CBS Upcoming Episode Press Releases - Various Shows - 18th December 2014

Mike and Molly - Episode 5.05 - Molly's Neverending Story

MOLLY’S WORK ON NUMEROUS DRAFTS OF HER BOOK BEGINS TO ANNOY MIKE AND THE FAMILY, ON “MIKE & MOLLY,” MONDAY, JAN. 5

“Molly’s Neverending Story” – Molly’s work on numerous drafts of her book begins to annoy Mike and the family, on MIKE & MOLLY, Monday, Jan. 5 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: How many drafts of one book can Molly write! When will she write “The End”? #MikeandMolly 1/5 8:30 pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/1C4j5ph

REGULAR CAST:

Billy Gardell (Officer Mike Biggs)
Melissa McCarthy (Molly Flynn)
Reno Wilson (Officer Carl McMillan)
Swoosie Kurtz (Joyce Flynn)
Katy Mixon (Victoria Flynn)
Nyambi Nyambi (Samuel)
Rondi Reed (Peggy Biggs)
Cleo King (Grandma / Rosetta McMillan)
Louis Mustillo (Vince)
David Higgins (Harry)

GUEST CAST:

Jenny O’Hara (Mikey)
Patricia Belcher (Rose)
Peggy Miley (Joan)

STORY BY:  Al Higgins
TELEPLAY BY:  Bill Daly, Rob DesHotel and Michael Glouberman
DIRECTED BY: David Trainer

Mom - Episode 2.09 - Godzilla and a Sprig of Mint

CHRISTY’S EVENING ALONE TAKES AN UNEXPECTED TURN, ON “MOM,” THURSDAY, JAN. 8

Beverly D’Angelo Guest Stars as Lorraine; Colin Hanks Guest Stars as Andy

“Godzilla and a Sprig of Mint” – Christy's evening alone takes an unexpected turn when she meets her attractive, single neighbor, Andy. Also, Bonnie and Alvin's romantic plans are derailed by Alvin's ex-wife, Lorraine, on MOM, Thursday, Jan. 8 (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Colin Hanks guest stars as Andy. Beverly D’Angelo guest stars as Lorraine.

CHEAT TWEET: Christy meets cute neighbor Andy @ColinHanks & Bonnie meets Alvin’s ex-wife #Beverly D’Angelo on #Mom 1/8 8:31pm #CBS http://bit.ly/1w3wohn

REGULAR CAST:

Anna Faris (Christy)
Allison Janney (Bonnie)
Matt Jones (Baxter)
Sadie Calvano (Violet)
Blake Garrett Rosenthal (Roscoe)
Mimi Kennedy (Marjorie)

RECURRING CAST:

Kevin Pollak (Alvin)

GUEST CAST:

Beverly D’Angelo (Lorraine)
Colin Hanks (Andy)
Ian Reed Kesler (Lee)
Lyn Alicia Henderson (Susan)
Kiva Jump (Carla)

STORY BY: Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay
TELEPLAY BY: Eddie Gorodetsky, Alissa Neubauer and Sheldon Bull
DIRECTED BY: Ted Wass

Two and a Half Men - Episode 12.09 - Bouncy, Bouncy, Bouncy, Lyndsey

WALDEN DISCOVERS HOW CHALLENGING IT IS TO BE INTIMATE WITH WOMEN WHEN LOUIS IS IN THE HOUSE, ON “TWO AND A HALF MEN,” THURSDAY, JAN. 8

“Bouncy, Bouncy, Bouncy, Lyndsey” – Walden discovers how challenging it is to be intimate with women when his foster son, Louis, is in the house. Also, Herb asks Alan if he can go on a date with Lyndsey, on TWO AND A HALF MEN, Thursday, Jan. 8 (9:01-9:30 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Walden learns that romance + a child in the house = NOT EASY on #TwoAndAHalfMen 1/8 9:01pm #CBS @aplusk @MrJonCryer http://bit.ly/1C4i00H

REGULAR CAST:

Jon Cryer (Alan Harper)
Ashton Kutcher (Walden Schmidt)
Conchata Ferrell (Berta)
Edan Alexander (Louis)

RECURRING CAST:

Ryan Stiles (Herb)
Courtney Thorne-Smith (Lyndsey)

GUEST CAST:

Deanna Russo (Laurel)
Rose Matheu (Lily)

