Southland: Episode 1.07 Derailed Airdate: February 23, 2010
Press Release: The day takes a turn for the worse when officers John, Ben, Chickie and Dewey (guest star C. Thomas Howell) find a gang member dead in a trunk outside Dodger Stadium. Meanwhile, Sammy convinces Lydia to take in Janilla (guest star Carla Jeffery) in order to ensure her safety. And Sal becomes increasingly frustrated with his growing rift with his teenage daughter.
Written by: Ann Biderman Directed by: Christopher Chulack [Source: TNT]
Southland: Episode 1.06 Westside Airdate: February 16, 2010
Press Release: Lydia and Russell investigate jewelry thieves who have been robbing Bel Air homes. Ben discovers that he knows one of the home invasion victims and finds himself breaking police policy by becoming personally involved. And gang detective Sammy decides to ensure the safety of a key witness (guest star Carla Jeffery) in a gangland trial by taking her to his home. John Heard guest-stars as Ben’s father.
Story by: Ann Biderman Written by: Angela Amato & Dee Johnson Directed by: Nelson McCormick [Source: TNT]
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Episode 1.11 – We’re All Adults Air Date: January 6, 2010
The Good Wife Episode 1.11 – Infamy Air Date: January 5, 2010
Press Release: ALICIA LEARNS MORE ABOUT HER HUSBAND’S FALL FROM GRACE WHEN SHE REPRESENTS THE WIFE OF PETER’S NEMESIS, GLENN CHILDS, IN THEIR DIVORCE CASE, ON “THE GOOD WIFE,” TUESDAY, JAN. 5
Titus Welliver (“Deadwood”) Returns as State’s Attorney Glenn Childs
Craig Bierko (“Boston Legal”) Guest Stars as Acerbic TV Commentator Duke Rosco
“Infamy” – Alicia gleans a bit more info into Peter’s fall from grace when she represents Glenn Childs’ wife, Marie Browning, in their divorce. Meanwhile, Will gets cozy with his opposing counsel, Emily, during a wrongful death suit against caustic TV commentator Duke Rosco (Craig Bierko, “Boston Legal”), on THE GOOD WIFE, Tuesday, Jan. 5 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
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WRITTEN BY: Todd E. Kessler DIRECTED BY: Nelson McCormick [Source: CBS]
The Mentalist Episode 2.11 – Rose-Colored Glasses Air Date: January 14, 2010
Press Release: 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.
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WRITTEN BY: Leonard Dick DIRECTED BY: Dan Lerner [Source: CBS][Photos]
The Good Wife Episode 1.12 – Painkiller Air Date: January 12, 2010
Press Release: ALICIA AND THE KIDS DEAL WITH SOME BAD NEWS AT HOME, AND ALICIA REPRESENTS THE DOCTOR IMPLICATED IN THE DEATH OF A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER, ON “THE GOOD WIFE,” TUESDAY, JAN. 12
“Painkiller” – When a star high school quarterback dies from an overdose of painkillers, Alicia represents the doctor who prescribed the medication. At home, Alicia and the kids deal with some bad news and she gives Peter information that makes his blood boil, on THE GOOD WIFE, Tuesday, Jan. 12 (10:00-11:00PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
WRITTEN BY: Corinne Brinkerhoff DIRECTED BY: Steve Shill [Source: CBS]
Episode 6.14 Will The Real Fred R. Please Stand Up Airdate: TBD
STORY LINE: With everyone caught up in the sensational trial of luscious young GLORIA K., accused of the murder of her 93 year old husband J. DONALD K., Allison begins seeing the face of one FRED everywhere she goes–on people she knows, people she doesn’t know, even Joe’s face is replaced by Fred’s. It’s eventually revealed that Fred is a computer hacker and master identity thief in cahoots with Gloria to make sure the jury votes in her favor…[Source: SpoilerTV]
Los Angeles, CA (CNS) – The police drama “Southland” is making its way back to your television set, this time on a new channel. The former NBC series will be moving to TNT with a network premiere on January 12. Executive Producers Chris Chulack and Ann Biderman sat down with reporters to discuss the new season and what fans can expect. Stars of the show Michael Cudlitz, Regina King and Ben McKenzie were also there to answer questions and discuss their excitement over the newest season. The series is set in Los Angeles and follows the experiences and lives of cops, criminals, victims and their families. The series stars Cudlitz as John Cooper, an experienced officer assigned to train rookie Ben Sherman, played by McKenzie. King plays Detective Lydia Adams, a woman trying to balance work with the responsibility of caring for her mother. When asked about what would be different about this season, producers Chulack and Biderman elaborated. Chulack explains saying, “Everybody forgets that our pick up for last year was for six episodes and we knew that’s all we were going to do. So, that impacted the stories we were telling because we knew we only had the pilot plus six. This year, we thought we had at least had thirteen. So, just by the number of episodes by its nature it was going to be a little different in the storytelling.” Biderman told reporters, “In general, you’re always trying to find that balance. You want the characters to deepen and have complicated lives — and be complicated, interesting characters.” Former “OC” star Ben McKenzie likes the “indie” feel of the series, saying, “We’re operating with a relatively small crew. We’re shooting out on location. We’re going really fast. We have to go really fast, but everybody is really coming knowing their jobs and wanting to excel in their jobs. So, I think it’s exhilarating because of that. That, to me, makes it unique and I think it translates to the screen.” McKenzie continues saying, “The spontaneity of the show, the realism of somewhat subtle moments between a couple of characters, you only get that if everybody is stepping up their game and is trying to be as realistic as they can be.” TNT will be presenting 13 episodes of the series beginning on Tuesday, January 12 with a commercial-free extended presentation of the pilot episode that will feature never-before-seen footage. Starting on Tuesday, March 2, TNT will then air six all-new episodes. [Source: All Headline News]
Los Angeles, CA (CNS) – The police drama “Southland” is making its way back to your television set, this time on a new channel. The former NBC series will be moving to TNT with a network premiere on January 12.
