Take A Look At Tonight’s ‘Criminal Minds’ (250th Episode) & The ‘CM:BB’ Premiere
11 min readCriminal Minds has a new episode on the schedule tonight, followed by the series premiere of Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. You can find sneak peeks, interviews, tweets and photos below!
Here’s the first clip from the 250th episode of Criminal Minds, “The Sandman”, featuring Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) and David Rossi (Joe Mantegna). (You can also find it on CBS.com, CBS Press Express and SpoilerTV.)
Scene number two also features Derek and Rossi. (It’s also available on CBS.com, CBS Press Express and SpoilerTV.)
CBS has an exclusive sneak peek on the official website, which you can watch here. It includes Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson), Rossi, JJ Jareau (AJ Cook), Derek, Dr Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) and Dr Tara Lewis (Aisha Tyler).
“The Sandman” marks the 250th episode of Criminal Minds, and here’s a video celebrating the achievement. It features Gibson, Executive Producer Erica Messer, Gubler, Cook, Mantegna and Moore. (You can also watch it on CBS.com.)
Here’s a question and answer from TV Line:
Any scoop on Criminal Minds? –Emilie
The series’ landmark 250th episode kicks off a two-parter of sorts. Directed by Joe Mantegna and written by Bruce Zimmerman, “Sandman” (understandably) features an UnSub who sprinkles sand in his victims’ eyes. And that’s not even the worst part! “It’s pretty brutal but it’s amazing,” says showrunner Erica Messer. “And it’s got a great cliffhanger element to take us into [Episode] 251,” directed by Matthew Gray Gubler and titled “A Beautiful Disaster.”
Finally, check out the First Look link below, followed by tweets and photos:
First Look: Morgan Searches For Answers On This Week's #CriminalMinds – https://t.co/evrDb3ANBl pic.twitter.com/xvQWBGfk9g
— Criminal Minds (@CrimMinds_CBS) March 14, 2016
With my AD Zack Kibbee working out the schedule on my episode. @CrimMinds_CBS pic.twitter.com/xkYvKnUtAn
— Joe Mantegna (@JoeMantegna) January 18, 2016
Think I overheard Joe saying, look kid one day u can wear a hat like this. pic.twitter.com/SWxjPk1q8O
— johnhatchitt (@johnhatchitt) January 21, 2016
Day 2 #CriminalMinds pic.twitter.com/6hlM4CEaE8
— Joe Jagatic (@joeaction) January 22, 2016
Day 3 pic.twitter.com/38y6KO1WEJ
— Joe Jagatic (@joeaction) January 22, 2016
Just another day with the amazing Dr Reid @GUBLERNATION rules#criminalminds pic.twitter.com/fE2VdviDCX
— BJ ROGERS (@bijerogers) January 22, 2016
To keep ya all going over the weekend… #criminalminds pic.twitter.com/yahV8iAKP6
— BJ ROGERS (@bijerogers) January 22, 2016
Even when caught off guard an amazing beauty! pic.twitter.com/l4Y8sWrNvF
— BJ ROGERS (@bijerogers) January 22, 2016
Don't mind loosing my chair to this guy @JoeMantegna at all ? pic.twitter.com/07qjUS38GB
— johnhatchitt (@johnhatchitt) January 23, 2016
Our last amazing crime buster beauty..@aishatyler pic.twitter.com/cyRZVaa0Ja
— BJ ROGERS (@bijerogers) January 23, 2016
@flabornflaraise stand in, double for Joe Mantegna in this episode he is directing. Should be a great one!
