the third.

“It’s all right, we got it!” says photographer Matt Hoyle, who’s standing 10 feet in front of the ladies, flanked by two smoke machines and a generator brought in to power the lights.

Yep, you guessed it—these three women are not really spies. Paget Brewster, Kirsten Vangsness and A.J. Cook, the stars of the hugely popular procedural drama Criminal Minds, have flown from Los Angeles to take part in a Watch! film noir-style photo shoot.

Read the whole article on CBS Watch Magazine.

Spoiler Thread: Hit & Run

THE BAU GOES UP AGAINST A GANG OF BANK ROBBING SERIAL KILLERS, AND THE STAKES RISE WHEN ONE OF THEIR OWN BECOMES A HOSTAGE, ON THE FIRST PART OF THE TWO-HOUR SEVENTH SEASON FINALE OF “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 16

THE BAU CONTINUES TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE SERIAL KILLING BANK ROBBERS, ONE OF THE TEAM GETS MARRIED AND PRENTISS PONDERS HER FUTURE, ON THE CONCLUSION OF THE TWO-HOUR SEVENTH SEASON FINALE OF “CRIMINAL MINDS,” AT A SPECIAL TIME, WEDNESDAY, MAY 16

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Spoiler Thread: Profiling 101

ROSSI AND THE TEAM TEACH COLLEGE STUDENTS ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF CRIMINAL PROFILING, AS THEY LOOK BACK ON A SERIAL KILLING CASE THAT SPANNED NEARLY 20 YEARS, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 9

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Promo: Profiling 101

Press Release: Run

THE BAU CONTINUES TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE SERIAL KILLING BANK ROBBERS, ONE OF THE TEAM GETS MARRIED AND PRENTISS PONDERS HER FUTURE, ON THE CONCLUSION OF THE TWO-HOUR SEVENTH SEASON FINALE OF “CRIMINAL MINDS,” AT A SPECIAL TIME, WEDNESDAY, MAY 16

Guest Stars Include Josh Randall (“Ed”) as Hostage Matthew Downs and Tricia Helfer (“Battlestar Galactica”) and Evan Jones (“October Road”) as Bank Robbers Izzy Rogers and Chris Stratton

Returning Guest Stars Include Jayne Atkinson (“24”) as FBI Section Chief Director Erin Strauss, Josh Stewart (“Third Watch”) as Detective William LaMontagne Jr.,

Nicholas Brendon (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) as FBI Tech Analyst Kevin Lynch and Sebastian Roché as Interpol Agent Clyde Easter

CHEAT TWEET: Wedding bells ring 4 a BAU member & it’s #GoodbyePrentiss - pt. 2 of 2-hour season finale #CriminalMinds 5/16, 10pm http://bit.ly/JJd7gO

“Run” – As the BAU team continues to pursue the bank-robbing serial killers, the team determines that the suspects have a bigger target in the Nation’s capital, and with one of the team still a hostage, they must work quickly to diffuse an explosive situation. Also, wedding bells ring for one of the BAU, and Prentiss ponders her future, on the conclusion of the two-hour seventh season finale of CRIMINAL MINDS, at a special time, Wednesday, May 16 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest stars include Josh Randall (“Ed”) as hostage Matthew Downs and Tricia Helfer (“Battlestar Galactica”) and Evan Jones (“October Road”) as bank robbers Izzy Rogers and Chris Stratton. Returning guest stars include Jayne Atkinson (“24”) as FBI Section Chief Director Erin Strauss, Josh Stewart (“Third Watch”) as Detective William LaMontagne, Jr., Nicholas Brendon (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) as FBI tech analyst Kevin Lynch and Sebastian Roché as Interpol agent Clyde Easter.

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:
Jayne Atkinson (FBI Section Chief Director Erin Strauss)
Josh Stewart (Detective William LaMontagne, Jr.)
Nicholas Brendon (Kevin Lynch)
Bellamy Young (Beth Clemmons)
Sebastian Roché (Clyde Easter)
Cade Owens (Jack Hotchner)
Henry LaMontagne (Mekhai Andersen)
Josh Randall (Matthew Downs)
Tricia Helfer (Izzy Rogers)
Evan Jones (Chris Stratton)
Gina Garcia Sharp (Evidence Tech Gina)
Brian Appel (Agent Anderson)
Marsha Henry (Annie Young)
Brady Rubin (Shirley Hamilton)
Augie Riddell (Ray Hamilton)
Candy Clark (Sandy Jareau)
D. Elliott Woods (Medic)
Tara Kirkland (Kate Bryggman)
Matthew Jones (Police Officer)

