CBS Press Release:
"THE MENTALIST" WINS AT 10:00 PM IN VIEWERS AND KEY DEMOS
"The Mentalist" Posts Across-the-Board Increases From Last Week and Is the Night's Top-Scripted Program in Viewers

THE MENTALIST won its time period in viewers and key demographics with across-the-board increases from last week, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thursday, March 11.

THE MENTALIST was first in households (10.0/18), viewers (16.03m), adults 25-54 (4.7/13) and adults 18-49 (3.4/10). Compared to last week, THE MENTALIST was up +6% in both households (from 9.4/16) and adults 18-49 (from 3.2/09), +4% in adults 25-54 (from 4.5/12) and added +1.16m viewers (from 14.87m, +8%).

A POISONED SCIENTIST WITH ONLY HOURS TO LIVE CALLS PATRICK JANE TO CATCH HER KILLER, ON "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, MARCH 11

"Code Red" - When Dr. Alicia Seberg, a government research scientist, is exposed to a deadly toxin while at work and has only hours to live, she calls Patrick Jane and the CBI to find her murderer, on THE MENTALIST, Thursday, March 11 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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CBS PRESS RELEASE:
CBS WINS THURSDAY IN VIEWERS; SECOND IN KEY DEMOS
"Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains" Posts Gains in all Ratings Categories Opposite "American Idol"
"Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains" Continues to Pace Ahead of Both Last Fall and Last Year's Editions
"CSI" Up in Viewers and Key Demos From Last First- Run Episode
"The Mentalist" Wins at 10:00 PM in Viewers and Adults 25-54

CBS placed first on Thursday in viewers and second in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 as SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. VILLAINS posted week-to-week growth in all ratings categories, CSI was up in viewers and key demos from its last original episode and THE MENTALIST was first in viewers and adults 25-54 at 10:00 PM, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for March 4.

SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. VILLAINS, airing opposite "American Idol's" elimination show, was second in households (7.2/12), viewers (12.72m), adults 25-54 (5.0/13) and adults 18-49 (3.8/11). Compared to last week, SURVIVOR was up +7% in households (from 6.7/10), +9% in adults 25-54 (from 4.6/11), +3% in adults 18-49 (from 3.7/10) and added +1.12m viewers (from 11.60m, +10%).

Compared to the fourth episode last fall of "Survivor: Samoa," this edition is up +9% in viewers (from 11.66m), +11% in adults 25-54 (from 4.5/12) and +12% in adults 18-49 (3.4/10). Versus last spring's "Survivor: Tocantins" fourth episode, HEROES VS. VILLAINS is up +7% in viewers (from 11.85m), +9% in adults 25-54 (from 4.6/11) and even in adults 18-49.

CSI was first in households (9.4/15), viewers (15.59m), adults 25-54 (4.9/12) and averaged a 3.7/10 in adults 18-49. Compared to the last first-run episode on February 4, CSI was up +7% in households (from 8.8/14), +11% in adults 25-54 (from 4.4/11), +16% in adults 18-49 (from 3.2/09) and added +1.04m viewers (from 14.55m, +7%). CSI posted its best delivery in viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 since December 10, 2009.

THE MENTALIST was first in households (9.4/17), viewers (14.87m) and adults 25-54 (4.5/12); the show was second in adults 18-49 (3.2/09).

For the night, CBS was first in households (8.7/14) and viewers (14.39m); it was second in both adults 25-54 (4.8/12) and adults 18-49 (3.6/10).

JANE AND THE CBI INVESTIGATE THE MURDER OF A PROMINENT CHEF DURING A COOKING COMPETITION IN NAPA VALLEY, ON "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, MARCH 4

"Red Herring" - Jane and the team investigate the murder of an arrogant chef during a cooking competition in Napa Valley, on THE MENTALIST, Thursday, March 4 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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The Mentalist - Red Herring


UPDATE March/04/2010: Additional Previews From The Episode

The Mentalist - Tainted Stash


The Mentalist - Another Chef Poisoned


The Mentalist - A Little Spice Can Hurt


The Mentalist - Time for Change


The Mentalist - Poison

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Episode #216 : 03/11/10 : Code Red

You can read the full description and cast information in The Mentalist Episode Guide.

The Mentalist - The Patrick Jane Method


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The Mentalist Episode Guide has been updated with information on The Mentalist Season 2 Episodes:

Episode #215 : 03/04/10 : Red Herring

You can read the full description and cast information in The Mentalist Episode Guide.

CBS PRESS RELEASE:
"SURVIVOR" POSTS LARGEST AUDIENCE SINCE 2007
Premiere of "Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains" Sweeps 8-10 PM Time Period in All Key Ratings Categories
"Survivor" Posts Impressive Ratings Growth Over Prior Edition
"Survivor" Tops "Grey's Anatomy" at 9:00 PM in Adults 18-49 and is the Night's Top Program in the Demo
"The Mentalist" Wins its Time Period in Viewers and Key Demos and is the Night's Top Program in Viewers
CBS Wins Thursday in Viewers and Key Demos

The premiere of SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. VILLAINS, the 10th anniversary edition of television's longest-running reality competition series, delivered its largest audience since 2007, winning its 8:00-10:00 PM time period in all ratings categories, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Feb. 11.

From 8:00-10:00 PM, SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. VILLAINS (P) was first in households (8.1/13), viewers (14.15m), adults 25-54 (5.6/14) and adults 18-49 (4.5/12). Compared to the first episode of SURVIVOR: SAMOA in Sept. 2009, CBS was up +19% in households (from 6.8/11), +22% in adults 25-54 (from 4.6/13), +25% in adults 18-49 (from 3.6/11) and added +2.47m viewers (from 11.68m, +21%). Compared to the one-hour premiere of SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS on the same night last year, CBS was up +1% in households (from 8.0/13), +2% in adults 18-49 (from 4.4/13), even in adults 25-54 and added +520,000 viewers (from 13.63m, +4%).

SURVIVOR posted its largest audience since Dec. 13, 2007 (SURVIVOR: CHINA), its best adults 25-54 since Feb. 12, 2009 (premiere of SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS) and best adults 18-49 since Feb. 19, 2009 (SURVIVOR TOCANTINS).

From 9:00-10:00 PM, SURVIVOR topped "Grey's Anatomy" in viewers (14.09m vs. 12.74m) and adults 18-49 (4.5/12 vs. 4.4/11) and ranked as the night's top program in adults 18-49.

THE MENTALIST was first in households (9.8/17), viewers (15.86m), adults 25-54 (5.0/13) and adults 18-49 (3.7/10). Compared to last week, THE MENTALIST was up +5% in households (from 9.3/16), +14% in adults 25-54 (from 4.4/11), +12% in adults 18-49 (from 3.3/09) and added +1.18m viewers (from 14.68m, +8%). THE MENTALIST posted season-high ratings in adults 25-54 and delivered its best viewers totals since Dec. 10, 2009, and best adults 18-49 since Nov. 19, 2009.

For the night, CBS was first in households (8.6/14), viewers (14.72m), adults 25-54 (5.4/13) and adults 18-49 (4.3/12). CBS won every half-hour in viewers and adults 25-54 and five of six half-hours in adults 18-49. CBS posted its best Thursday delivery in viewers since Dec. 10, 2009, and in both adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 since Jan. 15, 2009 (the night of the final "CSI" episode with William Petersen).

The Mentalist - Cho's Sorted Past


The Mentalist - Cho Gets Rough


The Mentalist - Killer Stunned and Outsmarted


The Mentalist - Cho Puts Away The Badge


The Mentalist - Cho and Girlfriend Attacked


The Mentalist - Killer Stunned and Outsmarted

PATRICK JANE ASSISTS CHO IN A PERSONAL INVESTIGATION WHEN A MEMBER OF CHO'S FORMER GANG IS MURDERED, ON "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, FEB. 11

"Blood In, Blood Out" - When a member of Cho's former gang, the Avon Park Playboys, is found murdered, Patrick Jane insists on helping Cho with his off-the-books investigation, on THE MENTALIST, Thursday, Feb. 11 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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Episode #211 : 01/14/10 : Rose-Colored Glasses

CBS WINS THURSDAY IN VIEWERS AND ADULTS 25-54
"The Mentalist" is the Night's Top Program in Viewers
CBS placed first on Thursday in viewers and adults 25-54 led by THE MENTALIST, the night's No. 1 program in viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Feb. 4.