Executive Producers Chris Chulack and Ann Biderman sat down with reporters to discuss the new season and what fans can expect. Stars of the show Michael Cudlitz, Regina King and Ben McKenzie were also there to answer questions and discuss their excitement over the newest season. The series is set in Los Angeles and follows the experiences and lives of cops, criminals, victims and their families. The series stars Cudlitz as John Cooper, an experienced officer assigned to train rookie Ben Sherman, played by McKenzie. King plays Detective Lydia Adams, a woman trying to balance work with the responsibility of caring for her mother.
When asked about what would be different about this season, producers Chulack and Biderman elaborated. Chulack explains saying, “Everybody forgets that our pick up for last year was for six episodes and we knew that’s all we were going to do. So, that impacted the stories we were telling because we knew we only had the pilot plus six. This year, we thought we had at least had thirteen. So, just by the number of episodes by its nature it was going to be a little different in the storytelling.”
Biderman told reporters, “In general, you’re always trying to find that balance. You want the characters to deepen and have complicated lives — and be complicated, interesting characters.”
Former “OC” star Ben McKenzie likes the “indie” feel of the series, saying, “We’re operating with a relatively small crew. We’re shooting out on location. We’re going really fast. We have to go really fast, but everybody is really coming knowing their jobs and wanting to excel in their jobs. So, I think it’s exhilarating because of that. That, to me, makes it unique and I think it translates to the screen.”
McKenzie continues saying, “The spontaneity of the show, the realism of somewhat subtle moments between a couple of characters, you only get that if everybody is stepping up their game and is trying to be as realistic as they can be.”
TNT will be presenting 13 episodes of the series beginning on Tuesday, January 12 with a commercial-free extended presentation of the pilot episode that will feature never-before-seen footage. Starting on Tuesday, March 2, TNT will then air six all-new episodes. [Source: All Headline News]
Spoiler: With the shocking November death of CBI Agent Bosco (Terry Kinney) and the subsequent resignation of Agt. Virgil Minelli (Gregory Itzin),The Mentalist was left with a major position to be filled. The job’s now taken: Meet new series regular Aunjanue Ellis, who joins the CBS crime drama this spring. In the final six episodes, the True Blood alum plays Agent Hightower, a woman with a husband, kids and secrets that won’t be revealed until next season.
Hightower’s name fits her persona. “She has almost a military style of command, but with surprising subtlety in her tactical behavior,” says creator Bruno Heller. “She comes in with the attitude that Minelli let far too much slide, so we wanted someone very tough who could really stand up to Patrick Jane.”
Just one problem: The actress confesses, “I’ve had a crush on Simon for a couple years. He’s dashing, charming, and it doesn’t hurt that he has a great smile and hair. I’m going to have to avoid looking him in the eye.”
Word is Gregory wasn’t thrilled about being replaced and, after shooting his final scenes, took off without saying goodbye. But Heller calls Gregory, who’s returning to 24 as ex–President Logan, “a brilliant actor who did wonderful things for us…. We all have to move on, which is the hardest thing to do.” Heller, who still has plans for Minelli if Gregory’s game to return, says, “We definitely haven’t seen the last of this old cop.” Or killer Red John, by the way, whom Heller says will “rear his ugly head toward the end of our season.” Watch out, Hightower! [Source: TV Guide Magazine]
