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: NBC Releases Teaser Trailer for New Supernatural Series, CONSTANTINE
by Courtnie Mele - May 11, 2014
In CONSTANTINE, Matt Ryan stars as the titular character, which follows enigmatic and irreverent Liverpool con-man-turned-occult-detective John Constantine, who is reluctantly thrust into the role of defending our world against dark forces from beyond....
by Courtnie Mele - May 11, 2014
In CONSTANTINE, Matt Ryan stars as the titular character, which follows enigmatic and irreverent Liverpool con-man-turned-occult-detective John Constantine, who is reluctantly thrust into the role of defending our world against dark forces from beyond....
CBS Renews THE MENTALIST, But Cancels 5 Including THE CRAZY ONES
by Courtnie Mele - May 11, 2014
CBS has made a verdict on six of its shows: The Mentalist, The Crazy Ones, Bad Teacher, Friends with Better Lives, Intelligence, and Hostages....
by Courtnie Mele - May 11, 2014
CBS has made a verdict on six of its shows: The Mentalist, The Crazy Ones, Bad Teacher, Friends with Better Lives, Intelligence, and Hostages....
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of FOX's GOTHAM
by TV News Desk - May 09, 2014
FOX has revealed artwork for its new original series GOTHAM, premiering this fall. Scroll down for a first look at the class!...
by TV News Desk - May 09, 2014
FOX has revealed artwork for its new original series GOTHAM, premiering this fall. Scroll down for a first look at the class!...
VIDEO: Kathleen Gati Brings CABARET to GENERAL HOSPITAL's Nurses Ball
by Matt Tamanini - May 09, 2014
At the start of GENERAL HOSPITAL's 20th Anniversary Nurses Ball, the uber-villan Dr. Liesl Obrecht hijacked the opening number to perform her 'Welcoming' song. The Nurses Ball became a Port Charles tradition in 1994 as a way to bring attention to the growing need for A.I.D.S. research. At this year'...
by Matt Tamanini - May 09, 2014
At the start of GENERAL HOSPITAL's 20th Anniversary Nurses Ball, the uber-villan Dr. Liesl Obrecht hijacked the opening number to perform her 'Welcoming' song. The Nurses Ball became a Port Charles tradition in 1994 as a way to bring attention to the growing need for A.I.D.S. research. At this year'...
CONSTANTINE & THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA with Debra Messing Picked Up by NBC
by Tyler Peterson - May 08, 2014
According to Deadline, NBC has given series orders to CONSTANTINE, from executive producers Daniel Cerone & David S. Goyer and director Neil Marshall, and NBC, Warner Bros. Television and DC Entertainment, and THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA with Debra Messing from Greg Berlanti....
by Tyler Peterson - May 08, 2014
According to Deadline, NBC has given series orders to CONSTANTINE, from executive producers Daniel Cerone & David S. Goyer and director Neil Marshall, and NBC, Warner Bros. Television and DC Entertainment, and THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA with Debra Messing from Greg Berlanti....
Second Season of Lifetime's WITCHES OF EAST END to Premiere on 7/6
by Tyler Peterson - May 07, 2014
he second season of Lifetime's thrilling series Witches of East End (#WitchesofEastEnd) returns this summer, beginning Sunday, July 6, at 9 pm ET/PT with an ensemble cast headlined by Emmy Award-winner Julia Ormond (Temple Grandin, Mad Men), Jenna Dewan Tatum (American Horror Story), Rachel Boston (...
by Tyler Peterson - May 07, 2014
he second season of Lifetime's thrilling series Witches of East End (#WitchesofEastEnd) returns this summer, beginning Sunday, July 6, at 9 pm ET/PT with an ensemble cast headlined by Emmy Award-winner Julia Ormond (Temple Grandin, Mad Men), Jenna Dewan Tatum (American Horror Story), Rachel Boston (...
