Criminal Minds Press Release for Episode 6.05 "Safe Haven"

THE BAU TEAM IS ON THE TRAIL OF A KILLER MURDERING FAMILIES THROUGHTOUT THE MIDWEST, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20

Emmy Award-Winning Actress Mare Winningham Guest Stars as Nancy Riverton, Who Takes the Possible Suspect into Her Home, and Isabella Murad Returns as Ellie Spicer, Detective Spicer's Daughter

"Safe Haven" - The BAU team is on the trail of a serial killer targeting families throughout the Midwest. Meanwhile, Morgan is concerned when Ellie runs away from her foster family and pays him a visit, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 20 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Emmy Award winner Mare Winningham ("Hill Street Blues") guest stars as Nancy Riverton, a mother who takes the possible suspect into her home, and Isabella Murad returns as Ellie Spicer, Detective Spicer's daughter.

SERIES REGULARS:
David Rossi................................ Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner....................... Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss........................... Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan.......................... Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid........... Matthew Gray Gubler
Penelope Garcia.................. Kirsten Vangsness

GUEST CAST:
Agent Grady Beeks.......... Michael Reilly Burke
Nancy Riverton.................... Mare Winningham
Ellie Spicer............................... Isabella Murad
Jeremy.................................. Sterling Beaumon
Kendra Sayer.......................... Kerry O'Malley
Sandra Bennett............................ Kristin Carey
Jake Bennett................................. David Goryl
Sammy Bennett....................... Preston Strother
Kayla Bennett....................... Natalie Alyn Lind
Reverend Louis Hannum............... Billy Cowart
Zack Riverton................................... Evan Dye
Amber Riverton....................... Stephanie Grant
Carrie Sayer............................ Chloe Csengary
State Trooper............................. Ken Meseroll
Ellie's Mom............................ Cameron Meyer

WRITTEN BY: Alicia Kirk
DIRECTED BY: Andy Wolk

CBS Press Release for Wednesday Oct 13 2010 Ratings

"THE DEFENDERS" WINS AT 10:00 PM IN ADULTS 18-49 FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS SEASON, UP +14% FROM LAST WEEK

"Survivor: Nicaragua" Wins Its Time Period in all Key Measures for the Fifth Straight Week "Criminal Minds" is the Night's #1 Program in Viewers CBS Wins Wednesday for the Fourth Consecutive Week in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 CBS won Wednesday in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 for the fourth consecutive week as freshman drama THE DEFENDERS swept its time period with across-the-board increases from a week ago, SURVIVOR: NICARAGUA won its time period in all key measures and CRIMINAL MINDS was again the night's #1 program in viewers, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Oct. 13. THE DEFENDERS was first in households (6.3/11), viewers (9.91m), adults 25-54 (3.4/09) and adults 18-49 (2.5/07). Compared to last week, THE DEFENDERS was up +5% in households (from 6.0/11), +13% in adults 25-54 (from 3.0/08), +14% in adults 18-49 (from 2.2/06) and added +530,000 viewers (from 9.38m, +6%). This marks the first time this season THE DEFENDERS won its time period in adults 18-49. Earlier in the night, SURVIVOR: NICARAGUA was first in households (6.9/11), viewers (12.13m), adults 25-54 (4.7/13) and adults 18-49 (3.7/11). Compared to last week, SURVIVOR added +80,000 viewers (from 12.05m, +1%). CBS swept this time slot for the fifth consecutive week. At 9:00 PM, CRIMINAL MINDS was first in households (8.5/14), viewers (13.84m) and adults 25-54 (4.7/11); it was second in adults 18-49 (3.5/09). CRIMINAL MINDS was the night's #1 program in households and viewers. For the night, CBS was first in households (7.2/12), viewers (11.96m), adults 25-54 (4.2/11) and adults 18-49 (3.2/09). CBS was first in these measures for the fourth consecutive Wednesday this season. Updated Wednesday ratings will be available this afternoon.

Criminal Minds Promo Picture and Press Release for Episode 6.07 "Middle Man"

WHEN BODIES BEGIN TURNING UP IN INDIANA CORNFIELDS, THE BAU TEAM MUST CATCH A PACK OF SERIAL KILLERS THAT TARGET EXOTIC DANCERS, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, NOV. 3

