Am I the only die hard fan on this site? It has got to be the best show on TV, even though this season hasn't been too great so far and a main cast members is leaving the show at some point this season.

I know back in Season 8 both AJ Cook and Kristen Vangsness almost didn't come back and held out until the last minute because they were receiving a fraction of what headliners Joe Mantegna and Thomas Gibson were getting an episode. AJ Cook is confirmed to be in 17 episodes (1 and episodes 7-22) so it can't be her.

All's that has been revealed so far is that Jayne Lynch who plays Dr. Reid's mother is returning for an episode or two and Matthew Gray Gubler is directing an episode where a main cast member is leaving the show for good. I sure hope it's not Joe Mantegna, that would suck. It could also be misdirection and maybe Matthew is leaving the show? He wants to be a director more then an actor.

Any guesses or ideas?

Can't say I know the show as well was you do. But it is one of my favorites for sure.. That one and Bones, NCIS, Chicago Fire ,Chicago Pd and others that are similar...

Just great shows...

I like CM because it has a great cast but also explores the horror side of the human equation.
There have been a few casting changes in its run and tho it took some getting used to I think each change was well handled.

I like the before and after quotes on each show too. Some are very good.

I have the fist episode of this season but have not seen it yet. I wait till I get at least 6 episodes of a season before I start watching. Thanx for not posting any spoilers.

I'm attracted to shows that portray intelligent or gifted characters. I hope Spence doesn't leave. Each character portrays a quality that completes the team.


http://vodly.to/tv-9837-Criminal-Minds
All the episodes in the series
10 seasons plus two of the 11th season

You should watch Law and Order SVU if you like Minds and Chicago PD. They actually do a lot of crossovers with Chicago PD, Fire and SVU....

There's nothing really to spoil honestly. I think the past two were the worst I have seen is the series entire run If you are going to start watching it start watching it at episode 7, that's when JJ comes back from maternity leave.

I read someplace that it might be Joe Mantegna leaving the show!

I've seen every episode at least once, many multiple times - I just haven't watched any of THIS season yet. I usually wait till there is 8 or 10 episodes then I binge watch.

Joe (Rossi) has made a great addition to the show but his character is still kinda new. Supposedly Rossi was on the original BAU team when it formed with Gideon and had left before the show premiered and then he came back.

When Mandy Patinkin (Gideon) left the show I figured he would 'reappear' eventually but I wasn't expecting what they did.
How they did Elle (Lola Glaudini) was also unexpected.

Whoever it is that leaves, I'm sure it will be a great episode!

I like that Emily (Paget Brewster) turned out the way she did. I like how they tied it together.

I actually do watch those from time to time as well.. when I watch tv it is these type of shows or comedy's...

Hi

I do watch criminal minds on sky sometimes, Is Rossi that hunky black guy? if so, oh no I like him.

I like Spencer too.

I quoted, I didn't mean to, question to anyone who knows. Thank you.

I watch it. trying to work out who and why can be scary

SSA Max Ryan(SSA Ryan was SSA Gideon's superior at one point, who retired to become a novelist) from Season 1 Episode #15 "Unfinished Business" and SSA Katherine Cole from Season 2 Episode #2 "P911", SSA Jack Garrett episode 229 Season 10(Beyond Borders) as well as SSA Jason Gideon and SSA David Rossi were the founding fathers of the BAU in Criminal Minds.

Also SSA Kate Joyner from Season 3 episode #64(Lo-Fi) and Season 4 episode #65(Mayhem) and SSA Andi Swann from Season Six episode #138(Supply & Demand) were members of the BAU at one point.

Rossi isn't new at all. He has been on the show since Season 3 Episode #51(About Face). He's been there for over 8 seasons now. I love his character, it is my favorite.

Lola Glaudini left the show because she lives in New York and didn't like spending so much time in Los Angeles filming. I would love to see her come back as maybe as a member of a Law Enforcement Agency who call's the BAU in to assist with a case. I have thought that for years.

I never liked Paget Brewster for some reason. I did love Jennifer Love Hewett however and she is supposed to return for Season 12!

I also don't think Mantegna is leaving the show since during the renewal process for season 9 CBS said they wouldn't renew the show without Mantegna or Gibson signing on. They signed two season contracts which end at the end of the season. Maybe it will be Garcia?

Fun Facts. Only Derek Morgan and Dr. Spencer Reid have been in all 236 episodes so far. The only two actors on the show to do so. Also another fun fact. Garcia was only a Recurring Actress during Season 1, she was such a hit she was offered Main Character status starting Season 2.