Scott Foley, Eric Lange & More to Join Blythe Danner in THE COUNTRY HOUSE at Geffen Playhouse this Summer
by Tyler Peterson - May 07, 2014
Geffen Playhouse announces that Scott Foley (Scandal, The Unit, Felicity), Eric Lange (The Bridge, Weeds), David Rasche (Speed-The-Plow Broadway, Lunch Hour), Emily Swallow (The Mentalist, Manhattan Theatre Club's Romantic Poetry), and Sarah Steele (off-Broadway: Slowgirl, The Netflix Plays) are joi...
by Tyler Peterson - May 07, 2014
Geffen Playhouse announces that Scott Foley (Scandal, The Unit, Felicity), Eric Lange (The Bridge, Weeds), David Rasche (Speed-The-Plow Broadway, Lunch Hour), Emily Swallow (The Mentalist, Manhattan Theatre Club's Romantic Poetry), and Sarah Steele (off-Broadway: Slowgirl, The Netflix Plays) are joi...
VIDEO: Watch Official Trailer for New Original FOX Series GOTHAM, Coming This Fall
by Caryn Robbins - May 06, 2014
FOX shared the first official trailer for their new original series GOTHAM, premiering this Fall. Get a first look below!...
by Caryn Robbins - May 06, 2014
FOX shared the first official trailer for their new original series GOTHAM, premiering this Fall. Get a first look below!...
VIDEO: Extended Trailer for Batman Prequel GOTHAM on FOX
by TV News Desk - May 05, 2014
Just after the news that FOX had ordered its Batman prequel GOTHAM to series, the network has released an extended trailer for the project. Check it out below!...
by TV News Desk - May 05, 2014
Just after the news that FOX had ordered its Batman prequel GOTHAM to series, the network has released an extended trailer for the project. Check it out below!...
Fox Orders Batman Prequel GOTHAM to Series
by Tyler Peterson - May 05, 2014
According to Deadline, Fox has officially ordered its Batman prequel project GOTHAM to series....
by Tyler Peterson - May 05, 2014
According to Deadline, Fox has officially ordered its Batman prequel project GOTHAM to series....
ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME Grows from 18-49 Lead-In by 25%
by Caryn Robbins - May 05, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - May 05, 2014
6.7 million and 2.0/6 in AD18-49): Growing from its Adult 18-49 lead-in by 25% at 8pm, ABC's Once Upon a Time...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Il Tavolo Bianco' Episode of CBS's THE MENTALIST
by - May 02, 2014
On the next episode of CBS's THE MENTALIST titled 'Il Tavolo Bianco,' Jane's freedom is at stake...
by - May 02, 2014
On the next episode of CBS's THE MENTALIST titled 'Il Tavolo Bianco,' Jane's freedom is at stake...
CBS Streaks to 8th Consecutive Weekly Win in Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - April 29, 2014
CBS won its eighth consecutive week in viewers and sixth straight week in adults 25-54 with 6 of the top 10 programs in viewers and 13 of the top 20 in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 27....
by Caryn Robbins - April 29, 2014
CBS won its eighth consecutive week in viewers and sixth straight week in adults 25-54 with 6 of the top 10 programs in viewers and 13 of the top 20 in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 27....
CBS Sweeps Every Hour on Sunday in Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - April 28, 2014
CBS swept every hour on Sunday in viewers with 60 MINUTES, THE AMAZING RACE, THE GOOD WIFE and THE MENTALIST, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for April 27....
by Caryn Robbins - April 28, 2014
CBS swept every hour on Sunday in viewers with 60 MINUTES, THE AMAZING RACE, THE GOOD WIFE and THE MENTALIST, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for April 27....
GOSSIP GIRL Writer Joins the Creative Team for Fox's GOTHAM
by Courtnie Mele - April 26, 2014
According to Entertainment Weekly, John Stephens is joining the creative team for Fox's upcoming Batman Prequel series, Gotham....
by Courtnie Mele - April 26, 2014
According to Entertainment Weekly, John Stephens is joining the creative team for Fox's upcoming Batman Prequel series, Gotham....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Brown Eyed Girls' Episode of THE MENTALIST
by - April 25, 2014
On the next episode of CBS's THE MENTALIST titled 'Brown Eyed Girls,' a chance encounter with a suspicious-looking individual leads Jane and Lisbon to uncover a vast human smuggling ring....
by - April 25, 2014
On the next episode of CBS's THE MENTALIST titled 'Brown Eyed Girls,' a chance encounter with a suspicious-looking individual leads Jane and Lisbon to uncover a vast human smuggling ring....