Guest Stars Include Robert Newman ("Guiding Light") as Sheriff Jeff Salters, Who Aids the Team in Its Investigation, and Melissa Claire Egan ("All My Children") as Exotic Dancer Tara Dice. "Middle Man" - When bodies begin turning up in the cornfields of Indiana, the BAU team must catch a pack of serial killers targeting exotic dancers, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Nov. 3 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest stars include Robert Newman ("Guiding Light") as Sheriff Jeff Salters, who aids the team in its investigation, and Melissa Claire Egan ("All My Children") as exotic dancer Tara Dice. SERIES REGULARS: David Rossi................................ Joe Mantegna Aaron Hotchner....................... Thomas Gibson Emily Prentiss........................... Paget Brewster Derek Morgan.......................... Shemar Moore Dr. Spencer Reid........... Matthew Gray Gubler Penelope Garcia.................. Kirsten Vangsness GUEST CAST: Sheriff Jeff Salters................... Robert Newman Michael......................................... Steve Talley Chris................................ Michael Grant Terry Scott........................................... Jake Thomas Stephanie......................... Cherilyn Rae Wilson Gregory Wilson......................... Grant Albrecht Meredith Joy............................... Justine Ezarik Jimmy Joe........................... Patrick J. McGuire Tara Dice.......................... Melissa Claire Egan Jonah................................................. Paul Zies Reporter........................................ Julie Moran WRITTEN BY: Rick Dunkle DIRECTED BY: Rob Spera

Criminal Minds Press release for Episode 6.04 "Compromising Positions"

Criminal Minds Press Release:

"Compromising Positions" - The BAU team searches for a serial killer who is preying on married couples. Also, Hotchner looks to one of the team to fill JJ's vacant role, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 13 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

David Rossi.......................... Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner...................... Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss.................... Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan....................... Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid........... Matthew Gray Gubler
Penelope Garcia.............. Kirsten Vangsness

GUEST CAST:

Kevin Lynch......................... Nicholas Brendon
Unsub.................................. Craig Sheffer
Detective David Crowley................. Juan Pope
Maryann Thomas....................... Erin Matthews
Scott Hartway.............................Jed Bernard
Kathy Hartway....................... Michelle Parylak
Alphonse Keppler..................... Bill Lee Brown
Beth Hartway.......................... Kathryn Howell
Ben Frelow.................................. Kiff Scholl
Paul Wilson................................. Mike Smith
Debra Wilson................................. Lisa Arturo
Shirley Andrews..................... Helen Eigenberg
Phil Andrews........................... Thomas Garner
Leslie Sanders............................. Sarah Buxton
Deacon...................................... Wayne Nickel

WRITTEN BY: Breen Frazier
DIRECTED BY: Guy Norman Bee

Criminal Minds Press Release and Promo Pictures for Episode 6.6 "The Devil's Night"

THE BAU TEAM MUST CATCH A MURDERER STRIKING DURING DETROIT'S INFAMOUS PRE-HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION "DEVIL'S NIGHT," ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27
Guest Stars Include Ernie Hudson ("Oz" as Detroit Police Lieutenant Al Garner; Leonard Roberts ("Heroes," "Drumline") as Kaman, a Suspect in the Devil's Night Slayings; Carl Lumbly ("Alias," "Justice League") as Diner Owner Jay-Mo; and Michael Warren ("Hill Street Blues") as Tom, Another Potential Victim.

"Devil's Night" - The BAU team must find a killer who has struck Detroit for the past three years solely during the raucous pre-Halloween celebration "Devil's Night," on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 27 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest stars include Ernie Hudson ("Oz") as Detroit Police Lieutenant Al Garner; Leonard Roberts ("Heroes," "Drumline") as Kaman, a suspect in the Devil's Night slayings; Carl Lumbly ("Alias," "Justice League") as diner owner Jay-Mo; and Michael Warren ("Hill Street Blues") as Tom, another potential victim.

SERIES REGULARS:

David Rossi................................ Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner....................... Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss........................... Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan.......................... Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid........... Matthew Gray Gubler
Penelope Garcia.................. Kirsten Vangsness


GUEST CAST:

Kaman.................................. Leonard Roberts
Tony Torell.................................... Jocko Sims
Lt. Al Garner.............................. Ernie Hudson
Dr. Fullerson............................... Mandy Levin
Kierston Torell........................ Stacy Highsmith
Daughter......................................... Ava Acres
Chris............................................. Ken Olandt
Paramedic #1............................... Justin Alston
Jay-Mo........................................ Carl Lumbly
Tracy Anderson......................... Danielle Watts
Daniel.......................................... Honor Jones
Susan......................................... Beverly Todd
Tom........................................ Michael Warren
Jack Hotchner............................. Cade Owens


WRITTEN BY: Randy Huggins
DIRECTED BY: Charlie Haid

Criminal Minds Press release for Episode 6.03 "Remembrance of Things Past

WHEN THE MURDERS OF SEVERAL YOUNG WOMEN MIRROR A CASE ROSSI INVESTIGATED YEARS AGO, HE MUST REVISIT A COLD CASE THAT HAS HAUNTED HIM FOR 25 YEARS, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, OCT. 13 Guest Stars Include Emmy Award-Winning Actor Daniel J. Travanti ("Hill Street Blues") as Mr. Mullens, the UnSub Who Rossi Tracked in the Original Murders, and Mary Beth Evans ("Days of Our Lives") as Candice DeLilly, Mother of One of the Victims