Thomas Gibson and Shemar Moore don't really like each other. They got into a physical altercation during the filming of season 3 or 4.

Also the reason Mandy Patinkin left the show he it was to violent and he didn't want to encourage violence on TV because he believes it encourages people to be violent in real life. He said if he would have known that the show was going to be a violent show he said he would have never signed on to be involved at all. I thought actors always research a role. He knew what he was getting himself into.

Apparently he is really lazy. None of the actors wanted to work with him starting half way through Season 1. He would miss table reads and rehearsals. Would show up late for filming and sometimes even not at all.

Also Joe Mantegna(SSA Rossi), Matthew Gray Gubler(Dr. Reid) and Thomas Gibson(SSA Hotchner) have all directed multiple episodes starting Season 5. Gubler has directed like 1- episodes so far.

If you can't tell, I love my Criminal Minds!

I really liked the first spin off Criminal Minds Suspect Behavior and I cant wait for the new spin off to start in January Criminal Minds Beyond Borders with Gary Sinise as the main character. Have you heard about that one? They are profilers that will be traveling the world helping American's in other countries who are in trouble or arresting ones who cause trouble and consulting Law Enforcement Agencies around the world!

The only Comedy series I can get into is the Big Bang Theory......

Have you watched The Following or Gotham? They are both really good. The Following is a lot like Criminal Minds with Kevin Bacon as the main character. It ran for three seasons. They have it on DVD and Bluray and it's worth the $10.00 to buy each season. It is really good. Bacon's character is going after a Serial Killer Cult led by James Purefoy and it's amazing. So worth the watch.

Gotham is a prequel to Batman( I am not a Batman fan at all!) but it's more like a cop show. It follows Jim Gordon as a Police Detective working the ranks up to Police Commissioner. It is more of a cop show then anything. I am now addicted! It's on every Monday!

I just started watching Gotham recently, I bought the whole first season on Amazon digitally and ended up watching all 22 episodes in like three days. Season 2 just started and it's even better then the first!

They also had a cool TV show on USA it was a police show and it had a lot of funny scenes. It was called In Plain Sight and it ran for 5 seasons and it was about two Deputy US Marshall's who are assigned to protect people in the Witness Protection Program(WITSEC) it is really good and if you have a chance it is totally worth checking out!

Ditto

You really do Love your CM! Fan is short for fanatic. I am not fanatic about any TV show. Godzilla is my weakness - I watch at least one Godzilla movie per week. I've seen the newest one at least 15 times and the original more than 50 times. LOL

I have CM Suspect Behaviour but spin-offs just arn't the same for me. I'll probably get the new spin-off to complete my collection. I hope its good.

I've watched NCIS New Orleans and NCIS Los Angeles but I don't collect them. The NCIS NO is being filmed in New Orleans sometimes when I go to my VA appointments and they close the streets. More of a PITA than an experience. I always scan the highways to see if I can see my truck - lol

CM & TBBT are the only two shows that hold my interest. I watch mainly movies but I do binge watch full series that I have from time to time.
Recently (This year) I watched Babylon 5 and Haven (This year is the last year for Haven) I will get it for my collection but it just isn't the same anymore.
I tried watching Extant and Helix but found them boring. The Walking Dead is okay but even though I have all the seasons so far I have only watched up to season 2. Someday I will get caught up.

Of the oldies I have I like the Outer Limits the best. I have the original and the remade series. I also have TFTC, Night Gallery and Tales from the Darkside. I even have that Friday The 13th series where they collect cursed objects.

Here are a few sources I get some of my TV shows from - As you can see there are A LOT of TV shows!

http://www.movie-tube.us/tv-shows

and

http://vodly.to/?tv

You are thinking of Derek Morgan played by Shemar Moore. He was also on the Young and the Restless for years as well.

I actually like NCIS: LA better then I like the regular NCIS....... I have a hunch Criminal Minds Beyond Borders will be a great spin off. Gary Sinise is an amazing actor.

Based on the shows you like have you check out Gotham? You might really like it? It's the other show I am hooked on. It's about the rise of Commissioner Gordon. It's more of a cop show with him busing the major villain's like the Penguin, Joker, Ogre etc when they were young petty criminals. It's pretty amazing.

I hope the new spinoff is good. I really enjoy this show

Yup your right, I am. He's yummy, and Spencer. Thanks.

That's ok then if those 2 are staying, well for me anyway lol.