STORY BY: Jim Patterson, Tim Kelleher, Saladin K. Patterson
TELEPLAY BY: Don Reo, Matt Ross, Max Searle
DIRECTED BY: James Widdoes

The McCarthys - Episode 1.09 - Sister Act

WHEN MARJORIE’S OVERLY COMPETITIVE SISTER, EILEEN, COMES TO VISIT THEIR SIBLING RIVALRY GETS THE BETTER OF THEM, ON “THE McCARTHYS,” THURSDAY, JAN. 8

Jane Kaczmarek Guest Stars as Marjorie’s sister, Eileen

“Sister Act” – When Marjorie’s overly competitive sister, Eileen, comes to visit, their sibling rivalry gets the better of them and forces their families to lie to each another, on THE MCCARTHYS, Thursday, Jan. 8 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Jane Kaczmarek guest stars as Marjorie’s sister, Eileen.

CHEAT TWEET: #SiblingRivalry at its finest when Marjorie’s sis comes 2 visit 1/8 @9:30PM #JaneKaczmarek guest stars http://bit.ly/1C4hAY4

REGULAR CAST:

Tyler Ritter (Ronny McCarthy)
Joey McIntyre (Gerard McCarthy)
Jimmy Dunn (Sean McCarthy)
Kelen Coleman (Jackie McCarthy)
Jack McGee (Arthur McCarthy)
Laurie Metcalf (Marjorie McCarthy)

GUEST CAST:

Jane Kaczmarek (Eileen)
Dorian Brown (Rebecca)
Joel Murray (Ray)
Derek Krantz (Cole)
Hartley Sawyer (Daniel)
David Neher (Trivia Announcer)
Jonathan Kennedy (Trivia Player)
Alayah  Arriola (Little Eileen)
Sophia Distefano (Little Marjorie)

WRITTEN BY:  Becky Mann and Audra Sielaff
DIRECTED BY:   Phill Lewis

Hawaii Five-0 - Episode 5.11 - Ua ‘aihue

Kono and Chin GO UNDERCOVER IN the world of black market priceless art AND GET TAKEN HOSTAGE, ON “HAWAII FIVE-0,” FRIDAY, JAN. 9
Celebrity Chefs Masaharu Morimoto and Sam Choy Guest Star as Themselves

“Ua ‘aihue” – When a tourist is killed after unknowingly transporting a stolen Van Gogh, an undercover Kono and Chin enter the world of black market priceless art and are taken hostage. Also, McGarrett asks Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto to help train Kamekona to beat Chef Sam Choy in a shrimp cook-off, on HAWAII FIVE-0, Friday, Jan. 9 (9:00-10:00, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

(*Ua ‘aihue is Hawaiian for “Stolen”)

CHEAT TWEET: #H50 fans, c what's cooking when @chef_morimoto & @ChefSamChoy mix it up! #WHOSHUNGRY4H50 1/9 9pm #Five0Fridays http://bit.ly/1C4h6kO

REGULAR CAST:

Alex O’Loughlin (Steve McGarrett)
Scott Caan (Danny “Danno” Williams)
Daniel Dae Kim (Chin Ho Kelly)
Grace Park (Kono Kalakaua)
Masi Oka (Dr. Max Bergman)
Chi McBride (Lou Grover)
Jorge Garcia (Jerry Ortega)

RECURRING CAST:

Taylor Wily (Kamekona)
Dennis Chun (Sgt. Duke Lukela)
Shawn Mokuahi Garnett (Flippa)
Shawn Thomsen (Officer Pua Kai)

GUEST CAST:  

Masaharu Morimoto (Himself)
Benjamin Damon (Todd Wallace)
Matilda Damon (Hailey Wallace)
Danielle Hoetmer (Julia Wallace)
Gerald Downey (Bryan Wallace)
Rebecca Mader (Nicole Booth)
Willie Garson (Gerard Hirsch)
Casper Andreas (Tom Emery)
Henri Lubatti (Lukas Janssen)
Romualdo Castillo (Koslov)
Sam Choy (Himself)
Ari Dalbert (Boy)
Augie T (Head Judge)

WRITTEN BY: David Wolkove
DIRECTED BY: Jeffrey Hunt

Blue Bloods - Episode 5.11 - Baggage

DANNY IS CONFLICTED WHEN HE LEARNS THAT A GROUP OF HIGHLY TRAINED ARMY VETERANS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR A ROBBERY, ON THE 100TH EPISODE OF “BLUE BLOODS,” FRIDAY, JAN. 9

