Spoiler: 10/12/16 episode THE BAU TEAM WELCOMES BACK EMILY PRENTISS AS THEY ARE CALLED UPON TO INVESTIGATE THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THREE WOMEN, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12 Emily Prentiss returns to the United States & the BAU from Interpol...welcome back! Paget Brewster Returns as Emily Prentiss Sherilyn Fenn Guest Stars as Gloria Barker "Taboo" – The BAU welcomes back Emily Prentiss (Paget Brewster) as they are called upon to investigate the disappearance of three women, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Sherilyn Fenn guest stars as Gloria Barker. CHEAT TWEET: Paget Brewster (@pagetpaget) returns to the BAU team as Emily Prentiss! @CrimMinds_CBS #CBS 10/12 9pm! http://bit.ly/2cKqZwQ REGULAR CAST: Joe Mantegna (David Rossi) Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss) Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau) Aisha Tyler (Dr. Tara Lewis) Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia) Adam Rodriguez (Luke Alvez) GUEST CAST: Lachlan Buchanan (Stuart Baker) Sherilyn Fenn (Gloria Barker) Hector Hugo (Detective Sam Ogilvie) Gretchen Lodge (Lynelle Barker) Ellen D. Williams (M.E. Dawn Durboraw) Collin McMullen (Tommy) Grant Durazo (Teen #1) Dylan Darwish (Teen #2) Shawn Patrick Clifford (Worker) D'Arcy Fellona (Kim Conti) Max Jimenez (Kim's Son) Tony Espinosa (Malcolm Landon) Lony'e Perrine (Stephanie Turner) Jacob Manown (Teen Boy) Liberty Hobbs (Teen Girl) Allison Caetano (Lisa Barclay) WRITTEN BY: Karen Maser DIRECTED BY: Alec Smight
That the director of the FBI tapped him for a special assignment/temporary duty elsewhere. If he was only going to be gone a couple of episodes, it wouldn't matter much, but it's kind of a non-event as far as the exit of a main character goes. It's always a bit of a mess when someone leaves/is fired and there's no chance to film some sort of departure, but I guess they have to work with what they have--plus they'd already shot this episode by the time it was announced that he was fired, right? Oh well, it is what it is. I'm curious to see what their explanation is for him not coming back once we get to the point where Prentiss comes on full time...
Well, that storyline was already in place though. I read that he was already going to go on temp duty elsewhere, but of course before Gibson was fired he was only supposed to be gone a short time, like a few episodes or so. Which basically means they do still have to give some sort of permanent solution to his absence. My fear is that they'll be pissed enough with the actor to kill the character to make it almost impossible to bring him back even if ratings etc would drop.
Spoiler: 10/26/16 episode THE BAU TEAM SEARCHES FOR A SERIAL KILLER ALONG THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN RURAL VIRGINIA, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 Penelope gets the info for Emily Prentiss "Keeper" – The BAU team searches for a serial killer along the Appalachian Trail in rural Virginia, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. CHEAT TWEET: The BAU team hunts a serial killer along the Appalachian Trail in rural Virginia. @CrimMinds_CBS #CBS 10/26 9pm http://bit.ly/2e0chCv REGULAR CAST: Joe Mantegna (David Rossi) Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss) Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau) Aisha Tyler (Dr. Tara Lewis) Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia) Adam Rodriguez (Luke Alvez) GUEST CAST: Courtney Gains (Todd Burton) John Cothran Jr. (Trooper Jim Carson) Jake O'Flaherty (Colin Maynard) Chrisanne Eastwood (M.E. Patricia Olwyler) Tripp Pickell (Howard Walker) Dusty Sorg (Cormac Burton) Rick Cramer (Curtis Burton) Parker C. Hix (Young Todd) Luke Judy (Young Cormac) Toneey Acevedo (Homeless Man #1) WRITTEN BY: Bruce Zimmerman DIRECTED BY: Sharat Raju
OK, I will repost info for that NEW EPISODE near the rescheduled date. Info for the repeat airing on Wednesday, November 2nd is here [Season 11/Episode 7; Original Air Date: 11/11/15]
CBS rescheduled tonight's episode for next week, to avoid competing with Game 7 of the World Series (CSI Files article). Not surprising, after they rescheduled NCIS and NCIS: NOLA.
