CRIMINAL MINDS revolves around an elite team of FBI profilers who analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU who returns to help the team solve new cases. The team is lead by Special Agent Aaron Hotchner, a strong profiler who is able to gain people's trust and unlock their secrets. Other members include Emily Prentiss, a former Interpol agent and daughter of high-powered diplomats whose past life has caught up with her, leading to her presumed demise; Special Agent Derek Morgan, an expert on obsessional crimes; Special Agent Dr. Spencer Reid, a classically misunderstood genius whose social IQ is as low as his intellectual IQ is high; Jennifer "J.J." Jareau, the team's confident unit liaison who was called to a top Pentagon job but returns to the BAU under mysterious circumstances; and Penelope Garcia, a computer wizard who helps research the cases. Each member brings his or her own area of expertise to the table as they pinpoint predators' motivations and identify their emotional triggers in the attempt to stop them.
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Lifetime's ARMY WIVES Season 6 Premiere Draws 3.3 Million Viewers
by TV News Desk - June 25, 2012
After a five week break, fans of Lifetime's hit drama Army Wives flocked to the first of more all-new episodes of its sixth season last night, when it averaged 3.3 million Total Viewers, a 10% increase versus its current season average. ...
by TV News Desk - June 25, 2012
After a five week break, fans of Lifetime's hit drama Army Wives flocked to the first of more all-new episodes of its sixth season last night, when it averaged 3.3 million Total Viewers, a 10% increase versus its current season average. ...
Lifetime's ARMY WIVES Returns Tonight, 6/24
by TV News Desk - June 24, 2012
After this Sunday's intense cliffhanger episode of Lifetime's hit drama ARMY WIVES, the series will begin a five week break and return with even more drama and all-new episodes tonight, June 24, in a new time period at 10:00pm ET/PT....
by TV News Desk - June 24, 2012
After this Sunday's intense cliffhanger episode of Lifetime's hit drama ARMY WIVES, the series will begin a five week break and return with even more drama and all-new episodes tonight, June 24, in a new time period at 10:00pm ET/PT....
Jeanne Tripplehorn Joins Cast of CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS
by Caryn Robbins - June 14, 2012
Emmy Award-nominated actress Jeanne Tripplehorn will join the cast of CRIMINAL MINDS this fall as a series regular on the CBS Television Network....
by Caryn Robbins - June 14, 2012
Emmy Award-nominated actress Jeanne Tripplehorn will join the cast of CRIMINAL MINDS this fall as a series regular on the CBS Television Network....
CBS.com Announces CBS FAN AWARDS; Vote Now thru 7/11
by TV News Desk - June 13, 2012
CBS.com today launched the 'CBS Fan Awards,' giving fans of CBS Television Network primetime shows a chance to vote for their favorite moments of the season, such as 'Best Catchphrase,' 'Best Didn't See That One Coming Moment' and 'Most Shocking Cliffhanger.' Through July 11, users can go to CBS.com...
by TV News Desk - June 13, 2012
CBS.com today launched the 'CBS Fan Awards,' giving fans of CBS Television Network primetime shows a chance to vote for their favorite moments of the season, such as 'Best Catchphrase,' 'Best Didn't See That One Coming Moment' and 'Most Shocking Cliffhanger.' Through July 11, users can go to CBS.com...
AMERICAN IDOL Finale Puts FOX On Top
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2012
The two-hour season finale of AMERICAN IDOL (20.71 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 6.1, #1) not surprisingly put FOX (20.71 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 6.1, #1) on top for the final night of the 2011-12 season. Said broadcast however was down 31.46% from last year's finale among adults 18-...
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2012
The two-hour season finale of AMERICAN IDOL (20.71 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 6.1, #1) not surprisingly put FOX (20.71 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 6.1, #1) on top for the final night of the 2011-12 season. Said broadcast however was down 31.46% from last year's finale among adults 18-...
CBS Wins 2011-2012 Season by Largest Margin of Viewers in 23 Years
by TV News Desk - May 22, 2012
With three nights remaining, CBS will win the 2011-2012 television season in viewers for the ninth time in the past 10 years and by the largest margin of victory by any network in 23 years, according to Nielsen most current ratings through Sunday, May 20....
by TV News Desk - May 22, 2012
With three nights remaining, CBS will win the 2011-2012 television season in viewers for the ninth time in the past 10 years and by the largest margin of victory by any network in 23 years, according to Nielsen most current ratings through Sunday, May 20....
