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Person of Interest Finale: Can Reese and Finch Save the Machine?

The season finale of CBS' Person of Interest will literally be a race to the finish.In the penultimate episode of the show's sophomore season, Reese (Jim Caviezel) and Finch (Michael Emerson) learned that The Machine had taken extraordinary measures to protect itself from a virus that was designed to take The Machine offline. Once the virus took hold, The Machine made two phone calls — one to Reese and one to Finch's hacker nemesis Root (Amy Acker) — potentially giving them access to The Machine's secrets for 24 hours. So, who capitalizes first? ...

Thu, May 9, 2013

Person of Interest Finale: Can Reese and Finch Save the Machine?

Mega Buzz: A Grey's Affair and Deaths on Criminal Minds and Vampire Diaries

Wed, May 8, 2013

Exclusive Mentalist Postmortem: Robin Tunney Breaks Down the Big Red John Reveal

[WARNING: The following story contains spoilers from the Season 5 finale of The Mentalist. Read at your own risk.]And then there were seven.The Mentalist finale: Who is Red John?As promised, The Mentalist's Season 5 finale found Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) narrowing down the list of people who could possibly be his serial killer nemesis Red John to just seven names. But in a final twist and display of power, Red John "changed the game" by predicting — in the form of a video message from the now-dead Lorelei Martins (Emmanuelle Chriqui) no less! — which seven names Jane was going to end with. He also shared this parting threat: "I'm going to start killing again, often. Until you catch me, or I catch you."Creator Bruno Heller insists that one of these suspects is indeed Red John...

Mon, May 6, 2013

Exclusive Mentalist Postmortem: Robin Tunney Breaks Down the Big Red John Reveal

The Mentalist Finale: Who Is Red John?

By the end of The Mentalist's Season 5 finale, viewers will finally know Red John's real name.On Sunday's episode (10/9c, CBS), Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) narrows down his list of suspects to seven people. And despite the twists and tricks of the past (remember Bradley Whitford as Red John?), creator and executive producer Bruno Heller insists that one of the names on Jane's list is indeed his serial-killing nemesis.Spoilers! Get scoop on 39 must-watch finales"The cards are up on the table and they're the real cards," Heller tells TVGuide.com...

Sat, May 4, 2013

Exclusive Hannibal Sneak Peek: Is Eddie Izzard the Chesapeake Ripper?

The action is about to pick up on NBC's Hannibal.On Thursday's Silence of the Lambs-esque episode, "Entrée," (10/9c), Eddie Izzard guest-stars as an imprisoned killer who, after murdering a nurse inside the asylum, now claims to be the Chesapeake Ripper. Refusing to believe that the big fish he's been chasing for years is already behind bars, Jack (Laurence Fishburne) sends Will (Hugh Dancy) and Dr. Bloom (Caroline Dhavernas) to question Izzard's character...

Wed, May 1, 2013

Exclusive Hannibal Sneak Peek: Is Eddie Izzard the Chesapeake Ripper?

Mega Buzz: SVU and Elementary's Finales, and a Modern Family Road Trip

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com or tweet them to @adambryant or @NatalieAbrams. Can you share some details about the SVU finale? — Ben ADAM: As a matter of fact, I have some exclusive casting scoop! Pablo Schreiber (The Wire, A Gifted Man) will play a charming but vicious man suspected of...

Wed, May 1, 2013

Mega Buzz: SVU and Elementary's Finales, and a Modern Family Road Trip

Postmortem: Bones Boss on Brennan's "Wound" and What's Next for Her and Booth

[WARNING: The following story contains major spoilers from Bones Season 8 finale. Read at your own risk.] So much for a happy ending.Spoilers! Get scoop on 39 must-watch finalesAlthough Bones' Season 8 finale teased viewers by finally having Brennan (Emily Deschanel) ask Booth (David Boreanaz) to marry her, the smiles soon faded thanks to Christopher Pelant (guest star Andrew Leeds). While Booth & Co. were ultimately able to stop Pelant from taking out Sweets (John Francis Daley), the serial killer had the last laugh. Once he learned of Booth and Brennan's engagement, Pelant threatened to kill more innocent people if Booth didn't call off the wedding. What's more, Booth couldn't let Brennan know the real reason behind his change of heart. Although Brennan agreed with Booth's decision, the closing shot proved that her heart has been broken.So will Brennan revert to her hyper-rational ways of thinking? And is Booth's only way out of this mess to kill Pelant as he threatened to do? We chatted with executive producer Stephen Nathan to get the scoop on what's to come.

