CBS Upcoming Episode Press Releases - Various Shows - 15th January 2015 *Updated*

Updated: Full press releases added for all episodes + The Big Bang Theory release added

CSI: Las Vegas - Episode 15.15 - Hero to Zero

THE CSI TEAM INVESTIGATES THE MURDER OF A YOUNG VICTIM DRESSED AS A SUPERHERO, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” SUNDAY, JAN. 25

“Hero To Zero” – The CSI team investigates the murder of a young victim dressed as a superhero, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Sunday, Jan. 25 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: The #CSI team discovers there’s 1 less superhero but Y did he suffer such a horrible fate? 1/25 10pm ET/PT #AVillainWillPay http://bit.ly/1DIPK4J

REGULAR CAST:

Ted Danson (D.B. Russell)
Elisabeth Shue (Julie Finlay)
George Eads (Nick Stokes)
Jorja Fox (Sara Sidle)
Eric Szmanda (Greg Sanders)
Robert David Hall (Dr. Robbins)
David Berman (David Phillips)
Wallace Langham (David Hodges)
Elisabeth Harnois (Morgan Brody)
Jon Wellner (Henry Andrews)

GUEST CAST:

Larry Mitchell (Officer Mitchell)
Dale Pavinski (Tony Agerro / Alley Lead Thug)
Christopher May (Homeless Man / Roger)
Levi Fiehler (Brad Jeffries)
Quincy Brown (Trey Peach)
Greg Finley (Scott Hunt / Male Superhero)
Tania Raymonde (Tina Ellis / Female Superhero)
Ely Pouget (Carla Jeffries)
Leif Gantvoort (Seth)
Joseph Patrick Kelly (Officer Metcalfe)

WRITTEN BY:  Andrew Dettman
DIRECTED BY: Frank Waldeck

CSI: Las Vegas - Episode 15.16 - The Last Ride

THE CSI TEAM INVESTIGATES A DEATH INVOLVING A VINTAGE ROLLS ROYCE AND A CHROME-COVERED VICTIM, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” ON A SPECIAL NIGHT AND TIME, TUESDAY, JAN. 27

“The Last Ride” – The CSI team investigates a death involving a vintage Rolls Royce and a chrome-covered victim, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, on a special night and time, Tuesday, Jan. 27 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Was a vintage Rolls Royce worth dying for? The #CSI team investigates on a special night! 1/27 10pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/1IPaRAg

REGULAR CAST:

Ted Danson (D.B. Russell)
Elisabeth Shue (Julie Finlay)
George Eads (Nick Stokes)
Jorja Fox (Sara Sidle)
Eric Szmanda (Greg Sanders)
Robert David Hall (Dr. Robbins)
David Berman (David Phillips)
Wallace Langham (David Hodges)
Elisabeth Harnois (Morgan Brody)
Jon Wellner (Henry Andrews)

GUEST CAST:

Alimi Ballard (Detective Kevin Crawford)
James Aldridge (Coroner Asst. Jimmy)
Blair Bomar (Ava Montrose)
Wil Traval (Carlo Derosa)
Travis Schuldt (Aron Derosa)
Matthew Glave (Ken Bixler)
Karen Sillas (Ruth Montrose)
Tracy Fraim (Duncan Reidel)
Vito D’Ambrosio (Alfonz Derosa)
Benjamin Plessala (Young Aron Derosa)

WRITTEN BY:  Gavin Harris
DIRECTED BY: Tim Beavers

Stalker - Episode 1.14 - My Hero

BETH AND JACK MUST DIFFUSE A THREAT AGAINST A FEMALE LIFEGUARD, ON “STALKER,” WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28

Phoebe Tonkin Guest Stars as the Lifeguard

“My Hero” – Beth and Jack must diffuse the threat against a female lifeguard and her loved ones when she becomes the obsession of a mysterious stalker, on STALKER Wednesday, Jan. 28 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Phoebe Tonkin guest stars as the lifeguard.