Lifetime's ARMY WIVES to Return 6/24
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2012
After this Sunday's intense cliffhanger episode of Lifetime's hit drama ARMY WIVES, the series will begin a five week break and return with even more drama and all-new episodes on Sunday, June 24, in a new time period at 10:00pm ET/PT....
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2012
After this Sunday's intense cliffhanger episode of Lifetime's hit drama ARMY WIVES, the series will begin a five week break and return with even more drama and all-new episodes on Sunday, June 24, in a new time period at 10:00pm ET/PT....
AMERICAN IDOL Hits Ratings High for May Sweeps
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2012
FOX dominated the competition on Wednesday thanks to a two-hour AMERICAN IDOL. Said numbers marked the highest-rated telecast so far during the sweeps period among adults 18-49 and its highest total viewers in seven weeks....
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2012
FOX dominated the competition on Wednesday thanks to a two-hour AMERICAN IDOL. Said numbers marked the highest-rated telecast so far during the sweeps period among adults 18-49 and its highest total viewers in seven weeks....
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Tonight's Season Finale of CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2012
On tonight's episode of CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS entitled '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....
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2012
On tonight's episode of CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS entitled '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....
Josh Stewart Guest Stars on CRIMINAL MINDS Season Finale Tonight, 5/16
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2012
On the seventh season finale of CBS's drama series CRIMINAL MINDS entitled "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....
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2012
On the seventh season finale of CBS's drama series CRIMINAL MINDS entitled "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....
AMERICAN IDOL Leads FOX to Another Ratings Victory
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2012
FOX continued its reign on Wednesday with another two-hour AMERICAN IDOL last night....
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2012
FOX continued its reign on Wednesday with another two-hour AMERICAN IDOL last night....
GCB Finale Helps ABC Top Ratings Demos For Sunday Night
by Caryn Robbins - May 07, 2012
ABC (7.64 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.4, #1) took home top demo honors on Sunday thanks to new episodes of 'America's Funniest Home Videos', 'Once Upon a Time', 'Desperate Housewives' and the season finale of 'GCB'....
by Caryn Robbins - May 07, 2012
ABC (7.64 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.4, #1) took home top demo honors on Sunday thanks to new episodes of 'America's Funniest Home Videos', 'Once Upon a Time', 'Desperate Housewives' and the season finale of 'GCB'....
AMERICAN IDOL Continues Its Ratings Reign
by Caryn Robbins - May 03, 2012
FOX (16.30 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.6, #1) as usual was the network to beat on Wednesday with another two-hour AMERICAN IDOL (16.30 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.6, #1). ...
by Caryn Robbins - May 03, 2012
FOX (16.30 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.6, #1) as usual was the network to beat on Wednesday with another two-hour AMERICAN IDOL (16.30 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.6, #1). ...
STAGE TUBE: CRIMINAL MINDS' Joe Mantegna and Thomas Gibson Promote America Wants You!
by TV News Desk - April 10, 2012
Actors Joe Mantegna and Thomas Gibson, both stars of CBS's drama series 'Criminal Minds,' are featured in new videos for America Wants You!, urging corporate America to jump in and help veterans in this job market. Watch the video below!...
by TV News Desk - April 10, 2012
Actors Joe Mantegna and Thomas Gibson, both stars of CBS's drama series 'Criminal Minds,' are featured in new videos for America Wants You!, urging corporate America to jump in and help veterans in this job market. Watch the video below!...
Candy Clark to Guest Star on CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS, 5/16
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2012
TVGuide.com reports that Candy Clark will guest star on the Season 7 finale of the CBS drama series CRIMINAL MINDS. The actress will play JJ's mom on the show. ...
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2012
TVGuide.com reports that Candy Clark will guest star on the Season 7 finale of the CBS drama series CRIMINAL MINDS. The actress will play JJ's mom on the show. ...
AMERICAN IDOL Holds Onto Top Spot in Wednesday Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - March 01, 2012
FOX's AMERICAN IDOL (17.03 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.9, #1) held onto the top spot on Wednesday night with another two-hour edition which featured the women semi-finalists competing for a spot in the Final 13. ...
by Caryn Robbins - March 01, 2012
FOX's AMERICAN IDOL (17.03 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.9, #1) held onto the top spot on Wednesday night with another two-hour edition which featured the women semi-finalists competing for a spot in the Final 13. ...
