Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders

That's great. I was really worried that it wouldn't get picked up. When the original got re-signed, I had some hope, but you never know with these networks. I think Gary Sinise had some pull with their decision.

 

I'm glad to hear it's been renewed. I've been a big fan of Gary's for years, obviously, but the whole cast seems great. They're a lot of fun on Twitter, and it seems like they all get along well. I'm happy for their success--and for the people behind the scenes too, of course.

 

Spoiler: 5/25/16 Season 1 Finale episode #1

THE INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM TRAVELS TO PAMPLONA, SPAIN WHEN THE EARS OF A MISSING AMERICAN TOURIST ARE FOUND, ON THE FIRST HOUR OF THE TWO-HOUR FIRST SEASON FINALE OF "CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS," WEDNESDAY, MAY 25

The IRT investigates in Pamplona, Spain, but they are not running with the bulls!

"El Toro Bravo" – The IRT heads to Pamplona, Spain during the running of the bulls. The ears of a missing American tourist are found and the team speculates that the crime is politically motivated, on the first hour of the two-hour first season finale of CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS, Wednesday, May 25 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: The IRT heads 2 Pamplona when a tourist's ears R found on hour 1 of 2-hour season finale @CriminalMindsBB #CBS 5/25 9pm http://bit.ly/21BumYe

REGULAR CAST:
Gary Sinise (Jack Garrett)
Alana De La Garza (Clara Seger)
Daniel Henney (Matt Simmons)
Tyler James Williams (Russ "Monty" Montgomery)
Annie Funke (Mae Jarvis)

GUEST CAST:
Tony Plana (Father Consolmango)
Carlos Leal (Detective Benjamin Esposito)
Juan Javier Cardenas (Simon Alonso)
Natalia Castellanos (Claudia Fuentes)
Christopher Goodman (Clint Smith)
Gerald Webb (Kevin Garcia)
Robert Henry (Lew Donovan)
Gerry Del Sol (Xavi Alonso)
Jeff Torres (Carlos Villa)
Scott Dean (Tony Downs)
Elka Rodriguez (Isa Rodriguez Pareja)
Oliver Rayón (ND Pamplona Officer)
John Patrick Barry (Rob Tanida)

WRITTEN BY: Erica Meredith
DIRECTED BY: Tawnia McKiernan

Spoiler: 5/25/16 Season 1 Finale episode #2

THE INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM RUSHES TO HAITI WHEN THE DAUGHTER OF AN AMERICAN FAMILY VISITING THE ISLAND NATION IS KIDNAPPED, ON THE SECOND HOUR OF THE FIRST SEASON FINALE OF "CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS," WEDNESDAY, MAY 25

ER & NYPD Blue meets CSI: NY! Sherry Springfield is Jack's wife!

Sherry Stringfield Guest Stars as Jack's Wife, Karen

"Paper Orphans" – The International Response Team rushes to Haiti when the young daughter of an American family visiting the island nation is kidnapped. Also, Jack and his wife, Karen (Sherry Stringfield), prepare to send their daughter off to college, on the second hour of the first season finale of CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS, Wednesday, May 25 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: The IRT goes 2 Haiti 2 find a family's kidnapped daughter on the season finale @CriminalMindsBB #CBS 5/25 10pm http://bit.ly/1Wbd7Nz

REGULAR CAST:
Gary Sinise (Jack Garrett)
Alana De La Garza (Clara Seger)
Daniel Henney (Matt Simmons)
Tyler James Williams (Russ "Monty" Montgomery)
Annie Funke (Mae Jarvis)

RECURRING CAST:
Kelly Frye (Kristy Simmons)
Ezra Dewey (Jake Simmons)
Declan Whaley (David Simmons)

GUEST CAST:
Ron Melendez (Owen Wagner)
Laura Allen (Emily Wagner)
Treva Etienne (General Brasier)
Sherry Stringfield (Karen Garrett)
Sofia Danielle Rosinsky (Grace Wagner)
Kingston Foster (Abby Wagner)
John Antonini (Michael Osborne)
Leslie L. Miller (Saraphina Labeau)
Yvans Jourdain (Jean-Paul)
Constance Ejuma (Leila)
Joberde Metellus (Osse)
Brittany Uomoleale (Josie Garrett)
Skye Barrett (Elsie Labeau)
Noble Jones (Samuel)