“Baggage” – Danny is conflicted when he learns that a group of highly trained Army veterans are responsible for a robbery. Meanwhile, after a bomb scare in a subway turns out to be the work of a famous street artist, Garrett and Gormley argue about how to deal with the fallout, on the 100th episode of BLUE BLOODS, Friday, Jan. 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: 100th episode! Danny feels 4 veterans after a robbery –will that cloud his judgement? BlueBloods_CBS 1/9, 10 pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/1w3uXPZ

REGULAR CAST:

Tom Selleck (Frank Reagan)
Donnie Wahlberg (Danny Reagan)
Bridget Moynahan (Erin Reagan)
Will Estes (Jamie Reagan)
Len Cariou (Henry Reagan)
Marisa Ramirez (Det. Maria Baez)
Amy Carlson (Linda Reagan)
Sami Gayle (Nicky Reagan-Boyle)
Vanessa Ray (Officer Eddie Janko)

RECURRING CAST:

Tony Terraciano      (Jack Reagan)
Andrew Terraciano      (Sean Reagan)
Abigail Hawk      (Abigail Baker)
Gregory Jbara      (DCPI Garrett Moore)
Robert Clohessy      (Sgt. Gormley)

GUEST CAST:

Richard Sullivan (Tyler Elliot Burke)
Christian Bennett Lind (Robber # 3/Angela Cabot)
Dashiell Eaves      (Robber # 1/Eli Campbell)
Don Guillory      (Joe Raymond)
Kohl Sudduth      (Sam Holbrooke)
Paul Urcioli      (Roy Coben)
Frederic Lehne      (Chief Trumball)
Malachi Nimmons      (Barry)
Ayumi Patterson (Lisa)
Hazel Anne Raymundo (Nurse)

WRITTEN BY: Brian Burns
DIRECTED BY: John Behring

Madam Secretary - Episode 1.13 - Chains of Command

ELIZABETH PUSHES TO PROSECUTE A BAHRAINI DIPLOMAT AFTER HE IS CAUGHT HOLDING A MAID HOSTAGE IN HIS HOME, ON “MADAM SECRETARY,” SUNDAY, JAN. 11

Emmy Award Winner Tom Skerritt Guest Stars as Henry’s Father, Patrick

Aasif Mandvi Guest Stars as Prince Yousif

“Chains of Command” – Elizabeth pushes for the prosecution of a Bahraini diplomat after he is caught holding a maid hostage in his home. Also, Henry’s father comes to visit, on MADAM SECRETARY, Sunday, Jan. 11 (8:01-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Emmy Award winner Tom Skerritt guest stars as Henry’s father, Patrick McCord. Aasif Mandvi guest stars as Prince Yousif.

CHEAT TWEET: Elizabeth asks 4 the prosecution of a Bahraini diplomat & Henry’s dad visits @MadamSecretary #CBS 1/11 8:01pm @aasif guests http://bit.ly/1C4f7Nj

REGULAR CAST:

Téa Leoni (Elizabeth McCord)
Tim Daly (Henry McCord)
Bebe Neuwirth (Nadine Tolliver)
Željko Ivanek      (Russell Jackson)
Patina Miller (Daisy Grant)
Erich Bergen      (Blake Moran)
Geoffrey Arend      (Matt Mahoney)
Kathrine Herzer (Alison McCord)
Evan Roe      (Jason McCord)
Wallis Currie-Wood                           (Stephanie “Stevie” McCord)

RECURRING CAST:

Marin Hinkle (Isabelle)
Sebastian Arcelus (Jay Whitman)

GUEST CAST:

Tom Skerritt (Patrick Mccord)
Aasif Mandvi (Prince Yousif Obaid)
John Pankow (Glenn)
Johanna Day (Admiral Ellen Hill)
Ali Reza Farahnakian (Bilal Hassani)
Yolande Bavan (Kemala Shihab)
Berto Colon (Officer Freeman)
Mckinley Belcher III (Officer Wilson)
Christopher Innvar (Doj Investigator Carter Hems)
Ryiah Suazo (Haven Costello)
Tanya Perez (Union Rep)
Carter Redwood (Mpd Officer)
Iraj Anvar (King Naheed Obaid)
Rachid Sabitri (Attendant)

