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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by Caryn Robbins - March 04, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - March 04, 2014
'Touch' star David Mazouz has been cast in the role of a pre-teen Bruce Wayne in the upcoming FOX series, GOTHAM....
Matt Ryan to Star in NBC's CONSTANTINE Pilot
by TV News Desk - February 22, 2014
Deadline reports that Matt Ryan is in final negotiations to star in NBC's upcoming drama pilot CONSTANTINE, based the DC Comics' series. The TV series is written and executive produced by Daniel Cerone (The Mentalist) and David S. Goyer....
by TV News Desk - February 22, 2014
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Donal Logue Cast in FOX One-Hour Drama Project GOTHAM
by Caryn Robbins - February 12, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - February 12, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - February 11, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - February 11, 2014
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VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for New Series SALEM, Coming to WGN This April
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2014
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VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Happy Endings' Episode of NBC's REVOLUTION
by - January 23, 2014
On the next episode of NBC's REVOLUTION titled 'Happy Endings,' Monroe (David Lyons) leads Connor (Mat Vairo) and Charlie (Tracy Spiridakos) on a risky mission, as Miles (Billy Burke) and Rachel (Elizabeth Mitchell) keep an eye on things in Willoughby. ...
by - January 23, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - January 14, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - January 14, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - January 14, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - January 14, 2014
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by TV News Desk - January 13, 2014
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by TV News Desk - January 13, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2014
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by Tyler Peterson - January 09, 2014
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by Tyler Peterson - January 09, 2014
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by BWW Staff - January 07, 2014
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by BWW Staff - January 07, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - January 07, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - January 07, 2014
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by Tyler Peterson - December 20, 2013
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by Tyler Peterson - December 20, 2013
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by TV News Desk - December 17, 2013
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by TV News Desk - December 17, 2013
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by Tyler Peterson - December 16, 2013
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by Tyler Peterson - December 16, 2013
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by TV News Desk - December 14, 2013
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by TV News Desk - December 14, 2013
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by TV News Desk - December 13, 2013
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by TV News Desk - December 13, 2013
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by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2013
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by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2013
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by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2013
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by Caryn Robbins - December 04, 2013
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by Caryn Robbins - December 04, 2013
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VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'My Blue Heaven' Episode of CBS's THE MENTALIST
by - November 27, 2013
On the next episode of CBS's THE MENTALIST titled 'My Blue Heaven,' two years after the Red John case was put to rest, Jane's newfound peace is interrupted by a surprising job offer that could change everything for him....
by - November 27, 2013
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CBS Wins in Viewers for 8th Time in Nine Weeks
by Caryn Robbins - November 26, 2013
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by Caryn Robbins - November 26, 2013
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VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'My Blue Heaven' Episode of CBS's THE MENTALIST
by - November 26, 2013
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by - November 26, 2013
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VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Red John' Episode of CBS's THE MENTALIST
by - November 20, 2013
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by - November 20, 2013
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