CHEAT TWEET: Scared of the water? @1PhoebeJTonkin guests as lifeguard in all new @StalkerCBS #CBS 1/28, 10pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/1DIPh2r

REGULAR CAST:

Maggie Q (Lieutenant Beth Davis)
Dylan McDermott (Detective Jack Larsen)
Victor Rasuk (Detective Ben Caldwell)
Mariana Klaveno (Detective Janice Lawrence)
Elisabeth Röhm (Amanda Taylor)

RECURRING CAST:

Erik Stocklin (Perry)
Chelsea Harris (Belle)

GUEST CAST:

Phoebe Tonkin (Nicole)
Nicholle Tom (Zoe)
Sam Page (Mike)
Michael Rady (Dave)
Michelle Lawrence (Bridget)
Hector Luis Bustamante (Juan)
Andrea Savo (Isabella)
Ashley Johnson (Stephanie)
Evan Holtzman (Pete)
Jay Hayden (Dave)

WRITTEN BY: Tamara Jaron
DIRECTED BY: Kevin Bray

The Big Bang Theory - Episode 8.13 - The Anxiety Optimization

SHELDON WORRIES HIS COMFORTABLE LIFESTYLE IS PREVENTING HIM FROM ACHIEVING SCIENTIFIC PROGRESS, SO HE ASKS HIS FRIENDS TO MAKE HIM MISERABLE, ON “THE BIG BANG THEORY,” THURSDAY, JAN. 29

“The Anxiety Optimization” – In the hopes of achieving a scientific breakthrough, Sheldon invites his friends to challenge him. Meanwhile, Wolowitz invents an embarrassing game about Raj, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Jan. 29 (8:00-8:31, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Sheldon asks his friends to make him miserable in the hopes of achieving a scientific breakthrough! @BigBang_CBS 1/29 8pm http://bit.ly/1IPa6aE

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:

Laura Spencer   (Emily)
Ed Lieberman   (Man)

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

Mom - Episode 2.12 - Kitty Litter and a Class A Felony

CHRISTY DOES DAMAGE CONTROL WHEN BONNIE ACTS OUT AFTER THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE, ON “MOM,” THURSDAY, JAN. 29

Beverly D’Angelo Returns as Lorraine

“Kitty Litter and a Class A Felony” – Christy does damage control when Bonnie acts out after the death of a loved one, on MOM, Thursday, Jan. 29 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Beverly D’Angelo Returns as Lorraine.

CHEAT TWEET: Christy does damage control when Bonnie acts out after the death of a loved one on #Mom 1/29 8:30p #CBS! http://bit.ly/1IP9S3f

REGULAR CAST:

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

RECURRING CAST:

Kevin Pollak (Alvin)
Nate Corddy (Gabriel)
Reggie De Leon (Paul)

GUEST CAST:

Beverly D’Angelo (Lorraine)
Don McManus (Steve)
Clark Duke (Jackie)
Chris Smith (Douglas)
Rachel Germaine (Rebecca)

STORY BY: Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky and Marco Pennette
TELEPLAY BY: Gemma Baker, Adam Chase and Susan McMartin
DIRECTED BY: Jeff Greenstein

Elementary - Episode 3.12 - The One That Got Away

WHEN KITTY SUFFERS AN EMOTIONAL CRISIS DUE TO THE GROWING THREAT TO HER SAFETY, HOLMES AND WATSON INTENSIFY THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP HER, ON “ELEMENTARY,” THURSDAY, JAN. 29

Stuart Townsend Guest Stars as Del Gruner, Watson’s Employer

“The One That Got Away” – As Kitty begins to unravel due to the imminent threat to her safety, Sherlock and Joan intensify their efforts to help her. Also, the origin of Sherlock and Kitty’s relationship is revealed, on ELEMENTARY, Thursday, Jan. 29 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Stuart Townsend guest stars as Del Gruner, Watson’s employer.