Tue, Apr 30, 2013

Postmortem: Bones Boss on Brennan's "Wound" and What's Next for Her and Booth

Bones Season Finale: Will Booth and Brennan Get Their Happy Ending?

Mortality is definitely on Dr. Brennan's mind on the Season 8 finale of Bones. After watching Cam (Tamara Taylor) almost lose her boyfriend on the Fox drama's penultimate episode, Brennan (Emily Deschanel) is more focused than ever on making sure Booth (David Boreanaz) comes home alive at the end of the day. "The outbreak put a seed in Brennan's mind about how delicate our lives are," Deschanel tells TVGuide.com. "She can't help but internalize ... how devastating it would be to lose Booth. That ... plays a big part in the season finale."

Sun, Apr 28, 2013

Bones Season Finale: Will Booth and Brennan Get Their Happy Ending?

Exclusive Bones First Look: Is Brennan Changing Her Mind About Marriage?

"Marriage is starting to look good on you."That's what Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz) says to Temperance Brennan (Emily Deschanel) in the Season 8 finale of Fox's Bones when he notices Brennan looking longingly at a picture of Booth's newlywed mother. But has Brennan really changed her mind about marriage?Spoilers! Get scoop on 39 must-watch finalesBooth has always maintained that he will wait for Brennan to propose to him. But despite Booth's latest observation, Brennan suggests he shouldn't hold his breath. "Nobody can guarantee how they're going to feel about someone 10 years from now," she says...

Fri, Apr 26, 2013

Exclusive Bones First Look: Is Brennan Changing Her Mind About Marriage?

Mega Buzz: Good Wife's Election, the Once Finale, and HIMYM's Big Decision

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com or tweet them to @adambryant or @NatalieAbrams. I cannot wait for The Good Wife season finale, especially after that hot promo! What can you tell us? — Rachael ADAM: Will plays a huge part in the episode, and not just because the Bad Boy of Chicago is locking lips with the Good Wife. When Will, Alicia and Diane try a case of possible election fraud on the eve of the governor's race, Will ultimately ends up with the power to determine the winner. Will he choose the powerful husband of one of his firm's partners? Or will he screw over the guy that kinda stole his girl (twice!)? That's for us to know and you to find out on Sunday. Got any more scoop on the Once Upon a Time finale? —Michelle NATALIE: Stay tuned, my friend. It's...

Wed, Apr 24, 2013

Mega Buzz: Good Wife's Election, the Once Finale, and HIMYM's Big Decision

NCIS: Will Ziva Give the New Mossad Director a Chance?

The countdown to the NCIS season finale begins now.Now that Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and Vance (Rocky Carroll) have given Ziva (Cote de Pablo) permission to pursue her rogue investigation of Ilan Bodner, all of her actions — beginning with a Tony (Michael Weatherly) and Ziva trip to Berlin on Tuesday's episode (8/7c, CBS) —will feed into the season's ultimate conclusion.Spoilers! Get scoop on 39 must-watch finales"From this point on, all of these episodes connect and they all propel us toward the finale," executive producer Gary Glasberg tells TVGuide.com. "'Berlin' functions as both a significant part of the Bodner story and has a tremendous Tony/Ziva personal story line that goes along with it. It's primarily work-related, but there are little moments that give them an opportunity to connect and hopefully satisfy a lot of our Tiva fans."But before Tony and Ziva kick off their European jaunt/manhunt, Ziva will meet new Mossad Director Orli Elbaz (Star Trek: The Next Generation alum Marina Sirtis), the woman replacing Ziva's murdered father...

Tue, Apr 23, 2013

NCIS: Will Ziva Give the New Mossad Director a Chance?

Bones: Can the Jeffersonian Team Save One of Its Own?

