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Ransom Debuts Sunday, January 1st, 2017 (after a football Doubleheader! :eek:)
Returns on Saturday, January 7th, 2017 at 8pm ET/7pm CT

CBS JOINS TF1 AND GLOBAL FOR 13 EPISODES OF ENTERTAINMENT ONE'S "RANSOM"

From Executive Producer Frank Spotnitz and his Company Big Light Productions

LOS ANGELES/TORONTO – June 6, 2016 – America's Most Watched Network CBS (US) has joined leading broadcasters TF1 (France) and Corus' Global (Canada) in greenlighting 13 episodes of the suspenseful drama series Ransom, starring Luke Roberts (Black Sails, Game of Thrones), from global studio Entertainment One (eOne), Big Light Productions and producers Sienna Films and Wildcats Productions. eOne controls worldwide rights to the series.

Through his company Big Light Productions, Golden Globe® winning and Emmy® nominated screenwriter Frank Spotnitz (The X-Files, The Man in the High Castle) will serve as an executive producer on the series. Created by David Vainola (Diamonds, Combat Hospital) and Spotnitz, Ransom is inspired by the professional experiences of distinguished crisis negotiator Laurent Combalbert. Laurent Combalbert and his partner, Marwan Mery, are considered to be among the top negotiators in the world. Today, they travel around the globe to help multinational corporations and governmental agencies with complex negotiations and conflict resolution.

Ransom follows crisis and hostage negotiator Eric Beaumont (Roberts), whose team is brought in to save lives when no one else can. Eric understands criminals better than they do, and uses his insight into human behavior to resolve the most difficult kidnap and ransom cases. Despite the stakes, Eric refuses to resort to violence, even when confronted by some of the most dangerous criminals in the world. While Eric's considerable powers of manipulation make him the best at what he does professionally, they often complicate his relationships with family, friends and colleagues. Is Eric being himself, or who he needs to be in order to get what he wants? The difference is often hard to tell. The series begins with Eric taking on Maxine Carlson, a new member of the team eager to prove herself. But a dangerous secret from Maxine's past may pose a threat that even the great Eric Beaumont is unable to resolve.

"We are delighted to partner with CBS, TF1 and Global to bring Ransom to screens around the world," said John Morayniss, Chief Executive Officer, eOne Television. "We are especially grateful to the Wildcats team, who brought the IP on which the show is inspired, Sienna Films with whom we have a longstanding and successful relationship, and Frank Spotnitz whose talent and vast experience will ensure delivery of a top notch show."

"The world of crisis negotiation is incredibly compelling, as demonstrated by the fascinating real-life cases Laurent Combalbert has negotiated," said Frank Spotnitz, Big Light Productions. "Laurent has inspired a brilliant and complex character, and you can’t help but be moved seeing all the lives he’s saved around the world."

"As CBS continues to program year round, we are always looking for series that can fit seamlessly within our schedule and connect with our viewers," said Glenn Geller, President, CBS Entertainment. "Ransom brings a compelling new approach to a character driven crime drama with a sense of urgency and closure in each episode."

"We are thrilled to announce this new TV Series with our talented partners" said Sophie Leveaux, Artistic Director, Head of International Development, Acquisitions and International Drama Development. "At TF1 we always want to offer compelling programming to our viewers and Ransom will be a great asset for our schedule."

"It's exciting to reunite with the talented teams at Sienna and eOne, and to expand our relationship with international broadcast partners TF1 and CBS on this powerful drama series," said Maria Hale, Senior Vice President, Global Entertainment & Content Acquisition, Corus. "From the moment we read the first script we were hooked by the gripping storyline and we’re thrilled to work with Frank Spotnitz to bring it to life. We are proud to have co-developed Ransom, lead by the charismatic Luke Roberts, and look forward to sharing the series with Canadian audiences."