At 8:00 PM, SURVIVING SURVIVOR (S), a one-hour special looking back at one of the decade's most influential shows and featuring interviews and updates with some its most beloved castaways, was second in households (5.0/08), viewers (8.11m), adults 25-54 (3.1/08) and adults 18-49 (2.4/07).

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION was first in households (8.8/14), viewers (14.49m), second in adults 25-54 (4.4/10) and averaged a 3.2/09 in 18-49. Compared to the last first-run episode (on Jan. 21), CSI was up +3% in adults 18-49 (from 3.1/08), even in adults 25-54 and added +200,000 viewers (from 14.29m, +1%).

THE MENTALIST was first in households (9.3/16), viewers (14.68m), adults 25-54 (4.4/11) and tied for first in adults 18-49 (3.3/09, with ABC). Compared to the last first-run episode (on Jan. 21), THE MENTALIST was up +5% in adults 25-54 (from 4.2/11), +6% in adults 18-49 (from 3.1/08) and added +120,000 (from 14.56m, +1%).

For the night, CBS was first in households (7.7/13), viewers (12.43m), adults 25-54 (4.0/10) and tied for second in adults 18-49 (3.0/08, with FOX and -0.1 behind ABC).

The Mentalist - Lisbon Talk to Grace and Rigsby


The Mentalist - Primal Animals


The Mentalist - Jane Reads Lizard Brain


The Mentalist - Driving Blindfolded


The Mentalist - Jane's Hot Ride

PATRICK JANE AND THE CBI TEAM INVESTIGATE THE MURDER OF A HIGH-END LUXURY CAR SALES WOMAN WHOSE BODY IS FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A BENTLEY, ON "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, FEB. 4

"Redline" - Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate when the body of a high-end luxury car sales woman is found in the trunk of a Bentley in the dealership's showroom, on THE MENTALIST, Thursday, Feb. 4 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The Mentalist Episode Guide has been updated with information on The Mentalist Season 2 Episodes:

Episode #214 : 02/11/10 : Blood In, Blood Out

You can read the full description and cast information in The Mentalist Episode Guide.

CBS PRESS RELEASE:
REBROADCASTS OF "THE BIG BANG THEORY" TOP THE COMPETITION'S FIRST-RUN COMEDIES
"CSI" and "The Mentalist" Win Time Periods in Viewers
CBS Wins Thursday in Viewers
Rebroadcasts of THE BIG BANG THEORY out-rated first-run comedy competition and CSI and THE MENTALIST both placed first in viewers leading CBS to a Thursday win, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings Jan. 21.

At 8:00 PM, THE BIG BANG THEORY SPECIAL (4.3/07, 6.90m) (R) (S) was second in adults 25-54 (2.7/07) and tied for second in adults 18-49 (2.1/06, with NBC). THE BIG BANG THEORY topped NBC's first run "Community" in households (vs. 3.0/05, +43%), viewers (vs. 4.73m, +46%), adults 25-54 (vs. 2.2/06, +23%) and tied in adults 18-49.

At 8:30 PM, THE BIG BANG THEORY SPECIAL (4.7/07, 7.48m) (R) (S) was second in viewers, adults 25-54 (3.1/08) and adults 18-49 (2.4/07). THE BIG BANG THEORY beat NBC's first run "Parks & Recreation" in households (vs. 2.7/04, +74%), viewers (vs. 4.35m, +72%), adults 25-54 (vs. 2.1/05, +48%) and adults 18-49 (vs. 2.0/05, +20%).

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION was first in households (8.8/14), viewers (14.24m), second in both adults 25-54 (4.4/10) and averaged a 3.1/08 in adults 18-49.

THE MENTALIST was first in households (9.2/15), viewers (14.47m), adults 25-54 (4.2/11) and second in adults 18-49 (3.1/08).

For the night, CBS was first in households (7.5/12), viewers (11.97m) and tied for first in adults 25-54 (3.8/09, with ABC) while averaging a 2.8/08 in adults 18-49.

The Mentalist - Spotlight Hogs


The Mentalist - Trapped In Flames


The Mentalist - Jane Kidnapped


The Mentalist - Jasper's Truth


The Mentalist - Grace and Rigsby's News

PATRICK JANE AND THE TEAM INVESTIGATE THE MURDER OF A MAYOR'S AIDE, AND RIGSBY AND VAN PELT MAKE A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, ON "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, JAN. 21

Sharon Lawrence ("NYPD Blue") Guest Stars as Mayor Shannon

"Bleeding Heart" - Patrick Jane and the team investigate the murder of a mayor's aide, and Rigsby and Van Pelt make a big announcement, on THE MENTALIST, Thursday, Jan. 21 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Sharon Lawrence ("NYPD Blue") guest stars as Mayor Shannon.

CBS PRESS RELEASE:
CBS WINS THURSDAY IN VIEWERS AND ADULTS 25-54
"CSI" Places First in Viewers While "The Mentalist" Wins in Viewers and Adults 25-54
CBS placed first on Thursday in viewers and adults 25-54 with CSI winning its time period in viewers and THE MENTALIST placing first in viewers and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Jan. 14.

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION was first in households (9.4/15), viewers (15.33m) and second in both adults 25-54 (4.8/12) and adults 18-49 (3.3/09).

THE MENTALIST was first in households (9.6/16), viewers (15.38m) and adults 25-54 (4.9/13); it was second in adults 18-49 (3.4/09).

CBS began the night with a rebroadcast of THE MENTALIST, which delivered 9.40 million viewers.

For the night, CBS was first in households (8.3/14), viewers (13.37m), adults 25-54 (4.1/11) and averaged a 2.8/08 in adults 18-49.

The Mentalist - Jane Starts a Fight


The Mentalist - Agent Cho Throws Down


The Mentalist - Blast From the Past


The Mentalist - Rigsby's Impersonation


The Mentalist - Jane and Lisbon Dance

PATRICK JANE AND THE TEAM INVESTIGATE A DOUBLE MURDER THAT OCCURS DURING A 15TH HIGH SCHOOL REUNION AND RIGSBY GOES UNDERCOVER AS AN ALUM, ON "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, JAN. 14

"Rose-Colored Glasses" - Rigsby goes undercover as an alum at a 15th high school reunion when Patrick Jane and the team investigate a double homicide that may be linked to an old prank, on THE MENTALIST, Thursday, Jan. 14 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Promotional photos for the following Season 2 episodes have been added to The Mentalist Photo Gallery.

Episode #209 : 12/10/09 : A Price Above Rubies
Episode #210 : 12/17/09 : Throwing Fire

The Mentalist Episode Guide has been updated with information on The Mentalist Season 2 Episodes:

Episode #211 : 01/14/10 : Rose-Colored Glasses
Episode #212 : 01/21/10 : Bleeding Heart
Episode #213 : 02/04/10 : Redline

You can read the full description and cast information in The Mentalist Episode Guide.

CBS PRESS RELEASE:
THE PENULTIMATE EPISODE OF "SURVIVOR: SAMOA," "CSI" AND "THE MENTALIST" DRIVE CBS TO DECISIVE THURSDAY WIN
CBS Continues it Week-Long Primetime Dominance by Winning Every Half-Hour in Viewers and Adults 25-54 for the Fourth Consecutive Night, and Every Half-Hour in Adults 18-49 on Three of Four Nights
CBS won Thursday in viewers and key demographics behind the penultimate episode of SURVIVOR: SAMOA, CSI and THE MENTALIST, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Dec. 17.
The nightly win continues CBS's week-long dominance in which the Network has won every half-hour in viewers and adults 25-54 all four nights, and every half-hour in adults 18-49 on three of four nights (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday).

SURVIVOR: SAMOA won its time period in households (7.3/12), viewers (12.45m), adults 25-54 (4.9/13) and adults 18-49 (3.9/12). SURVIVOR: SAMOA was the night's #1 program in adults 25-54 and adults 18-49.

The two-hour season finale of SURVIVOR: SAMOA will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 20 (8:00-10:00 PM), followed by the SURVIVOR: SAMOA REUNION SHOW.

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION won its time period in households (9.5/15), viewers (15.54m), adults 25-54 (4.7/12) and adults 18-49 (3.5/10).