Spoiler: 11/09/16 episode THE BAU INVESTIGATES IF BULLYING LINKS TWO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE THE SOLE SURVIVORS AFTER BOTH OF THEIR FAMILIES ARE KILLED, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2 Agents Rossi & Alvez "The Anti-Terrorism Squad" – The BAU investigates if bullying may be the link between two high school students who are the sole survivors after both of their families are killed, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Nov. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. CHEAT TWEET: The BAU investigates if #bullying is the link btween 2 high school students. @CrimMinds_CBS #CBS 11/2 9pm http://bit.ly/2eCJMxc REGULAR CAST: Joe Mantegna (David Rossi) Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss) Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau) Aisha Tyler (Dr. Tara Lewis) Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia) Adam Rodriguez (Luke Alvez) GUEST CAST: Joey Bragg (Kyle Ecklund) Kaylee Bryant (Amanda Bergstrom) Jacob Houston (Zach Peterson) Trevor Black (Sheriff Wilson) Dalton Gray (Matt Doherty) Shaughn Buchholz (Eric Bakken) Heather Hopkins (Driving Teen Girl) David Wunderlich (Ron Fergusson) Matt Cornett (Austin Settergren) Drew Bell (Mitch Settergren) Jill Whelan (Principal Vicki Dahl) Vishesh Chachra (Dad) Lizzie Poncio (Megan) Tess Aubert (Sam) Devan Leos (Ryan) Romel De Silva (Josh) Christine McLain (Bridget Bergstrom) Hunter Payton (Kevin Bergstrom) Kelli Barksdale (Grace Doherty) Erica Lamkin (Mom) WRITTEN BY: Stephanie SenGupta DIRECTED BY: Tawnia McKiernan
Spoiler: 11/16/16 episode THE BAU INVESTIGATES A 30-YEAR-OLD UNSOLVED CASE THAT RESURFACES AFTER THREE CHILDREN DISAPPEAR WHILE BIKING ON THE SAME PATH, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 Series Star Matthew Gray Gubler Directed the Episode "Elliott's Pond" – When three children disappear while riding their bikes on the same path as a similar unsolved disappearance 30 years ago, the BAU team comes in to investigate, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Nov. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Series star Matthew Gray Gubler directed the episode. CHEAT TWEET: Did an UnSub from a 30-year-old unsolved case strike again? The BAU investigates! @CrimMinds_CBS #CBS 11/16 9pm http://bit.ly/2eLqeXF REGULAR CAST: Joe Mantegna (David Rossi) Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss) Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau) Aisha Tyler (Dr. Tara Lewis) Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia) Adam Rodriguez (Luke Alvez) GUEST CAST: Jim Turner (Chief Jim "Coop" Cooper) Brett Rickaby (Deeley Henson) Van Crosby (Josh Harmon) Nick Gore (P.K. Riggins) Brandon Logan (Bones Jarvis) Joshua Hoffman (Young Deeley Henson) Alex Rubin (Young John Henry Henson) Hannah Spiros (Young Allie Henson) Ahmad Dugas (Jimmy Ridley) Rob Zabrecky (John Henry Henson) Truly Magyar (Allie Henson) Shawn Lockie (Joy Harmon) Kevin Sifuentes (Dan Riggins) Pilar Holland (Colleen Riggins) Marcus Hanson (Bill Jarvis) Andre' Ellingson (Trapped Volunteer) WRITTEN BY: Executive Producer Erica Messer DIRECTED BY: Series Star Matthew Gray Gubler
Joe Mantegna alert! The Hollywood Walk of Fame Honors Wednesday, November 23rd at 8pm ET/7pm CT on The CW Joe and Gia Mantegna host a tribute to the most memorable moments in Walk of Fame history. Performers: Penn and Teller; Mike Love and the Beach Boys; Daughtry; BC Jean; Candice Glover; Pia Toscano; David Foster; and Michael Bolton. Appearing: Louis Gossett Jr.; Dean Cain; Justin Baldoni; Jeff Dunham; Melissa Rivers; Gabrielle Ruiz; Mike Tyson; Montel Williams. FYI: Joe's daughter Gia (aka Gina) played 'Lindsey' in the S3/E8 episode of Criminal Minds, "3rd Life".