Roberts has been starring for three seasons as Wood Rogers on Starz' Black Sails. He trained at L.A.M.D.A. in London, and soon after graduating, appeared in Steven Spielberg's Band of Brothers before going on to star in the ITV series Crossroads. From 2005-2011, Roberts starred in the BBC Drama Holby City. His recent television credits include Taxi Brooklyn, Reign, The Dovekeepers, and Wolf Hall. In film, he has been seen in PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES, 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE, and starred in DRACULA: THE DARK PRINCE opposite Jon Voight. Roberts is represented by Silver Lining Entertainment, Paradigm and United Agents in the UK.

Ransom is a Canada-France treaty co-production and will be co-produced by eOne; Jennifer Kawaja and Julia Sereny via their Sienna Films banner; and Valerie Pechels and Odile McDonald of Wildcats Productions; while Spotnitz via his Big Light Productions banner will executive produce. Ransom has been co-developed by TF1 and Shaw Media, with the participation of the Centre National du Cinema et de l’Image Animé in France as well as Canada Media Fund, and will be produced with the financial assistance of the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit and the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit.

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About Entertainment One
Entertainment One Ltd. (LSE:ETO) is a leading international entertainment company that specializes in the acquisition, production and distribution of film and television content. The company's comprehensive network extends around the globe including Canada, the U.S., the UK, Ireland, Spain, Benelux, France, Germany, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Through established Film and Television divisions, the company provides extensive expertise in film distribution, television and music production, family programming, merchandising and licensing, and digital content. Its current rights library is exploited across all media formats and includes more than 40,000 film and television titles, 4,500 hours of television programming and 45,000 music tracks.


About the TF1 group
TF1 is an integrated media group with a mission to inform and entertain. As well as broadcasting TF1, France's most popular freeview television channel, the TF1 group offers a range of content and services to suit all media and devices.

TF1 is France's leading private-sector broadcasting group, with five freeview channels (TF1, LCI, TMC, NT1, HD1) and an innovative digital offering via MYTF1. The Group also broadcasts targeted special-interest channels (TV Breizh, Histoire, Ushuaïa and Serieclub) on pay-TV. Additionally, the TF1 group has interests in the production and distribution of content relating to its in-house channels. Through the acquisition of a majority interest in Newen Studios, the Group is aiming to accelerate international expansion of its production and distribution. Finally, the Group has built up a broad range of complementary businesses in areas such as home shopping, licencing, board and card games, production and live shows.

For more information, go to
www.groupe-TF1.fr @GroupeTF1

About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Global Television is a Corus Entertainment Network.

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that creates and delivers high quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world. The company's portfolio of multimedia offerings encompasses 45 specialty television services, 39 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, a global content business, digital assets, live events, children's book publishing, animation software, technology and media services. Corus' roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Canada, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY®, Showcase, National Geographic Channel, Q107, CKNW, Fresh Radio, Disney Channel Canada, YTV and Nickelodeon Canada. Visit Corus at
www.corusent.com.

Production Companies, cont'd below...
 
About CBS Corporation
CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) is a mass media company that creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. CBS owns the most-watched television network in the U.S. and one of the world’s largest libraries of entertainment content, making its brand — "the Eye" — one of the most recognized in business. The Company's operations span virtually every field of media and entertainment, including cable, publishing, radio, local TV, film, and interactive and socially responsible media. CBS’s businesses include CBS Television Network, The CW (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), CBS Television Studios, CBS Global Distribution Group (CBS Studios International and CBS Television Distribution), CBS Consumer Products, CBS Home Entertainment, CBS Interactive, CBS Films, Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, Pop (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Lionsgate), Smithsonian Networks, Simon & Schuster, CBS Television Stations, CBS Radio and CBS EcoMedia. For more information, go to
www.cbscorporation.com.


About Big Light Productions
Award-winning American writer and producer Frank Spotnitz founded Big Light Productions Ltd. in 2013 to create and oversee a diverse slate of international television series including drama, comedy, and documentaries, and has since become one of the fastest-growing independent production companies in Europe. The London and Paris-based production company's projects include the Amazon drama series The Man in the High Castle, the upcoming Medici: Masters of Florence with Richard Madden and Dustin Hoffman, Crossing Lines season 3, and Transporter: The Series season 2 for U.S. and international markets. Spotnitz's 20+-year career in television includes creating, writing, and producing series with networks, cable, streaming, and other production companies all over the world. His additional credits include The X-Files, Hunted, Strike Back, Night Stalker, Robbery Homicide Division, The Lone Gunmen, Harsh Realm and Millennium.


