THE MENTALIST stars Golden Globe Award nominee Simon Baker as Patrick Jane, an independent consultant with the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI), who has a remarkable track record for solving serious crimes by using his razor sharp skills of observation. Within the Bureau, Jane is notorious for his blatant lack of protocol and his semi-celebrity past as a psychic medium, whose paranormal abilities he now admits he feigned. Jane's role in cracking a series of tough, high-profile cases is greatly valued by his fellow agents; however, no-nonsense Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon alternates between reluctantly acknowledging Jane's usefulness and blasting him for his theatrics, narcissism and dangerous lack of boundaries. Lisbon's team includes agents Kimball Cho, Wayne Rigsby and Grace Van Pelt, who all think Jane's a loose cannon but admire his charm and knack for clearing cases.
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VIDEO: Simon Baker Talks THE MENTALIST's 100th Episode
by Caryn Robbins - October 26, 2012
The CBS drama series THE MENTALIST celebrates its 100th episode this Sunday! Below, cast and creative team of the hit drama discuss the special celebration!...
by Caryn Robbins - October 26, 2012
The CBS drama series THE MENTALIST celebrates its 100th episode this Sunday! Below, cast and creative team of the hit drama discuss the special celebration!...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Red Dawn' Episode of CBS's THE MENTALIST
by - October 26, 2012
On Sunday night's episode of the CBS drama THE MENTALIST titled 'Red Dawn,' see how Jane met Lisbon and the rest of the CBI team for the first time. The 100th episode of the series airs Sunday, Oct. 28 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Get a sneak peek below!...
by - October 26, 2012
On Sunday night's episode of the CBS drama THE MENTALIST titled 'Red Dawn,' see how Jane met Lisbon and the rest of the CBI team for the first time. The 100th episode of the series airs Sunday, Oct. 28 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Get a sneak peek below!...
THE BIG BANG THEORY Beats SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL With Live+7 DVR, Playback
by Tyler Peterson - October 22, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY surpassed Sunday Night Football as the #2 broadcast of the week in viewers, trailing only behind NCIS, according to Live plus 7-day DVR playback for the week of Oct. 1 - Oct. 7, 2012. ...
by Tyler Peterson - October 22, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY surpassed Sunday Night Football as the #2 broadcast of the week in viewers, trailing only behind NCIS, according to Live plus 7-day DVR playback for the week of Oct. 1 - Oct. 7, 2012. ...
TNT Airs THE MENTALIST All-Day Marathon Today, 10/22
by TV News Desk - October 22, 2012
Today, Oct. 22, TNT is going to take viewers on a journey through those nightmares with THE MENTALIST: The Hunt for Red John, an all-day marathon of episodes centering on the serial killer whose long line of victims includes Jane's own family. ...
by TV News Desk - October 22, 2012
Today, Oct. 22, TNT is going to take viewers on a journey through those nightmares with THE MENTALIST: The Hunt for Red John, an all-day marathon of episodes centering on the serial killer whose long line of victims includes Jane's own family. ...
BIG BANG THEORY and ELEMENTARY Soar in Live+3 Day Playback
by Tyler Peterson - October 19, 2012
Through the first three weeks of the 2012-2013 season, CBS continues to lead all networks in L+3 day DVR lift among viewers, adults 18-49 (tie) and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus 3-day ratings through Oct. 14, 2012. ...
by Tyler Peterson - October 19, 2012
Through the first three weeks of the 2012-2013 season, CBS continues to lead all networks in L+3 day DVR lift among viewers, adults 18-49 (tie) and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus 3-day ratings through Oct. 14, 2012. ...
BAD KIDS GO TO HELL Receives December Release Date in Theaters
by Kelsey Denette - October 18, 2012
Bad Kids Productions announces today that BAD KIDS GO TO HELL, starring Judd Nelson and directed by Matthew Spradlin, will have its theatrical release on December 7th, in select markets nation-wide. ...
by Kelsey Denette - October 18, 2012
Bad Kids Productions announces today that BAD KIDS GO TO HELL, starring Judd Nelson and directed by Matthew Spradlin, will have its theatrical release on December 7th, in select markets nation-wide. ...
