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The end is near for our favoirite showsHoly frik! We've only just started to embrace the return of our shows after a shortened strike season. Now, they are almost over. In the next few weeks all of our network favorites will say good-bye for the summer to be replaced with reality shows, reality game shows, reality soap operas, and Regis on primetime (again).

Needless to say, I'm a bit depressed. As I am sure you are as well. But, we will do our duty and press on. Thusly, we here at the sprawling lakefront offices of TV Squad (you choose the lakefront) have compiled list of when your favorite, and not so favorite, shows will be saying good-bye for their summer vacation. As usual, taking the fickleness of the networks, these times and days can change at a moment's notices. We will try to update you of those changes as quickly as our little fingers can type it out.

So, with a leaden heart, here are your season and series finales.

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]]>Americas Funniest Home VideosAmericasFunniestHomeVideosDont Forget the LyricsDontForgetTheLyricsfeaturedfinalesMayMay sweepsMaySweepsSarah Jane AdventuresSarahJaneAdventuresseason finalesSeasonFinalesWildfireRichard KellerMon, 05 May 2008 15:39:00 ESTTV Squad presents the rest of the 2007-08 seasonhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/03/26/tv-squad-presents-the-rest-of-the-2007-08-season/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/03/26/tv-squad-presents-the-rest-of-the-2007-08-season/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/03/26/tv-squad-presents-the-rest-of-the-2007-08-season/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Battlestar Galactica is one of the many shows returning to TV this springHear that sound -- a nearly inaudible rumbling coming over the horizon? Everyday it is getting louder and louder. Soon, the stampede that is the return of scripted series back from the depths of the WGA strike will overrun our televisions and computer screens, bringing overwhelming joy to our lives.

Okay, that statement may be a little flowery, but the sentiment is still there. After a very long dry period a good many of our favorite comedies and dramas are returning to the television landscape. We've had a taste of it these last few weeks with the return of shows like The Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Dirt, The Riches and Smallville. That was just a preview of what is to come. Over the next few weeks we will see the return of The Office, Scrubs, Ugly Betty, all of the CSIs, Battlestar Galactica, and Lost, among others.

Gallery: 2007-08 Season: After-strike series returns

Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin of 30 RockThe cast of Battlestar GalacticaThe cast of ABC's Ugly BettyThe cast of 'Boston Legal'The cast of FOX's Bones

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]]>American GladiatorsAmericanGladiatorsAprilCanceled showsCanceledShowsfeaturedReturning showsReturningShowsSarah JaneSarahJaneShows premiering next seasonShowsPremieringNextSeasonSpringWGA StrikeWgaStrikeRichard KellerWed, 26 Mar 2008 10:04:00 ESTCBS orders Geena Davis cop showhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/03/18/cbs-orders-geena-davis-cop-show/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/03/18/cbs-orders-geena-davis-cop-show/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/03/18/cbs-orders-geena-davis-cop-show/#commentsFiled under: ,

Geena DavisShe's trying one more time. That'll make it three attempts, but who's counting. Three attempts since the new century, that is. Anyway, the point is that Geena Davis's new police drama, Exit 19, has been greenlighted by CBS. The Oscar-winning actress (for The Accidental Tourist), is going from playing the first female president on Commander in Chief, to an eccentric New York homicide detective who's also raising two kids -- sans spouse -- in suburban Long Island.


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]]>Boston UniversityBostonUniversityBuffalo BillBuffaloBillCBSCommander in ChiefCommanderInChiefExit 19Exit19Family TiesFamilyTiesGeena DavisGeenaDavisJeff BellJeffBellNew YorkNewYorkNina TasslerNinaTasslerpoliceSaraAllison WaldmanTue, 18 Mar 2008 20:02:00 ESTUpdate - CBS renews a slew of showshttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/02/15/update-cbs-renews-a-slew-of-shows/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/02/15/update-cbs-renews-a-slew-of-shows/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/02/15/update-cbs-renews-a-slew-of-shows/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

bigbangFans of the Tiffany network can do the happy dance. CBS has renewed 11 scripted shows for the 2008-2009 TV season. The lucky 11 are: CSI; CSI: Miami; CSI: New York; NCIS; Criminal Minds; Cold Case; Without a Trace; Ghost Whisperer; Numb3rs; Two and a Half Men; and The Big Bang Theory.

