CBS Upcoming Episode Press Releases - Various Shows - 29th January 2015

The Big Bang Theory - Episode 8.14 - The Troll Manifestation

WHEN AN ONLINE BULLY DESTROYS LEONARD AND SHELDON’S PHYSICS PAPER, THE GUYS BAND TOGETHER TO TAKE HIM DOWN, ON “THE BIG BANG THEORY,” THURSDAY, FEB. 5

“The Troll Manifestation” – After Leonard and Sheldon co-publish a physics paper, they must defend themselves against criticism from an online bully. Also, girls’ night finds Penny, Amy and Bernadette confronting embarrassing moments from their past, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Feb. 5 (8:00-8:31, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: The guys band together to take down an online bully on @BigBang_CBS #CBS 2/5 8pm http://bit.ly/1KdshHu

REGULAR CAST:

Johnny Galecki (Leonard)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon)
Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting (Penny)
Simon Helberg (Wolowitz)
Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali)
Mayim Bialik (Amy)
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

GUEST CAST:

Jim Meskimen   (Doctor, V.O, Man, V.O)

WRITTEN BY: Steven Molaro, Eric Kaplan and Tara Hernandez
TELEPLAY BY: Jim Reynolds, Steve Holland and Maria Ferrari
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski


The McCarthys - Episode 1.12 - End Games

THE McCARTHY CHILDREN ARE SENT INTO A FRENZY WHEN THEY TRY TO PROVE THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE ENOUGH TO BE APPOINTED EXECUTOR OF THEIR PARENTS’ WILL, ON “THE McCARTHYS,” THURSDAY, FEB. 5

“End Games” — The McCarthy children are sent into a frenzy when they each try to prove they are responsible enough to be appointed executor of their parents’ will, on THE MCCARTHYS, Thursday, Feb. 5 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Which of the McCarthy children do u think is most qualified to execute their parents will? 2/5 @9:30PM @McCarthysCBS http://bit.ly/1KdqXV7

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:

Rasika Mathur (Barista)
Jessica St. Claire (Katrina)
Mary Jo Catlett (Mrs. Murphy)
Steve Monroe (Mr. Loeb)
Dennis Barrett (Barista #2)

WRITTEN BY:  Jim Brandon and Brian Singleton
DIRECTED BY:   Executive Producer Pamela Fryman

NCIS - Episode 12.14 - Cadence

THE NCIS TEAM INVESTIGATES THE MURDER OF A MARINE WHO ATTENDED THE SAME MILITARY ACADEMY AS DINOZZO, ON “NCIS,” TUESDAY, FEB. 10

“Cadence” – DiNozzo returns to the military academy he attended as a teenager after a murdered Marine and alumni of the school is found clutching the photo of a current student. Also, Bishop and her husband invite Gibbs and the team out for a special dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Feb. 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Discover DiNozzo’s past - #NCIS flashes back to his teenage days at a military academy #CBS 2/10 8pm http://bit.ly/1CQN8QU

REGULAR CAST:

Mark Harmon      (NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs)
Michael Weatherly      (NCIS Special Agent Anthony “Tony” DiNozzo)
David McCallum      (Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard)
Pauley Perrette      (Abby Sciuto)
Sean Murray      (NCIS Special Agent Timothy McGee)
Rocky Carroll      (NCIS Director Leon Vance)
Brian Dietzen      (Jimmy Palmer)
Emily Wickersham (Probationary NCIS Agent Eleanor “Ellie” Bishop)

GUEST CAST:

Jamie Bamber (NSA Attorney Jake Malloy)
Steve Harris (Gerald Tanner)
Tanner Stine (Young Tony DiNozzo)
Lennie Loftin (Frederick Cantor)
Brendan Patrick Connor (Travis “Piggy” Phelps)
Robert Adamson (Senior Cadet Lucas Craig)
Cameron Jebo (Cadet Mark Golan)
Phillip Fallon (Young Travis “Piggy” Phelps)

WRITTEN BY: Christopher Silber
DIRECTED BY: Tony Wharmby  

Elementary - Episode 3.14 - The Female of the Species

AN UNEXPECTED EVENT BRINGS WATSON INTO CONTACT AGAIN WITH ELANA MARCH, THE CRIME BOSS SHE PUT BEHIND BARS, ON “ELEMENTARY,” THURSDAY, FEB. 12

Series Star Lucy Liu Directed the Episode

Gina Gershon Returns as Crime Syndicate Leader Elana March

“The Female of the Species” – An unexpected event brings Watson into contact again with Elana March, the crime boss she brought to justice. Also, with Watson distracted, Holmes enlists Detective Bell to join him in a temporary partnership to solve a theft at a local zoo, on ELEMENTARY, Thursday, Feb. 12 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Series star Lucy Liu directed the episode. Gina Gershon guest stars as crime boss Elana March.