WRITTEN BY: Erica Messer, one of the series’ executive producers
DIRECTED BY: Glenn Kershaw

Press Release: Hit

THE BAU GOES UP AGAINST A GANG OF BANK ROBBING SERIAL KILLERS, AND THE STAKES RISE WHEN ONE OF THEIR OWN BECOMES A HOSTAGE, ON THE FIRST PART OF THE TWO-HOUR SEVENTH SEASON FINALE OF “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 16

Guest Stars Include Josh Randall (“Ed”) as Hostage Matthew Downs and Tricia Helfer (“Battlestar Galactica”) and Evan Jones (“October Road”) as Bank Robbers Izzy Rogers and Chris Stratton

Returning Guest Stars Include Jayne Atkinson (“24”) as FBI Section Chief Director Erin Strauss, Josh Stewart (“Third Watch”) as Detective William LaMontagne, Jr.,

Nicholas Brendon (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) as FBI Tech Analyst Kevin Lynch and Sebastian Roché as Interpol Agent Clyde Easter

CHEAT TWEET: A bank robbery becomes personal 4 the BAU on pt. 1 of 2-hour season finale, #CriminalMinds 5/16, 9pm #GoodbyePrentiss http://bit.ly/JJdxns

“Hit” – When the BAU goes up against a gang of serial-killing bank robbers in Washington, D.C., the team tries to negotiate the situation unfolding inside the bank, but the stakes rise when one of their own becomes a hostages, on the first part of the two-hour seventh season finale of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, May 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest stars include Josh Randall (“Ed”) as Hostage Matthew Downs and Tricia Helfer (“Battlestar Galactica”) and Evan Jones (“October Road”) as bank robbers Izzy Rogers and Chris Stratton. Returning guest stars include Jayne Atkinson (“24”) as FBI Section Chief Director Erin Strauss, Josh Stewart (“Third Watch”) as Detective William LaMontagne, Jr., Nicholas Brendon (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) as FBI tech analyst Kevin Lynch and Sebastian Roché (“Fringe,” “General Hospital”) as Interpol agent Clyde Easter.

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:
Jayne Atkinson (FBI Section Chief Director Erin Strauss)
Josh Stewart (Detective William LaMontagne Jr.)
Nicholas Brendon (Kevin Lynch)
Bellamy Young (Beth Clemmons)
Sebastian Roché (Clyde Easter)
Cade Owens (Jack Hotchner)
Henry LaMontagne (Mekhai Andersen)
Josh Randall (Matthew Downs)
Tricia Helfer (Izzy Rogers)
Evan Jones (Chris Stratton)
Gina Garcia Sharp (Evidence Tech Gina)
Brian Appel (Agent Anderson)
Dean Lamont (Agent Travis Green)
Seth Laird (Oliver Stratton)
Elena Varela (Jodi Ketelson)
Marie Wilson (Lynne Noble)
Mickey Casab (Shawn Harper)
Marsha Henry (Annie Beneville)
Lance Danford (Terry Rosett)
Dawan Owens (Zack Hansen)
Sasha Matthews (Reese Hansen)
Pamela Marie Hobby (Hannah Wakefield)
Brady Rubin (Shirley Hamilton)
Augie Riddell (Ray Hamilton)

WRITTEN BY: Rick Dunkle
DIRECTED BY: Michael Lange

Press Release: Profiling 101

ROSSI AND THE TEAM TEACH COLLEGE STUDENTS ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF CRIMINAL PROFILING, AS THEY LOOK BACK ON A SERIAL KILLING CASE THAT SPANNED NEARLY 20 YEARS, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 9

CHEAT TWEET: Rossi goes back 2 school 2 teach college students the science of criminal profiling, on #CriminalMinds 5/9 9pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/Ijn1o9

“Profiling 101” – Rossi and the team present one of the longest-tenured serial killer cases to college students, and they take the class through a nearly 20-year chase for the murderer, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, May 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Mackenzie Astin (“The Facts of Life”) guest stars as shuttle driver Dylan Kohler.