THE MENTALIST won its time period in households (9.9/17), viewers (15.72m), adults 25-54 (4.8/13) and adults 18-49 (3.5/10). THE MENTALIST was the night's #1 program in viewers.

For the night, CBS was first in households (8.9/15), viewers (14.57m), adults 25-54 (4.8/13) and adults 18-49 (3.6/10).

PATRICK JANE IS KNOCKED OUT BY A BASEBALL AND FLASHES BACK TO HIS CHILDHOOD WHILE UNCONSCIOUS, ON "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, DEC. 17

Nick Chinlund ("Desperate Housewives") Guest Stars as Jane's Father

"Throwing Fire" - While Jane and the team examine the crime scene where a baseball scout is found murdered, Jane is clocked in the head by a ball and flashes back to his childhood with his overbearing father (Nick Chinlund), on THE MENTALIST, Thursday, Dec. 17 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The Mentalist - Leaf Blower


The Mentalist - Zen Malarkey


The Mentalist - Fall Fun


The Mentalist - Real Age


The Mentalist - Selfish Move

The Mentalist - His Right Red Hand: Minisode of the November 2009 episode

Promotional photos for the following Season 2 episodes have been added to The Mentalist Photo Gallery.

Episode #206 : 11/05/09 : Black Gold And Red Blood
Episode #207 : 11/12/09 : Red Bulls
Episode #208 : 11/19/09 : His Red Right Hand

"SURVIVOR: SAMOA" POSTS SEASON HIGH DELIVERIES
"The Mentalist" Delivers Largest Audience of Season
"CSI" Sweeps Time Slot With Across the Board Gains
CBS Dominates Thursday in all Ratings Measures

SURVIVOR: SAMOA delivered season highs in all key measures, CSI swept its time slot with viewer and demo gains and THE MENTALIST had its largest audience of the year according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Dec. 10.

SURVIVOR: SAMOA won its time period in households (7.6/12), viewers (13.25m), adults 25-54 (5.1/13) and adults 18-49 (4.2/12). Compared to last week, SURVIVOR was up +1% in households (from 7.5/12), +6% in adults 25-54 (from 4.8/12), +8% in adults 18-49 (from 3.9/11) and added +430,000 viewers (from 12.82m, +3%). SURVIVOR: SAMOA posted season highs in viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49.

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION won its time period in households (10.0/16), viewers (16.43m), adults 25-54 (5.2/13) and adults 18-49 (3.9/10). Compared to its last first-run episode (on Nov. 19, 2009), CSI: was up +8% in households (from 9.3/15), +13% in adults 25-54 (from 4.6/11), +11% in adults 18-49 (from 3.5/09) and added +1.49m viewers (from 14.94m, +10%).

THE MENTALIST won its time period in households (10.3/18), viewers (16.37m), adults 25-54 (4.9/13) and adults 18-49 (3.6/10). THE MENTALIST delivered its largest audience of the season.

For the night, CBS was first in households (9.3/15), viewers (15.35m), adults 25-54 (5.0/13) and adults 18-49 (3.9/11). CBS was first in these measures for four consecutive Thursdays.

The Mentalist - Hard Questions


The Mentalist - Magic Tricks


The Mentalist - Which Kind of Stupid


The Mentalist - Bad Liar


The Mentalist - Like a Charm

PATRICK JANE AND THE TEAM ARE CALLED TO INVESTIGATE THE ROBBERY AND MURDER OF A WEALTHY JEWELER WHILE ATTENDING A BLACK TIE FUNDRAISER FOR THE CBI, ON "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, DEC. 10

"A Price Above Rubies" - Patrick Jane and the team are called to investigate the robbery and murder of a wealthy jeweler while attending a black tie fundraiser for the CBI, on THE MENTALIST, Thursday, Dec. 10 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The Mentalist Episode Guide has been updated with information on The Mentalist Season 2 Episodes:

Episode #209 : 12/10/09 : A Price Above Rubies
Episode #210 : 12/17/09 : Throwing Fire

You can read the full description and cast information in The Mentalist Episode Guide.

CBS PRESS RELEASE:
CBS WINS THURSDAY IN VIEWERS AND DEMOS
"The Mentalist" Tops "Private Practice" in Adults 18-49 with its Second-Highest Rating of the Season
"Survivor" Continues its Winning Streak
"CSI" Places First in Viewers

CBS placed first on Thursday in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 led by THE MENTALIST which topped "Private Practice" in adults 18-49 with its second-highest rating of the season, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Nov. 19.

SURVIVOR: SAMOA won its time period in households (7.3/11), viewers (12.31m), adults 25-54 (4.8/12), adults 18-49 (3.8/07) and adults 18-34 (2.4/11).

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION won its time period in households (9.3/14) and viewers (14.95m), finishing second in adults 25-54 (4.6/11) and adults 18-49 (3.5/09).

THE MENTALIST won its time period in households (10.0/17), viewers (15.79m), adults 25-54 (4.9/11) and adults 18-49 (3.7/11). THE MENTALIST won its time slot in adults 18-49 for two of the last three weeks. THE MENTALIST posted its largest margin of victory this season over "Private Practice" with first run episodes in adults 25-54 (+1.4 rtg pts) and in adults 18-49 (+0.6 rtg pts). This was the highest adult 18-49 rating for THE MENTALIST since Oct. 1, and up +3% from last week.

For the night, CBS was first in households (8.8/14), viewers (14.35m), adults 25-54 (4.8/12) and adults 18-49 (3.7/10).

The Mentalist - Three Agents Down


The Mentalist - Red John Calling Card


The Mentalist - Slick Poison


The Mentalist - Breathe, Breathe


The Mentalist - The End


The Mentalist - Final Bullet


The Mentalist - Last Words


The Mentalist - Open Eyes

THE CBI TEAM IS FACED WITH A VIOLENT AND SHOCKING CRIME IN THEIR OWN OFFICE AND THEY FEAR WHO MAY BE BEHIND IT, ON "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, NOV. 19

"His Red Right Hand" - The CBI team is faced with a violent and shocking crime in their own office, but must work the case in spite of their alarm of who may be behind it. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Van Pelt are definitely an "item," on THE MENTALIST, Thursday, Nov. 19 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

"CSI" DELIVERS LARGEST AUDIENCE AND MATCHES BEST DEMO DELIVERIES OF THE SEASON
"The Mentalist" Places First in Viewers and Adults 25-54
"Survivor: Samoa" Sweeps Its 8:00 PM Time Slot
CBS Wins Night in Viewers with its Largest Thursday Audience of the Season

With its largest Thursday audience of the season, CBS won the night in viewers and adults 25-54 as a result of strong performances from SURVIVOR: SAMOA, CSI (conclusion of week-long trilogy) and THE MENTALIST, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Nov. 12.

SURVIVOR: SAMOA won its time period in households (7.5/12), viewers (12.94m), adults 25-54 (4.9/12) and adults 18-49 (4.0/11). Compared to last week, SURVIVOR: SAMOA was up +3% in households (from 7.3/11), +4% in adults 25-54 (from 4.7/12), +8% in adults 18-49 (from 3.7/10) and added +500,000 viewers (from 12.44m, +4%). This matches SURVIVOR: SAMOA's best delivery this season in viewers and was the second best adult 18-49 performance.

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (conclusion of trilogy) won its time period in households (10.9/17) and viewers (17.38m); it finished second in adults 25-54 (5.4/12) and adults 18-49 (4.1/10). Compared to last week, CSI was up +12% in households (from 9.7/15), +13% in adults 25-54 (from 4.8/11), +17% in adults 18-49 (from 3.5/09) and added +1.78m viewers (from 15.60m, +11%). This was CSI's best delivery in viewers since March 5, 2009 and matches season highs in adults 25-54 and adults 18-49.

THE MENTALIST won its time period in households (10.4/18), viewers (16.17m), adults 25-54 (4.9/13) and was second in adults 18-49 (3.6/10).

For the night, CBS was first in households (9.6/15), viewers (15.50m), adults 25-54 (5.1/12) and second in adults 18-49 (3.9/10). This marks CBS's largest Thursday viewer delivery of the season, best adults 25-54 delivery and matches its best adults 18-49 performance.