CHEAT TWEET: Watson’s nemesis returns! @RealGinaGershon guest stars as crime boss Elana March! @Elementary_CBS 2/12 at 10pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/1CQLHBO

REGULAR CAST:

Jonny Lee Miller      (Sherlock Holmes)
Lucy Liu      (Joan Watson)
Aidan Quinn      (Captain Tommy Gregson)
Jon Michael Hill      (Detective Marcus Bell)

GUEST CAST:

Gina Gershon (Elana March)
Brian George (Santhosh Mittal)
Chandler Williams (Vernon Joseph)
Louis Cancelmi (Ben Reynolds)
Anthony Gaskins (Donovan Gaines)
Shawn T. Andrew (ESU Officer)
Cherelle Cargill (Officer Sanders)
Edward Chin-Lyn (Prison Guard)

WRITTEN BY: Jeffrey Paul King
DIRECTED BY: Lucy Liu

The Odd Couple - Episode 1.01 - Pilot

MATTHEW PERRY AND THOMAS LENNON STAR IN THE SERIES PREMIERE OF “THE ODD COUPLE,” THURSDAY, FEB. 19

“Pilot” – Oscar Madison reluctantly agrees to let Felix Unger, his uptight former college roommate, move in with him after both of their marriages fail, on the series premiere of THE ODD COUPLE, Thursday, Feb. 19 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

THE ODD COUPLE stars Matthew Perry as endearing slob Oscar Madison and Thomas Lennon as uptight neat freak Felix Unger, two former college buddies who become unlikely roommates after the demise of their marriages. It’s not long after Oscar lets Felix move in that Oscar fears he’s made a monumental mistake. Oscar’s jack-of-all-trades assistant, Dani, and his long-time agent, Teddy, have their hands full trying to keep Oscar’s career as a sports radio host on track as he deals with his new living situation. Fortunately, their quirky next-door neighbor Emily helps Felix adapt to his new life as a bachelor and rein in his copious eccentricities. Despite how exasperated Oscar and Felix make each other, in the end, these mismatched friends agree they can help each other move on from their divorces and somehow make this crazy living arrangement work.

CHEAT TWEET: .@MatthewPerry & @thomaslennon star in the series premiere of @TheOddCoupleCBS 2/19 @ 8:30 PM ET/PT http://bit.ly/1Kdw9Z5

REGULAR CAST:

Matthew Perry (Oscar Madison)
Thomas Lennon (Felix Unger)
Wendell Pierce (Teddy)
Lindsay Sloane (Emily)
Yvette Nicole Brown (Dani)

GUEST CAST:

Dave Foley   (Roy)
Leslie Bibb   (Casey)
Leena Huff   (Lizzie)

WRITTEN BY: Series Star and Executive Producer Matthew Perry and Joe Keenan
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski

Hawaii Five-0 - Episode 5.16 - Nānahu

FIVE-0 ENLISTS THE HELP OF A CALIFORNIA ATF AGENT TO FIND A SERIAL ARSONIST TARGETING COUPLES ON OAHU, ON “HAWAII FIVE-0,” FRIDAY, FEB. 20

Professional Golfer Michelle Wie Guest Stars as Herself, MMA and Former UFC Champion Randy Couture Guest Stars as the Arsonist and Melina Kanakaredes Guest Stars as the ATF Agent

“Nānahu” – Five-0 enlists the help of a California ATF Agent to find a serial arsonist targeting couples on Oahu. Meanwhile, when Danny whisks Amber away for a romantic getaway, her abusive ex-husband tracks them down, intent on taking his wife back, on HAWAII FIVE-0, Friday, Feb. 20 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Professional golfer Michelle Wie guest stars as herself, MMA and former UFC champion Randy Couture guest stars as the arsonist and Melina Kanakaredes guest stars as ATF Agent Kathy Millwood.

(*Nānahu is Hawaiian for “Embers”)

CHEAT TWEET: #H50 fans, so many guest stars, so much Aloha! @TherealMelinaK @Randy_Couture @themichellewie 2/20 9pm #Five0Fridays http://bit.ly/1CQJZR8

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 Garnett (Flippa)
Paige Hurd (Samantha Grover)
Lili Simmons (Amber Vitale)

GUEST CAST:  

Michelle Wie (Herself)
Randy Couture (Jason Duclair)
Melina Kanakaredes (Kathy Millwood)
David Hoflin (Frank Simpson)
Michael Hake (Hagan Mahoe)
Bobby Davison (Ernie Watson)
Haley Williams (Sabina Mahoe)
Scott Stevenson (Homeless Man)
Melissa Paulo (Meka Lono)
Peter Roberts (Dr. Isaac Cornett)
Antonio Anagaran, Jr. (Kala Lono)

STORY BY: Akeba Gaddis Lynn
TELEPLAY BY: John Dove
DIRECTED BY: Joe Dante

Source:

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