"Remembrance of Things Past" - When several women are found murdered in a similar fashion, Rossi revisits a cold case that has haunted him for 25 years, causing him to suspect that the original killer is at work again, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 13 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest stars include Emmy Award winner Daniel J. Travanti ("Hill Street Blues") as Mr. Mullens, the original unsub that Rossi hunted in the first string of killings years ago, who now suffers from Alzheimer's Disease. Mary Beth Evans ("Days of Our Lives") guest stars as Candice DeLilly, the mother of one of the victims.

SERIES REGULARS:

David Rossi................................ Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner....................... Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss........................... Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan.......................... Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid........... Matthew Gray Gubler
Penelope Garcia.................. Kirsten Vangsness

GUEST CAST:

Colby.......................................... Josh Braaten
Detective Green..................... David Rees Snell
Jocelyn Sherman........................ Renato Powell
Mr. Mullens.......................... Daniel J. Travanti
Anna............................................ Cristen Irene
Candice DeLilly..................... Mary Beth Evans
Sam DeLilly............................ Michael Spound
Jenny DeLilly......................... Megan Gallacher
Lyle DeLilly................................ Mateus Ward
Michael Young............................ Josh Woodle
Heather Langley............................ Ellie Gerber
Officer........................................ Michael Lesly
Young Colby.......................... Michael Ketzner
Karen Bachner...................... Heather Simpson
Mrs. Langley.......................... Nan McNamara
Mr. Langley.................................. Mark Hutter
Shelly.......................................... Marissa Skell
Prison Guard.......................... T. Shaun Russell

WRITTEN BY: Janine Sherman Barrois
DIRECTED BY: Glenn Kershaw

Criminal Minds CBS Press Release for 6.01 Ratings

Editor’s Note: With DVR penetration now at 38%, up from 33% last fall, playback continues to have an impact on ratings beyond same day viewing. CBS Research has provided audience estimates below, representing total audiences for each CBS program including live plus DVR playback viewing that occurs within 7 days of the live broadcast.

CBS SWEEPS WEDNESDAY IN VIEWERS, ADULTS 18-49 AND ADULTS 25-54

“Survivor: Nicaragua” Wins in all Key Measures with Best Viewer and Adult 18-49 Deliveries with a Regularly Scheduled Program Since 2003

The Season Premiere of “Criminal Minds” is the Night’s Number One Program in Viewers

The Series Premiere of “The Defenders” Places First in Viewers and Adults 25-54

CBS swept the first Wednesday of the new season in all key ratings measures as the Network won all three hours in viewers and adults 25-54 while the season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS was the night’s number one program in viewers, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Sept. 22.

SURVIVOR: NICARAGUA (P) was first in households (7.0/12), viewers (12.47m), adults 25-54 (5.0/14), adults 18-49 (4.0/12) and adults 18-34 (2.7/09) at 8PM. Compared to last week, SURVIVOR was up +3% in households (from 6.8/11), +4% in adults 18-34 (from 2.6/09), even in adults 18-49 and added +240,000 viewers (from 12.23m, +2%).

This is CBS’s best delivery in this time slot with a regularly scheduled program in viewers and adults 18-49 since February 26, 2003 (“Star Search”).

At 9:00 PM, CRIMINAL MINDS (P), was first in households (8.5/14), viewers (14.08m), adults 25-54 (5.1/12) and second in adults 18-49 (4.0/11). CRIMINAL MINDS was Wednesday’s number one program in viewers.

At 10PM, the series premiere of THE DEFENDERS (P) was first in households (7.6/13), viewers (12.09m), adults 25-54 (4.0/11) and second in adults 18-49 (2.9/08). CBS won the 10:00-11:00PM time slot in viewers and adults 25-54 for the third consecutive night.

For the night, CBS was first in households (7.7/13), viewers (12.88m), adults 25-54 (4.7/12) and adults 18-49 (3.6/10). This was the fourth time in five years CBS won premiere week Wednesday in all these measures.

Updated Wednesday ratings will be available this afternoon.

CBS RESEARCH LIVE PLUS 7-DAY PROJECTIONS

Estimated Increases in Viewers and Adults 18-49 Versus Live Plus

Same Day Results

Total Total

Viewer Lift Live +7 A18-49 Lift Live +7

Survivor: Nicaragua 1.86m 14.33m +0.9 4.9

Criminal Minds 1.71m 15.79m +0.7 4.7

The Defenders 1.05m 13.14m +0.4 3.3