Bones' season finale is still one week away, but Monday's episode promises to raise the stakes significantly as the Fox drama heads into the homestretch.Spoilers! Get scoop on 39 must-watch finales"It's a really intense episode," executive producer Stephen Nathan tells TVGuide.com. "It's kind of shot like 24 and everyone's life is in danger. It's lockdown at the Jeffersonian."When a journalist dies at a biohazard facility, the Jeffersonian team must find the cause of death of prevent a viral outbreak...

Mon, Apr 22, 2013

Bones: Can the Jeffersonian Team Save One of Its Own?

Southland Finale: Is This the Show's Last Ride?

On Wednesday's Southland (series?) finale, the entire Los Angeles Police Department will be fighting for one of their own.This season's harrowing penultimate episode saw John Cooper (Michael Cudlitz) and his partner Henry Lucero (Anthony Ruvivar) kidnapped by drug addicts. By the end of the hour, Lucero was dead and Cooper only escaped after playing dead in a grave he'd dug for himself. Wednesday's episode (10/9c, TNT) picks up about three weeks later, and while John still hasn't been cleared to carry a gun and return to active duty, the rest of the force, including detetcives Adams (Regina King) and Robinson (Dorian Missick) are searching for the tweakers. "Cops don't go missing all the time, so when they do, it's a huge deal," Cudlitz tells TVGuide.com...

Wed, Apr 17, 2013

Southland Finale: Is This the Show's Last Ride?

Mega Buzz: Relationship Woes on Castle and New Girl and an NCIS Witch Hunt

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com or tweet them to @adambryant or @NatalieAbrams. What can we expect for Castle and Beckett's relationship as we head to the end of Castle's season? — Dana ADAM: The bumps that we've hinted at before will be exacerbated by two men who come into Beckett's life. First, Beckett will be assigned to protect multimillionaire inventor Erik Vaughn (Ioan Gruffudd) — in his private hotel penthouse. "If Castle aspired to be someone, he'd aspire to be this guy," creator Andrew W. Marlowe says. "Castle's really determined to solve the case and get his girlfriend away from him." During their alone time, Erik will ask Beckett some tough questions about where her relationship with Castle is headed. Unfortunately, as  Beckett wrestles with those questions in the season's penultimate episode, she'll cross paths with a federal investigator (Carlos Bernard) who might offer some different answers. "He opens Beckett's eyes on other possibilities that might be out there for her," Marlowe teases. Got any Nick and Jess scoop for New Girl? —Charlene NATALIE: Get ready for more awkward Nick Miller times!

Wed, Apr 17, 2013

Mega Buzz: Relationship Woes on Castle and New Girl and an NCIS Witch Hunt

Exclusive Castle Sneak Peek: Castle and Beckett Are Hunting... Bigfoot?!

Monday's Castle will once again invite out titular mystery writer to put his overactive imagination to work.In our exclusive sneak peek at Monday's episode (10/9c, ABC) below, Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett (Stana Katic) snoop around their latest crime scene only to find several odd clues. The oddest, of course, are the large animal-like footprints. For Castle, there is only one reasonable explanation: The murderer is Bigfoot! ...

Mon, Apr 15, 2013

Exclusive Castle Sneak Peek: Castle and Beckett Are Hunting... Bigfoot?!

NCIS Scoop: Look Who's Coming Back for the Finale!

NCIS' season finale is going to be pretty tough on Gibbs. Fortunately, he'll have an old friend to help him through it all.25 Bubble Shows: Which will survive?Muse Watson will reprise his role as Gibbs' mentor and best friend Mike Franks in the Season 10 finale, TVGuide.com has learned...

Fri, Apr 12, 2013

NCIS Scoop: Look Who's Coming Back for the Finale!

Mega Buzz: A Glee Exit, Person of Interest's Virus, and a Grey's Return

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com or tweet them to @adambryant or @NatalieAbrams. It's been so long since you offered up any scoop on Glee. Please! —Sammie NATALIE: This week's episode is a game-changer, to say the least, after someone at McKinley High makes a bold decision that will leave their future at the school in question. If I say any more, Ryan Murphy will kill me, but considering his penchant for timely topics, this one shouldn't be too hard to figure out. I love Person of Interest. Will the Stanton Virus wreak havoc on the Machine? ADAM: Finch pretty much confirmed in the last episode that the virus was...