About Wildcats Productions
Born from a meeting between a French business woman in love with Canada, and a Canadian who fell in love with France; Wildcats is dedicated to the international coproduction of audiovisual content, as well as domestic production. Bringing her experience and knowledge of the international market, Valerie Pechels comes from a successful career in distribution where she was able to develop strong connections and relationships with international producers and distributors. Joining forces with her, Odile McDonald brings her 20 years of experience as a renowned producer to the company as well as her great reputation with broadcasters and talents. Ambition and professionalism are at the heart of Wildcats' creation as Valerie and Odile embarked on this new adventure in 2014, aiming at high quality international coproduction to deliver high profile series.

About Sienna Films
Helmed by Jennifer Kawaja and Julia Sereny, Sienna Films is one of Canada's preeminent production companies. Currently in post-production is Cardinal, a serialized 6 X 1 hour detective series for Bell Media, starring Billy Campbell and Karine Vanasse. Previous television series include the 13 episode Combat Hospital for Shaw TV, ABC and Sony International, and Canada-South Africa mini-series Diamonds for CBC, ABC and Antennae with James Purefoy, Derek Jacobi and Judy Davis. The company also co-produced the Julian Fellowes-penned mini-series Titanic, a Canada-UK-Hungary co-production for ITV, Shaw Media and ABC. Sienna's feature films have been released internationally and opened at film festivals including Sundance, Toronto International, Berlin and Rotterdam. They include How She Move (Paramount Vantage/MTV Films); Touch of Pink (Sony Pictures Classics); New Waterford Girl (Alliance Atlantis); I, Claudia; Marion Bridge and Saint Monica. Recently completed is the Canada-Irish co-production Unless starring Catherine Keener.
 
TOP CRISIS AND HOSTAGE NEGOTIATOR ERIC BEAUMONT USES HIS INSIGHT INTO HUMAN BEHAVIOR TO RESOLVE THE MOST DIFFICULT KIDNAP AND RANSOM CASES, AND SAVE LIVES, ON THE SERIES PREMIERE OF "RANSOM," SUNDAY, JAN. 1

If you've been kidnapped, the Ransom team will find you!

Luke Roberts, Sarah Green, Brandon Jay McLaren and Nazneen Contractor Star in the New Drama Inspired by the Real-Life Professional Experiences of World-Renowned Crisis Negotiator Laurent Combalbert and His Partner, Marwan Mery

"The Return" – Top crisis and hostage negotiator Eric Beaumont uses his insight into human behavior to resolve the most difficult kidnap and ransom cases, and save lives, on the series premiere of RANSOM, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/8:00-9:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network. Luke Roberts, Sarah Green, Brandon Jay McLaren and Nazneen Contractor star in the new drama inspired by the real-life professional experiences of world-renowned crisis negotiator Laurent Combalbert and his partner, Marwan Mery.

FYI: Due to doubleheader football games airing earlier, this start time might be delayed. Please use the CBS Eye-Lert System for updates to the primetime schedule!

Eric Beaumont's team is brought in to save lives when no one else can. He understands criminals better than they do and uses his insight into human behavior to resolve the most difficult kidnap and ransom cases. Despite the stakes, he refuses to resort to violence, even when confronted by some of the most dangerous criminals in the world. While Beaumont's considerable powers of manipulation make him the best at what he does professionally, they often complicate his relationships with family, friends and colleagues. His team consists of psych-profiler Oliver Yates, ex-cop Zara Hallam and aspiring investigator Maxine Carlson. Maxine, the newest member, is eager to prove herself, but a dangerous secret from her past may pose a threat that even the great Eric Beaumont is unable to resolve.