CBS Claims 9 of Top 20 Programs for Adults 18-49, Week Ending 10/14
by Tyler Peterson - October 16, 2012
CBS placed first in viewers for the third consecutive week of the new television season, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Oct. 14, Week Three of the 2012-2013 television season. ...
by Tyler Peterson - October 16, 2012
CBS placed first in viewers for the third consecutive week of the new television season, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Oct. 14, Week Three of the 2012-2013 television season. ...
CBS Gets a 'BIG BANG' Out of DVR Playback During Premiere Week
by Tyler Peterson - October 15, 2012
Live plus 7-day DVR playback expanded CBS's live plus same day premiere week viewer win from 2.35 million viewers to 2.86 million, according to Nielsen live plus 7-day lift versus live same day ratings for the week of Sept. 24-Sept. 30. ...
by Tyler Peterson - October 15, 2012
Live plus 7-day DVR playback expanded CBS's live plus same day premiere week viewer win from 2.35 million viewers to 2.86 million, according to Nielsen live plus 7-day lift versus live same day ratings for the week of Sept. 24-Sept. 30. ...
CBS Network Premiere Week Win Expands By Half a Million Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - October 15, 2012
Live plus 7-day DVR playback expanded CBS's live plus same day premiere week viewer win from 2.35 million viewers to 2.86 million, according to Nielsen live plus 7-day lift versus live same day ratings for the week of Sept. 24-Sept. 30....
by Caryn Robbins - October 15, 2012
Live plus 7-day DVR playback expanded CBS's live plus same day premiere week viewer win from 2.35 million viewers to 2.86 million, according to Nielsen live plus 7-day lift versus live same day ratings for the week of Sept. 24-Sept. 30....
NBC Takes Home an Easy Win in Sunday Night Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - October 15, 2012
NBC (14.70 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 5.6, #1) took home an easy win on Sunday with its mix of 'Football Night in America #1' (5.73 million viewers, #14; adults 18-49: 1.9, #T11), 'Football Night in America #2' (9.08 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 3.3, #5), 'Football Night in America #3'...
by Caryn Robbins - October 15, 2012
NBC (14.70 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 5.6, #1) took home an easy win on Sunday with its mix of 'Football Night in America #1' (5.73 million viewers, #14; adults 18-49: 1.9, #T11), 'Football Night in America #2' (9.08 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 3.3, #5), 'Football Night in America #3'...
TNT to Air THE MENTALIST All-Day Marathon, 10/22
by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2012
On Monday, Oct. 22, TNT is going to take viewers on a journey through those nightmares with THE MENTALIST: The Hunt for Red John, an all-day marathon of episodes centering on the serial killer whose long line of victims includes Jane's own family. ...
by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2012
On Monday, Oct. 22, TNT is going to take viewers on a journey through those nightmares with THE MENTALIST: The Hunt for Red John, an all-day marathon of episodes centering on the serial killer whose long line of victims includes Jane's own family. ...
BAD KIDS GO TO HELL to be Released in Select Theaters on 10/27
by Tyler Peterson - October 08, 2012
On October, 10th BAD KIDS GO TO HELL, starring Judd Nelson and directed by Matthew Spradlin, will have a star-studded premiere screening at the Studio Movie Grill in Dallas, Texas....
by Tyler Peterson - October 08, 2012
On October, 10th BAD KIDS GO TO HELL, starring Judd Nelson and directed by Matthew Spradlin, will have a star-studded premiere screening at the Studio Movie Grill in Dallas, Texas....
NBC's SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Remains on Top in Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - October 08, 2012
NBC (14.72 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 5.8, #1) was the network to beat on Sunday with its mix of 'Football Night in America #1' (6.47 million viewers, #14; adults 18-49: 2.1, #14), 'Football Night in America #2' (10.26 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 4.0, #4), 'Football Night in America ...
by Caryn Robbins - October 08, 2012
NBC (14.72 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 5.8, #1) was the network to beat on Sunday with its mix of 'Football Night in America #1' (6.47 million viewers, #14; adults 18-49: 2.1, #14), 'Football Night in America #2' (10.26 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 4.0, #4), 'Football Night in America ...