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:
Elizabeth June (Professor Marsha Grant)
Zack Weinstein (David Zimmerman)
Nate Thomas (Lance)
Sally Hughes (Devin)
Kagiso Alicia Paynter (Bianca)
Ashley Leggat (Sloan)
Kelly Lynn Warren (Trudy Yates, 1977)
Alec Gatlin (10-year-old Tommy)
Daniel Guzman (Dr. Castro)
Tara Shayne (Tina Dyson)
Kellen McGee (Angie)
Adam Nelson (Tommy)
Eileen Fogarty (Dr. Lin)
Cyndi Martino (Diane)
Denise Carole (Crystal)
Rene Ashton (Grace Powell)
Kay D’Arcy (Trudy Yates, 2005)
Julie Dove (Brianne Matloff)
Eugenia Care (Marie)
Shannon Sullivan (Ruth Taylor)
Linda Sandee Larson (Lynn)
Dan Owens (Steve)
Richard Henning (John)
Elizabeth Southard (Becca)
Paul Morgan Fredrix (Donald)
Jolie Adamson (Georgina Yates)
Thomas Phelan (15-year-old Tommy)

WRITTEN BY: Virgil Williams
DIRECTED BY: Felix Alcala

Spoiler Thread: Divining Rod

“Divining Rod” – After a notorious serial killer is executed, a copycat begins murdering women in the same Oklahoma town and in the same fashion, and the BAU team must act fast before more victims are found. Also, Prentiss gets nervous at the thought of a major real estate purchase, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, May 2 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Mackenzie Astin (“The Facts of Life”) guest stars as shuttle driver Dylan Kohler.

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Birthday card for Shemar Moore

Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Shemar Moore who celebrates his birthday on April 20th. Happy Birthday, Shemar!

Press Release: Divining Rod

WHEN A SERIAL MURDERER IS EXECUTED, A COPYCAT EMERGES IN OKLAHOMA, AND THE BAU TEAM MUST ACT SWIFTLY, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

Mackenzie Astin (“The Facts of Life”) Guest Stars as Shuttle Driver Dylan Kohler

CHEAT TWEET: A serial killer’s execution spurs a copycat that the BAU must find, on #CriminalMinds 5/2 9pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/HszUyL

“Divining Rod” – After a notorious serial killer is executed, a copycat begins murdering women in the same Oklahoma town and in the same fashion, and the BAU team must act fast before more victims are found. Also, Prentiss gets nervous at the thought of a major real estate purchase, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, May 2 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Mackenzie Astin (“The Facts of Life”) guest stars as shuttle driver Dylan Kohler.

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:
Lisa Darr (Helen Garrett)
Mackenzie Astin (Dylan Kohler)
Detective Jon Childers (Casey Sander)
Eddie Kehler (Rod Garrett)
Glenda Chism-Tamblyn (Female Witness)
Anna Rubley (Jodie Armstrong)
Bob McCracken (Warden Hansen)
Kelly Curran (Karla Demshure)
Steven Howell (Gary Hazlett)
Jo Beth Locklear (Emily Sisk)
Leigha Kingsley (Cara Smith)

WRITTEN BY: Bruce Zimmerman
DIRECTED BY: Doug Aarniokoski

Music Info: The Company

The song played at the end of the Criminal Minds episode "The Company" is called "Be Still" by The Fray.

BE STILL

Be still and know that I'm with you

Be still and know that I am here

Be still and know that I'm with you

Be still, be still, and know

When darkness comes upon you

And sleep no longer finds your bed

Remember all the words I said

Be still, be still, be still

If fear falls upon your bed and sleep no longer comes

Remember all the words I said

Be still be still and know

And if you go through the valley

And the shadow comes down from the hill

If morning never comes to be

Be still be still be still

And if you forget the way to go

And lose where you came from

Just know I am standing beside you

Be still be still be still

Be still and know that I'm with you

Be still and know I am

Spoiler Thread: The Company

“The Company” – When Morgan’s sister sees a woman who looks like their presumed-dead cousin, Cindi, it forces Morgan to confront a lie he told his family last year to provide closure and compels the BAU to reopen the case of her disappearance, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, April 11 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest Stars include Shanola Hampton (“Shameless”) as Morgan’s missing cousin Cindi, Chad L. Coleman (“The Wire”) as family acquaintance Malcolm Ford, Erica Gimpel (“Fame,” “The Young and the Restless”) as Morgan’s sister Sarah, and Denise Dowse (“The Guardian,” “Beverly Hills, 90210”) as Morgan’s aunt Yvonne Burns.

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Promo: The Company

Behind-The-Scenes picture

@joemantegna posted this pic with this note: "Any questions about it will not be answered. What ever you may want to know about it will be answered by the end of this season."