There are not a lot of surprises in this bunch, although it's great news that The Big Bang Theory, CBS's rookie Monday-night sitcom from Chuck Lorre's stable, made the cut. Still in limbo, however, are three other Monday-night comedies from the network: How I Met Your Mother, Rules of Engagement, and The New Adventures of Old Christine. The story speculates that Mother will get the greenlight for a fourth season soon, but Rules and Christine seem to be in competition for the 9:30-10:00 half-hour slot.

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]]>CaneCBSCold CaseColdCaseCriminal MindsCriminalMindsCSIGhost WhispererGhostWhispererHollywood ReporterHollywoodReporterHow I Met Your MotherHowIMetYourMotherMoonlightNumbersRenewalsRules of EngagementRulesOfEngagementSharkThe Big Bang TheoryThe New Adventures of Old ChristineTheBigBangTheoryTheNewAdventuresOfOldChristineTiffanyTwo and a Half MenTwoAndAHalfMenWithout A TraceWithoutATraceAllison WaldmanFri, 15 Feb 2008 16:20:00 ESTCBS publishes list of post-strike returnshttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/02/13/cbs-publishes-list-of-post-strike-returns/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/02/13/cbs-publishes-list-of-post-strike-returns/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/02/13/cbs-publishes-list-of-post-strike-returns/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

CBS logoTired of trying to figure out the status of your favorite shows post-strike? Well, if you're a fan of CBS's lineup, you no longer have to: the Eye Network released a list of shows, when they're likely to come back and how many episodes they have left. I'll reproduce the list for you after the jump.

It looks like some of the shows -- most notably, three of the network's big four Monday comedies -- are going to have close to a full complement of episodes for the season (for instance, there will be nine more episodes of the only show on this list I care about, How I Met Your Mother). It looks like fans of The Unit, Cane, and maybe Shark will be out of luck until fall. And Swingtown, the risque drama about swinging couples, will resume production, meaning that we'll finally see this series the network announced way back at last year's upfronts.

It was nice of CBS to do this. Let's hope the rest of the networks follow suit.

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]]>CBSlistpost-strikepress releasereturning showsstrikeJoel KellerWed, 13 Feb 2008 16:21:00 ESTMore spinoffs I would like to seehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/11/13/more-spinoffs-i-would-like-to-see/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/11/13/more-spinoffs-i-would-like-to-see/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/11/13/more-spinoffs-i-would-like-to-see/#commentsFiled under: ,

Michael McKean & Annette O'TooleWhen one of our favorite TV shows goes off the air, it can be devastating. However, many times, the cancellation is the birth of a spinoff. Sometimes it can be a great thing (Rhoda) and sometimes not so much (Tabitha). Here are some this month's spinoff ideas that I would love to see.

The Young Jason Gideon Chronicles
What is it that made Jason Gideon the enigmatic person he became? Watch and find out. See the events that turned a carefree young teenager into the sullen, contemplative FBI agent we came to know on Criminal Minds. See the part his parents (Michael McKean & Annette O'Toole) played in his transformation.

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]]>AlfCriminal MindsQuantum LeapQuantumLeapRhodaRoger HealyRory GilmoreTabithaPaul GoebelTue, 13 Nov 2007 09:42:00 ESTWednesday ratings: Pushing Daisies is highest-rated debut at 8pmhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/10/04/wednesday-ratings-pushing-daisies-is-highest-rated-debut-at-8pm/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/10/04/wednesday-ratings-pushing-daisies-is-highest-rated-debut-at-8pm/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/10/04/wednesday-ratings-pushing-daisies-is-highest-rated-debut-at-8pm/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Pushing DaisiesWell, looks like all the hype and critical acclaim for Pushing Daisies worked. The show was not only the highest-rated new show in the 8pm slot this season, it was the third highest-rated new show of the year, period, right after Bionic Woman and Private Practice (this rating includes live viewing plus DVR stats).