CHEAT TWEET: @luke_j_roberts stars in series prem @RansomCBS inspired by world-renowned hostage negotiators 1/1 8:30ET/8PT #CBS http://bit.ly/2hpM2bf

REGULAR CAST:
Luke Roberts (Eric Beaumont)
Sarah Green (Maxine Carlson)
Brandon Jay McLaren (Oliver Yates)
Nazneen Contractor (Zara Hallam)

GUEST CAST:
Alex Carter (Yannis Kalvos)
Andrea Davis (Administrator)
Andrew Moodie (Police Captain Jules Charloix)
Christian Bako (Niko Kalvos)
James Downing (Bernard Clarke)
Jasmine Chen (Receptionist)
Marie Ward (Beth Miller)
Nneka Elliott (Reporter)
Stefanie Harrer (Social Worker)
Tom Barnett (Vince Miller)
Tomaso Sanelli (Jason Miller)

WRITTEN BY: David Vainola
STORY BY: David Vainola and Executive Producer Frank Spotnitz
DIRECTED BY: Richard Lewis

Photos are available on www.cbspressexpress.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RansomCBS
Twitter: http://twitter.com/RansomCBS
CBS Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBSTweet
Instagram: @RansomCBS

Talent on Twitter:
Luke Roberts @luke_j_roberts
Sarah Greene @mssarahgreene
Brandon McLaren @brandojay

Talent on Instagram:
Sarah Greene @mssarahgreene
Brandon McLaren @brandonjaymclaren
 
ERIC AND THE TEAM TRY TO SAVE THE LIFE OF AN UP-AND-COMING BASEBALL PLAYER WHO NEEDS A BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT FROM A DONOR WHO IS BEING HELD HOSTAGE FOR $5 MILLION, ON "RANSOM," SATURDAY, JAN. 7

Can the Ransom team find this patient's bone marrow donor in time?

"Grand Slam" – Eric and the team try to save the life of an up-and-coming baseball player from Louisville, Ky. who needs a bone marrow transplant from a donor who is being held hostage for $5 million, on RANSOM, Saturday, Jan. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Can Eric & team save a baseball player whose bone marrow donor is held hostage 4 $5 mil? @RansomCBS 1/7 8pm #CBS http://bit.ly/2igrCPm

REGULAR CAST:
Luke Roberts (Eric Beaumont)
Sarah Green (Maxine Carlson)
Brandon Jay McLaren (Oliver Yates)
Nazneen Contractor (Zara Hallam)

GUEST CAST:
Alexandra Ordolis (Jessica Ford)
Alyssa Goodridge (Fan #2)
Christef Desir (Fan #1)
Debra Lynne McCabe (Merton Bulla)
Dewshane Williams (Jaquan Lewis)
Ethan Pugiotto (Cody Hallam)
JC Kenny (Reporter)
Jeff Roop (Mike Hallam)
Julie Khaner (Dr. Helen Rowe)
Kim Roberts (Penny Lewis)
Krista Bridges (Mary Hofsteter)
Sarah DaSilva (Amy Hallam)
Scott Cavalheiro (Bradley Blair)
Tai Young (Gabe Hofsteter)
Zahra Bentham (Lisa Newham)

WRITTEN BY: Sara B. Cooper
DIRECTED BY: Jon Jones
 
ERIC AND THE TEAM MUST FIGURE OUT HOW TO NEGOTIATE WITH BANK ROBBERS WHO ARE NOT DEMANDING CASH, ON "RANSOM," SATURDAY, JAN. 21

Can Eric & Maxine negotiate with bank robbers who aren't actually bank robbers?

"The Box" – Eric and the team must figure out how to negotiate with bank robbers who are not demanding cash, on RANSOM, Saturday, Jan. 21 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Eric & team must negotiate w/bank robbers who aren't demanding cash on @RansomCBS 1/21 8pm #CBS http://bit.ly/2iCycjr

REGULAR CAST:
Luke Roberts (Eric Beaumont)
Sarah Green (Maxine Carlson)
Brandon Jay McLaren (Oliver Yates)
Nazneen Contractor (Zara Hallam)

RECURRING CAST:
Emma de Caunes (Nathalie Denard)

