Spoiler Thread: The Silencer & Season Eight

With the press relase out for "The Silencer" (8x01) and now the "Ultimate Look Back" on Season Seven...
What are your thoughts about the upcoming season ?? What do you think about the recent cast addtion ?? Share your thoughts...

Cast at the Comic-Con 2012

Thanks to fellow Criminal Minds Fan sticksades who sent us these neat pictures & videos from the Criminal Minds Cast Signing at Comic-Con 2012.

Promo Picture: The Pact

"The Pact" – Morgan (Shemar Moore) and the BAU suspect that not one, but two killers are working together after the bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: The Pact

"The Pact" -- Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and the BAU suspect that that not one, but two killers are working together when the bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: The Pact

"The Pact" -- Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and Rossi (Joe Mantegna) discuss the crime scene after the bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, and the BAU suspects that that not one, but two killers are working together to commit these murders, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: The Pact

"The Pact" -- Morgan (Shemar Moore) shows evidence at the crime scene to JJ (A.J. Cook), Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and Rossi (Joe Mantegna) after the bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, and the BAU suspects that that not one, but two killers are working together to commit these murders, on CRIMINAL MINDS,Wednesday, Oct. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: The Pact

“The Pact” – Rossi (Joe Mantegna) and the BAU investigate a crime scene after the bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, and the team suspects that that not one, but two killers are working together to commit these murders, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Wednesday, Oct. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: The Pact

"The Pact" -- Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) investigate a crime scene after the bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, and the BAU suspects that that not one, but two killers are working together to commit these murders, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: The Pact

"The Pact" -- Rossi (Joe Mantegna) takes a call when the bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, and the BAU suspects that that not one, but two killers are working together to commit these murders, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Fall TV Spoiler Spectacular: Exclusive Scoop...

PREVIOUSLY ON... | Prentiss (played by Paget Brewster) left, again, to head up the London Interpol office. JJ and Will got married. Good times!

COMING UP NEXT | Things pick up three months later, after Morgan (pulling special duty at the Olympics) and Garcia (tagging along) have helped Prentiss settle into her new flat.

Read the whole scoop on tvline.com.

The Silencer: Promo

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” –Hotch (Thomas Gibson) and newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) talk as they investigate the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” –Hotch (Thomas Gibson) and newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) talk as they investigate the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” – JJ (A.J. Cook) looks after the baby of a victim as Hotch (Thomas Gibson) discusses the victim’s murder, who is left behind with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

"The Silencer" - JJ (A.J. Cook) ponders the evidence as the BAU investigates the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” –Hotch (Thomas Gibson), newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and JJ (A.J. Cook) look at evidence as the BAU investigates the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” – Newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) helps investigate the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” – (seated, left to right) JJ (A.J. Cook), Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler), newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and Morgan (Shemar Moore, standing) go over evidence as the BAU investigates the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” – (seated, left to right) JJ (A.J. Cook), Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler), newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and Morgan (Shemar Moore, standing) go over evidence as the BAU investigates the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” – Newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) discusses evidence with the team as they investigate the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

“The Silencer” – Rossi (Joe Mantegna) and JJ (A.J. Cook) discuss evidence as the BAU investigates the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

"The Silencer" - “The Silencer” – Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) makes a point as newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) looks on when the BAU investigates the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

"The Silencer" – Morgan (Shemar Moore) flashes a smile to his BAU team members during their latest investigation, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Silencer: Promo Picture

"The Silencer” – JJ (A.J. Cook), Hotch (Thomas Gibson) and newest BAU member Alex Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) look at evidence as the BAU investigates the murder of a victim with the trademark handiwork of the UnSub “The Silencer,” who leaves behind victims with his unique trademark of sewing their mouths shut, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS © 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Shemar Moore rides the bike for MS

Here's a message from Shemar to all his supporters in this great cause... learn why this means so much to him and how YOU can help as well...