On the night, ABC was the big winner (number one in 18-49 and households) with their lineup of Pushing Daisies, Private Practice, and Dirty Sexy Money. CBS was next (number two in households and 18-49) with Kid Nation, Criminal Minds, and CSI: NY. NBC was a close third (both 18-49 and households) with Deal Or No Deal, Bionic Woman, and Life. FOX was next (fourth in both) with Back To You, 'Til Death, and Kitchen Nightmares. And The CW was fifth, as always (in both categories), with America's Next Top Model and Gossip Girl.

Bionic Woman dropped around 30% from its debut and Life was down 28% from it's debut. Ouch.

 

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]]>abccbsdirty sexy moneyfoxgossip girlkid nationnbcthe cwtv ratingsTvRatingswednesday ratingsBob SassoneThu, 04 Oct 2007 20:01:00 ESTHere's the real story about Mandy Patinkin and Criminal Mindshttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/20/heres-the-real-story-about-mandy-patinkin-and-criminal-minds/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/20/heres-the-real-story-about-mandy-patinkin-and-criminal-minds/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/20/heres-the-real-story-about-mandy-patinkin-and-criminal-minds/#commentsFiled under: ,

Criminal MindsThere have been a lot of stories floating around about Mandy Patinkin's departure from CBS' Criminal Minds. That he's only going to be in one scene of the show to wrap up his storyline, that his costars didn't like him. Turns out neither of those stories are true.

Co-star A.J. Cook says that Patinkin has actually been phoning all of his Criminal Minds castmates and explaining to them what happened. Cook says that the cast didn't know what was going on, and now that they know they "just want him to be happy."

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]]>a.j. cookcbsed bernerojoe mantegnamandy patinkinMandyPatinkinshemar moorethomas gibsonThomasGibsonBob SassoneMon, 20 Aug 2007 15:23:00 ESTPatinkin returning to Criminal Minds, for a limited time only!http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/14/patinkin-returning-to-criminal-minds-for-a-limited-time-only/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/14/patinkin-returning-to-criminal-minds-for-a-limited-time-only/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/14/patinkin-returning-to-criminal-minds-for-a-limited-time-only/#commentsFiled under: ,

Mandy PatinkinThis is becoming more of a soap opera than that whole "who is going to replace Rosie O'Donnell on The View?" stuff.

We reported yesterday that Joe Mantegna is going to replace Mandy Patinkin on Criminal Minds (Patinkin didn't want to return to the show). Now Michael Ausiello over at TVGuide.com reports that Patinkin will in fact return to the show...for one epsiode, to explain what happened to his character.

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]]>cbscriminal mindsCriminalMindsjoe mategnamandy patinkintvguide.comBob SassoneTue, 14 Aug 2007 13:25:00 ESTIt's official: Joe Mantegna takes over on Criminal Mindshttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/13/its-official-joe-mantegna-takes-over-on-criminal-minds/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/13/its-official-joe-mantegna-takes-over-on-criminal-minds/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/13/its-official-joe-mantegna-takes-over-on-criminal-minds/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Joe MantegnaIt's not going to be Harvey Keitel or Geena Davis or Michael Keaton or even Rosie O'Donnell. The new person in charge on Criminal Minds is Joe Mantegna.

The CBS show hired Mantegna over the weekend, ending speculation over who would replace Mandy Patinkin, who has already left the show and will not be making anymore appearances. Besides classic movies such as House of Games and Bugsy, Mantegna costarred on the USA series The Starter Wife earlier this summer, was on the gone-but-not-forgotten drama Joan of Arcadia, does the voice of Fat Tony on The Simpsons, and made a poor substitute for Robert Urich when they made those Spenser movies on cable (nothing against Mantegna, he was quite good, it just wasn't Spenser, you know?).

No word yet on how they'll write out Patinkin or how Mantegna's character will join the team, though some episodes are already done and Patinkin's abscence will be explained in the season premiere.