WRITTEN BY: Erica Messer, one of the series' executive producers
DIRECTED BY: Felix Alcala

Photos are available at: http://cbspressexpress.com
Official CBS Website: http://www.cbs.com/shows/criminal-minds-beyond-borders/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondBordersCM/?fref=ts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CriminalMindsBB
Instagram: criminalmindsbb_
CBS Tweet: https://twitter.com/CBSTweet

Cast on Twitter:
Gary Sinise @GarySinise
Alana De La Garza @Alana_DeLaGarza
Daniel Henney @danielhenney
Tyler James Williams @TylerJamesWill
Annie Funke @theanniefunke

 

This is great news ! The first season of this show starts Wednesday in my country. Can't wait to watch it.

 

It won't be back until midseason, but CM:BB is already filming for season 2. Here are several CSI Files articles containing collections of tweets and photos:

‘CM:BB’ Starts Filming Tomorrow (16 tweets/photos)
‘CM:BB’ Kicks Off Season 2 Filming (14 tweets/photos)
Check Out More ‘CM:BB’ Tweets & Set Pics (46 tweets/photos)

Tyler James Williams was at Comic-Con last month, where he and Kirsten Vangsness indicated season 2 would contain more cameos/crossovers with the flagship series. You can find tweets/photos/videos from Comic-Con in this CSI Files article. (It has 130+ tweets/photos/videos, so it will load very slowly!)

Finally, check out info for the season 1 DVDs in this CSI Files article (scheduled for a September 20th release), and here's the cover art:

 

Does this mean CBS is already having doubts about Doubt? Not good for them, but great for us!


CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS

CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS, a spinoff of the hit CBS Television Network series Criminal Minds, is a drama about the specialized International Division of the FBI tasked with solving crimes and coming to the rescue of Americans who find themselves in danger while abroad. Heading the International Response Unit is Unit Chief Jack Garrett, a seasoned 20-year veteran of the Bureau. The team he trusts with his life includes Clara Seger, a smart, well-traveled and multi-lingual cultural anthropologist, Matthew Simmons, a former military hero with split-second profiling skills he honed on the battlefield, Russ "Monty" Montgomery, the unit's compassionate, brilliant tech analyst who additionally liaises stateside with the families of those in trouble while his group is far from home, and Mae Jarvis, the team's fearless and fun medical examiner. These exceptional agents are dedicated to safely returning U.S. residents home by profiling and identifying criminals who are beyond our borders.

Begins its second season Wednesday, March 8, 2017 on the CBS Television Network.

ON AIR: Wednesdays (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT)
ORIGINAL PREMIERE DATE: Wednesday, March 16, 2016
ORIGINATION: Los Angeles
FORMAT: Drama (Filmed in HD)

STARRING:
Gary Sinise (Unit Chief Jack Garrett)
Alana De La Garza (Clara Seger)
Daniel Henney (Matthew Simmons)
Tyler James Williams (Russ "Monty" Montgomery)
Annie Funke (Mae Jarvis)

PRODUCED BY: ABC Studios in association with CBS Television Studios and The Mark Gordon Company.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Mark Gordon, Erica Messer, Nick Pepper, Adam Glass

CREATED BY: Erica Messer

Website: http://www.cbs.com/shows/criminal-minds-beyond-borders/
Photos are available at www.cbspressexpress.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondBordersCM?fref=ts
CBS Twitter: @CBSTweet

Cast on Twitter:
Gary Sinise: @garysinise
Alana De La Garza: @Alana_DeLaGarza
Daniel Henney: @danielhenney
Tyler James Williams: @TylerJamesWill

Cast on Instagram:
Gary Sinise: @garysiniseofficial
Alana De La Garza: @alana_delagarza
Daniel Henney: @danielhenneyofficial
Tyler James Williams: @WillTylerJames

 