The Mentalist - Snoopy


The Mentalist - Grace Gets Shot


The Mentalist - Cowboys


The Mentalist - Jane The Jerk


The Mentalist - Bad Nanny

PATRICK JANE, LISBON AND COMPANY ARE ORDERED TO WORK TOGETHER WITH BOSCO'S TEAM TO FIND A KIDNAPPED WOMAN BEING HELD FOR RANSOM, ON "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, NOV. 12

"Red Bulls" - Minelli orders Patrick Jane and Lisbon and company to play nice and work together with Bosco and his team to locate a kidnapped woman being held for ransom, on THE MENTALIST, Thursday, Nov. 12 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Previously scheduled for a later date)

Promotional photos for the Season 2 episode 4 “Red Menace” and episode 5 “Red Score” have been added to The Mentalist Photo Gallery.

CBS PRESS RELEASE:
CBS WINS EVERY HALF HOUR IN VIEWERS ON THURSDAY AND PLACES FIRST IN ADULTS 25-54

"The Mentalist" Wins Its Time Period in Adults 18-49 for the First Time This Season and Posts Largest Margin of Victory in Viewers and Adults 25-54

"Survivor: Samoa" Wins Time Period in All Key Measures; Posts Gains in Viewers Over Last Week and the Same Week Last Year

CBS won every half hour in viewers, placed first in adults 25-54 while THE MENTALIST won its time period in adults 18-49 for the first time this season, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Nov. 5.

SURVIVOR: SAMOA won its time period in households (7.3/11), viewers (12.44m), adults 25-54 (4.7/12) and adults 18-49 (3.7/10). Compared to last week, SURVIVOR: SAMOA was up +6% in households (from 6.9/11), +2% in adults 25-54 (from 4.6/11), even in adults 18-49 and added +250,000 viewers (from 12.19m, +2%). Compared to the same night last year ("Survivor: Gabon"), SURVIVOR added +420,000 viewers (from 12.02m, +4%).

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION won its time period in households (9.7/15), viewers (15.60m), finished second in adults 25-54 (4.8/11) and tied for second in adults 18-49 (3.5/09). Compared to last week, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION was up +5% in households (from 9.2/14), +2% in adults 25-54 (from 4.7/11), +3% in adults 18-49 (from 3.4/08) and added +360,000 viewers (from 15.24m, +2%).

THE MENTALIST won its time period in households (10.4/18), viewers (16.21m), adults 25-54 (4.9/13) and adults 18-49 (3.6/10). THE MENTALIST posted its largest margin of victory this season over "Private Practice" with first run episodes in households (+4.4 rtg pts), viewers (+7.10m) and adults 25-54 (+1.1 rtg pts) and beat "Private Practice" in adults 18-49 for the first time ever (+0.2 rtg pts). THE MENTALIST was Thursday's top program in viewers.

For the night, CBS was first in households (9.1/15), viewers (14.75m), adults 25-54 (4.8/12) and second in adults 18-49 (3.6/10, -0.1 behind ABC).

The Mentalist - Cell Mate


The Mentalist - Jail Break


The Mentalist - Try Something


The Mentalist - People Skills


The Mentalist - Jane Arrested


The Mentalist - Slap in the Face


The Mentalist - Leverage

FROM PRISON, PATRICK JANE HELPS THE CBI TEAM SOLVE THE MURDER OF A YOUNG MAN, ON "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, NOV. 5

"Black Gold and Red Blood" - Even after Bosco arrests Jane and puts him in prison for spying on him, Jane is able to help the CBI team from his cell to solve the murder of a young man, on THE MENTALIST, Thursday, Nov. 5 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The Mentalist Episode Guide has been updated with information on The Mentalist Season 2 Episodes:

Episode #207 : 11/12/09 : Red Bulls
Episode #208 : 11/19/09 : His Red Right Hand

You can read the full description and cast information in The Mentalist Episode Guide.

Extracted from a CBS Press Release:

“  THE MENTALIST was second in households (9.7/16), viewers (15.53m), adults 25-54 (4.9/12) and tied for second in adults 18-49 (3.6/09, with ABC). THE MENTALIST tied "Private Practice" with both airing first run episodes for the first time ever and posted its largest margin of victory this season with first run episodes in households (+3.6 rtg pts), viewers (+6.36m) and adults 25-54 (+1.1 rtg pts).”

THE CBI TEAM INVESTIGATES THE DEATH OF A WEALTHY MAN WHO WITNESSES SAY WAS KILLED BY A GHOST HAUNTING HIS MANSION, ON "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, OCT. 29

Frances Fisher ("Eureka") Guest Stars as the Former Owner of the Mansion

"Red Scare" - The CBI team investigates the death of a wealthy man living in a haunted mansion, and Rigsby and Van Pelt grow closer, on THE MENTALIST, Thursday, Oct. 29 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Frances Fisher ("Eureka") guest stars as the former owner of the mansion with a grudge against the new occupants.

Promotional photos for the Season 2 episode 2 “The Scarlet Letter” and episode 3 “Red Badge” have been added to The Mentalist Photo Gallery.

The Mentalist - Bag of Bones


The Mentalist - Heard Treasure


The Mentalist - Boo


The Mentalist - Business of Trouble


The Mentalist - Office Romance

CBS WINS THURSDAY IN VIEWERS AND ADULTS 25-54
All Three Programs Post Week-to-Week Increases in Viewers and Adults 18-49
"Survivor: Samoa" Delivers Largest Audience of the Season and Wins its Time Period in all Key Measures for the Third Consecutive Week
"CSI" Places First in Viewers with Across-the-Board Increases
"The Mentalist" Wins Time Period in Viewers and Adults 25-54

CBS placed first on Thursday in viewers and adults 25-54 as SURVIVOR: SAMOA, CSI and THE MENTALIST all posted week-to-week increases in viewers and adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Oct. 15.

SURVIVOR: SAMOA was first in households (7.0/11), viewers (11.78m), adults 25-54 (4.5/12) and adults 18-49 (3.5/10) for the third consecutive week. This is SURVIVOR SAMOA's largest audience this season. Compared to last week, SURVIVOR was up +3% in adults 18-49 (from 3.4/10), even in both households and adults 25-54 and added +90,000 viewers (from 11.69m, +1%).

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION was first in households (9.7/15), viewers (15.38m), second in adults 25-54 (5.0/12) and adults 18-49 (3.6/09). Compared to last week, CSI: was up +4% in both households (from 9.3/14) and adults 25-54 (from 4.8/11), +3% in adults 18-49 (from 3.5/09) and added +480,000 viewers (from 14.90m, +3%).

THE MENTALIST was first in households (9.7/16), viewers (15.08m), adults 25-54 (4.8/12) and second in adults 18-49 (3.5/10). Compared to last week, THE MENTALIST was up +3% in households (from 9.4/16), +4% in adults 25-54 (from 4.6/12), +6% in adults 18-49 (from 3.3/09) and added +380,000 viewers (from 14.70m, +3%).

For the night, CBS was first in households (8.8/14), viewers (14.08m), adults 25-54 (4.8/12) and second in adults 18-49 (3.6/10).

The Mentalist - Home


The Mentalist - High Speed Chase


The Mentalist - Biker Bar


The Mentalist - Driving Lessons


The Mentalist - Revenge

THE CBI TEAM INVESTIGATES THE MURDER OF A SUCCESSFUL CRIMINAL ATTORNEY WHOSE ONLY CLIENT IS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S MOST POWERFUL MOTORCYCLE GANGS, ON "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, OCT. 15

"Red Menace" - Jane, Lisbon and the CBI team encounter one of California's most dangerous motorcycle gangs when investigating the death of their primary attorney, on THE MENTALIST, Thursday, Oct. 15 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The Mentalist Episode Guide has been updated with information on The Mentalist Season 2 Episodes:

Episode #204 : 10/15/09 : Red Menace
Episode #205 : 10/29/09 : Red Scare
Episode #206 : 11/05/09 : Black Gold And Red Blood

You can read the full description and cast information in The Mentalist Episode Guide.

CBS WINS THURSDAY IN VIEWERS AND ADULTS 25-54
"Survivor: Samoa" Delivers Its Largest Audience
"CSI" First in Viewers
"The Mentalist" Wins in Viewers and Adults 25-54

CBS placed first on Thursday in viewers and adults 25-54 as SURVIVOR: SAMOA delivered its largest audience, CSI placed first in viewers and THE MENTALIST placed first in viewers and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Oct. 8.