 

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]]>cbscriminal mindsgeena davisharvey keiteljoan of arcadiajoe mantegnaJoeMantegnamandy patinkinmichael keatonspenser for hirethe simpsonsthe starter wifeTheSimpsonsBob SassoneMon, 13 Aug 2007 12:53:00 ESTKeitel may replace Patinkin on Criminal Minds - NEVERMINDhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/09/keitel-may-replace-patinkin-on-criminal-minds/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/09/keitel-may-replace-patinkin-on-criminal-minds/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/09/keitel-may-replace-patinkin-on-criminal-minds/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

harvey keitelWhen we first announced that Mandy Patinkin was leaving Criminal Minds, fans were pretty devastated. A lot of commenters felt no one could replace him and some even said they wouldn't watch the show without him. Today, there's word that actor Harvey Keitel is in negotiations to replace Patinkin on the popular series. Keitel is a pretty heavy hitter, but will he be enough to keep fans tuning in?

Keitel will no doubt bring a much different feel to the show. Patinkin's character was rather subdued and kind-of morose, but I don't see that coming from Harvey Keitel. And, who would want that anyway? A new character needs to bring something new to the table. (Geena Davis was reportedly in negotiations for Patinkin's role but those broke down last month)

Would Keitel make an adequate replacement for Patinkin?

**TV Guide says the deal is "no longer on the table." Keitel joins the long list of celebrities who considered--and then decided against--joining the show: Geena Davis, Michael Keaton, and Bob Hoskins.

 

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]]>abccbsharvey keitelHarveyKeitelmandy patinkinthomas gibsonAnna JohnsThu, 09 Aug 2007 12:28:00 ESTCriminal Minds' Moore gets probation in a DUI casehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/26/criminal-minds-moore-gets-probation-in-a-dui-case/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/26/criminal-minds-moore-gets-probation-in-a-dui-case/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/26/criminal-minds-moore-gets-probation-in-a-dui-case/#commentsFiled under: ,

Add Shemar Moore to the list of TV celebrities driving under the influenceNow, part 1254 in our never-ending series of television stars being charged with DUIs. Today we focus on Shemar Moore, who plays FBI profiler Derek Morgan on the CBS series Criminal Minds. On Tuesday the 37-year-old actor pleaded no contest in an alcohol-related speeding case.

Shemar was arrested on June 1st by members of the California Highway Patrol (most likely Ponch and Jon) for driving faster than 65 mph on a city street. Later in the month a DUI charge was added. If this took place in Los Angeles I'd like to know what the time of arrest was because there's no way in hell someone can drive anywhere near 65 mph on a L.A. city street during the day!

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]]>Derek MorganDerekMorganDUIno contestNoContestprobationShemar MooreShemarMooreRichard KellerThu, 26 Jul 2007 11:01:00 ESTCBS' Tassler on Jericho, Minds' Patinkin and CSI's Dourdan - TCA reporthttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/18/cbs-tassler-on-jericho-minds-patinkin-and-csis-dourdan-tca/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/18/cbs-tassler-on-jericho-minds-patinkin-and-csis-dourdan-tca/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/18/cbs-tassler-on-jericho-minds-patinkin-and-csis-dourdan-tca/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Mandy Patinkin, Gary Jourdan, Skeet UlrichCSI: Miami's Horatio Cane is getting a son, those kids on How I Met Your Mother are getting a Mom and Jericho fans are getting seven more episodes -- for now.

CBS entertainment president Nina Tassler offered up some news and story tidbits and fielded inquiries from the press about the off-screen lives of Eye network stars as Wednesday morning's press session got underway.

First up: the story tidbits and other show-related news. "Viewers will get hints about the identity of the mother in How I Met Your Mother," Tassler revealed. (Me, I've always guessed it's Alyson Hannigan -- but I'm not sure I want to see Hannigan's Lily and Jason Segel's Marshall not live happily ever after.)