Promo: Heathridge Manor

Spoiler Thread: Heathridge Manor

“Heathridge Manor” – The BAU team heads to Oregon to investigate a series of gothic, ritualistic murders, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, April 4 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Series star Matthew Gray Gubler directed the episode. Guest stars include Robert Englund (“A Nightmare on Elm Street”) as Detective Gassner, who assists the BAU with the investigation, and Juliet Landau (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Ed Wood”) as psychiatric patient Catherine Heathridge.

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Press Release: The Company

WHEN HIS MISSING COUSIN REAPPEARS, MORGAN IS FORCED TO CONFRONT A LIE HE TOLD TO PROTECT HIS FAMILY AND MAKES THE BAU TEAM REOPEN THE FILE ON HER DISAPPEARANCE, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11

Guest Stars Include Shanola Hampton (“Shameless”) as Morgan’s Missing Cousin Cindi, Chad L. Coleman (“The Wire”) as Family Acquaintance Malcolm Ford and Denise Dowse (“The Guardian,” “Beverly Hills, 90210”) as Morgan’s Aunt Yvonne Burns

CHEAT TWEET: A sighting of Morgan’s missing cousin makes Morgan confront a lie he’s told his family, #CriminalMinds 4/11 9pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/GRcrYo

“The Company” – When Morgan’s sister sees a woman who looks like their presumed-dead cousin, Cindi, it forces Morgan to confront a lie he told his family last year to provide closure and compels the BAU to reopen the case of her disappearance, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, April 11 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest Stars include Shanola Hampton (“Shameless”) as Morgan’s missing cousin Cindi, Chad L. Coleman (“The Wire”) as family acquaintance Malcolm Ford, Erica Gimpel (“Fame,” “The Young and the Restless”) as Morgan’s sister Sarah, and Denise Dowse (“The Guardian,” “Beverly Hills, 90210”) as Morgan’s aunt Yvonne Burns.

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:
Shanola Hampton (Cindi)
Chad L. Coleman (Malcolm Ford)
Benita Krista Nall (Desiree Morgan)
Erica Gimpel (Sarah Morgan)
Denise Dowse (Yvonne Burns)
James Edson (Detective Palmer)
Brian Ibsen (Matt Miller)
T.R. Shields III (Arnold Whitcomb)
Dirk Etchison (Bob Campbell)
John Zderko (Dominic Maguire)
Elizabeth Kouri (Suzy Maguire)
Holger Moncada (Store Manager)
Bob Glouberman (Larry Stiles)
Jon Eric Preston (Eric Beckford)
Ieva Georges (Julie Beckford)
Dusan Brown (Anthony Ford)

WRITTEN BY: Breen Frazier
DIRECTED BY: Nelson McCormick

Press Release: Season Seven Finale

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
9:00-11:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS – When a federal bank is under attack, the BAU is called to negotiate a hostage situation. As events unfold in real-time, tensions rise as one of the team becomes a hostage. Also, Emily Prentiss (Paget Brewster) says goodbye. (Two Hours)

Spoiler Thread: Foundation

“Foundation” – When a scared, emaciated young boy is found in the Arizona desert and another boy winds up missing, the BAU begins searching for the kidnapper as Morgan, reaching into his own scarred past, tries to bond with the found child.

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Press Release: Heathridge Manor

THE BAU IS IN FOR A GHOST OF A TIME WHEN THE TEAMINVESTIGATES A SERIES OF RITUALISTIC MURDERS IN OREGON, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4

Series Star Matthew Gray Gubler Directed the Episode

Guest Stars Include Robert Englund (“A Nightmare on Elm Street”) as Detective Gassner, Who Assists the BAU with Their Investigation, and Juliet Landau (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Ed Wood”) as Psychiatric Patient Catherine Heathridge

CHEAT TWEET: The BAU team tries to scare up clues to solve ritualistic murders in Oregon on #CriminalMinds 4/4 9pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/yZYPq3

“Heathridge Manor” – The BAU team heads to Oregon to investigate a series of gothic, ritualistic murders, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, April 4 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Series star Matthew Gray Gubler directed the episode. Guest stars include Robert Englund (“A Nightmare on Elm Street”) as Detective Gassner, who assists the BAU with the investigation, and Juliet Landau (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Ed Wood”) as psychiatric patient Catherine Heathridge.

