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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CBS Wins in Viewers for 8th Consecutive Week
by Caryn Robbins - April 23, 2013
In a week of primarily rebroadcasts and breaking news, CBS placed first in viewers for the eighth consecutive week, adults 25-54 for the sixth straight week and was a solid second in adults 18-49...
by Caryn Robbins - April 23, 2013
In a week of primarily rebroadcasts and breaking news, CBS placed first in viewers for the eighth consecutive week, adults 25-54 for the sixth straight week and was a solid second in adults 18-49...
ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME Surges Over Its Lead-In
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2013
On its first regular original telecast in 1 month (since 3/24/13), Once Upon a Time surged over its lead-in at 8pm by 62% to earn second in the hour in Adults 18-49, returning on par with its last first-run episode (pacing within 1-tenth of a rating point)....
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2013
On its first regular original telecast in 1 month (since 3/24/13), Once Upon a Time surged over its lead-in at 8pm by 62% to earn second in the hour in Adults 18-49, returning on par with its last first-run episode (pacing within 1-tenth of a rating point)....
CBS Places First In Viewers in Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2013
CBS placed first in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 for the eighth consecutive Sunday, led by 60 MINUTES, the top program in viewers, and THE AMAZING RACE, the night's #1 broadcast in key demos, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for April 21....
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2013
CBS placed first in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 for the eighth consecutive Sunday, led by 60 MINUTES, the top program in viewers, and THE AMAZING RACE, the night's #1 broadcast in key demos, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for April 21....
Scott Pelley to Anchor CBS News Special Report: BOSTON BOMBERS Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2013
Scott Pelley will anchor a CBS News primetime special CBS NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: BOSTON BOMBERS tonight, April 19 (9:00-10:00 PM) on the CBS Television Network....
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2013
Scott Pelley will anchor a CBS News primetime special CBS NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: BOSTON BOMBERS tonight, April 19 (9:00-10:00 PM) on the CBS Television Network....
TNT Announces Premiere Dates for Summer Dramas
by Caryn Robbins - April 10, 2013
Franklin & Bash, starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Breckin Meyer and new cast member Heather Locklear, will launch its third season with a two-hour premiere on Wednesday, June 19, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)....
by Caryn Robbins - April 10, 2013
Franklin & Bash, starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Breckin Meyer and new cast member Heather Locklear, will launch its third season with a two-hour premiere on Wednesday, June 19, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)....
Photo Flash: THE MENTALIST Heads to the Wild West in 'Red Letter Day,' 4/14
by Tyler Peterson - March 29, 2013
On THE MENTALIST's upcoming episode, titled 'Red Letter Day,' the CBI team heads out to a run-down Wild West tourist town when the owner is found dead. Meanwhile, Kirkland tries to find out how much Jane knows about Red John, on THE MENTALIST, Sunday, April 14 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Tele...
by Tyler Peterson - March 29, 2013
On THE MENTALIST's upcoming episode, titled 'Red Letter Day,' the CBI team heads out to a run-down Wild West tourist town when the owner is found dead. Meanwhile, Kirkland tries to find out how much Jane knows about Red John, on THE MENTALIST, Sunday, April 14 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Tele...
CBS Renews 18 Primetime Shows; Fate of TWO & HALF MEN 'In Discussion'
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2013
CBS announced today it has renewed 18 returning series from television's top-rated lineup for the 2013-2014 broadcast season....
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2013
CBS announced today it has renewed 18 returning series from television's top-rated lineup for the 2013-2014 broadcast season....
NBC's CELEBRITY APPRENTICE Ties for #1 for Its 2nd Hour
by Caryn Robbins - March 25, 2013
From 9-11 p.m. ET, 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice' averaged a 1.5/4 in 18-49 and 5.1 million viewers overall. On a night that included special competition from about a 45-minute overrun of 'Amazing Race' on CBS...
by Caryn Robbins - March 25, 2013
From 9-11 p.m. ET, 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice' averaged a 1.5/4 in 18-49 and 5.1 million viewers overall. On a night that included special competition from about a 45-minute overrun of 'Amazing Race' on CBS...
Photo Flash: Donna Murphy Guests on This Week's Episode of THE MENTALIST
by Tyler Peterson - March 19, 2013
Broadway star Donna Murphy guests on this week's theater-themed episode of THE MENTALIST, titled 'Behind the Red Curtain.' Check out a first look at Murphy and the rest of the show's cast below!...
by Tyler Peterson - March 19, 2013
Broadway star Donna Murphy guests on this week's theater-themed episode of THE MENTALIST, titled 'Behind the Red Curtain.' Check out a first look at Murphy and the rest of the show's cast below!...