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]]>CBSCold CaseDrew CareyfeaturedGary DourdanHortiao CaineMandy PatinkinMoonlightNina TasslerNirvanaShemar MooreSkeet UlrichThe Price is RightWithout A TraceMichael MaloneyWed, 18 Jul 2007 19:42:00 ESTMandy Patinkin is leaving Criminal Mindshttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/17/mandy-patinkin-is-leaving-criminal-minds/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/17/mandy-patinkin-is-leaving-criminal-minds/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/17/mandy-patinkin-is-leaving-criminal-minds/#commentsFiled under: ,

Mandy Patinkin not returning to Criminal MindsLast Friday intrepid TV Squad reporter Isabelle Carreau posted an item about Criminal Minds lead Mandy Patinkin not returning to the CBS drama. Now it has been confirmed by both ABC Studios and CBS Paramount Network Television that Patinkin is definitely not returning to the program for the new season.

In press releases sent to the hugely palatial TV Squad offices both ABC and CBS stated that Mandy left the show due to "creative differences" and not because of contract renegotiations or salary disputes. As Isabelle reported in an update to her post Patinkin will return for one episode early next season that will explain his departure from the series. In the meantime, a new character will be added to Criminal Minds to fill his spot.

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]]>ABC StudiosAbcStudiosCBS Paramount Network TelevisionCbsParamountNetworkTelevisionChicago HopeChicagoHopecreative differencesCreativeDifferencesMandy PatinkinMandyPatinkinRichard KellerTue, 17 Jul 2007 08:31:00 ESTMandy Patinkin to be let go from Criminal Minds?http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/13/mandy-patinkin-to-be-let-go-from-criminal-minds/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/13/mandy-patinkin-to-be-let-go-from-criminal-minds/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/13/mandy-patinkin-to-be-let-go-from-criminal-minds/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Criminal MindsYes, you read right. It is possible that Mandy Patinkin, lead of CBS' Criminal Minds, be let go from the show. TV Guide's Michael Ausiello's reports that after he failed to show up for work, it was decided to write him out of the season premiere.

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]]>AusiellocastingCBSDead Like MeDeadLikeMeMandy PatinkinMandyPatinkinTV GuideTvGuideIsabelle CarreauFri, 13 Jul 2007 09:05:00 ESTCBS goes green with Emmy campaignhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/05/26/cbs-goes-green-with-emmy-campaign/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/05/26/cbs-goes-green-with-emmy-campaign/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/05/26/cbs-goes-green-with-emmy-campaign/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , ,

cbs; green; emmyEach year, television production studios send out oodles (that's the word I use when I don't have an exact figure) of DVDs to voters for Emmy awards. This year, CBS Paramount Television went green with its Emmy campaign. It's all explained on this website, but CBS has essentially decided to save the planet by not creating a bunch of DVDs that will just go in the trash and has, instead, directed voters to watch episodes online.

That means we can watch 'em, too.

Go here to check out which episodes of CBS Paramount (different from the CBS network) were submitted for Emmy consideration. The online video quality looks and sounds great. Among the contenders are a CSI episode with Liev Schreiber, Criminal Minds with James van der Beek, and an episode of Jericho, which the CBS network recently canceled.

 

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]]>campaigncbsconsiderationdvdemmygreenonlinevotingAnna JohnsSat, 26 May 2007 11:39:00 ESTFox sets House for post Super Bowl slothttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/05/18/fox-sets-house-for-post-super-bowl-slot/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/05/18/fox-sets-house-for-post-super-bowl-slot/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/05/18/fox-sets-house-for-post-super-bowl-slot/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

House - Hugh LaurieWith the last Super Bowl, CBS wavered back and forth for a long time over just which show to air in the coveted slot before finally settling on Criminal Minds. Fox is trying to avoid all the speculation and hand-wringing by announcing already that their hit medical drama will get the nod.

It's a safe choice, but I'm not sure it's the smartest one. Is there really anything to be gained by putting House there? It's already the number one scripted show on television. That post Super Bowl boost might be put to better use giving it to a new show, or one that is still growing. My pick would be Bones. This season saw its ratings grow to the point that it is on the verge of being a top 20 show. The added exposure could push it over the top.