CHEAT TWEET: Sherlock & Joan race 2 end the threat 2 Kitty and @Stu_Townsend guest stars on @Elementary_CBS! 1/29 at 10pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/1IP9stC

REGULAR CAST:

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

GUEST CAST:

Ophelia Lovibond (Kitty Winter)
Stuart Townsend (Del Gruner)
Jessica Blank (Tabitha Laird)
Edward Baker-Duly (D.I. Davies)
Tom Bloom (Executive Director)
Michael Mellamphy (Colleague)
David Andrew Macdonald (Attorney)

WRITTEN BY: Robert Doherty
DIRECTED BY: Seith Mann

Blue Bloods - Episode 5.13 - Love Stories

DANNY AND BAEZ INVESTIGATE THE MURDER OF A HITMAN WHO IS SHOT ON THE JOB, ON “BLUE BLOODS,” FRIDAY, JAN. 30

“Love Stories” – Danny and Baez investigate when a homeowner shoots an intruder, only to find out that the intruder is a hitman. Also, a young attorney attempts to bring justice to his mother who Erin put away on a murder charge 12 years ago, on BLUE BLOODS, Friday, Jan. 30 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Erin doubts herself after a case from 12 yrs ago gets reopened! All new @BlueBloods_CBS 1/30, 10 pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/1DIOnTt

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:

Joseph Siravo (Nicholas Bianco)
Kathrine Narducci      (Anna Bianco)
James Lesure      (Alex McBride)
Eric Todd      (Justin Taylor)
Ethan Herschenfeld (Anton Petrov)
Angela Pierce      (Suzanne Taylor)
Nikolas Kontomanolis      (Victor Floros)
Karina Arroyave      (Carmen Thompson)
Josh Mostel      (Judge)
Mark Morettini (Detective Powell)
Kate Rogal (Valerie Traynor)
Cosette Rinab (Charlotte Lewis)
Merel Julia (Baez’s mother)

WRITTEN BY: Siobhan Byrne O’Connor
DIRECTED BY: Alex Zakrzewski

Mike and Molly - Episode 5.08 (100th Episode) - Mike Check

MOLLY URGES MIKE TO GO TO THE DOCTOR WHEN SHE LEARNS HE HASN’T BEEN IN MORE THAN A DECADE, ON THE 100TH EPISODE OF “MIKE & MOLLY,” MONDAY, FEB. 2

“Mike Check” – Molly urges Mike to go to the doctor when she learns he hasn’t been in over a decade, on the 100th episode of MIKE & MOLLY, Monday, Feb. 2 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Will Mike go 2 the doctor or will he face the wrath of Molly? 100th episode! #MikeandMolly 2/2 8:30 pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/1IP8Jss

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:

Jim Holmes (Dr. Wexler)
Beth Lacke (Karen)
Lauri Johnson (Ann)
Dinora Walcott (Nurse)

STORY BY:  Chuck Lorre and Al Higgins
TELEPLAY BY:  Julie Bean, Mark Gross and Carla Filisha
DIRECTED BY: Melissa McCarthy

NCIS - Episode 12.13 - We Build, We Fight

THE NCIS TEAM INVESTIGATES A POSSIBLE HATE CRIME WHEN THE FIRST OPENLY GAY SERVICEMAN SET TO RECEIVE THE MEDAL OF HONOR IS MURDERED, ON “NCIS,” TUESDAY, FEB. 3

Rocky Carroll Makes His Directorial Debut

“We Build, We Fight” – Gibbs and the team investigate when a Navy lieutenant who is set to be the first openly gay servicemember to receive the Medal of Honor is murdered. Also, as his wife’s due date approaches, Palmer prepares for fatherhood with a NCIS baby shower, on NCIS, Tuesday, Feb. 3 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: #NCIS investigates the murder of a future Medal of Honor winner & @RockyCOfficial makes directorial debut #CBS 2/3 8pm http://bit.ly/1DIO8I9

