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Criminal Minds: What Happens When a Serial Killer Has Alzheimer's?

Criminal Minds' Behavioral Analysis Unit has an obligation to keep bad guys off the street. But series star Joe Mantegna says every case isn't just about right and wrong.Check out photos of the Criminal Minds cast"Sometimes when a case gets resolved, there's always different aspects to consider. It's not always so cut-and-dried," he tells TVGuide.com "There are sometimes conditions that lend themselves to why these things happen. It's interesting when the stories have a little bit of a twist to them."And Wednesday's episode (9/8c on CBS) has just that. When the BAU begins investigating a string of murders, Rossi (Mantegna) can't help but notice a similarity to a killer he chased over 25 years ago. Just when Rossi got close, the killer stopped, never to be heard from again — until now...

Wed, Oct 6, 2010

Criminal Minds: What Happens When a Serial Killer Has Alzheimer's?

Sons of Anarchy's Maggie Siff: "Tara Will Always Be Struggling with Her Conscience"

It's been a tough season so far for Sons of Anarchy's Tara.Check out photos of the Sons of Anarchy castFirst, Tara (Maggie Siff) was rejected by her boyfriend, Jax (Charlie Hunnam), whose obsession with finding his abducted infant son made him push everyone away. Then, Tara unknowingly went to help Gemma (Katey Sagal) deal with a woman who threatened to turn in Gemma for the reward. After a scuffle, that woman ended up dead, and Tara helped Gemma cover it up...

Tue, Oct 5, 2010

Sons of Anarchy's Maggie Siff: "Tara Will Always Be Struggling with Her Conscience"

Lie to Me: Will Lightman Go Too Far Without the FBI?

When Lie to Me returns for its third season, Cal Lightman and his team of lie-detecting scientists will be freed from their ties to Ben Reynolds and the FBI.But while the show's producers made that decision to allow Lightman (Tim Roth) to take on different kinds of cases, will the lack of checks and balances prove dangerous for the Lightman Group?Lie to Me: End of the line for Lightman and Reynolds"We are leaning into Lightman's general conflict with power and authority," executive producer Alexander Cary tells TVGuide.com. "In the first episode of Season 3, he goes too far. He sails extremely close to the wind...

Mon, Oct 4, 2010

Lie to Me: Will Lightman Go Too Far Without the FBI?

CSI: Miami Producer: "You're Going to Meet a New Horatio Caine"

CSI: Miami producer Barry O'Brien says he isn't worried one bit about the show's move to Sunday night. "We're answering the call with essentially a relaunch of our entire series in every category," O'Brien tells TVGuide.com. "It's rarefied air that you breathe when you've been on the air for nine seasons. It's an amazing achievement, and we want to respond with appropriate gratitude and a sense of growth, both in terms of the characters and stylistically."Fall TV: Get scoop on your favorite returning showsO'Brien's energy and excitement is evident as he starts discussing storylines for this season. The CSIs will investigate a crime with a literally disappearing murder weapon. One murder will be "witnessed" by a blind bystander. But the story O'Brien is most eager to tell is that of a massive prison break, which will provide headaches for crime lab leader Horatio Caine (David Caruso), who will try to corral the fugitives all season long...

Sun, Oct 3, 2010

CSI: Miami Producer: "You're Going to Meet a New Horatio Caine"

Southland's Shawn Hatosy Goes Bad for Dexter

Southland star Shawn Hatosy says he was thrilled to play a villain on Season 5 of Dexter after "playing three or four cops in a row."Fall TV: Get scoop on your favorite returning shows"I was dying to do it," Hatosy tells TVGuide.com "I enjoy doing all that [cop work], but to kind of stretch the muscles a little bit and step outside that world was exciting."It's so surreal," he continues. "When you think about what it is that [the Dexter crew does] daily, with the blood and strapping people to tables, it's just a unique type of employment."Hatosy, who first appears in Sunday's episode (9/8c on Showtime), plays Boyd Fowler, a sanitation worker responsible for dead animal control...