GUEST CAST:
Al Sapienza (Deputy Commissioner Patrick Fletcher)
Athena Karkanis (Angie Rose)
Claire Rankin (Commander Nina Sellars)
Debra Lynne McCabe (Ms. Merton Bulla)
Dalton Derek Amador (NYPD Officer)
Daniel Cash (Teddy Grimes)
Drew Carnwath (Donald Winston)
Neil Napier (Bill Winks)
Sarah Kolasky (Debbie Winks)
Sherry Miller (Elizabeth Bloom)
Joris Jarsky (Zachary Smith)

WRITTEN BY: Ben Harris
DIRECTED BY: Erik Canuel
 
AS ERIC AND THE TEAM WORK TO RESCUE A KIDNAPPED SOFTWARE ENGINEER, A THIRD PARTY WITH THEIR OWN AGENDA TRIES TO SABOTAGE THEIR NEGOTIATION PROCESS, ON "RANSOM," SATURDAY, JAN. 28

Enrico Colantoni (Flashpoint, Person of Interest, American Gothic) Guest Stars as Joe, the Kidnapper

"Joe" – When an important engineer at a company that manufactures collision avoidance software in cars is taken hostage, Eric and the team email the kidnapper, Joe (Enrico Colantoni), but discover a third party is intercepting their correspondence and purposely sabotaging their negotiation process, on RANSOM, Saturday, Jan. 28 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Eric & team try 2 find a kidnapper but a 3rd party w/ their own agenda is trying to stop them! @RansomCBS 1/28 8 PM http://bit.ly/2j6KK2E

REGULAR CAST:
Luke Roberts (Eric Beaumont)
Sarah Green (Maxine Carlson)
Brandon Jay McLaren (Oliver Yates)
Nazneen Contractor (Zara Hallam)

GUEST CAST:
Enrico Colantoni (Joe Morris)
Greg Bryk (Rand Govender)
Herschel Andoh (DEA Cop)
Nadine Roden (Crossing Guard)
Natalia Payne (Cheryl Morris)
Natalie Krill (Addison Reid)
Nicolette Pearse (Keeva Wyman)
Piper Howell (Hayley Morris)
Raymond Ablack (Piers Allard)
Rothaford Gray (Edgar Yates)
Sarah Wilson (Maya Watson)
Scott Anderson (Oscar)
Steve Byers (Fraser Watson)
Jess Salguerio (Marisol)
Anna Hopkins (Annie Kapila)

WRITTEN BY: Sarah Dodd
DIRECTED BY: James Genn
 
ERIC'S FORMER FBI BOSS BRINGS HIM IN TO NEGOTIATE WITH AN EXTREMIST FROM A RACIST GROUP THREATENING TO SET OFF BOMBS ALL OVER NEW YORK CITY, ON "RANSOM," SATURDAY, FEB. 4

Can Eric convince an extremist group to not set bombs all across NYC?

"The Enemy Within" – Eric is brought in by his ex-boss, Freddie Woods (Michael Ironside), from the FBI to negotiate with Charlotte Walker (Jessica Parker Kennedy), an extremist from a racist group threatening to set off bombs all over New York City, on RANSOM, Saturday, Feb. 4 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Can Eric get thru 2 a racist group extremist who is threatening 2 set off bombs in NYC? @RansomCBS 2/4 8pm #CBS http://bit.ly/2jWHhoO

REGULAR CAST:
Luke Roberts (Eric Beaumont)
Sarah Green (Maxine Carlson)
Brandon Jay McLaren (Oliver Yates)
Nazneen Contractor (Zara Hallam)

GUEST CAST:
Cliff Ware (Janitor)
Michael Ironside (Freddie Woods)
Nicolas Van Burek (Tactical Team Leader)
Risha Nanda (Indian High School Teacher)
Jessica Parker Kennedy (Charlotte Walker)
Severn Thompson (Fiona Walker)
Steve Cumyn (Larry Walker)

WRITTEN BY: Ben Schiffer
DIRECTED BY: Eleanore Lindo

Photos are available on http://www.cbspressexpress.com/
Official CBS website: http://www.cbs.com/shows/ransom/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RansomCBS
Twitter: http://twitter.com/RansomCBS
CBS Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBSTweet
Instagram: @RansomCBS

