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Exclusive First Look: CBS Launches "Inside NCIS" Web Series

The people behind NCIS are grateful for the millions of fans who make the CBS procedural America's most-watched drama every week. To say thank you, they are giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the show.Fall TV Report Card: How's the new class doing?On Monday, CBS is launching "Inside NCIS," a new web series offering exclusive access to the world of NCIS, on CBS.com and the CBS Audience Network. The eight-episode series will offer an inside look at how the show goes from the page to the TV screen, featuring everything from the music selection process to casting the extras who play the corpses!In addition to the behind-the-scenes footage...

Mon, Dec 3, 2012

Exclusive First Look: CBS Launches "Inside NCIS" Web Series

Bones Celebrates 150 Episodes: Does Brennan Believe in Ghosts?

The Bones producers freely admit that when they conceived Monday's episode, they had no idea it would wind up being the Fox drama's milestone 150th episode. But they're pleased with the happy accident.Fall TV Report Card: How's the new class doing?The episode, "The Ghost in the Machine," was originally written and shot last season as one of four "bonus" episodes the show produced when they were given a shortened season because of Emily Deschanel's pregnancy."We had to shoot four episodes that didn't fit into the timeline of the Bones timeline, and at first we were very, very cranky about that," creator and executive producer Hart Hanson tells TVGuide.com. "Then we realized it gave us an advantage in that we could do stuff we hadn't done before...

Mon, Dec 3, 2012

Bones Celebrates 150 Episodes: Does Brennan Believe in Ghosts?

Boardwalk Empire Postmortem: So, What Kind of Gangster Is Nucky Now?

[WARNING: The following story reveals major details about the Season 3 finale of Boardwalk Empire. Read at your own risk.]"You can't be half a gangster."Jimmy Darmody's haunting words to Nucky Thompson have loomed large this season on Boardwalk Empire. But on Sunday's finale, Nucky proved he's not doing anything halfway anymore.Fall TV Report Card: How's the new class doing?To bring an end to his ongoing war with hothead Gyp Rosetti (Bobby Cannavale), Nucky (Steve Buscemi) promised ...

Mon, Dec 3, 2012

Boardwalk Empire Postmortem: So, What Kind of Gangster Is Nucky Now?

Exclusive Californication First Look: Is Hank Ready to Rock?

Season 5 of Californication ended in a bit of a dark place: Hank (David Duchovny) was (possibly fatally) drugged by a bitter ex-girlfriend. Showtime sets premiere dates for Shameless, House of Lies and CalifornicationBased on the exclusive first look at Season 6 below, things will remain dark when the show resumes — at least for a little while. "We pick up days after that in the hospital, where Hank has survived but she hasn't," Duchovny says. "This season kind of begins with Hank spiraling down."Next stop: rehab! And with that comes the return of comedy...

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Exclusive Californication First Look: Is Hank Ready to Rock?

Bones Exclusive: Meet Brennan's Mom (Again!)

An upcoming near-death experience for Bones' Temperance Brennan will have her seeing things — including her dead mom!Fall TV Report Card: How's the new class doing?Former Melrose Place star Brooke Langton has been cast as Christine Brennan, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. Astute viewers may recall that Brennan's mom ...

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Bones Exclusive: Meet Brennan's Mom (Again!)

Mega Buzz: A Parks and Rec Baby, More Revolution History, and Diaries' Breakup

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 want some Parks and Recreation news, STAT! — John NATALIE: Is a Pawnee progeny on the way? It would make sense, now that Ben and Leslie are tying the knot. But then why is Ann looking at sperm donors? "She's on this whole self-discovery kick and she is exploring all of her options for her future," executive producer Mike Schur tells us. Who else thinks that Jean-Ralphio will be involved somehow? Give me some Revolution scoop! It's going to be a long four months! — Sarah ADAM: Want to know more about Miles and Nora's past? You got it! "It's...

Wed, Nov 28, 2012

Mega Buzz: A Parks and Rec Baby, More Revolution History, and Diaries' Breakup

NBC Developing Period Drama from Downton Abbey Creator

NBC is looking to bring the next Downton Abbey to its airwaves.The Peacock has signed Downton creator Julian Fellowes to create and produce The Gilded Age, a sweeping epic about the millionaire titans of 1880s New York, NBC announced Tuesday. Fellowes will write and produce the project, which is described as a "tale of the princes of the American Renaissance, and the vast fortunes they made - and spent - in late nineteenth century."Downton Abbey renewed for Season 4"This was a vivid time with dizzying, brilliant ascents and calamitous falls, of record-breaking ostentation and savage rivalry; a time when money was king," Fellowes said in a statement...

Tue, Nov 27, 2012

NBC Developing Period Drama from Downton Abbey Creator

CSI: Can Finlay Finally Crack the Case That Got Her Fired?

It's been a little less than a year since Elisabeth Shue joined the cast of CSI, and the actress is thrilled to finally get a few more answers about Julie Finlay's past.

Wed, Nov 21, 2012

CSI: Can Finlay Finally Crack the Case That Got Her Fired?