Sat, Oct 2, 2010

Southland's Shawn Hatosy Goes Bad for Dexter

CSI: NY's AJ Buckley: Adam's Got a Great Right Hook

On Friday's CSI: NY, lab rat Adam Ross gets his moment to shine when an online relationship puts him right in the middle of a murder investigation.When Adam (AJ Buckley) meets a French beauty on a video dating website, they instantly connect. "I melt. My character literally falls in love through the screen, and tragically as he falls in love, she dies right in front of me," Buckley tells TVGuide.com.Fall TV: Get the scoop on all your favorite returning showsAdam, Mac (Gary Sinise) and the rest of the team must first figure out if the murder was real or some twisted Internet snuff film. Through the investigation, Adam has the rare chance to get out of the lab...

Fri, Oct 1, 2010

CSI: NY's AJ Buckley: Adam's Got a Great Right Hook

Exclusive: First Look at Lie to Me's Season 3 Cast Photo

The upcoming third season of Lie to Me promises to be edgier and grittier than ever. So it makes sense that the new cast photo — which you can see after the jump — would follow suit.Lie to Me: End of the line for Lightman and ReynoldsSeason 3 finds Lightman (Tim Roth) and his team working above the law after severing its ties with the FBI. But, as also hinted in the photo, Lightman's rogue attitude will dramatically test the relationships and dynamics of The Lightman Group. In particular, a wedge is driven between Lightman and Foster (Kelli Williams), creating devastating consequences...

Fri, Oct 1, 2010

Ratings: New Law & Order Has Solid Debut; New Shows Fall Hard

NBC's latest entry in the Law & Order franchise premiered to solid numbers, while several freshman shows substantially slipped, according to overnight Nielsen estimates. Law & Order: Los Angeles drew 10.5 million viewers and easily won the 10/9c time slot among the 18-to-49 demographic. The show even built on...

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Ratings: New Law & Order Has Solid Debut; New Shows Fall Hard

Fall TV Popularity Contest: What New Shows Do You Like Best?

Now that almost all of the new fall shows have debuted, it's time to weigh in on which ones you like best.Vote: Which fall premieres won you over? Which flopped?So far, ABC's The Whole Truth is the most-liked show in our Fall TV Popularity Contest, with 83 percent of voters saying they enjoyed it. If there's a show you liked more, it's time to speak up and vote. CBS' Hawaii Five-0 is close on Truth's heels with 79 percent of voters saying they liked it. The CW's Hellcats is also in the race with a 72 percent approval rating....

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Fall TV Popularity Contest: What New Shows Do You Like Best?

The Mentalist: Meet Patrick Jane's Brother-in Law

Patrick Jane's obsession with Red John stems from a wound created by Red John's murder of Jane's wife and child. In Thursday's episode, fresh salt gets poured in that wound when Jane (Simon Baker) has a run-in with his con-man brother-in-law. Danny Ruskin, (guest star Kevin Rankin), who still blames Jane for his...

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

The Mentalist: Meet Patrick Jane's Brother-in Law

Exclusive: What's Next for NCIS: Los Angeles' Nate?

On Tuesday's NCIS: Los Angeles, team psychologist Nate returned from his top-secret assignment, only to leave again by episode's end. Is he gone for good? Fall TV: Get scoop on your favorite returning shows "I don't think this is the...

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Exclusive: What's Next for NCIS: Los Angeles' Nate?

Rachel Nichols Books Guest Arc on Criminal Minds

Former Alias star Rachel Nichols has been tapped for a multi-episode arc on Criminal Minds, a show rep tells TVGuide.comNichols will play FBI cadet Ashley Seager, who's invited by Hotch (Thomas Gibson) to consult on a case after learning her family history will bring a unique insight into a serial killer's mind...

Wed, Sep 29, 2010

Rachel Nichols Books Guest Arc on Criminal Minds

Ratings: Glee Sets Record, No Ordinary Family Flies High

Britney Spears is bigger than Madonna, at least for Glee.The Fox musical comedy scored its highest ratings ever Tuesday with a Spears-tribute episode, besting Season 1's Madonna special, according to overnight Nielsen estimates. Glee drew 13.3 million viewers and was up 4 percent from the previous week in the 18-to-49 demographic, leading Fox to win the night....

Wed, Sep 29, 2010

Ratings: Glee Sets Record, No Ordinary Family Flies High

Fall TV Popularity Contest: What Did You Think of No Ordinary Family?

ABC's new superhero drama No Ordinary Family debuted Tuesday, and we want to know what you thought of it — and what you think of every new series this season...