Talent on Twitter:
Luke Roberts @luke_j_roberts
Sarah Greene @mssarahgreene
Brandon McLaren @brandojay
Nazneen Contractor @MsNazContractor

Talent on Instagram:
Sarah Greene @mssarahgreene
Brandon McLaren @brandonjaymclaren
 
A FRENCH COUPLE HIRES ERIC TO RESCUE THEIR KIDNAPPED BABY SURROGATE WHO HAS A DANGEROUS CONDITION AND NEEDS IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE, ON "RANSOM," SATURDAY, FEB. 11

Eric checks out some evidence...

"Celina" – The clock is ticking when a French couple hires Eric and his team to rescue their kidnapped baby surrogate who has a dangerous condition and needs immediate medical care, on RANSOM, Saturday, Feb. 11 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: The team races 2 find a kidnapped baby surrogate who needs immediate medical care. @RansomCBS 2/11 8 PM #CBS http://bit.ly/2j9EuLu

REGULAR CAST:
Luke Roberts (Eric Beaumont)
Sarah Green (Maxine Carlson)
Brandon Jay McLaren (Oliver Yates)
Nazneen Contractor (Zara Hallam)

GUEST CAST:
Amy Wren (Celina Walker)
Ian Hughes (Paul Clarke)
Shauna Macdonald (Sarah Clarke)
Matt Rippy (Dylan Figgis)
Ariane Zantain (Noëlle Alli)
Marie France Alvarez (Lucie Planchais)
Martial Bezot (Antoine)
Serge Dupire (David)

WRITTEN BY: Ben Schiffer
DIRECTED BY: François Velle
 
WHEN ERIC AND GUESTS AT AN ANNUAL RETREAT ARE TAKEN HOSTAGE, MAXINE WORKS ON HER FIRST NEGOTIATION WHILE ERIC TRIES TO PRESERVE LIVES ON THE INSIDE, ON "RANSOM," SATURDAY, FEB. 18

"Regeneration" – When Eric and other guests at an annual retreat are taken hostage by the fanatical leader of a militia group, Maxine leads the team in her first negotiation, while Eric works to preserve lives on the inside, on RANSOM, Saturday, Feb. 18 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Eric is taken hostage, Maxine works on negotiations outside & Eric tries 2 save lives inside @RansomCBS 2/18 8PM ET/PT #CBS http://bit.ly/2k5wslS

REGULAR CAST:
Luke Roberts (Eric Beaumont)
Sarah Green (Maxine Carlson)
Brandon Jay McLaren (Oliver Yates)
Nazneen Contractor (Zara Hallam)

GUEST CAST:
Andy Yu (Victor Barga)
Carlos Pinder (Officer)
Chris George (River)
Erik Knudsen (Lucas Hamil)
Greta Onieogou (Keri Madsen)
Joanne Reece (Margaret)
Matthew Bennett (Bryce Corman)
Munro Chambers (Cameron Duspleis)
Richard Fitzpatrick (Dr. Donald Prentice)
Shauna Macdonald (Alexis Tremblay)

WRITTEN BY: David Vainola
DIRECTED BY: James Genn
 
WHEN A SENATOR'S DAUGHTER IS KIDNAPPED, ERIC AND THE TEAM MUST DELVE INTO THE SENATOR'S DARKEST SECRETS TO TRY TO BRING HIS DAUGHTER HOME SAFELY, ON "RANSOM," SATURDAY, FEB. 25

"Say What You Did" – When a senator's daughter is kidnapped, Eric and the team must delve into the senator's darkest secrets to try to bring his daughter home safely. Also, Eric faces challenges with his own daughter, Evie, after his attempt to keep her safe backfires, on RANSOM, Saturday, Feb. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Can Eric uncover a senator's darkest secrets in order to bring his kidnapped daughter home? @RansomCBS 2/25 8pm #CBS http://bit.ly/2kAJhmZ

REGULAR CAST:
Luke Roberts (Eric Beaumont)
Sarah Green (Maxine Carlson)
Brandon Jay McLaren (Oliver Yates)
Nazneen Contractor (Zara Hallam)