Wed, Apr 10, 2013

Mega Buzz: A Glee Exit, Person of Interest's Virus, and a Grey's Return

Jon Hamm on Mad Men's Season 6 Premiere: We Can't All Be Coach Taylor

[WARNING: The following story contains spoilers from the Season 6 premiere of Mad Men. Read at your own risk.]As the old adage goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same.Mad Men's fifth season ended with a disillusioned Don Draper (Jon Hamm) sitting on a barstool pondering both his future with Megan (Jessica Paré) and his answer to an attractive young woman's question: "Are you alone?" And although Season 6 of the AMC drama picked up the action ...

Mon, Apr 8, 2013

Jon Hamm on Mad Men's Season 6 Premiere: We Can't All Be Coach Taylor

Mad Men: 8 Burning Questions About Season 6

Grab your fedora and pour yourself an Old Fashioned — Mad Men is back.After weeks of speculation over the meaning of teaser trailers and (possibly) Easter egg-filled posters, the AMC drama launches its sixth — and likely penultimate — season with a two-hour premiere (Sunday, 9/8c). Season 5 ended with Don (Jon Hamm) giving in to the acting desires of his new bride Megan (Jessica Paré) and helping her get a part in one of the agency's commercials. As Don literally and figuratively left Megan behind at the soundstage to seek solace in a whiskey glass, he was approached by a woman at the bar who asked, "Are you alone?"Exclusive Mad Men Season 6 trailer: "The next thing will be better"While we've pondered Don's response to that query in the intervening months, we've also crafted a few more burning questions about what might be ahead for the men and women of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce (and Peggy!) this season. After the jump, creator Matthew Weiner and the cast give us their best answers...

Fri, Apr 5, 2013

Mad Men: 8 Burning Questions About Season 6

NBC's Hannibal: Not Just Another Serial Killer Show

In a year that's already given us Fox's The Following and A&E's Bates Motel, some might argue that we don't need another serial killer TV show. And they'd probably be right.But NBC's Hannibal isn't just another serial killer show. Spring Preview: Gets scoop on all the must-see new showsTaking characters from the Thomas Harris novels that inspired a film series that includes Manhunter, The Silence of the Lambs and Red Dragon, executive producer Bryan Fuller (Wonderfalls, Pushing Daisies) has created a sophisticated drama that doesn't glorify the violence of mass murder but rather examines the toll that hunting serial killers takes on the minds and souls of those who hunt. In fact, even though the show is named after Dr. Hannibal Lecter, who was immortalized as one of the greatest pop culture villains of all time thanks to Anthony Hopkins' Oscar-winning portrayal, the series — at least initially — isn't entirely focused on the cannibal in the three-piece suit...

Thu, Apr 4, 2013

NBC's Hannibal: Not Just Another Serial Killer Show

Exclusive Southland First Look: Shaq Is on the Beat!

Wednesday's Southland will feature arguably the show's biggest guest star ever — and we're not just talking about celebrity status!Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal guest-stars on Wednesday's episode as a detective who crosses paths with Officer John Cooper (Michael Cudlitz), who turns out to be a familiar face. "[His character] and I went to the Academy together and came up in the ranks together," Cudlitz tells TVGuide.com...

Wed, Apr 3, 2013

Exclusive Southland First Look: Shaq Is on the Beat!

Mega Buzz: The Revolution Tower, Following's Missteps and an Americans Death

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com or tweet them to @adambryant or @NatalieAbrams. Thanks for all the scoop on Revolution. What the heck is the tower?! — Clark NATALIE: We will see the tower of power before the end of the season, co-executive producer David Rambo says. "It's very much like the cave that the Dragon guards in mythology," he says. "It's a place of a lot of power and it's dangerous for everybody who goes in there. Whoever controls the tower, controls the power." Will the FBI ever do something right on The Following? They can't all be that stupid, can they? — Jason ADAM: We can't speak for the whole Bureau, but...

Wed, Apr 3, 2013

Mega Buzz: The Revolution Tower, Following's Missteps and an Americans Death