3-Day DVR Playback Launches CBS's Premiere Week Ratings
by Tyler Peterson - October 05, 2012
3-day DVR lift during premiere week has significantly increased viewership for a large cross-section of CBS's new and returning programs, according to Nielsen live plus 3-day ratings. ...
by Tyler Peterson - October 05, 2012
3-day DVR lift during premiere week has significantly increased viewership for a large cross-section of CBS's new and returning programs, according to Nielsen live plus 3-day ratings. ...
PERSON OF INTEREST Brings Ratings Victory to CBS
by Caryn Robbins - October 05, 2012
CBS (13.29 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.3, #1) was the network to beat on Thursday with week two of 'The Big Bang Theory' (15.38 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.9, #1), 'Two and a Half Men' (12.67 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 3.7, #T2), 'Person of Interest' (14.62 million viewers...
by Caryn Robbins - October 05, 2012
CBS (13.29 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.3, #1) was the network to beat on Thursday with week two of 'The Big Bang Theory' (15.38 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.9, #1), 'Two and a Half Men' (12.67 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 3.7, #T2), 'Person of Interest' (14.62 million viewers...
Emmanuelle Chriqui Guest Stars on THE MENTALIST Season Premiere Tonight, 9/30
by TV News Desk - September 30, 2012
On the season premiere of CBS's THE MENTALIST titled "The Crimson Ticket", while Jane tries to decipher Lorelei's connection to Red John, the CBI team is forced to partner with the FBI to solve the murder of a hotel employee, on the fifth season premiere of THE MENTALIST tonight, Sept. 30 (10:00-11:...
by TV News Desk - September 30, 2012
On the season premiere of CBS's THE MENTALIST titled "The Crimson Ticket", while Jane tries to decipher Lorelei's connection to Red John, the CBI team is forced to partner with the FBI to solve the murder of a hotel employee, on the fifth season premiere of THE MENTALIST tonight, Sept. 30 (10:00-11:...
BIG BANG THEORY Returns with CBS On Top
by Tyler Peterson - September 28, 2012
CBS (13.80 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.4, #1) pulled in front on Thursday with the season premieres of 'The Big Bang Theory' (15.31 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.8, #1), 'Two and a Half Men' (12.37 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 3.5, #3) - its lowest-rated telecast ever, 'Person...
by Tyler Peterson - September 28, 2012
CBS (13.80 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.4, #1) pulled in front on Thursday with the season premieres of 'The Big Bang Theory' (15.31 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.8, #1), 'Two and a Half Men' (12.37 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 3.5, #3) - its lowest-rated telecast ever, 'Person...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - THE MENTALIST's 'Crimson Ticket' Episode
by Caryn Robbins - September 28, 2012
On the Sunday, September 30 episode of CBS's THE MENTALIST titled 'The Crimson Ticket,' while Jane tries to decipher Lorelei's connection to Red John, the CBI team is forced to partner with the FBI to solve the murder of a hotel employee. The fifth season premiere airs 10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the ...
by Caryn Robbins - September 28, 2012
On the Sunday, September 30 episode of CBS's THE MENTALIST titled 'The Crimson Ticket,' while Jane tries to decipher Lorelei's connection to Red John, the CBI team is forced to partner with the FBI to solve the murder of a hotel employee. The fifth season premiere airs 10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the ...
NBC's SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Outruns EMMY AWARD Broadcast
by Caryn Robbins - September 24, 2012
SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (19.82 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 8.1, #1) once again topped the charts on Sunday as NBC (15.92 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 6.4, #1) was the network to beat....
by Caryn Robbins - September 24, 2012
SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (19.82 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 8.1, #1) once again topped the charts on Sunday as NBC (15.92 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 6.4, #1) was the network to beat....