Spoiler: 3/08/17 Season 2 Premiere episode

UNIT CHIEF JACK GARRETT AND HIS INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM ARE CALLED TO TANZANIA WHEN A 23-MEMBER CHURCH GROUP DISAPPEARS, ON THE SECOND SEASON PREMIERE OF "CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8



Criminal Minds Star Kirsten Vangsness Guest Stars as Penelope Garcia

"Lost Souls" – Unit Chief Jack Garrett and his international response team are called to Tanzania when a 23-member church group disappears on the second season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS, Wednesday, March 8 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CRIMINAL MINDS star Kirsten Vangsness guest stars as Penelope Garcia.

CHEAT TWEET: The Int'l Response Team rushes 2 save 23 Americans missing N Tanzania on the 2nd season premiere @CriminalMindsBB 3/8 10PM http://bit.ly/2lhWr6Y

REGULAR CAST:
Gary Sinise (Jack Garrett)
Alana De La Garza (Clara Seger)
Daniel Henney (Matt Simmons)
Tyler James Williams (Russ "Monty" Montgomery)
Annie Funke (Mae Jarvis)

RECURRING CAST:
Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia)
Sherry Stringfield (Karen Garrett)
Matt Cohen (Ryan Garrett)
Andrew Fox (RJ Garrett)
Jayden Bartels (Emma Garrett)
Kelly Frye (Kristy Simmons)
Ezra Dewey (Jake Simmons)
Declan Whaley (David Simmons)

GUEST CAST:
Tarnue Massaquoi (Tumo Makani)
Mason McNulty (Nicholas)
Erica Piccininni (Rebecca)
Adetokumboh M'Cormack (Gervas)
Steve Kazee (Elijah Ward)
James Thomas Gilbert (Jacob Ross)
Marc Marosi (Father Barton)
Afemo Omilami (Inspector Polino)
Emmanuel Jean-Joseph (Rebel Guard)
Lawrence Adimora (Dacaad Kaar)
Elizabeth Leiner (Sarah Ross)
Stephen L. Sullivan (John)

WRITTEN BY: Erica Messer, one of the series' executive producers
DIRECTED BY: Alec Smight

 

Spoiler: 3/15/17 episode

WHEN TWO AMERICAN CASUALTIES RESEMBLE THE M.O. OF THE MOST NOTORIOUS KILLER IN ITALIAN HISTORY, THE INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM IS CALLED TO ITALY FOR HELP, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15



Criminal Minds Star Joe Mantegna Guest Stars as David Rossi

Paul Sorvino Guest Stars as Dr. Dominic Scarpa, a Venerated Surgeon Connected to the Original Case

"Il Mostro" – When two casualties resemble the M.O. of the most notorious killer in Italian history, the International Response Team is called to investigate, on CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS, Wednesday, March 15 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CRIMINAL MINDS star Joe Mantegna guest stars as David Rossi, and Paul Sorvino guest stars as Dr. Dominic Scarpa, a venerated surgeon connected to the original case.

CHEAT TWEET: When 2 casualties resemble 2 of a notorious Italian killer, the IRT is called 2 investigate @CriminalMindsBB 3/15 10pm http://bit.ly/2my9ZzN

REGULAR CAST:
Gary Sinise (Jack Garrett)
Alana De La Garza (Clara Seger)
Daniel Henney (Matt Simmons)
Tyler James Williams (Russ "Monty" Montgomery)
Annie Funke (Mae Jarvis)

RECURRING CAST:
Joe Mantegna (David Rossi)

GUEST CAST:
Vincent Spano (Commissario Galterio Conde)
Aida Turturro (Carmela Tafani)
Paul Sorvino (Dr. Dominic Scarpa)
Gianluca Malacrino (Onario Alighieri)
Gianfranco Terrin (Assistente Medico Legale Marco Betti)
Virginia Tucker (Gina Price)
June Schreiner (Alison)
Raymond Alexander Cham Jr. (Peyton Moss)
David McCusker (Rory Poole)
Ceri Bethan (Diane Roberts)
Mike Maolucci (Carabiniere)
Nadia Lanfranconi (Lia)