WRITTEN BY: Alex Cooley
DIRECTED BY: Michael Waxman

The Good Wife - Episode 6.12

ALICIA AND FRANK PRADY SQUARE OFF IN A CRUCIAL DEBATE IN THE RACE FOR STATE’S ATTORNEY, ON “THE GOOD WIFE,” SUNDAY, JAN. 11

Cable News Host Chris Matthews Appears as Himself as the Debate Moderator

David Hyde Pierce Returns as Frank Prady

Rachael Harris Guest Stars as Franny Zissis, an Aide to the Mayor of Chicago

Alicia and Frank Prady square off in a crucial debate in the race for State’s Attorney as Peter and the city of Chicago prepare for a potential riot, on THE GOOD WIFE, Sunday, Jan. 11 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Cable news host Chris Matthews appears as himself as the debate moderator. David Hyde Pierce returns as Frank Prady. Rachael Harris guest stars as Franny Zissis, an aide to the Mayor of Chicago.

CHEAT TWEET: It’s Florrick vs. Prady! @hardball_chris #DavidHydePierce & @RachaelEHarris guest on #TheGoodWife 1/11 @ 9PM ET/PT #CBS http://bit.ly/1w3teKK

REGULAR CAST:

Julianna Margulies (Alicia Florrick)
Christine Baranski (Diane Lockhart)
Archie Panjabi (Kalinda Sharma)
Matt Czuchry (Cary Agos)
Makenzie Vega (Grace Florrick)
Alan Cumming (Eli Gold)
Zach Grenier (David Lee)
Matthew Goode (Finn Polmar)

RECURRING CAST:

Chris Noth   (Peter Florrick)
David Hyde Pierce  (Frank Prady)
Steven Pasquale  (Jonathan Elfman)
Connie Nielsen  (Ramona Lytton)
Gbenga Akinnagbe  (Pastor Isaiah Easton)
Frankie Faison   (Pastor Jeremiah Easton)
Sarah Steele   (Marissa Gold)
John Benjamin Hickey (Neil Gross)
Megan Ketch   (Deena Lampard)
David Krumholtz  (Josh Mariner)

GUEST CAST:

Remy Auberjonois (Martin Parillo)
Nicole Roderick (Nora)
Angela Reed (Dakota Leesh)
Chris Matthews (Himself)
Rachael Harris (Franny Zissis)
Jessica Frances Dukes (Deidre Willis)
Patrick Boll (Evan Young)
Michael Berresse (Patrick Mancini)
Sean Nelson (Busboy Tim)
Will Cobbs (Busboy Errol)
Arturo Castro (Dishwasher Juan)
Romell Witherspoon (Angry Youth)
Elizabeth Rich (Lady Cop)
Flint Beverage (Male Cop)
Hubert Point-Du Jour (Protestor Jake)
Stephen O’Reilly (George Hedden)
Robert Manning Jr. (Cole Willis)

WRITTEN BY: Executive Producers Robert King and Michelle King
DIRECTED BY: Executive Producer Brooke Kennedy

Two and a Half Men - Episode 12.10 - Here I Come, Pants!

WALDEN RISKS LOSING LOUIS AFTER THE SOCIAL WORKER DISCOVERS HE AND WALDEN ARE NOT REALLY A GAY COUPLE, ON “TWO AND A HALF MEN,” THURSDAY, JAN. 15

“Here I Come, Pants!” – Alan takes it upon himself to help Walden keep Louis after the social worker discovers he and Walden are not really a gay couple, on TWO AND A HALF MEN, Thursday, Jan. 15 (9:01-9:30 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Caught faking it! Alan & Walden’s secret is out on #TwoAndAHalfMen 1/15 9:01pm #CBS @aplusk @MrJonCryer http://bit.ly/1w3rAbX

REGULAR CAST:

Jon Cryer (Alan Harper)
Ashton Kutcher (Walden Schmidt)
Conchata Ferrell (Berta)
Edan Alexander (Louis)

RECURRING CAST:

Maggie Lawson (Ms. McMartin)

GUEST CAST:

Deanna Russo (Laurel)

STORY BY: Chuck Lorre, Don Reo and Jim Patterson
TELEPLAY BY: Tim Kelleher, Matt Ross and Max Searle
DIRECTED BY: James Widdoes

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