Robert Englund to Guest Star on CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS
by Caryn Robbins - February 23, 2012
According to Entertainment Weekly, actor Robert Englund will be featured in an upcoming episode of the CBS drama series CRIMINAL MINDS. The actor will appear in the show's 19th episode which will be directed by the series star Matthew Gray Gubler. ...
by Caryn Robbins - February 23, 2012
According to Entertainment Weekly, actor Robert Englund will be featured in an upcoming episode of the CBS drama series CRIMINAL MINDS. The actor will appear in the show's 19th episode which will be directed by the series star Matthew Gray Gubler. ...
Actress Paget Brewster to Exit CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS
by Caryn Robbins - February 15, 2012
As first reported on Deadline.com, actress Paget Brewster will be leaving her role of Emily Prentiss on the CBS drama CRIMINAL MINDS at the end of the current season. ...
by Caryn Robbins - February 15, 2012
As first reported on Deadline.com, actress Paget Brewster will be leaving her role of Emily Prentiss on the CBS drama CRIMINAL MINDS at the end of the current season. ...
Marg Helgenberger Exits CSI With Season-High Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - January 26, 2012
CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, featuring the final episode of Marg Helgenberger as forensic investigator Catherine Willows, delivered its largest audience and highest adult 18-49 of the season, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Wednesday, Jan. 25....
by Caryn Robbins - January 26, 2012
CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, featuring the final episode of Marg Helgenberger as forensic investigator Catherine Willows, delivered its largest audience and highest adult 18-49 of the season, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Wednesday, Jan. 25....
TOUCH Gives Fox its Top Drama Debut of the Season
by Caryn Robbins - January 26, 2012
'Touch' gave Fox its top drama debut of the season with a 3.9 among adults 18-49. Terra Nova and Alcatraz drew a 3.2 and 3.3, respectively....
by Caryn Robbins - January 26, 2012
'Touch' gave Fox its top drama debut of the season with a 3.9 among adults 18-49. Terra Nova and Alcatraz drew a 3.2 and 3.3, respectively....
CBS Presents TV's Year-End List of Top Rated Shows
by Caryn Robbins - December 21, 2011
The CBS network has announced television's year-end lists of the top rated shows in a variety of categories according to Nielsen Season-to-Date Most Current. ...
by Caryn Robbins - December 21, 2011
The CBS network has announced television's year-end lists of the top rated shows in a variety of categories according to Nielsen Season-to-Date Most Current. ...
CBS Closes Out First Half of Season With Ratings Sweep
by Caryn Robbins - December 20, 2011
CBS closed out the first half of the season with its largest margin of victory in viewers and adults 25-54 and won in adults 18-49 for the fifth time in seven weeks, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Dec. 18. The Network also registered year-to-year growth in viewer...
by Caryn Robbins - December 20, 2011
CBS closed out the first half of the season with its largest margin of victory in viewers and adults 25-54 and won in adults 18-49 for the fifth time in seven weeks, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Dec. 18. The Network also registered year-to-year growth in viewer...
CBS's CSI Delivers Largest Audience Since Season Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2011
CSI delivered its largest audience since its season premiere and highest adult 18-49 rating since the season's second episode, SURVIVOR placed first in viewers and adults 25-54 and CRIMINAL MINDS won its time period in key ratings measures, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Wednesd...
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2011
CSI delivered its largest audience since its season premiere and highest adult 18-49 rating since the season's second episode, SURVIVOR placed first in viewers and adults 25-54 and CRIMINAL MINDS won its time period in key ratings measures, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Wednesd...
CBS Posts First Wednesday Win of the Season in Adults 18 - 49
by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2011
CBS won all three hours in viewers and also won its first Wednesday of the season in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for December 7th....
by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2011
CBS won all three hours in viewers and also won its first Wednesday of the season in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for December 7th....
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - A Code of Honor on Tonight's CRIMINAL MINDS on CBS
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2011
On tonight's episode of CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS entitled 'Self-Fulfilling Prophecy', the FBI team investigates an academy that is ruled by a code of honor but not everyone lives by it. ...
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2011
On tonight's episode of CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS entitled 'Self-Fulfilling Prophecy', the FBI team investigates an academy that is ruled by a code of honor but not everyone lives by it. ...
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