Mega Buzz: Glee's Other Man, a CSI Ex and New Vampire Friends

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 Blaine's not really going to go back to the Warblers on Glee, is he? — Sammy NATALIE: Thursday's superhero-themed episode sure makes it look that way! Even worse, we're going to meet the "other man," the boy with whom Blaine cheated on Kurt. Can he sink much lower? Yes, but look for a surprising ally to give him a kick in the pants so he'll get his act together. What can we expect from Finn's big episode of CSI? — Brandon ADAM: We'll finally meet...

Wed, Nov 21, 2012

Mega Buzz: Glee's Other Man, a CSI Ex and New Vampire Friends

NCIS Tackles PTSD: Can Gibbs Save the Day?

NCIS has generally been known to go for big, explosive two-parters during November sweeps. But this season, TV's most-watched drama wanted to go a little deeper.

Tue, Nov 20, 2012

NCIS Tackles PTSD: Can Gibbs Save the Day?

Homeland Video: Damian Lewis Has the Hardest-Working Nostrils in Show Business

Being a U.S. Marine-turned-domestic terrorist who is almost constantly under investigation by the CIA is plenty stressful. Just ask Homeland's Nick Brody. TV's sophomore class report: Which shows are working? Which are slumping? That guy is under so much pressure, he needs a release valve. And by the sound of things, he's found one! Week after week, we're treated to the glorious hissing sounds of Brody's heavy breathing as he navigates his treacherous path between being a patriot and a traitor.

Fri, Nov 16, 2012

Homeland Video: Damian Lewis Has the Hardest-Working Nostrils in Show Business

Last Man Standing Sneak Peek: What's Mike's Problem with the New Neighbors?

Last Man Standing's Mike Baxter likes to keep to himself. That apparently includes not getting to know his neighbors. But he may not have a choice on Friday's episode (8/7c, ABC). When his new African American neighbors' car is egged, Vanessa (Nancy Travis) urges Mike (Tim Allen) to tell them that their car wasn't the only one vandalized. As you can see in the exclusive sneak peek below, Mike isn't exactly for the idea (or exactly politically correct!). Which TV show has the best fans? Vote now! "Vandalism happens to everybody, guys," Mike says. "Why is it if you're black or gay or a midget you think stuff happens to you just because you're black or gay or a midget? Maybe they're just jerks! I dated this black, gay midget in college..." So what happens when Vanessa goes against Mike's advice? Tune in Friday at 8/7c on ABC to find out. Watch the sneak peek below:

Fri, Nov 16, 2012

Last Man Standing Sneak Peek: What's Mike's Problem with the New Neighbors?

Mega Buzz: The Grey's Wedding, a Five-0 Love Interest and the Vampire Triangle

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'm so excited about Ben and Bailey's wedding on Grey's Anatomy! Do you have any details? — Nora NATALIE: Let's just say getting Bailey actually down the aisle will be a miracle! "It's almost like pulling a tugboat to get her to cooperate, but the thing is happening with or without her, and she's got to get on board with the program at some point," Chandra Wilson says. "Bailey can be distracted very easily, and she's already been married and done it in what she thought was the right way and it failed, so there's a lot of fear going into it again." Look for her to get a kick in the butt from both Cristina and Callie.Scoop on Hawaii Five-0, please! —Lee, via TwitterADAM: It seems our friend Chin Ho might be ready to move on after Malia's death....

Wed, Nov 14, 2012

Mega Buzz: The Grey's Wedding, a Five-0 Love Interest and the Vampire Triangle

Hawaii Five-0: Scott Caan Teases Danny's "Super-Important" Flashback Episode

Hawaii Five-0's Scott Caan really hopes fans dig Monday's episode — and not just because it's built around a juicy flashback for his character.Hawaii Five-0: Mama McGarrett's back — but can she be trusted?"I hope that people are more into stuff like this than the procedural part of the show," Caan tells TVGuide.com. "We get to do episodes like this not often enough. ... If we can get enough people that like the episodes like this as a business model, then CBS can say, 'Oh, OK, this works too.' But CBS has been so successful with the way that they do their shows, it's almost risky for them to do episodes in a procedural show that have nothing to do with cases. ... I hope we can do more like that."This particular departure episode finds Danny in a very precarious position...

Mon, Nov 12, 2012

Hawaii Five-0: Scott Caan Teases Danny's "Super-Important" Flashback Episode

Exclusive CSI: NY First Look: Why Does Lindsay Suspect Danny?

It's all fun and games on Friday's CSI: NY, which pays homage to the classic board game Clue. But the show also has a little fun with fan-favorite couple Danny and Lindsay.When an inter-office practical joke leaves Lindsay (Anna Belknap) with huge blue circles around her eyes — someone stained the microscope! — she's forced to spend the rest of the episode wearing large sunglasses. And even though there's a murder to solve, Lindsay is preoccupied with finding out ...

Fri, Nov 9, 2012

Exclusive CSI: NY First Look: Why Does Lindsay Suspect Danny?

Last Resort Sneak Peek: Will Sam "Cross a Line"?