CBS to Help Viewers Navigate NFL Overtime Programming Changes
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2012
In an effort to further assist CBS's Sunday night viewers in navigating primetime series time changes due to NFL overruns, CBS will list the scheduled start times for its Sunday night series 30 minutes later in Eastern and Central Time zones on doubleheader weekends....
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2012
In an effort to further assist CBS's Sunday night viewers in navigating primetime series time changes due to NFL overruns, CBS will list the scheduled start times for its Sunday night series 30 minutes later in Eastern and Central Time zones on doubleheader weekends....
Emmanuelle Chriqui to Guest Star on THE MENTALIST Season Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - August 17, 2012
On the season premiere of CBS's THE MENTALIST titled "The Crimson Ticket", while Jane tries to decipher Lorelei's connection to Red John, the CBI team is forced to partner with the FBI to solve the murder of a hotel employee, on the fifth season premiere of THE MENTALIST on Sunday, Sept. 30 (10:00-1...
by Caryn Robbins - August 17, 2012
On the season premiere of CBS's THE MENTALIST titled "The Crimson Ticket", while Jane tries to decipher Lorelei's connection to Red John, the CBI team is forced to partner with the FBI to solve the murder of a hotel employee, on the fifth season premiere of THE MENTALIST on Sunday, Sept. 30 (10:00-1...
STAGE TUBE: TRUE BLOOD's Deborah Ann Woll Sings George Gershwin's 'They All Laughed'
by Stage Tube - August 16, 2012
True Blood's Deborah Ann Woll took a moment to sing George Gershwin's 'They All Laughed' on ABCNews. Watch the video of her performance below! Woll, who plays Jessica Hamby on HBO's series True Blood, graduated with a BFA in acting from the USC School of Theatre and spent 10 years on stage before be...
by Stage Tube - August 16, 2012
True Blood's Deborah Ann Woll took a moment to sing George Gershwin's 'They All Laughed' on ABCNews. Watch the video of her performance below! Woll, who plays Jessica Hamby on HBO's series True Blood, graduated with a BFA in acting from the USC School of Theatre and spent 10 years on stage before be...
Ashley Williams to Return to HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
by Caryn Robbins - July 27, 2012
TVLine.com reports that Ashley Williams will reprise her role of 'Victoria' on the CBS comedy HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER. The actress will appear in the Season 8 premiere and will have a multi-episode story arc throughout the season. ...
by Caryn Robbins - July 27, 2012
TVLine.com reports that Ashley Williams will reprise her role of 'Victoria' on the CBS comedy HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER. The actress will appear in the Season 8 premiere and will have a multi-episode story arc throughout the season. ...
Rosemary Tarquinio Presents UNSCRIPTED In Palm Desert, 8/29
by Laura Meltzer - July 20, 2012
Just about anyone who watches TV knows of shows like The Mentalist, A Gifted Man, Criminal Minds, Gary Unmarried, The Good Wife, and Without A Trace. But you probably do not know what they have in common?...
by Laura Meltzer - July 20, 2012
Just about anyone who watches TV knows of shows like The Mentalist, A Gifted Man, Criminal Minds, Gary Unmarried, The Good Wife, and Without A Trace. But you probably do not know what they have in common?...
TNT Orders THE LAST SHIP Pilot From Executive Producer Michael Bay
by TV News Desk - July 16, 2012
TNT has ordered a pilot for the action-packed drama series The Last Ship, based on the popular novel by William Brinkley and executive-produced by blockbuster filmmaker Michael Bay (Transformers). The project comes to TNT from Platinum Dunes partners Brad Fuller and Andrew Form, whose credits includ...
by TV News Desk - July 16, 2012
TNT has ordered a pilot for the action-packed drama series The Last Ship, based on the popular novel by William Brinkley and executive-produced by blockbuster filmmaker Michael Bay (Transformers). The project comes to TNT from Platinum Dunes partners Brad Fuller and Andrew Form, whose credits includ...
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