Hi All,

As you know, my mother’s been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis for about 14 years now, and it’s been tough. When her MS kicked in, I was seeing this superwoman, so to speak, kind of find her Kryptonite and deteriorate. It was shocking. It was humbling. It was scary.

In the beginning, it was just about figuring out what her symptoms were and figuring out what medicines were available. We were shooting in the dark. She was guessing and just taking the word of doctors. And ever since I got on Criminal Minds, the guys started this support group of Criminal Minds crew at Bike MS who wanted to support MS and to support me in my fight for Mom. It inspired my mother. It humbled her. It made her cry.

Often people, who are afflicted by various diseases, feel alone and misunderstood. They have no voice. We now have a better, more well-rounded knowledge of the disease, thanks to the MS Society and we’re much more specific about the type of meds that my mother has to take and how we can fight.

And when something hits you close to home, you know you’ll do whatever you can to help give that person you care about a better quality of life. I ride the bike for her. And today she’s coping with her MS, she’s walking and singing and dancing, living her life.

Any donations you can give will be much appreciated. We will not stop until we find a cure. Click on the link below to donate online or call 310.481.1107. The MS Society helps many people like my mother every day.

Thank you!

Click here to visit my personal page.

Click here to view the team page for Criminal Minds

Press Release: The Silencer

THE BAU IS CALLED TO TEXAS TO SEARCH FOR AN ESCAPED KILLER KNOWN AS “THE SILENCER” AS THE TEAM WELCOMES ITS NEWEST MEMBER INTO THE FOLD, ON THE EIGHTH SEASON PREMIERE OF “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26

Emmy Award-Nominated Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn Joins the Cast as Linguistics Expert Alex Blake

CHEAT TWEET: The BAU gets 2 know its newest member – #JeanneTripplehorn joins cast on 8th season premiere #CriminalMinds 9/26, 9pm! http://bit.ly/NeEd4j

“The Silencer” – When a Texas prisoner escapes during a transfer, he leaves behind victims with his unique trademark, sewing their mouths shut, a signature the BAU remembers as unique to the UnSub “The Silencer.” While they investigate who he was and who he's become, the BAU also gets to know the newest member of the team, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Emmy Award-nominated actress Jeanne Tripplehorn joins the cast as linguistics expert Alex Blake, the newest member of the BAU team.

SERIES REGULARS:
Joe Mantegna (David Rossi)
Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner)
Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan)
Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)
A.J. Cook (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau)
Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia)
Jeanne Tripplehorn (Alex Blake)

GUEST CAST:
Jayne Atkinson (FBI Section Chief Director Erin Strauss)
Troy Michael Kotsur (John Myers)
Sam Hennings (Marshall John Tilghman)
Ray Mirabal (Mitch Gregory)
Tracy Fraim (Kevin Jenson)
Julia Silverman (Dr. Janine Ainsworth)
Matt Beck (Tyler Parker)
Brian Slaten (Danny Tucker)
Meagan Campbell (Laura Tucker)
Bianca D’Ambrosio (Kelly Tucker)
Jessica Ires Morris (Julie Myers)
Kayla Tabish (Girl at Rest Stop)
Aidan Collins (Young James)
Jarrod Bailey (Teenage James)

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

Criminal Minds Cast at the TCAs

Thanks to @cbstweet for sharing this lovely picture of our favourite cast from last nights TCA party for CBS.

AJ Cook Birthday Card

pic by @ajcookofficial

Criminal Minds: AJ Cook, Jennifer “JJ” Jareau on Criminal Minds, celebrates her birthday on Sunday, July 22th. Please use this thread to wish AJ a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. :)

Happy Birthday AJ !!!

Criminal Minds at Comic-Con 2012

#CriminalMinds fans at #ComicCon! Stop by the CBS booth (4129) TODAY at 11 AM PT to meet the cast! #SDCC

Season Eight premiere date...

Season 8 of Criminal Minds will premiere Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at 9/8c only CBS! Mark your calendars.