CBS Wins Third Straight Sunday in Viewers & Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - March 18, 2013
For the third consecutive Sunday, CBS placed first in households, viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 17....
by Caryn Robbins - March 18, 2013
For the third consecutive Sunday, CBS placed first in households, viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 17....
NBC's ALL-STAR APPRENTICE Ranks #1 for Second Hour
by Caryn Robbins - March 18, 2013
'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice' ranked #1 for its second hour from 10-11 p.m. among ABC, CBS and NBC, with a season-high 19 percent margin (1.9 from 10-11 vs. a 1.6 for CBS's 'Mentalist'). P...
by Caryn Robbins - March 18, 2013
'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice' ranked #1 for its second hour from 10-11 p.m. among ABC, CBS and NBC, with a season-high 19 percent margin (1.9 from 10-11 vs. a 1.6 for CBS's 'Mentalist'). P...
NCIS Rules Weekly Ratings In Viewers
by Claire Hannum - March 12, 2013
Led by NCIS, CBS had the week's top five series in viewers for the first time this season and the top two series in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending March 10, Week 24 of the 2012-2013 television season....
by Claire Hannum - March 12, 2013
Led by NCIS, CBS had the week's top five series in viewers for the first time this season and the top two series in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending March 10, Week 24 of the 2012-2013 television season....
CBS Announces Season Finale Air Dates
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2013
CBS today announced season finale air dates that will include two-hour finales for SURVIVOR: CARAMOAN - FANS VS. FAVORITES, THE AMAZING RACE, CRIMINAL MINDS and ELEMENTARY. 'Survivor,' 'The Amazing Race,' 'Criminal Minds' and 'Elementary' Conclude Season with Two-Hour Finales...
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2013
CBS today announced season finale air dates that will include two-hour finales for SURVIVOR: CARAMOAN - FANS VS. FAVORITES, THE AMAZING RACE, CRIMINAL MINDS and ELEMENTARY. 'Survivor,' 'The Amazing Race,' 'Criminal Minds' and 'Elementary' Conclude Season with Two-Hour Finales...
CBS Finishes First on Sunday in Viewers and Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2013
CBS placed first on Sunday in viewers, adults 18-49 (tie) and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for March 10....
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2013
CBS placed first on Sunday in viewers, adults 18-49 (tie) and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for March 10....
Sam Neill & Emmanuelle Chriqui Sign on for CBS' THE ORDAINED
by Tyler Peterson - March 05, 2013
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sam Neill (ALCATRAZ, JURASSIC PARK) and Emmanuelle Chriqui (ENTOURAGE, THE MENTALIST) have officially joined CBS' upcoming drama pilot THE ORDAINED. The pair join Charlie Cox, Jorge Garcia, and Tony award-winner Audra McDonald in the legal thriller....
by Tyler Peterson - March 05, 2013
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sam Neill (ALCATRAZ, JURASSIC PARK) and Emmanuelle Chriqui (ENTOURAGE, THE MENTALIST) have officially joined CBS' upcoming drama pilot THE ORDAINED. The pair join Charlie Cox, Jorge Garcia, and Tony award-winner Audra McDonald in the legal thriller....
NBC's ALL STAR CELEBRITY APPRENTICE Ties for #2 Spot Among Networks
by Caryn Robbins - March 04, 2013
In the time period, 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice' tied for #2 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 and ranked #1 among those networks in adults 25-54 (with a 2.3 rating)....
by Caryn Robbins - March 04, 2013
In the time period, 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice' tied for #2 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 and ranked #1 among those networks in adults 25-54 (with a 2.3 rating)....
CBS's THE AMAZING RACE is Sunday's Top Broadcast in Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - March 04, 2013
THE AMAZING RACE posted significant week-to-week growth in viewers and key demographics, topping the night's broadcast competition in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for March 3....
by Caryn Robbins - March 04, 2013
THE AMAZING RACE posted significant week-to-week growth in viewers and key demographics, topping the night's broadcast competition in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for March 3....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Red in Tooth and Claw' Episode of THE MENTALIST
by Caryn Robbins - February 15, 2013
On the next episode of CBS's THE MENTALIST titled 'Red in Tooth and Claw,' the team delves into the surprisingly cutthroat world of academics in a case involving a graduate student at a natural history museum. Get a sneak peek below!...
by Caryn Robbins - February 15, 2013
On the next episode of CBS's THE MENTALIST titled 'Red in Tooth and Claw,' the team delves into the surprisingly cutthroat world of academics in a case involving a graduate student at a natural history museum. Get a sneak peek below!...