WRITTEN BY: Christopher Barbour
DIRECTED BY: Leon Ichaso

 

Spoiler: 3/22/17 episode

THE INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM INVESTIGATES THE APPARENT SUICIDE OF AN AMERICAN IN COLOMBIA WHO EMPTIED HIS BANK ACCOUNT PRIOR TO HIS DEATH, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22



"The Devil's Breath" – The International Response Team investigates the apparent suicide of an American in Colombia who emptied his bank account prior to his death, on CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS, Wednesday, March 22 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Why would someone empty their bank account before their demise? The IRT investigates! @CriminalMindsBB 3/22 10pm http://bit.ly/2my491A

REGULAR CAST:
Gary Sinise (Jack Garrett)
Alana De La Garza (Clara Seger)
Daniel Henney (Matt Simmons)
Tyler James Williams (Russ "Monty" Montgomery)
Annie Funke (Mae Jarvis)

GUEST CAST:
Hector Luis Bustamante (Detective Benavides)
Karina Arroyave (Rosa Fernandez/Hotel Manager)
Sandra Echeverria (Paola)
Joshua Snyder (Drew Dafoe)
Andrew Thacher (Bob Cosgrove)
Daniel Faraldo (Coroner Falcao)
Andrea Londo (Canela)
Juliocesar Chavez (Romeo/Kid Musician)
Isabella Grosso (Salsa Hero)
Greg Haines (Tim Hulse)
Andre Manuel Suarez (Bagger)
Anthony Gonzalez (Polaroid/Street Kid #1)
Emma Loewen (Papaya/Street Kid #2)
Lia Chapman (Ramona Ynez)
Marco Antonio Martinez (Smooth Talker)

WRITTEN BY: Adam Glass, one of the series' executive producers
DIRECTED BY: Oz Scott

 

Spoiler: 3/29/17 episode

THE INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM HEADS TO SOUTH KOREA WHEN AN AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENT IS FOUND DISFIGURED, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29



"Pretty Like Me" – The International Response Team head to South Korea when an American college student is found disfigured. Also, Simmons fulfills his mother's last dying wish to find his grandmother, on CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS, Wednesday, March 29 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: The IRT is called to Korea and Simmons fulfills his mother's dying wish after the case @CriminalMindsBB 3/29 10PM http://bit.ly/2mqsV2S

REGULAR CAST:
Gary Sinise (Jack Garrett)
Alana De La Garza (Clara Seger)
Daniel Henney (Matt Simmons)
Tyler James Williams (Russ "Monty" Montgomery)
Annie Funke (Mae Jarvis)

RECURRING CAST:
Kelly Frye (Kristy Simmons)

GUEST CAST:
James Kyson (Detective Joon-Ho Kim)
Jennie Baek (Su-bin Yoo)
Eddie Shin (Geonwoo Lee)
Taylor Black (Lauren Barrett)
Ian Bratschie (Grayson Faber)
Briana White (Jessica Townsend)
June Kyoko Lu (In-Sook Jong)
Adrian Yun (Choong-Hoon)
Michael Rhys Kan (Korean Man w/Agent Simmons)
Christina Lee (Korean News Anchor)
Leo Seo (ND Cop)
Jake Choi (Booker)
Britt Bowman (Elsa Byquist)

WRITTEN BY: Daniele Nathanson
DIRECTED BY: Greg Prange

 

Spoiler: 4/04/17 episode

WHEN TWO AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS DISAPPEAR WHILE CONDUCTING BUSINESS IN BANGLADESH, THE INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM IS CALLED TO INVESTIGATE, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5



"Made In..." – When two American entrepreneurs disappear while conducting business in Bangladesh, the International Response Team is called to investigate, on CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS, Wednesday, April 5 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: The Int'l Response Team travels to Bangladesh after 2 American entrepreneurs disappear! @CriminalMindsBB 4/5 10pm http://bit.ly/2ntkkOc

REGULAR CAST:
Gary Sinise (Jack Garrett)
Alana De La Garza (Clara Seger)
Daniel Henney (Matt Simmons)
Tyler James Williams (Russ "Monty" Montgomery)
Annie Funke (Mae Jarvis)