GUEST CAST:
Antosia Fiedur (Stephanie)
Billy Parrott (Cop #1)
Christine Nguyen (Olina Kim)
Donald Heng (Ryan Cheng)
Greg Chan (Sawm Cheng)
Jacky Lai (Michelle Vang)
Mung-Ling Tsui (Sun Lin Vang)
Nicole Law (Nalanie Kim)
Patrick Kwok-Choon (Kaus Cheng)
Samantha Madely (Ellen Folger)
Tzi Ma (Senator Lormong Vang)

WRITTEN BY: David Vainola
DIRECTED BY: Paul A. Kaufman
 
ERIC AND HIS TEAM ATTEMPT TO RESCUE A GIRL THEY SUSPECT HAS BEEN SOLD INTO HUMAN TRAFFICKING, ON "RANSOM," SATURDAY, MARCH 4

The team helps a French couple rescue their daughter who was taken from a train!

"Girl on a Train" – A couple in France turns to Eric and his team to rescue their daughter who was abducted from a train and they fear has been sold into human trafficking, on RANSOM, Saturday, March 4 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Can Eric & team rescue an abducted girl who may have been sold into human trafficking? @RansomCBS 3/4 8pm ET/PT #CBS http://bit.ly/2lQN3vI

REGULAR CAST:
Luke Roberts (Eric Beaumont)
Sarah Greene (Maxine Carlson)
Brandon Jay McLaren (Oliver Yates)
Nazneen Contractor (Zara Hallam)

GUEST CAST:
Megan Jones (Mia)
Ruth Gemmell (Laurie)
Thierry Rene (Jean-Luc)
Dean Ashton (Carlo Davies)
Lucy Gaskell (Gina)
Robert Cavanah (Rafael Blauch)
Florence Coste (Julia)
Jade Fortineau (Charlotte)
Isalinde Giovangigli (Trudi)
Julien Faure (Enforcer)
Louis-Emmanuel Blanc (Controller)
Leonard Rollin (Steward)

WRITTEN BY: Rachel Anthony
DIRECTED BY: Frédéric Forestier
 
ERIC AND THE TEAM BEGIN NEGOTIATING THE RETURN OF VALUABLE PAINTINGS, BUT THE SITUATION GETS COMPLICATED WHEN THE THIEF KIDNAPS A GALLERY STAFFER, ON "RANSOM," SATURDAY, MARCH 11

Will an art gallery employee be found after Eric and his team negotiate the return of valuable paintings?

"The Artist" – Eric and the team begin negotiating the return of valuable paintings stolen from an art gallery, but the situation gets complicated when the thief then kidnaps a gallery staffer, on RANSOM, Saturday, March 11 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Can Eric find stolen paintings worth millions & rescue the gallery staffer who's kidnapped? @RansomCBS 3/11 8pm #CBS http://bit.ly/2kRRmXS

REGULAR CAST:
Luke Roberts (Eric Beaumont)
Sarah Green (Maxine Carlson)
Brandon Jay McLaren (Oliver Yates)
Nazneen Contractor (Zara Hallam)

GUEST CAST:
Aaron Ashmore (Sydney Graves)
Arnold Pinnock (Eugene)
Darrin Baker (Arnaud "Arnold" Castel)
Kristen Hager (Isabelle Kalish)
Sonja Smits (Gwyneth Davenport)
Jake Epstein (Jasper Edwards)
Melissa O'Neil (Drita Jakupi)

WRITTEN BY: Annmarie Morrais
DIRECTED BY: Frédéric Forestier
 
ERIC MUST NEGOTIATE THE RELEASE OF FIVE TEENAGERS WHO ARE LURED INTO AN EMPTY CASTLE WHILE PLAYING A NEW SMARTPHONE GAME, ON "RANSOM," SATURDAY, MARCH 25

Can Eric and his team save 5 teenagers trapped inside an empty castle in France?