SURVIVOR: SAMOA was first in households (7.0/11), viewers (11.69m), adults 25-54 (4.5/12) and adults 18-49 (3.4/10) for the second consecutive week. This is SURVIVOR: SAMOA's largest audience this season.

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION was first in households (9.3/14), viewers (14.90m), second in adults 25-54 (4.8/11) and averaged a 3.5/09 in adults 18-49.

THE MENTALIST was first in households (9.4/16), viewers (14.70m), adults 25-54 (4.6/12) and second in adults 18-49 (3.3/09). THE MENTALIST beat NBC and ABC combined in viewers (vs. 14.34m, +3%).

For the night, CBS was first in households (8.5/14), viewers (13.77m), adults 25-54 (4.6/12) and second in adults 18-49 (3.4/09).

LISBON IS ACCUSED OF MURDERING A CRIMINAL FROM HER PAST WHO WAS RECENTLY PAROLED, ON "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, OCT. 8

"Red Badge" - Jane, Cho, Rigsby and Van Pelt decide to conduct their own investigation when Lisbon is accused of murdering a child molester she arrested who was recently paroled, on THE MENTALIST, Thursday, Oct. 8 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The Mentalist - Guilty Lisbon


The Mentalist - Lisbon Loses It


The Mentalist - Follow the Ants


The Mentalist - Hypnotize Me


The Mentalist - Unexpected Killer

Promotional photos for the Season 2 episode 1 “Redemption” have been added to The Mentalist Photo Gallery.

CBS Press Release:
CBS WINS THURSDAY IN VIEWERS CAPTURING EVERY HALF HOUR
"Survivor: Samoa" Places First in Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
"CSI" Tops "Grey's Anatomy" in Viewers
"The Mentalist" Out Delivers the Season Premiere of "Private Practice" and Posts Across-the-Board Gains Over Last Week's Premiere

CBS won the second Thursday of the new season in viewers, winning every half hour behind SURVIVOR: SAMOA, CSI and THE MENTALIST, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Oct. 1.

SURVIVOR: SAMOA was first in households (6.9/11), viewers (11.54m), adults 25-54 (4.7/13) and tied for first in adults 18-49 (3.7/11, with ABC). Compared to last week's broadcast, SURVIVOR: SAMOA was up +3% in households (from 6.7/11), +2% in adults 25-54 (from 4.6/12) and even in adults 18-49.

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION was first in viewers (15.94m), tied for first in households (9.9/16, with ABC) and second in both adults 25-54 (5.3/13) and adults 18-49 (4.1/11).

THE MENTALIST was first in households (10.1/17) and viewers (15.75m) and second in adults 25-54 (4.9/13) and adults 18-49 (3.8/11). Compared to last week, THE MENTALIST was up +6% in both households (from 9.5/16) and adults 18-49 (from 3.6/10), +2% in adults 25-54 (from 4.8/12) and added +680,000 viewers (from 15.07m, +5%).

For the night, CBS was first in households (9.0/15), viewers (14.41m), second in adults 25-54 (5.0/13) and adults 18-49 (3.9/11).

THE CBI TEAM INVESTIGATES THE MURDER OF A PROMINENT STATE SENATOR'S INTERN, ON "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, OCT. 1

"The Scarlet Letter" - Lisbon and the team work the case of a State Senator's murdered intern, while Jane simultaneously tries to find out what new information Bosco has uncovered on the Red John case, on THE MENTALIST, Thursday, Oct. 1 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The Mentalist - Donuts of Friendship


The Mentalist - No Heat


The Mentalist - Real Killers


The Mentalist - Business of Adultery

The Mentalist - The Fixer



The Mentalist - Horse's Ass

CBS Press Release:
THE SEASON PREMIERE OF "THE MENTALIST" ON ITS NEW NIGHT IMPROVES LAST YEAR'S TIME PERIOD
"Survivor: Samoa" Posts Week-to-Week Increases in Adults 18-49 and Maintains Viewer Delivery Against Tougher Competition
The Premiere of "CSI" Improves on Last Season's Finale
CBS a Solid Second on Thursday in Viewers and Key Demographics

The second season premiere of THE MENTALIST on its new night improved the 10:00-11:00 PM year ago time period premiere of "Eleventh Hour" and the second episode of SURVIVOR: SAMOA increased last week's adults 18-49 ratings and maintained viewers against stronger competition, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Sept. 24.

SURVIVOR: SAMOA (P) was second in households (6.7/11), viewers (11.66m), adults 25-54 (4.6/12) and adults 18-49 (3.7/11). Compared to last week's broadcast, SURVIVOR: SAMOA was up +3% in adults 18-49 (from 3.6/11), even in adults 25-54 and matched last week's viewers delivery.

At 9:00 PM, CSI: (P) was second in households (9.7/15), viewers (16.01m), adults 25-54 (5.4/13) and adults 18-49 (4.1/10). Compared to last year's finale (on May 14, 2009), CSI: was up +4% in households (from 9.3/15), +15% in adults 25-54 (from 4.7/11), +17% in adults 18-49 (from 3.5/09) and added +1.17m viewers (from 14.84m, +8%).

Editors: CSI premiered three weeks into the season last year with a major cliffhanger (Warrick's death) on a less competitive night.

At 10:00 PM, THE MENTALIST (P) was second in households (9.5/16), viewers (15.07m), adults 25-54 (4.8/12) and adults 18-49 (3.6/10). Compared to the time period premiere last year ("Eleventh Hour" on October 9, 2008), THE MENTALIST was up +32% in households (from 7.2/12), +17% in adults 25-54 (from 4.1/10), +13% in adults 18-49 (from 3.2/09) and added +3.67m viewers (from 11.40m, +32%).

For the night, CBS was second in households (8.7/14), viewers (14.25m), adults 25-54 (4.9/12) and adults 18-49 (3.8/10).

PATRICK JANE AND THE CBI TEAM LEARN THE SHOCKING NEWS THAT THEY ARE BEING REMOVED FROM THE RED JOHN CASE, ON THE SECOND SEASON PREMIERE OF "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, SEPT. 24

Terry Kinney Joins The Cast in the Recurring Role of Sam Bosco

"Redemption" - Jane and Lisbon learn that the Red John case has been reassigned to a new CBI team led by the straight-shooting officer Sam Bosco (Kinney), on the second season premiere of THE MENTALIST, Thursday, Sept. 24 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The Mentalist - Passcode


The Mentalist - Leverage


The Mentalist - Clown


The Mentalist - Red John Switch


The Mentalist - Jane At His Best


Simon Baker - The Mentalist
Simon Baker tells us a bit about what to expect on season two of The Mentalist and also what it meant to be nominated for an Emmy award. Produced & Interview by Catalina Walsh - Camera by Kevin Ste...  


The Mentalist - Fishing For Criminals

Season 2 Cast Publicity photos have been added to The Mentalist Photo Gallery.

The Mentalist Episode Guide has been updated with information on The Mentalist Season 2 Episodes 1-3.

Episode #201 : 09/24/09 : Redemption
Episode #202 : 10/01/09 : The Scarlet Letter
Episode #203 : 10/08/09 : Red Badge

You can read the full description and cast information in The Mentalist Episode Guide.

The Mentalist - New Day/Time (Aug 17, 2009)

PATRICK JANE AND THE CBI TEAM LEARN THE SHOCKING NEWS THAT THEY ARE BEING REMOVED FROM THE RED JOHN CASE, ON THE SECOND SEASON PREMIERE OF "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, SEPT. 24

Episode # : Air Date : Viewers : A18-49 Demo Rating
Episode 18 : 03/31/09 : 16.96 M : 3.8/9
Episode 19 : 04/07/09 : 16.92 M : 3.6/9
Episode 20 : 04/28/09 : 17.11 M : 3.7/9
Episode 21 : 05/05/09 : 16.68 M : 3.6/9
Episode 22 : 05/12/09 : 16.21 M : 3.3/8
Episode 23 : 05/19/09 : 16.82 M : 3.7/10

(Source: pifeedback.com)

The Mentalist Photo Gallery for Season one has been updated with galleries for the following episodes:

Episode #122 Blood Brothers
Episode #123 Red John’s Footsteps

Tags: S01E22, S01E23

The Mentalist Episode Guide as been updated with information on The Mentalist Season 1 up to Episode 23, the season finale to being broadcast on May 19th 2009.