Wed, Sep 29, 2010

Fall TV Popularity Contest: What Did You Think of No Ordinary Family?

Criminal Minds: How Will the Team Deal with the Loss of JJ?

On Wednesday's episode of Criminal Minds, the members of Behavioral Analysis Unit — and viewers — will say goodbye to Agent Jennifer Jareau.JJ's exit comes after CBS abruptly let A.J. Cook go for creative reasons during the break between seasons. Criminal Minds cuts A.J. Cook, will add new cast member, source says"It is like losing a member of the family very suddenly and without any warning. That's always difficult," castmate Thomas Gibson tells TVGuide.com...

Tue, Sep 28, 2010

Criminal Minds: How Will the Team Deal with the Loss of JJ?

Ratings: Lone Star Burns Out; The Event, Five-0 Slip

Not everything is bigger in Texas: Ratings-challenged Fox drama Lone Star continued to struggle Monday night, perhaps sealing the show's fate.The freshman con-man drama dropped to only 3.8 million viewers and averaged the same rating among the adults 18-to-49 demographic as it did last week, according to Nielsen overnight estimates. However, the show's demo rating dropped 44 percent in the second half hour, falling to last place behind Gossip Girl. Lone Star again dumped more than 60 percent of its House (10.1 million viewers) lead-in...

Tue, Sep 28, 2010

Ratings: Lone Star Burns Out; The Event, Five-0 Slip

NCIS' Brian Dietzen: Get Ready for "More Jimmy Goodness"

NCIS' assistant medical examiner Jimmy Palmer can't stay lovably dim forever, right? "I wanted the character to grow a little bit and learn a bit from what he's been doing the last seven years in autopsy," Brian Dietzen tells TVGuide.com of his character's growth this season. "Jimmy's always kind of been the bumbling guy who's a half a beat behind. We don't want to lose any of that, but ... if this guy hasn't learned a thing since the first season, he'd get canned pretty quickly."Fall TV: Get scoop on all your favorite returning showsJimmy will start on that path in Tuesday's episode, when a handful of interns are called into help with a kidnapping investigation. Unfortunately for Jimmy...

Tue, Sep 28, 2010

NCIS' Brian Dietzen: Get Ready for "More Jimmy Goodness"

Steve Burke to Replace Jeff Zucker as NBC Universal CEO

Steve Burke will replace outgoing NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker once he steps aside, Comcast and General Electric announced Sunday.Burke, the chief operating officer at Comcast, was widely expected to fill the role. Zucker announced Friday that he was asked to leave his post once Comcast's acquisition of 51 percent of NBC Universal was complete. The deal is expected to close by year's end...

Sun, Sep 26, 2010

Steve Burke to Replace Jeff Zucker as NBC Universal CEO

Wall Street Sequel Tops Weekend Box Office

Greed is still good for (disappointing) ticket sales.Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, Oliver Stone's sequel to his 1987 financial thriller, pulled in $19 million to win the weekend, according to Box Office Mojo.Still, the film — originally planned for a spring release — underperformed expectations, though it marked the best debut ever for one of Stone's films...

Sun, Sep 26, 2010

Wall Street Sequel Tops Weekend Box Office

Max Weinberg Won't Follow Conan O'Brien to TBS

When Conan O'Brien's new talk show makes its makes his highly anticipated debut on TBS, Max Weinberg won't be there, according to O'Brien's rep. "Max has been ...

Sun, Sep 26, 2010

Max Weinberg Won't Follow Conan O'Brien to TBS

Julianna Margulies Named the Newest Face of L'Oreal

The Good Wife star Julianna Margulies has been selected as the newest face of L'Oreal Paris beauty products.The 44-year-old actress will appear in TV commercials and magazine ads for L'Oreal's RevitaLIft line beginning in 2011. Margulies said she was happy to join a company whose tag line she grew up reciting...

Sun, Sep 26, 2010

Julianna Margulies Named the Newest Face of L'Oreal

Bones Star Emily Deschanel Gets Married

Bones' Emily Deschanel married writer/actor David Hornsby in a weekend ceremony, Deschanel's rep confirms.Check out photos of DeschanelThe couple wed in front of friends and family in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles on Saturday, according to People, which first reported the news. Deschanel wore diamond hair clips and jewelry by Neil Lane.Deschanel, 33, is starring...

Sun, Sep 26, 2010