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:

Susanna Thompson (Hollis Mann)
Michelle Pierce (Breena Palmer)
Keith Sellon-Wright (Navy Rear Admiral Xavier Meade)
Alano Miller (Virginia State Trooper Vince Armstrong)
Chris Coy (Davis Riley)
Will Green (Mat Jebson)
Andy Favreau (Navy Lieutenant Eric Kutzler)

WRITTEN BY: Jennifer Corbett
DIRECTED BY: Rocky Carroll  

NCIS: New Orleans - Episode 1.13 - The Walking Dead

PRIDE AND THE NCIS TEAM RACE TO SOLVE THE IMPENDING MURDER OF A FRIEND WHO WAS POISONED WITH A LETHAL DOSE OF RADIATION, ON “NCIS: NEW ORLEANS,” TUESDAY, FEB. 3

Diane Neal Guest Stars as Coast Guard Investigative Service Agent Abigail Borin

“The Walking Dead” – A Navy lieutenant commander in impeccable shape turns to Pride and the NCIS team to solve his imminent murder after discovering he has been poisoned with a lethal dose of radiation, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, Tuesday, Feb. 3 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Diane Neal guest stars as Coast Guard Investigative Service Agent Abigail Borin.

CHEAT TWEET: A friend turns to Pride to solve a murder case after he is poisoned & given days to live #CBS 2/3 9pm LINK

REGULAR CAST:

Scott Bakula (NCIS Special Agent Dwayne Pride)
Lucas Black (NCIS Special Agent Christopher Lasalle)
Zoe McLellan (Special Agent Meredith “Merri” Brody)
CCH Pounder (Dr. Loretta Wade)
Rob Kerkovich (Forensic Scientist Sebastian Lund)

GUEST CAST:

Diane Neal (CGIS Agent Abigail Borin)
BD Wong Navy (Lieutenant Commander Dr. Gabriel Lin)
Russell Wong (Cam Lin)
Anne Dudek (Dawn Lin)
Eyal Podell (Doctor Samuel Wilkins)
Robert Walker-Branchaud (Dominick Cole)
Dave Maldonado (Carlos Zarate)
Ryan Broussard (Training Partner)
Michael Buonomo (Kieran)
Michael Shane Hughes (Mike)

WRITTEN BY: David Appelbaum
DIRECTED BY: Ed Ornelas

Criminal Minds - Episode 10.14 - Hero Worship

AN EXPLOSION IN INDIANAPOLIS HAS THE BAU SEARCHING FOR THE UNSUB BEFORE MORE BOMBINGS OCCUR, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4

“Hero Worship” – When an Indianapolis coffee shop is blown up and a hero emerges from the wreckage, the BAU tries to protect that person and his family while searching for the UnSub before more incidents occur, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 4 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Bombings in Indianapolis have the BAU rushing 2 find the UnSub before more occur on @CrimMinds_CBS #CBS 2/4 9pm http://bit.ly/1DINMkH

REGULAR CAST:

Joe Mantegna (David Rossi)
Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner)
Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan)
Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)
A.J. Cook (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau)
Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia)
Jennifer Love Hewitt (Kate Callahan)

GUEST CAST:

Louis Carazo (Tony)
Sarah Lafleur (Brenda Archer)
Lex Medlin (Allen Archer)
Marcus Folmar (Chef)
Thomas W. Ashworth (Elderly Man)
Gwen Van Dam (Elderly Woman)
Grinnell Morris (James Burke)
JB Tadena (Jordan Aguilar)
Shauna Chin (Doctor)
Claude Knowlton (Reporter)
Candace Burr Scholz (Dylan Einstein)
Jordyn Schultz (Hannah Ford)
Joe Forgione (Federal Agent)
Merrick McCartha (Mayor)
Jeff Doba (Driver)
Leticia Serrano (Female Cop)

WRITTEN BY: Rick Dunkle
DIRECTED BY: Larry Teng

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