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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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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)

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

Broadcast Reminder: The Mentalist season 1 episode 13 has been rescheduled from it's original date of January 27th to now be broadcast, following the NFL's AFC Championship Game, on January 18th.

"Paint It Red" - While it appears obvious that a business tycoon's son-in-law was in on the robbery of a $50 million painting since his body is found where the painting once hung, Patrick Jane suspects others, including a Russian oil baron, an art forger and an art curator, on THE MENTALIST, on a special night and time, Sunday, Jan. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.

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


The Mentalist will return to it's normal night, airing at the special time of 10PM ET, on January 20th, 2009 with a repeat of episode 5 "Redwood".

Tags: Schedule, S01E13, The Mentalist

CBS's freshman hit THE MENTALIST holds steady with over 18 million viewers, airing opposite season premiere of FOX juggernaut American Idol, according to Nielsen final live plus same day ratings for Tuesday, Jan. 13.

THE MENTALIST was second in households (11/16), viewers (18.06m) and adults 18-49 (3.8/9).


Source: pifeedback.com

Tags: Ratings, S01E12, The Mentalist

Broadcast Reminder for The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 12:

"Red Rum" - Patrick Jane sets a mentalist trap to find out who is responsible for the murder of a high school boy who antagonized the local self-proclaimed witch by killing her cat, on THE MENTALIST, Tuesday, Jan. 13 (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, S01E12, The Mentalist

Heads up for those who plan ahead... The Mentalist season 1 episode 13 has been rescheduled from it's original date of January 27th to now be broadcast, following the NFL's AFC Championship Game, on January 18th, 2009 at 10:00 PM, ET; 7:00 PM, PT on CBS.

An encore of The Mentalist Season 1 Episode 7 "Seeing Red" will now air in the 9PM ET slot on January 27th.

Check The Mentalist Episode Guide for complete info on the show's first run schedule.

Tags: Schedule, S01E13, S01E06, The Mentalist

"THE MENTALIST" SEES ANOTHER SERIES HIGH ?19.62 MILLION VIEWERS: "The Mentalist" Posts CBS's Largest Audience in the Time Period Since 1995

CBS's freshman hit THE MENTALIST delivered nearly 20 million viewers, the largest audience ever for the first year drama, while NCIS posted its second largest audience ever, according to Nielsen updated live plus same day ratings for Tuesday, Jan. 6.

THE MENTALIST was first in households (12.2/18), viewers (19.62m), adults 25-54 (5.9/13) and second in adults 18-49 (4.0/10). THE MENTALIST was up +5% in households (from 11.6/18) and added +310,000 viewers (from 19.31m, +2%) compared to the last first run episode (on Dec. 16, 2008). These are series highs in both households and viewers, the second best delivery ever in adults 25-54 (behind the Dec. 16, 2008 broadcast) and matches the second best delivery in adults 18-49.

This is the third consecutive first run broadcast of THE MENTALIST to score a series high in viewers. It is also CBS's largest audience for a first run regularly scheduled program in this time period since February 28, 1995 (CBS TUESDAY MOVIE: "Children of the Dust" Part 2).


Source: CBS Press Release

Tags: Ratings, S01E11, The Mentalist

Broadcast Reminder for the first new episode of The Mentalist to be broadcast in the US for 2009!

"Red John's Friends" - Patrick Jane, enticed by the promise from a convicted murder that he'll reveal information about Red John upon his release, becomes singularly focused and quits the CBI in order to prove the prisoner is innocent, on THE MENTALIST, Tuesday, Jan. 6 (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, S01E11, The Mentalist

According to Mansha Daswani of World Screen, The Mentalist will begin airing in Canada on CTV as of Sunday, January 5th 2009. It will occupy the 10 p.m. (local time) slot, immediately following Desperate Housewives.

Source: http://www.worldscreen.com/newscurrent.php?filename=mentalist12238.htm

Tags: Schedule, Canada, The Mentalist

For the Dec. 23rd, 2008 REPEAT broadcast of The Mentalist episode 4 "Ladies In Red":

According to the final live+same day ratings for it's time slot, The Mentalist was FIRST in households (6.6/11), viewers (10.67m) and adults 18-49 (2.1/6). It was also the most viewed show for the entire evening, besting a repeat episode of stablemate NCIS (10.59m viewers).

(Source: pifeedback.com & tvbythenumbers.com)

As a side note: "According to Nielsen, the scripted show that averaged the highest percentage of U.S homes all year was ... CBS' new drama "The Mentalist.""