The characters of ABC's Last Resort have constantly had to ask themselves how far they will go to defend their actions and  prove their innocence. But have they reached their limit?Fall TV Popularity Contest: And the winner is...In Thursday's episode (8/7c, ABC), Capt. Chaplin (Andre Braugher) and executive officer Sam Kendal (Scott Speedman) may find out, as they fend off an attack unlike anything they've faced before...

Thu, Nov 8, 2012

Last Resort Sneak Peek: Will Sam "Cross a Line"?

Mega Buzz: An NCIS Love Interest, Once's Baby Daddy and Bones' (Series?) Finale

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. Got any Gibbs scoop on NCIS? — Vanessa ADAM: You've heard that ER's Alex Kingston is going to be guest-starring, yes? Well, surely you've also noticed that she's a redhead, which means that she will definitely catch Gibbs' eye as Miranda Pennebaker, Gibbs' source on D.C.'s underbelly. "She is someone with a bit of a shady past who knows a lot about the underground sale of things," executive producer Gary Glasberg says. In this case, it's the selling of a teenage girl. "Gibbs turns to her for information," Glasberg continues. "They clearly have a bit of a sordid past. It's never really determined how far their past went, but there's flirtation in the air. This is the first time that they are really working together on something." If Cupid has his way, it's likely that Kingston will recur on the show. So the mystery man is Henry's baby daddy on Once Upon a Time? — Monica NATALIE:

Wed, Nov 7, 2012

Mega Buzz: An NCIS Love Interest, Once's Baby Daddy and Bones' (Series?) Finale

Bones: When Will Booth and Brennan Be "Healed"?

Bones' executive producers believe Booth and Brennan still have plenty of obstacles to overcome this season. But they don't all have to be so serious!Case in point: Monday's episode (8/7c, Fox) finds Booth (David Boreanaz)  and Brennan (Emily Deschanel) struggling with Booth's decision to invite Sweets (John Francis Daley) to be their houseguest. And it won't be very long before Booth realizes three's a crowd.First Look: Bones in the ballroom"Now that [Sweets] and Daisy broke up, we didn't want to go through the sort of traditional mourning of Daisy and moping and stuff like that," executive producer Stephen Nathan tells TVGuide.com...

Mon, Nov 5, 2012

Bones: When Will Booth and Brennan Be "Healed"?

Exclusive Castle Video: Is Beckett a Bit of a Nerd?

Viewers are certain to geek out over Monday's Comic-Con-inspired Castle, but not all of the sci-fi nerds in the episode will be those dressed up for the convention. Exclusive: Castle recruits Star Trek alum for Comic-Con episodeIn our exclusive sneak peek at the episode below, Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett (Stana Katic), meet Gabriel Winters (guest star Ed Quinn), the former star of the "unjustly" canceled sci-fi series ...

Thu, Nov 1, 2012

Exclusive Castle Video: Is Beckett a Bit of a Nerd?

Mega Buzz: A Bones Houseguest, a Once Reunion and a Hawaii Five-0 Prequel

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'm dying for Bones to come back. Give me some scoop! — WillADAM: The newly single Sweets is moving in with Booth and Brennan! Although the arrangement begins because Booth pities Sweets, who's been sleeping in his office, Seeley soon becomes less than enamored with his houseguest. Why? Let's just say it involves a Jacuzzi and some unfortunate timing. Also: Ever wondered what kind of superhero skivvies Booth wears? Wonder no more!What's this about Snow and Charming finding a way to communicate between worlds on Once Upon a Time? — Emily NATALIE: It's true. The star-crossed lovers will find a way, but like everything in these worlds, it comes with a price...

Tue, Oct 30, 2012

Mega Buzz: A Bones Houseguest, a Once Reunion and a Hawaii Five-0 Prequel

NCIS: What Will Gibbs' "Namesake" Teach Him About Himself?

Is NCIS big enough for two Leroy Jethros?On Tuesday's episode (8/7c, CBS), we may just find out. During the hour, aptly titled "The Namesake," Gibbs (Mark Harmon) will once again cross paths with Leroy Jethro Moore (guest star Billy Dee Williams), the man after whom Gibbs was named.Keck's Exclusives: NCIS casts Star Wars veteran Billy Dee Williams"Leroy Jethro Moore is a World War II Marine veteran who received a distinguished Medal of Honor," Williams tells TVGuide.com of his character...

Tue, Oct 30, 2012

NCIS: What Will Gibbs' "Namesake" Teach Him About Himself?

Castle Asks the Unthinkable: Is Castle a Killer?

Monday's episode of Castle poses a challenging question for its detectives: Is mystery writer Rick Castle capable of the murders usually reserved for the pages of his fiction?Exclusive: Look who's coming back to Castle!When Beckett (Stana Katic) & Co. begin investigating a ritualistic killing, all the evidence points to Castle (Nathan Fillion) as the killer. Although Beckett wants to give her new lover the benefit of the doubt, the facts become increasingly harder to ignore. "I think that Beckett's particularly sensitive now that she's in this relationship with him," creator Andrew W. Marlowe tells TVGuide.com....

Mon, Oct 29, 2012

Castle Asks the Unthinkable: Is Castle a Killer?