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:
Robert Englund (Detective Gassner)
Kyle Gallner (James Heathridge)
Madeleine Martin (Lara Heathridge)
Juliet Landau (Catherine Heathridge)
Everette Plen (Mike)
Michaela Carrozzo (Abby)
Georgia Dolenz (Alice Pritchard)
Sean T. Krishnan (Dr. Bonds)
Ezra Buzzington (Louis Sills)
Lora Plattner (Chloe)
Teddy Vincent (Tiffany)
Kimberly Westbrook (Sarah Gammon)
Gary Brintz (Bartender)
Robert Mukes (Male Visitor)
Chase Mouser (Young James)

WRITTEN BY: Sharon Lee Watson
DIRECTED BY: Series star Matthew Gray Gubler

Thomas Gibson on Tavis Smiley

Thomas will be on the Tavis Smiley Show on March 21st.

Joe Mantegna for AmericaWantsU

Thomas Gibson for AmericaWantsU

Joe & Thomas for AmericaWantsU

Press Release: Criminal Minds Season Eight

CBS ANNOUNCES RENEWALS FOR 18 PRIMETIME SHOWS FOR THE 2012-2013 SEASON

Renewals Showcase the Strength, Stability and Success of Television’s #1 Network

In a move that renews a large portion of television’s #1 primetime lineup, CBS announced today it has picked up 18 returning series for the 2012-2013 broadcast season.

The renewals include four comedies, nine dramas, three reality series and two newsmagazines. The returning shows encompass every night of the week and every hour, many of which are #1 in their time period and some #1 on the entire night.

The renewed comedies include the previously announced multi-year pickups of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER and THE BIG BANG THEORY, the season’s #1 comedy and the first scripted program to top “American Idol” in viewers and adults 18-49; 2 BROKE GIRLS, the season’s #1 new comedy in viewers and key demographics; and sophomore hit MIKE & MOLLY.

Also in comedy, CBS and Warner Bros. Television are in preliminary discussions regarding future seasons for TWO AND A HALF MEN.

Renewed dramas are NCIS, television’s #1 drama/scripted program for the third consecutive year; NCIS: LOS ANGELES, the #2 drama for the second straight year; HAWAII FIVE-0, CRIMINAL MINDS, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, PERSON OF INTEREST, the #1 new series of the season, THE MENTALIST, BLUE BLOODS and the award-winning and critically acclaimed THE GOOD WIFE.

Among the Network’s returning reality series are THE AMAZING RACE, UNDERCOVER BOSS and the previously renewed SURVIVOR.

Television’s top newsmagazines, 60 MINUTES and 48 HOURS MYSTERY, will also return in the fall.

“This large-scale renewal is testimony to the strength, stability and success of a deep and diverse roster of top-rated programming,” said Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment. “It positions us for continued success next season and certainly creates an environment that will give our new shows the best possible chance to succeed.”

Season-to-date, CBS is first in viewers (12.13m) and adults 25-54 (4.1/10) and a strong second in adults 18-49 (3.1/08). The Network is posting across-the-board year-to-year growth, up +1% in viewers, +2% in adults 25-54 and +3% in adults 18-49.

Press Release: Foundation

WHEN A YOUNG BOY IS FOUND WANDERING IN THE ARIZONA DESERT AND ANOTHER CHILD DISAPPEARS, THE BAU TEAM GOES ON THE HUNT FOR THE KIDNAPPER, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21

Guest Stars Include Garrett M. Brown (“Roswell,” “Sisters”) as Real Estate Developer J. B. Allen and Jackson Pace (“Homeland”) as Missing Child Billy Henderson

CHEAT TWEET: The BAU looks for an oasis in the Arizona desert when they search 4 a kidnapper, #CriminalMinds 3/21 9pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/xKq4Se

“Foundation” – When a scared, emaciated young boy is found in the Arizona desert and another boy winds up missing, the BAU begins searching for the kidnapper as Morgan, reaching into his own scarred past, tries to bond with the found child, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, March 21 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest stars include Garrett M. Brown (“Roswell,” “Sisters”) as real estate developer J. B. Allen and Jackson Pace (“Homeland”) as missing child Billy Henderson.

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:
Garrett M. Brown (J.B. Allen)
Jonathan Castellanos (Angel)
Jackson Pace (Billy Henderson)
John Gleeson Connolly (Matt Nelson)
Mary- Bonner Baker (Emma Nelson)
Max Rose (Adam Nelson)
Hedy Burress (Samantha)
Mike Gomez (Detective Perez)
William Duffy (Dr. Larson)
Lance Irwin (Richard Henderson)
Kate Enggren (Meredith Henderson)
Madison Carlon (Young Samantha)
Odalys Nanín (Lupe Suarez)

WRITTEN BY: Jim Clemente
DIRECTED BY: Dermott Downs

Spoiler Thread: I Love You, Tommy Brown

“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.

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