You can read the full description and cast information in The Mentalist Episode Guide.

Tags: S01E20, S01E21, S01E22, S01E23, The Mentalist

Due to being under the weather, I've not been able to update the site as frequently as I wanted over the last few weeks, however, The Mentalist Photo Gallery for Season one has been updated with a huge number of new promotional photos for the following episodes:

Episode #115 Scarlett Fever
Episode #116 Bloodshot
Episode #117 Carnelian, Inc.
Episode #118 Russet Potatoes
Episode #119 A Dozen Red Roses
Episode #120 Red Sauce
Episode #121 Miss Red

Tags: Photos, S01E15, S01E16, S01E17, S01E18, S01E19, S01E20, S01E21

Broadcast Reminder: The Mentalist season 1 episode 18 will be broadcast on March 31st, 2009:

"Russet Potatoes" - Patrick Jane and the CBI team track down a mastermind who hypnotizes people into doing their bidding, on THE MENTALIST, Tuesday, March 31 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Complete episode description and cast info is available in The Mentalist Episode Guide.

Tags: Schedule, S01E18, The Mentalist

The Mentalist Photo Gallery for Season one has been updated to include 2 new "Publicity" photos.

Tags: Photos, The Mentalist

Courtesy of a CBS press release:
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NCIS AND THE MENTALIST LEAD CBS TO TUESDAY WIN IN VIEWERS AND ADULTS 25-54
Time Period-Winning Dramas Are the Top Two Programs of the Night

NCIS and THE MENTALIST, delayed one-hour due to CBS News' coverage of President Obama's press conference, delivered Tuesday's two largest audiences for entertainment programming, leading CBS to a nightly win in viewers and adults 25-54 according to Nielsen updated live plus same day ratings for March 24.

At 9:00 PM, NCIS at 9:00 PM was first in households (11.2/17), viewers (17.83m), adults 25-54 (5.6/12) and adults 18-49 (4.0/10). This is NCIS's best delivery in households and viewers since February 24, 2009, best adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 performances since January 27, 2009.

At 10:00 PM, THE MENTALIST was first in households (11.2/18), viewers (17.62m), adults 25-54 (5.4/13) and second in adults 18-49 (3.9/10). This is THE MENTALIST's best delivery in households, viewers and adults 25-54 since February 17, 2009 and adults 18-49 since February 10, 2009.

From 9:00-11:00 PM, CBS was first in households (11.2/18), viewers (17.73m), adults 25-54 (5.5/13) and second in adults 18-49 (3.9/10, -0.2 behind NBC).

Tags: Ratings, S01E17, The Mentalist

The Mentalist Photo Gallery for Season one has been updated with a huge number of new promotional photos for the following episodes:

Ep #106 Red Handed
Ep #107 Seeing Red
Ep #111 Red John's Friends
Ep #112 Red Rum
Ep #114 Crimson Casanova

The Mentalist Episode Guide has been updated with information on The Mentalist Season 1 up to Episode 19, to be broadcast in April 2009.

You can read the full description and cast information in The Mentalist Episode Guide.

Tags: Episodes, S01E16, S01E17, S01E18, S01E19, The Mentalist

Broadcast Reminder: The Mentalist season 1 episode 17 will be broadcast on March 24th, 2009 at a special time:

"Carnelian Inc." - A story of greed and betrayal pits Patrick Jane against a group of financiers when the CBI investigates a series of murders at a corporate retreat in the wilds of the Sierra Nevada foothills, on THE MENTALIST, at a special time, Tuesday, March 24 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Complete episode description and cast info is available in The Mentalist Episode Guide.

Tags: Schedule, S01E17, The Mentalist

Overnight/fast national ratings for March 17th's "Bloodshot":

The Mentalist was #2 in viewers (15.39 million), #2 in Households (9.8/15) and #3 in A18-49 (3.2/8).

Source: pifeedback.com, zap2it.com

Ratings catch up for recent reruns...

For the repeat of Red John's Friends on March 03rd, 09:
Viewers: #2, 12.76 million; A18-49: #3, 2.7/ 7

For the repeat of Red Handed on March 10th, 09:
Viewers: #2, 14.25 million; A18-49: #3, 2.8/ 7

For the special repeat broadcast The Thin Red Line on Saturday March 14th, 09:
Viewers: #1, 7.24 million; A18-49: #2t, 1.2/ 4

Source: pifeedback.com

Tags: Ratings, S01E16, S01E11, S01E06, S01E08, The Mentalist

Broadcast Reminder: The Mentalist season 1 episode 16, the first new episode in a month, will be broadcast on March 17th, 2009:

"Bloodshot" - Patrick Jane must rely on his other senses during the murder investigation of a financial advisor when he loses his sight as a result of an explosion, on THE MENTALIST, Tuesday, March 17 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Complete episode description and cast info is available in The Mentalist Episode Guide.

Tags: Schedule, S01E16, The Mentalist

Cast and crew from The Mentalist will be appearing on a panel at The Paley Center For Media's "PaleyFest '09" on Friday April 17th, 2009.

7:00 pm PT
Cinerama Dome at ArcLight Hollywood

IN PERSON
Simon Baker, “Patrick Jane”
Bruno Heller, Creator/Executive Producer
Tim Kang, “Kimball Cho”
Chris Long, Coexecutive Producer/Director
Amanda Righetti, “Grace Van Pelt”
Robin Tunney, “Teresa Lisbon”
Owain Yeoman, “Wayne Rigsby”
Additional panelists to be announced.

Buy Tickets to this event:
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=1014394&pl=paley

Time permitting, questions asked online will be submitted to the panelists. If you have a question, post it here:
http://www.paleycenter.org/paleyfest09-the-mentalist

Tags: Appearances, Simon Baker, Tim Kang, Amanda Righetti, Robin Tunney, Owain Yeoman, The Mentalist

Chat with talented and fan favorite “The Mentalist” star Owain Yeoman (Wayne Rigsby) in the latest Fancast Forum this Tuesday March 17th - the day the smash hit show airs a brand new episode. “The Mentalist” airs Tuesdays at 9pm ET on CBS.

The chat will start on Tuesday at 12:00pm PT/3:00 pm ET. Bookmark this link or sign up for a reminder and join us to ask questions and chat about everything concerning “The Mentalist.”

http://www.fancast.com/blogs/live-chat/live-chat-the-mentalist-star-owain-yeoman/

Tags: Appearances, Owain Yeoman, The Mentalist

TV GUIDE MAGAZINE'S SEXIEST MAN
ET Online

"Patrick Dempsey had the distinction of being TV Guide magazine's sexiest man on TV two years in row. This year he has been replaced -- and ET knows by whom!
It must be in the hair because both Patrick and TV Guide magazine's new sexiest man on TV -- "The Mentalist" star Simon Baker -- share something in common -- a mop of unruly locks.
Also, neither man takes the title seriously. Simon says, "My wife said to me this morning, 'I could take a photo of you right now and they might take that title away from you.' I said, 'That is the kind of encouragement I need as I go off to do a photo shoot about having to be sexy.'""

Full Article:
http://www.etonline.com/news/2009/03/71850/


Tim Kang; From ART to CBS - with a hit
By Sarah Rodman
boston.com

"Q. You've done a lot of episodic guest-starring stuff but now you're a regular on the biggest, and pretty much only, hit of the new season. Of course you were hoping for success, but does the experience match what you were expecting?

A. I just looked at it one script at a time. And that's how I approach every script that comes our way: How can I do this specific thing this week the best I can? Beyond that, whatever comes our way is icing on the cake. I think we got some pretty decent notices for "Mother Courage," for example, and that was a blessing. We didn't expect anything. All we did was try to work together and come up with some good ideas and the reception we got was great. It's out in the world now and you can't control it anyway so why worry about it?"

Full Article:
http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2009/02/22/from_art_to_cbs___with_a_hit/


Ecollywood: Simon Baker’s mysterious use for newspaper
By Gerri Miller
Mother Nature Network

"Although he speaks with an American accent on The Mentalist, Simon Baker is from Australia, where he grew up green on the island of Tasmania. “In Australia we’re pretty conscious of it, always have been. It’s always surprised me, the amount of household rubbish that each house in my neighborhood puts out every week here, whereas in Australia you get one rubbish bin and one for recycling. There’s a bit more consumption in America.” Baker does his part in his adopted home by growing vegetables, driving a Prius and making use of yesterday’s news. “We wrap our Christmas presents in newspaper,” he says. “We’re a very conscious family.”"