"The Castle" - While playing a new smartphone game, five teenagers are lured into a trap in an empty castle in France, and Eric and the team are called in to negotiate their release, on RANSOM, Saturday, March 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: 5 teens r lured n2 a castle after playing a video game– can Eric save them b4 it's 2 late? @RansomCBS 3/25 8PM ET/PT #CBS http://bit.ly/2lEkWfG

REGULAR CAST:
Luke Roberts (Eric Beaumont)
Sarah Greene (Maxine Carlson)
Brandon Jay McLaren (Oliver Yates)
Nazneen Contractor (Zara Hallam)

RECURRING CAST:
Jenessa Grant (Evie Beaumont)

GUEST CAST:
Juliette Dol (Camille Lambert)
Joshua Dickinson (Boyd Ferguson)
Anna Bullard (Britta Meier)
Leo Suter (Simon Holman)
Paul Adeyefa (Logan Smythe)
Jane Perry (Jane Ferguson)
Trevor Sellers (Andrew Holman)
Ophélie Joering (Caroline Lambert)
Jérôme Pradon (Jacques Lambert)
Andrea Shieffer (Katharina Meier)
Christopher Colquhoun (Gavin Nichols)

WRITTEN BY: Sarah Dodd
DIRECTED BY: François Velle
 
WHILE NEGOTIATING A RANSOM, ERIC MUST DETERMINE IF A MAN WHO IS KIDNAPPED FOR A SECOND TIME IS UNLUCKY OR CULPABLE, ON "RANSOM," SATURDAY, APRIL 8

"Refuge" – Eric is called in to negotiate with a burglar who is holding a family hostage after they catch him breaking into their safe, but the team finds the circumstances suspicious after learning the husband has been kidnapped before, on RANSOM, Saturday, April 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: It’s déjà vu when a man's kidnapped 4 a 2nd time! Is he unlucky? culpable? Eric will find out @RansomCBS 4/8 8pm #CBS http://bit.ly/2nKgInu

REGULAR CAST:
Luke Roberts (Eric Beaumont)
Sarah Greene (Maxine Carlson)
Brandon Jay McLaren (Oliver Yates)
Nazneen Contractor (Zara Hallam)

RECURRING CAST:
Emma De Caunes (Nathalie Denard)

GUEST CAST:
Oliver Dimsdale (Christian Bonnar)
Josephine De La Baume (Maria)
Neet Mohan (Dede)
Sophie Simnett (Sofia Bonnar)
Yann Sundberg (Jakob)
Marco Bonini (Moretti)

WRITTEN BY: Mark Greig
DIRECTED BY: Laurence Katrian
 
ERIC MUST WORK WITH A PAST ADVERSARY TO STOP A HACKER FROM ACTIVATING EXPLOSIONS WORLDWIDE UNLESS THE NSA SURRENDERS ACCESS TO THEIR CONFIDENTIAL FILES, ON THE FIRST SEASON FINALE OF "RANSOM," SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Eric has to work with his old boss one more time!

"Bulletproof" – Eric must work with a past adversary to stop a hacker from activating explosions worldwide unless the NSA surrenders access to their confidential files, on the First Season Finale of RANSOM, Saturday, April 15 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Can Eric work with his adversary to stop a hacker from activating explosions worldwide? @RansomCBS 4/15 8pm ET/PT #CBS http://bit.ly/2noo1lK

REGULAR CAST:
Luke Roberts (Eric Beaumont)
Sarah Greene (Maxine Carlson)
Brandon Jay McLaren (Oliver Yates)
Nazneen Contractor (Zara Hallam)

RECURRING CAST:
Emma De Caunes (Nathalie Denard)
Jessica Grant (Evie Beamont)

GUEST CAST:
Michael Ironside (Frederic Woods)
Carlo Rota (Damien Delaine)
Pippa Nixon (Victoria Locke)
Adam Astill (Marcus Edwards)
Alexandra Ordolis (Jessica Ford)
Marco Bonini (Moretti)
Sheena Bhattessa (NSA Special Agent Karen Stokes)
Scott Thrun (FBI Agent)

WRITTEN BY: Mark Greig
DIRECTED BY: Laurence Katrian
 
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