Source: http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/12/nielsens-year-e.html

Tags: Ratings, S01E04, The Mentalist

The December 23rd, 2008 episode of The Mentalist is:

"Ladies in Red" - When the team learns that a wealthy investment banker found murdered inside his locked safe room was living a dual life and skimming millions from clients, Patrick Jane sets up a mental conundrum to see which of the suspects will show their true colors, on a rebroadcast of THE MENTALIST Tuesday, Dec. 23 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 10/21/08)

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, S01E04, The Mentalist

The Mentalist Episode 10 "Red Brick And Ivy" ratings for the night of December 16th, 2008:

A RECORD-SETTING NIGHT FOR CBS AS THE NETWORK DELIVERS ITS LARGEST TUESDAY AUDIENCE SINCE 1995

"The Mentalist," the Season's Number One New Show, Shatters Its Previous Highs in All Measures

" At 9:00 PM, THE MENTALIST won its time slot in households (11.6/18), viewers (19.31m), adults 25-54 (6.1/14) and second in adults 18-49 (4.2/11). This is the best delivery ever for THE MENTALIST in viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49. This is the second consecutive first-run broadcast THE MENTALIST to hit series highs in viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49. This is CBS's largest audience for a first-run regularly scheduled program in this time period since Feb. 28, 1995 (CBS TUESDAY MOVIE: "Children of the Dust" Part 2). "

(source: CBS Press Release)

Tags: Ratings, S01E10, The Mentalist

Broadcast Reminder: "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 THE MENTALIST, Tuesday, Dec. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Complete episode description and cast info is available in The Mentalist Episode Guide.

Note: This is the last new episode of The Mentalist to be broadcast in 2008. An encore of episode 4 will run on December 23rd. The series will return with new episodes beginning on January 6th, 2009 in it's normal slot.

Tags: Schedule, S01E10, The Mentalist

For it's time period on December 9th, 2008 The Mentalist's repeat broadcast of episode 3 "Red Tide" was first in households (9.0/14), viewers (13.65m), second in adults 25-54 (4.0/09) and adults 18-49 (2.8/07). Compared to the first run broadcast of this episode (on October 14, 2008), the rebroadcast delivered 96% of the first run household ratings, 91% of viewers, 85% of adults 25-54 and 82% of adults 18-49.

(Source: CBS Press Release)

In related news, for the period of December 1st to December 7th, The Mentalist was the #1 most watched show of the week! The Mentalist is the first freshman series to hit #1 since ABC's Desperate Housewives in 2005.

Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/industryNews/idUSTRE4B914120081210

Tags: Ratings, S01E03, The Mentalist

Tonight's episode of The Mentalist is an encore presentation of episode 3:

"Red Tide" - When a high school girl's body washes up on the beach, Patrick Jane sets a mentalist trap in order to get her surfing friends to turn on each other and reveal what really happened, on a rebroadcast of THE MENTALIST Tuesday, Dec. 09 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Tags: Schedule, S01E03, The Mentalist

Freshman hit THE MENTALIST delivered its largest audience of the season (18.74m) and beat "Fringe" in adults 18-49 for the third time in four weeks, according to Nielsen updated live plus same day ratings for Tuesday, Dec. 2.

THE MENTALIST won its time slot in households (11.6/18), viewers (18.74m), adults 25-54 (5.4/12) and was tied for first in adults 18-49 (3.8/09, with NBC). Compared to last week, THE MENTALIST was up +20% in households (from 9.7/15), +8% in adults 25-54 (from 5.0/11), +3% in adults 18-49 (from 3.7/09) and added +2.81m viewers (from 15.93m, +18%). This is THE MENTALIST's best delivery in households and viewers. This is also the first time this season THE MENTALIST outdelivered its NCIS lead-in in both households and viewers.

(Source: CBS Press Release)

UPDATE 12/12/08: In related news, for the period of December 1st to December 7th, The Mentalist was the #1 most watched show of the week! The Mentalist is the first freshman series to hit #1 since ABC's Desperate Housewives in 2005.

Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/industryNews/idUSTRE4B914120081210

Tags: Ratings, S01E09, The Mentalist

"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 THE MENTALIST, Tuesday, Dec. 2 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

See full description and cast listing in The Mentalist Episode Guide.

Tags: Schedule, S01E10, The Mentalist

According to the final live+same day ratings, at 9:00 PM on November 25th 2008, The Mentalist episode 8 "The Thin Red Line" was #2 in households (9.7/15), viewers (15.9m) and adults 18-49 (3.7/9). The first place slot went to ABC's Dancing With The Stars while FOX's Fringe held a very distant 3rd.

Tags: Ratings, S01E08, The Mentalist

Broadcast Reminder: "The Thin Red Line" - While the police suspect a drug dealer on trial is behind the murders of the State's witness in his case, as well as his girlfriend, Patrick Jane sees a different motive for the crime, as well as a different suspect, on THE MENTALIST, Tuesday, Nov. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Tags: Schedule, S01E08, The Mentalist

The November 21st, 2008 9:00PM ET rebroadcast of The Mentalist episode 2 "Red Hair And Silver Tape" brought in impressive numbers!