Full Article:
http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/ecollywood/stories/ecollywood-simon-bakers-mysterious-use-for-newspaper


Head-to-head with ‘The Mentalist’
By Bill Brioux
TV Guide Canada

"Executive producer Bruno Heller, who previously worked on the big-budget HBO series Rome, says the beauty of Patrick Jane is that he’s “a dark character whose heroism is not in muscles or action but in being positive in life despite what he does and the tragedy that he’s faced with. He’s positive, so simply on that level, he’s a good role model.”

It takes a special actor to pull that off, says Heller. “What Simon brings to it,” he says, “is a combination of great, Cary Grant-ish charm, but underlying it is real steel and menace.” Keeping it light and dark at the same time is “really, really difficult to do as an actor,” says Heller. “It takes a lot of discipline and work and skill.”

Baker says that when he was developing the character, he often thought of “a very dear friend” who used to tell the actor when he was down, “Let your smile be your umbrella.” Baker says it was just “a little old adage that he had. And I thought about that a lot when I was playing around with the character.”"

Full Article:
http://tvguide.sympatico.msn.ca/Headtohead+with+The+Mentalist/Interviews/Features/Articles/090209_the_mentalist_BB.htm?isfa=1


The Mentalist's Amanda Righetti Preps for Love Triangle
by Mickey O'Connor
TV Guide

"TVGuide.com: Did you have any idea that The Mentalist would be a hit?
Amanda Righetti: No, I don't think you ever know going in. I've done a lot of shows that didn't do well. You have to go in with a 50-50 take on it. If it goes well, fantastic. Hope for the best and plan for the worst. I thought [The Mentalist] was clever and different from other procedural shows. The wittiness was interesting. At the table read, when Simon and the whole cast were there, it really started to come together for me.

TVGuide.com: What did the producers tell you about Van Pelt going in? She had a juicy expository speech in the pilot.
Righetti: I actually had conversations with [co-executive producers] Bruno Heller and David Nutter. We spoke a lot about where she came from and her naivete playing into Jane's hands. She comes from a small town, and has a few brothers. She was a beat cop, so this reassignment is new and exciting for her. As the show goes on, a little bit of that backstory will be revealed."

Full Article:
http://www.tvguide.com/News/Mentalist-Amanda-Righetti-1002701.aspx


'THE MENTALIST''S ROBIN TUNNEY TALKS ABOUT HER SEXY CO-STAR
ET Online

""The Mentalist" is the No. 1 new series of the fall 2008 season, but series star Robin Tunney recalls that just days before the show premiered, she and Simon Baker were really worried about whether or not viewers would tune in.
"Simon and I were the most nervous because we had been through it before," she tells ET. "We were telling guest stars, 'You have to watch the show.' We were trying to do a grass roots thing. We were paranoid. What if we put it out there and nobody liked it? We really wanted it [to succeed] because we were having such a good time together.""

Full Article:
http://www.etonline.com/news/2009/01/70141/


Simon Baker and The Mentalist Try to Maintain Perfection
By Tim Molloy
TV Guide

"All is right in the perfect world of The Mentalist.

On the show's set, on a crisp, sunny day in Los Angeles, everyone is smiling. The stars are smiling, the public relations people are smiling, and the reporters shuttled in from their hotel to eat donuts and talk to the cast are smiling. But no one smiles brighter than Simon Baker.

The star of the CBS hit is about as handsome as a person can be. His hair is wavy but unfussy, his eyes seem kind, his teeth form perfect lines. When he smiles, you want to root for him because his smile contains such a mix of mischief and humility. "

Full Article:
http://www.tvguide.com/News/Mentalist-Simon-Baker-1002141.aspx


The Mentalist: We Visit The Set (And Simon Baker!)
By Susan Young
film.com

"On the Warner Bros. set of The Mentalist, Baker is relaxed and comfortable talking to the small group of reporters gathered on his home turf. It's quite a departure from a few years ago, when Baker starred in another CBS drama, The Guardian. Then, he came across as resentful and angry, much like the repressed and depressed character he played.

"[The Guardian] was a harder show emotionally; playing such a depressed character did rub off on me," Baker says in his native Aussie accent. "I never thought I'd be the kind of actor who would be affected by the role that I'm playing, but playing it day in and day out, it does, yeah. But [Patrick Jane] is such a fun character."

Baker says The Mentalist is all about entertainment."

Full Article:
http://www.film.com/tv/the-mentalist/story/mentalist-we-visit-set-simon/25586050


OK! Interview: Simon Baker
OK! Magazine

"OK!: Do you have a secret talent?

I’m pretty good at gardening. It consumes my time, and it feels like I’m doing something constructive.

OK!: Are you into male grooming?

No, I just clean my teeth!

OK!: What do you miss most about Australia?

The physical beauty of the area where I grew up. And I miss my close friends. I miss trivial things too... like meat pie!"

Full Article:
http://www.okmagazine.com/news/view/11274


Mystery of serial killer on "The Mentalist" won't be solved until the end
By Hal Boedeker
Orlando Sentinel

"Crime procedurals are booming for CBS. Baker attributed the trend to a desire in society.

"We are in a time where people sort of look for closure," the star said. "With a procedural show, you do get closure at the end of the episode."

Robin Tunney, who plays agent Teresa Lisbon, agreed. "Osama bin Laden, they didn't find him, whereas procedurals, we would have gotten him, right?" she said.

"Next season," Heller said.

I asked Heller how he describes the relationship between Patrick Jane and Teresa Lisbon.

"Jane is a rule-breaker, and Robin is playing someone who is all about the rules, has to be," Heller said. "So there's an underlying dramatic tension there that drives that side of their relationship. On the other hand, they respect and love each other."

What would Heller say to viewers who read more into that relationship or see more potential in it?

"That's nice," he said. "I think seeing it and reading it as opposed to having it is the fun bit."

Full Article:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2009/01/serial-killer-o.html

Tags: Articles, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Amanda Righetti, Tim Kang, The Mentalist

Overnight/fast national ratings for February 17th's "Scarlett Fever":

The Mentalist was #2 in viewers (18.26 million), #2 in Households (11.4/17) and #3 in A18-49 (3.8/9). This episode of The Mentalist was the #1 scripted series of the night, besting stablemate NCIS.

The show was up against American Idol this week and it's performance was slightly stronger than the last time they went head to head on Jan 13th.

Source: pifeedback.com, zap2it.com

Tags: Ratings, S01E15, The Mentalist

Broadcast Reminder: The Mentalist season 1 episode 15 will be broadcast on February 17th, 2009:

"Scarlett Fever" - As Jane and the team investigate the poisoning death of the "queen bee" in a country club, they discover that the community is full of secrets, including love affairs and drug abuse, on THE MENTALIST, Tuesday, Feb. 17 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Complete episode description and cast info is available in The Mentalist Episode Guide.
Promotional photos from the episode are in The Mentalist Photo Gallery.

Note: This is the last new episode for the month of February. By CBS' current schedule we will see reruns until mid-March.

Tags: Schedule, S01E15, The Mentalist

The Mentalist Photo Gallery for Season one has been updated to include 3 new promotional photos from episode 15 "Scarlett Fever".

Tags: Photos, S01E15, The Mentalist

Courtesy of a CBS Press Release:

"THE MENTALIST" -- LARGEST AUDIENCE EVER AND CBS'S BEST VIEWER PERFORMANCE IN THE TIME PERIOD IN 14 YEARS
"The Mentalist" Tops "Fringe" in Adults 18-49

"Without a Trace" Hits Season High Deliveries in Key Demos

CBS's Most Competitive Position Ever in Viewers on an "American Idol" Tuesday

THE MENTALIST delivered its largest audience ever, 19.7 million viewers, leading CBS to its most competitive finish in viewers ever on an "American Idol" Tuesday, according to Nielsen updated live plus same day ratings for Feb. 10.

THE MENTALIST was first in households (12.0/18), viewers (19.70m), adults 25-54 (6.2/14) and second in adults 18-49 (4.2/10).