So people were right who said Hotch was going (to resign) to spend more time with Jack. Now we know Hotch is in witness protection and will not come back (any time soon). It was a good explaination though I would have preferred to have an episode or two that would have dealt with this backstory. So that we see an actual goodbye and not some off-screen storyline. I'm curious to see Prentiss as the new boss in town
Spoiler: 11/30/16 episode THE BAU TEAM OPENS AN INVESTIGATION WHEN A MAN WHO FULLY BELIEVES HE'S DR. LEWIS' BROTHER ARRIVES IN TOWN AND TARA IS UNABLE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH HER REAL SIBLING, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 Tara & Spencer Series Star Joe Mantegna Directed the Episode "Mirror Image" – The BAU team opens an investigation when a man who fully believes he's Dr. Tara Lewis' (Aisha Tyler) brother arrives in town, knowing everything about her and her family, and she is unable to make contact with her real sibling, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Nov. 30 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Series star Joe Mantegna directed the episode. CHEAT TWEET: Who's the man claiming 2 B Dr. Lewis' bro & where's her real sibling? @CrimMinds_CBS 11/30 9pm @JoeMantegna directs! http://bit.ly/2fbXhV2 REGULAR CAST: Joe Mantegna (David Rossi) Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss) Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau) Aisha Tyler (Dr. Tara Lewis) Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia) Adam Rodriguez (Luke Alvez) GUEST CAST: Bodhi Elfman (Peter Lewis) Terrence Terrell (Gabriel Lewis) Alimi Ballard (Desmond Holt) Stan Shaw (Albert Lewis) Mary K. DeVault (Alison Shines) Alan Heitz (Bill Shines) Shae Smolik (Hannah Shines) Jessica Watkin (Young Tara) Spence Moore II (Young Gabriel) WRITTEN BY: Executive Producer Breen Frazier DIRECTED BY: Series Star Joe Mantegna
Spoiler: 12/07/16 episode THE BAU TEAM HEADS TO YAKIMA, WASH., AFTER THE REMAINS OF A DOZEN PEOPLE ARE FOUND ALONG A CREEK BED, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 Special Agent Walker from the BAP joins the BAU! Damon Gupton Joins the Cast as Stephen Walker, a Seasoned Profiler from the Behavioral Analysis Program of the FBI "Scarecrow" – The BAU team heads to Yakima, Wash., after the remains of a dozen people are found along a creek bed, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Dec. 7 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Also, they welcome new team member Stephen Walker (Damon Gupton), a seasoned profiler from the Behavioral Analysis Program of the FBI. CHEAT TWEET: @DamonGupton joins the BAU + the team heads 2 WA when the remains of 12 ppl R found. @CrimMinds_CBS 12/7 9pm http://bit.ly/2gnK4sW REGULAR CAST: Joe Mantegna (David Rossi) Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss) Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau) Aisha Tyler (Dr. Tara Lewis) Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia) Adam Rodriguez (Luke Alvez) Damon Gupton (Stephen Walker) GUEST CAST: Chris Owen (Kevin Decker) Courtney Halverson (Cherry Rollins) Michael Canetty (Man) Margarita Franco (Captain Ferreri) Nick Jaine (Medical Examiner Theo Goss) Toni Torres (Lori Johnson) Rick Kelly (John Decker) Mary Manofsky (Lydia) Spencer Ward (Teen UNSUB Kevin) Saige Donaldson (Carly) WRITTEN BY: Karen Maser DIRECTED BY: Christoph Schrewe