Lauren Holly to Star in New ABC Drama Series MOTIVE
by Caryn Robbins - January 30, 2013
ABC has picked up MOTIVE, a thrilling crime drama from the executive producer of "Dexter" and "The Mentalist," with a unique twist focusing not on who did the crime, but why the crime was committed in the first place. The 13-episode drama is scheduled to air in Summer 2013 on the ABC Television Netw...
by Caryn Robbins - January 30, 2013
ABC has picked up MOTIVE, a thrilling crime drama from the executive producer of "Dexter" and "The Mentalist," with a unique twist focusing not on who did the crime, but why the crime was committed in the first place. The 13-episode drama is scheduled to air in Summer 2013 on the ABC Television Netw...
Scott Wolf to Recur on Upcoming Season of TNT's PERCEPTION
by Caryn Robbins - January 29, 2013
Scott Wolf is set to be a major recurring guest-star this season on TNT's PERCEPTION, starring Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Eric McCormack. Wolf is best known for his roles on the television series Party of Five, V and Everwood....
by Caryn Robbins - January 29, 2013
Scott Wolf is set to be a major recurring guest-star this season on TNT's PERCEPTION, starring Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Eric McCormack. Wolf is best known for his roles on the television series Party of Five, V and Everwood....
WarnerTV Asia Reaches Its Highest Audience To Date In Singapore
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2013
This December, WarnerTV Asia in Singapore reached its highest total day audience among Individuals 4+ and Women 15+ since its April '10 debut, earning the top spot as the number-one ranked channel in the Basic Entertainment package for the month and the complete 4th Quarter 2012....
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2013
This December, WarnerTV Asia in Singapore reached its highest total day audience among Individuals 4+ and Women 15+ since its April '10 debut, earning the top spot as the number-one ranked channel in the Basic Entertainment package for the month and the complete 4th Quarter 2012....
NCIS Hits Over 20M Viewers with Live+3 Ratings
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2013
CBS's huge winning week that included NCIS and THE BIG BANG THEORY both exceeding 20 million viewers, soared even higher according to Nielsen live + 3 day lift for the week ending Jan. 13....
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2013
CBS's huge winning week that included NCIS and THE BIG BANG THEORY both exceeding 20 million viewers, soared even higher according to Nielsen live + 3 day lift for the week ending Jan. 13....
TNT Orders Pilot for Bounty Hunter Drama Starring Geena Davis
by Tyler Peterson - January 17, 2013
TNT has ordered a pilot for an untitled bounty hunter drama starring Oscar(R)-winning, Emmy(R)-nominated actress Geena Davis (The Accidental Tourist, Commander in Chief). The dramatic and quirky project casts Davis as an unconventional bail bondswoman and bounty hunter whose eccentric personality a...
by Tyler Peterson - January 17, 2013
TNT has ordered a pilot for an untitled bounty hunter drama starring Oscar(R)-winning, Emmy(R)-nominated actress Geena Davis (The Accidental Tourist, Commander in Chief). The dramatic and quirky project casts Davis as an unconventional bail bondswoman and bounty hunter whose eccentric personality a...
CBS Posts Highest Weekly Averages of Any Network This Season
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2013
CBS posted an across-the-board win with the highest weekly averages of any network this season in viewers, adults 18-49 (tie) and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Jan. 13, Week 16 of the 2012-2013 season....
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2013
CBS posted an across-the-board win with the highest weekly averages of any network this season in viewers, adults 18-49 (tie) and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Jan. 13, Week 16 of the 2012-2013 season....
King's UNDER THE DOME to Premiere June 24 on CBS; Full Summer Lineup Announced
by Tyler Peterson - January 12, 2013
UNDER THE DOME, a new 13-episode serialized drama based on Stephen King's best-selling novel and produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, opens Monday, June 24 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). HAWAII FIVE-0 will move to Friday (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) during the summer....
by Tyler Peterson - January 12, 2013
UNDER THE DOME, a new 13-episode serialized drama based on Stephen King's best-selling novel and produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, opens Monday, June 24 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). HAWAII FIVE-0 will move to Friday (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) during the summer....
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