Compared to the last first run episode (on Jan. 13, 2009), THE MENTALIST was up +9% in households (from 11.0/16), +11% in both adults 25-54 (from 5.6/12) and adults 18-49 (from 3.8/09), +13% in adults 18-34 (2.6/07 from 2.3/06) and added +1.63m viewers (from 18.07m, +9%). This is THE MENTALIST's best delivery ever in viewers and adults 25-54, matches the show's best adults 18-49 and adults 18-34 performances. THE MENTALIST topped "Fringe" in adults 18-49 (4.2/10 vs. 4.1/10).

This is CBS's best viewer performance in this time slot with a regularly scheduled program at 9:00 PM since Feb. 28, 1995 (CBS TUESDAY MOVIE "Children of the Dust").

NCIS was second in households (11.3/17), viewers (18.03m), adults 25-54 (5.4/13) and adults 18-49 (3.7/10).

WITHOUT A TRACE was first in households (8.9/15), viewers (14.31m), tied for first in adults 25-54 (4.6/11, with NBC) and second in adults 18-49 (3.4/09). Compared to last week, WITHOUT A TRACE was up +14% in households (from 7.8/13), +24% in adults 25-54 (from 3.7/09), +26% in adults 18-49 (from 2.7/07) and added +2.15m viewers (from 12.16m, +18%). This is WITHOUT A TRACE's season high deliveries in adults 25-54 and adults 18-49.

For the night, CBS was first in households (10.7/17), second in viewers (17.35m, -0.29m behind FOX), adults 25-54 (5.4/13) and tied for second in adults 18-49 (3.8/10, with NBC).

This is the first time CBS beat FOX in household ratings on an "American Idol" Tuesday since Feb. 25, 2003 and the smallest difference in viewers ever.

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Tags: Ratings, S01E14, The Mentalist

Broadcast Reminder: The Mentalist season 1 episode 14 will be broadcast on February 10th, 2009:

"Crimson Casanova" - With Patrick Jane's help, Cho goes undercover as a ladies' man with all the right moves in order to catch a killer who has his own set of pseudo-mentalist techniques, on THE MENTALIST, Tuesday, Feb. 10 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Complete episode description and cast info is available in The Mentalist Episode Guide.
Promotional photos from the episode are in The Mentalist Photo Gallery.

Tags: Schedule, S01E14, The Mentalist

For the February 3rd, 2009 rebroadcast of The Mentalist episode "Flame Red":

According to the final live+same day ratings for it's time slot, The Mentalist was FIRST in households (9.0/14), viewers (14.438m) and THIRD in adults 18-49 (2.9/7).

This repeat episode of The Mentalist was, once again up against a brand new episode of Fringe (with it's American Idol lead-in) and yet still attracted the most, overall viewers for it's time period. It was, also, the #1 scripted show of the evening.

(Source: pifeedback.com)

Tags: Ratings, S01E09, The Mentalist

Reminder: An encore presentation of The Mentalist episode 10 "Red Brick and Ivy is being broadcast on a special date and time - February 1st, 2009:

"Flame Red" - Patrick Jane suspects the only surviving member of a National Guard unit of murdering his friends, and goes undercover to prove it, on a rebroadcast of THE MENTALIST, Tuesday, Feb. 3 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 12/2/08)

Full description and cast info is available in The Mentalist Episode Guide. Join us in The Mentalist Fan Forum for friendly discussion of the episode!

Tags: Ratings, S01E09, The Mentalist

For the February 1st, 2009 rebroadcast of The Mentalist episode "Red Brick And Ivy":

According to the final live+same day ratings for it's time slot, The Mentalist was SECOND in households (4.5/7), viewers (6.791m) and THIRD in adults 18-49 (1.3/3).

This broadcast was up against the Super Bowl related broadcasts on NBC.

(Source: pifeedback.com)

Tags: Ratings, S01E10, The Mentalist

Sixteen photos taken at the The Mentalist Television Critics Association press tour session on Thursday, January 16, 2009 at the Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, CA have been added to the "Misc" section of The Mentalist Photo Gallery. These include photos of Series star Owain Yeoman (Wayne Rigsby), series star Amanda Righetti (Grace Van Pelt), Executive Producer Bruno Heller, series star Simon Baker (Patrick Jane), series star Robin Tunney (Teresa Lisbon) and series star Tim Kang (Kimball Cho) among others.

Tags: Photos, Appearances, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Owain Yeoman, Tim Kang, Amanda Righetti, CBS, The Mentalist

The Mentalist Photo Gallery for Season one has been updated to include 3 new promotional photos from episode 14 "Crimson Casanova".

Tags: Photos, S01E14, The Mentalist

The Mentalist Episode Guide as been updated with information on The Mentalist Season 1 Episodes 14 "Crimson Casanova" and 15 "Scarlett Fever" to be broadcast in February 2009.

"Crimson Casanova" - With Patrick Jane's help, Cho goes undercover as a ladies' man with all the right moves in order to catch a killer who has his own set of pseudo-mentalist techniques, on THE MENTALIST, Tuesday, Feb. 10 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

"Scarlett Fever" - As Jane and the team investigate the poisoning death of the "queen bee" in a country club, they discover that the community is full of secrets, including love affairs and drug abuse, on THE MENTALIST, Tuesday, Feb. 17 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.


You can read the full description and cast information in The Mentalist Episode Guide.

Tags: Episodes, S01E14, S01E15, The Mentalist

Reminder: AN encore presentation of The Mentalist episode 10 "Red Brick and Ivy is being broadcast on a special date and time - February 1st, 2009:

"Red Brick and Ivy" - When a leading scientific researcher is killed by poisoning, Patrick Jane takes a personal interest in the case when he learns the prime suspect is the victim's wife, and Jane's former psychiatrist, on a rebroadcast of THE MENTALIST, on a special night and time, Sunday, Feb. 1 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 12/16/08)

Full description and cast info is available in The Mentalist Episode Guide. Join us in The Mentalist Fan Forum for friendly discussion of the episode!

Tags: Schedule, S01E10, The Mentalist

For the January 27th, 2009 rebroadcast of The Mentalist episode "Seeing Red":

According to the final live+same day ratings for it's time slot, The Mentalist was FIRST in households (9.6/14), viewers (15.226m) and THIRD in adults 18-49 (2.9/7).

It's worth noting that this repeat episode of The Mentalist was up against a brand new episode of Fringe (with it's American Idol lead-in) and yet still attracted the most, overall viewers.

(Source: pifeedback.com)

Tags: Ratings, S01E07, The Mentalist

The Janury 27th, 2009 episode of the Mentalist is a rebroadcast of:

"Seeing Red" - Intent on proving a so-called psychic is a fraud - as well as a killer - Patrick arranges a séance to expose the murderer, on a rebroadcast of THE MENTALIST, Tuesday, Jan. 27 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 11/18/08)

Full description and cast info is available in The Mentalist Episode Guide. Join us in The Mentalist Fan Forum for friendly discussion of the episode!

Tags: Schedule, S01E07, The Mentalist

For the January 20th, 2009 REPEAT broadcast of The Mentalist episode 5 "Redwood":

According to the final live+same day ratings for it's time slot, The Mentalist was FIRST in households (6.7/11), viewers (10.58m) and SECOND in adults 18-49 (2.6/7). These ratings are comparable to the previous repeat broadcast on December 23rd, 2008.


(Source: pifeedback.com & tvbythenumbers.com)

Tags: Ratings, S01E05, The Mentalist

The special broadcast of The Mentalist episode 13 "Paint It Red", whiched aired on January 18th, 2009, was #1 in viewers (16.38 M), Household (10.0/17) and in the A18-49 demo (4.6/12) for it's time period. In fact, it was the #1 scripted show of the evening! The A18-49 demo rating of 4.6/12 was, also, a series high.

Source: pifeedback.com, thrfeed.com

Tags: Ratings, S01E13, The Mentalist

The Janury 20th, 2009 episode of the Mentalist is:

"Redwood" - When a girl is found covered in blood and holding the murder weapon that killed her best friend, she becomes an obvious suspect, though she can't remember anything. But Jane, believing she's innocent, engineers a risky maneuver in which she must relive the terrifying events in order to spark her memory, on a rebroadcast of THE MENTALIST, at a special time, Tuesday, Jan. 20 (10:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 10/28/08)

Full description and cast info is available in The Mentalist Episode Guide. Join us in The Mentalist Fan Forum for friendly discussion of the episode!

Tags: Schedule, S01E05, The Mentalist