There is one caveat with that idea though. If the slot were to go to Bones, they would have to be sure to not make the same mistake that Criminal Minds did. Their post Super Bowl episode was far too dark and gorey. Bones certainly has the occasional cringe inducing moment, but they also have a good sense of fun when they go for the laugh. Given enough lead time, they could make the perfect showcase episode for the spot. Really though, as long as it isn't Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader, I'm ok with it either way.

 

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]]>are you smarter than a fifth graderAreYouSmarterThanAFifthGradercbsfoxhugh laurieHughLauriesuper bowlSuperBowlBrett LoveFri, 18 May 2007 11:59:00 ESTCriminal Minds: No Way Out, Part II: The Evilution of Frank (season finale)http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/05/16/criminal-minds-no-way-out-part-ii-the-evilution-of-frank-sea/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/05/16/criminal-minds-no-way-out-part-ii-the-evilution-of-frank-sea/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/05/16/criminal-minds-no-way-out-part-ii-the-evilution-of-frank-sea/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Gideon(S02E23) "Frank's back." - Morgan

Just like last year, Criminal Minds knows how to properly handle a season finale. This was a spectacular episode, and even thought it ended with a cliffhanger that came completely out of left field, I still ate up every second of it.

Frank, the most prolific serial killer ever, has returned and this time he's out to get Gideon. First off though, I have to say - I am terrified of Keith Carradine. Man... that guy is creepy. However, he played his part to perfection and it made for a thoroughly engrossing chase.

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]]>Aaron HotchnerAJ CookCBSCriminal MindsDerek MorganDr. Spencer ReidEmily PrentissJennifer JareauKeith CarradineKirsten VangsnessMandy PatinkinMatthew Gray Gublermay sweepsMaySweepsPaget BrewsterPenelope Garciarating6S02E23Shemar MooreSpecial Agent Jason GideonThomas GibsonJonathan ToomeyWed, 16 May 2007 23:59:00 ESTThe Upfronts: CBShttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/05/16/the-upfronts-cbs/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/05/16/the-upfronts-cbs/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/05/16/the-upfronts-cbs/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , ,

CBSCBS is on a good run, being the most watched network for the last five years, but they have taken a bit of heat for the formulaic way they have gone about doing it. Not arguing with success, the whole family of CSIs, and their crime based cousins, will be back, but the network is trying to branch out with some edgier programming. Most notably, Swingtown, Viva Laughlin, and Moonlight.

Returning: The Amazing Race, Cold Case, 60 Minutes, How I Met Your Mother, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Two and a Half Men, Rules of Engagement, CSI: Miami, NCIS, The Unit, Criminal Minds, CSI: NY, Survivor, CSI, Shark, Without A Trace, Ghost Whisperer, Numb3rs, 48 Hours Mystery.

New: Viva Laughlin, Swingtown, Moonlight, Cane, Big Bang Theory, Power of 10, Kid Nation

Out: King of Queens, Jericho, The Class, Close To Home

Moving: Without A Trace moves back to Thursday at 10. Shark heads to Sunday at 10.

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Prentiss and Morgan(S02E22) It's not often that Criminal Minds disappoints me. So when it does happen, it's a little unsettling because the show is generally so good.

There's really no better way to put it other than I didn't like this episode one bit. It was bland, unimaginative, and to be perfectly honest... it felt like a total rip-off of the Saw films. A sadistic killer, ridding the world of people who aren't living their lives to the fullest potential. A "house-cleaner" as Morgan put it. Big deal.

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]]>Aaron HotchnerAJ CookCBSCriminal MindsDerek MorganDr. Spencer ReidEmily PrentissJennifer JareauKirsten VangsnessLegacyMandy PatinkinMatthew Gray GublerPaget BrewsterPenelope Garciarating2S02E22Shemar MooreSpecial Agent Jason GideonThomas GibsonJonathan ToomeyThu, 10 May 2007 00:13:00 EST