According to the preliminary live+same day ratings for it's time slot, The Mentalist was FIRST in households (7.5/13), viewers (11.62m) and adults 18-49 (2.4/7). It was also the most viewed show for the entire evening, besting first run episodes of stablemates Ghost Whisperer and Numb3rs.

(Source: pifeedback.com, Zap2It.com)

Tags: Ratings, S01E02, The Mentalist

JANE GOES BEHIND LISBON'S BACK TO ORCHESTRATE HIS OWN UNORTHODOX UNDERCOVER OPERATION AS THE TEAM TRIES TO CATCH A MURDERER IN THE NAPA VALLEY, ON A REBROADCAST OF "THE MENTALIST," ON A SPECIAL NIGHT, FRIDAY, NOV. 21

"Red Hair and Silver Tape" - While Lisbon and her team investigate the murder of a young waitress in the Napa Valley, Jane goes behind Lisbon's back to orchestrate his own undercover operation using Van Pelt as bait, on a rebroadcast of THE MENTALIST, on a special night, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 9/30/08)

Note: To clarify, this is not a schedule move for the series itself. The Mentalist will stick to it's current Tuesday spot for first-run episodes.

Tags: Schedule, S01E02, The Mentalist

According to the final live+same day ratings, at 9:00 PM on November 18th 2008, The Mentalist episode 7 "Seeing Red" was second in households (9.8/15), viewers (15.84m) and adults 25-54 (5.1/11, -0.2 behind ABC) while averaging a 3.5/09 in adults 18-49.

The Mentalist continues to be the only bona fide new hit of the season.

(Source: CBS press release)

Tags: Ratings, S01E07, The Mentalist

Broadcast Reminder for The Mentalist Episode 107: "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 THE MENTALIST, Tuesday, Nov. 18 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Tags: Schedule, S01E07, The Mentalist

"Freshman hit THE MENTALIST won its time slot in adults 25-54 (5.5/12), adults 18-49 (4.0/10) and tied for first in viewers (16.52m, with ABC). This is the first time THE MENTALIST topped a first-run episode of "Fringe" in adults 18-49 (vs. 3.8/09, +5%). Compared to the last episode (October 28, 2008), THE MENTALIST was up +2% in adults 25-54 (from 5.4/12), +3% in adults 18-49 (from 3.9/09) and added +450,000 viewers (from 16.07m, +3%).

THE MENTALIST has finished first in its time slot in adults 25-54 for the fifth consecutive broadcast, first in adults 18-49 for the second broadcast in a row. THE MENTALIST posted series highs for the second consecutive broadcast in viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49."

(Source: CBS press release)

Tags: Ratings, S01E06, The Mentalist

Broadcast Reminder for The Mentalist Episode 106: "Red Handed" — While investigating the case of a murdered casino owner, Patrick Jane uses his mentalist skills to ultimately entrap the killer, and win big at the card tables, on THE MENTALIST, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.



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Tags: Schedule, S01E06, The Mentalist

The Mentalist garnered series high ratings for episode 5, “Redwood”, according Nielsen overnight data for the evening of October 28th, 2008. Attracting 16.07 million Live+Same Day viewers, it came in #2 in it’s time period and tied for #1 in the coveted 18-49 demographic with a score of 3.9/9.

Previous ratings are as follows;

Episode 1 (09/23/08): 15.60 M Viewers(#2), 3.5/9 A18-49 Demo(#3)
Episode 2 (09/30/08): 15.48 M Viewers(#1), 3.6/9 A18-49 Demo(#3)
Episode 3 (10/14/08): 14.94 M Viewers(#1), 3.4/8 A18-49 Demo(#2)
Episode 4 (10/21/08): 15.28 M Viewers(#2), 3.4/9 A18-49 Demo(#3)

(Source: pifeedback.com)

Tags: Ratings, S01E01, S01E02, S01E03, S01E04, S01E05, The Mentalist

On October 16th, CBS issued the following press release:

The Mentalist" is the Season's #1 New Show

CBS has given a full season order to its new drama THE MENTALIST, the season's top new freshman series in viewers and adults 25-54.

THE MENTALIST is averaging 16.14 million viewers (No. 7 among all primetime programs), 5.3/12 in adults 25-54 and 3.8/09 in adults 18-49. THE MENTALIST is the #1 program in its Tuesday (9:00-10:00 PM) time period in viewers and adults 25-54.

THE MENTALIST stars Golden Globe Award nominee Simon Baker as Patrick Jane, an independent consultant with the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI), who has a remarkable track record for solving serious crimes by using his razor sharp skills of observation.

THE MENTALIST also stars Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman and Amanda Righetti.



Bruno Heller is executive producer for Warner Bros. Television.

Tags: Renewal, CBS, The Mentalist