Jack Plotnick & Seth Rudetsky's DISASTER! Headed to Broadway?
by Hilary Kelly - April 21, 2014
Jack Plotnick, of Gods and Monsters, Nip/Tuck, and The Mentalist, has set his sights on Broadway, according to Queerty. His musical, Disaster!, might be making headlines on the Great White Way in the not too distant future!...
by Hilary Kelly - April 21, 2014
Jack Plotnick, of Gods and Monsters, Nip/Tuck, and The Mentalist, has set his sights on Broadway, according to Queerty. His musical, Disaster!, might be making headlines on the Great White Way in the not too distant future!...
CBS's THE GOOD WIFE is Sunday's #1 Broadcast in Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - April 21, 2014
THE GOOD WIFE was Sunday's #1 program in viewers, as CBS swept the night in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Sunday, April 20....
by Caryn Robbins - April 21, 2014
THE GOOD WIFE was Sunday's #1 program in viewers, as CBS swept the night in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Sunday, April 20....
VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for New Series SALEM, Coming to WGN Tonight
by TV News Desk - April 20, 2014
The first trailer has been released for the new series SALEM, premiering tonight, April 20th on WGN America. Get a first look below!...
by TV News Desk - April 20, 2014
The first trailer has been released for the new series SALEM, premiering tonight, April 20th on WGN America. Get a first look below!...
VIDEO: Sneak Peak of THE MENTALIST's Next Episode
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2014
In a sneak peek of this Sunday's all-new THE MENTALIST, Jane seems to be a little jealous of Lisbon's budding relationship with Agent Pike. THE MENTALIST airs on Sundays at 10/9c on CBS....
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2014
In a sneak peek of this Sunday's all-new THE MENTALIST, Jane seems to be a little jealous of Lisbon's budding relationship with Agent Pike. THE MENTALIST airs on Sundays at 10/9c on CBS....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Silver Wings of Time' Episode of THE MENTALIST
by - April 11, 2014
On the next episode of CBS's THE MENTALIST titled 'Silver Wings of Time,' Jane and the FBI take up the cause of a death row inmate who has two days to prove his innocence before his sentence is carried out. ...
by - April 11, 2014
On the next episode of CBS's THE MENTALIST titled 'Silver Wings of Time,' Jane and the FBI take up the cause of a death row inmate who has two days to prove his innocence before his sentence is carried out. ...
Broadway's Cory Michael Smith to Play 'The Riddler' on Fox's GOTHAM
by Tyler Peterson - April 01, 2014
According to Deadline, the former BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY's star has signed on to play Edward Nygma, aka 'The Riddler' in Fox's upcoming Batman prequel drama, also starring Ben McKenzie and Donal Logue....
by Tyler Peterson - April 01, 2014
According to Deadline, the former BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY's star has signed on to play Edward Nygma, aka 'The Riddler' in Fox's upcoming Batman prequel drama, also starring Ben McKenzie and Donal Logue....
CBS is First in Viewers and Key Demos for 2nd Straight Week
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2014
CBS was first in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 for the second consecutive week, with five of the top 10 and 10 of the top 20 broadcasts, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending March 30, Week 27 of the 2013-2014 season....
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2014
CBS was first in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 for the second consecutive week, with five of the top 10 and 10 of the top 20 broadcasts, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending March 30, Week 27 of the 2013-2014 season....
CBS's THE GOOD WIFE Up Double-Digits in Viewers & Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2014
THE GOOD WIFE posted double-digit percentage increases in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 30....
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2014
THE GOOD WIFE posted double-digit percentage increases in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 30....
FIRST LOOK - GOTHAM's 'Alfred' the Butler - Sean Pertwee
by Caryn Robbins - March 25, 2014
FOX has shared the first image of Sean Pertwee ('Elementary') as Batman's future butler Alfred Pennyworth on the upcoming series GOTHAM....
by Caryn Robbins - March 25, 2014
FOX has shared the first image of Sean Pertwee ('Elementary') as Batman's future butler Alfred Pennyworth on the upcoming series GOTHAM....
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