GUEST CAST:
Simon Kassianides (Jeffrey Kahn)
Rajan Velu (Constable Hoque)
Jeremiah Caleb (Unsub)
Rob Benedict (David Curry)
Richard Speight, Jr. (Robbie Garcia)
Erin Karpluk (Diane Curry)
Dhruv Bali (Haamid Khalil)
Priyom Haider (Uday Zaman)
Nikki Flux (Bartender)
Koushik Chattopadhyay (Jamal Amin)
Shaan Dasani (Aziz Ahmed)
Bernhard Forcher (Niklas Poulsen)

WRITTEN BY: Erica Meredith
DIRECTED BY: Jeannot Szwarc

 

Spoiler: 4/12/17 Episode #1

WHEN TWO AMERICAN FLIGHT ATTENDANTS GO MISSING WHILE IN SINGAPORE, THE INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM IS CALLED IN TO INVESTIGATE, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS," AT A SPECIAL TIME, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12



"Cinderella and the Dragon" – When two American flight attendants go missing while in Singapore, the International Response Team is called in to investigate, on CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS, at a special time, Wednesday, April 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: The Int’l Response Team heads to Singapore to look 4 two missing American flight attendants @CriminalMindsBB 4/12 9pm http://bit.ly/2mVpiyI

REGULAR CAST:
Gary Sinise (Jack Garrett)
Alana De La Garza (Clara Seger)
Daniel Henney (Matt Simmons)
Tyler James Williams (Russ "Monty" Montgomery)
Annie Funke (Mae Jarvis)

GUEST CAST:
Tzi Ma (Inspector Cheong)
Toni Trucks (Kathy Hall)
Janna Bossier (Jane Wicks)
Hank Chen (Dave McHenry)
Corie Vickers (Lisa Carter)
Michael Albala (Edward Carter)
Brandon Barash (Scott Davis)
Wade F. Wilson (Will Hall)
Gwendoline Yeo (Lin Huang)
Osric Chau (Gui)
Peter Jang (Feng Lim)

WRITTEN BY: Matthew Lau
DIRECTED BY: Diana Valentine

Spoiler: 4/12/17 Episode #2

WHEN A NIGHT OF PARTYING ENDS TRAGICALLY FOR AN AMERICAN 18-YEAR-OLD IN TIJUANA, THE INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM IS CALLED TO INVESTIGATE, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12



Matt Cohen Guests Stars as Ryan Garrett, Jack Garrett's Son

"La Huesuda" – When a night of partying ends tragically for an American 18-year-old in Tijuana, the International Response Team is called to investigate. Also, Jack (Gary Sinise) has to keep his cool when he comes across his son working undercover with the Mexican cartels, on CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS, Wednesday, April 12 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Matt Cohen guest stars as Ryan Garrett, Jack Garrett's son.

CHEAT TWEET: The Int’l Response Team goes 2 Tijuana 2 investigate the death of an 18-year-old American @CriminalMindsBB 4/12 10pm http://bit.ly/2nZ3IOi

REGULAR CAST:
Gary Sinise (Jack Garrett)
Alana De La Garza (Clara Seger)
Daniel Henney (Matt Simmons)
Tyler James Williams (Russ "Monty" Montgomery)
Annie Funke (Mae Jarvis)

RECURRING CAST:
Matt Cohen (Ryan Garrett aka Cole Dabb)

GUEST CAST:
Arturo Del Puerto (Officer Roberto Calderon)
Rebeka Montoya (Ana Sofia)
Kin Santiago (Arturo)
Sofia Vassilieva (Roxy Bental)
Daniel Rashid (Lee Kern)
Luis Moncada (Hector Pedroza)
Sophia Santi (Medical Examiner Camila Granado)
Liza Fernandez (Alma Gonzalez)
Ydaiber Orozco (Teresa Gonzalez)
John Romano (Robert Miller)

WRITTEN BY: Adam Glass, one of the series' executive producers
DIRECTED BY: Rod Holcomb