— Joe Jagatic (@joeaction) January 24, 2016
What lil Joe says goes! Right? @JoeMantegna pic.twitter.com/T2ohAgpX8C
— BJ ROGERS (@bijerogers) January 26, 2016
@thelucywalsh welcome to our show… Now fly like an Eagle!! #criminalminds pic.twitter.com/sFvdGZXjkK
— BJ ROGERS (@bijerogers) January 26, 2016
It's Tuesday and we are shooting "in" Wichita, Kansas! #criminalminds #SeasonXI #setlife pic.twitter.com/kzJOGgtzlC
— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) January 27, 2016
Tiny Dave is my muse. pic.twitter.com/lC8REY0ORK
— Joe Mantegna (@JoeMantegna) January 27, 2016
Get ready… one more hour East Coast! #CriminalMinds #SeasonXI #setlife #TuneIn #TONIGHT pic.twitter.com/kNqXwb91Hw
— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) January 28, 2016
You're on East Coast! #CriminalMinds #SeasonXI #setlife #TuneIn #TONIGHT pic.twitter.com/wcWxYSEqBT
— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) January 28, 2016
One more hour West Coast… #CriminalMinds #SeasonXI #setlife #TuneIn #TONIGHT pic.twitter.com/pCHe9juhKR
— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) January 28, 2016
It's time West Coast! #CriminalMinds #SeasonXI #setlife #TuneIn #TONIGHT pic.twitter.com/wBQSRI9Gtk
— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) January 28, 2016
Good Morgan Criminal Minds Fan tasticos! @shemarmoore pic.twitter.com/L7l68VNZb6
— BJ ROGERS (@bijerogers) January 28, 2016
Shemar, Bill Withers, me, Lt. Gen Willie Williams (ret.) Joe Walsh, Smokey, Lt. Col. Ron Coleman (ret.)#awesome! pic.twitter.com/yEk3CXAawW
— Joe Mantegna (@JoeMantegna) February 1, 2016
Did some CBS Interactive stuff today for my upcoming ep… https://t.co/I8yGNseAL8 via @rallywithripple
— Joe Mantegna (@JoeMantegna) March 9, 2016
Are you counting the minutes until next week's all-new episode? #CriminalMinds #SeasonXI #setlife pic.twitter.com/b996Rmvw2f
— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) March 9, 2016
This Wednesday's Criminal Minds episode will be CREEPY! Criminal Minds Season 11 Episode 17 Promo https://t.co/4wtE6h4zYW via @YouTube
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) March 14, 2016
Tonight we air our 250th Episode. That is an amazing feat and puts us up there with the Big Boyz. Ending is the Bomb https://t.co/aD4aVJlnVs
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) March 16, 2016
Tune in tonight. Episode is directed by Joe Mantegna. Scary 250th. Watch Promo. https://t.co/ZQoAEHE30j
— Harry Bring (@LLPOS) March 16, 2016
EXTRA EXTRA https://t.co/gpl44V24fX via @rallywithripple
— Joe Mantegna (@JoeMantegna) March 16, 2016
A script tease for tonight's nightmare-inducing, 250th episode! #CriminalMinds #SeasonXI #tunein #tonight pic.twitter.com/RWWoqq1b2g
— CM_SetReport (@CM_SetReport) March 16, 2016
Here’s the first sneak peek from the Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders series premiere, “The Harmful One”, featuring Matt Simmons (Daniel Henney) and Mae Jarvis (Annie Funke). (You can also find it on CBS.com, CBS Press Express and SpoilerTV.)
Clip number two features Jack Garrett (Gary Sinise), Mae, Clara Seger (Alana De La Garza), Russ “Monty” Montgomery (Tyler James Williams), Matt and guest star Keong Sim (Officer Taksin). (It’s also available on CBS.com, CBS Press Express and SpoilerTV.)
Next, check out this behind-the-scenes video, featuring Sinise, Messer, Funke, De La Garza, Henney and Williams. (You can also watch it on CBS.com, CBS Press Express and SpoilerTV.)
TV Guide posted detailed descriptions of each Beyond Borders character, which you can read at the link. Here’s a quote from Messer about the cast:
This is a great group. They’re a group that feels like they’ve been working together a long time, which is lovely. Like our original heroes, you get a really wonderful, they’re-all-in-this-together vibe from them. There are obviously similarities [between the two teams], but these guys are they’re own people, and I think everyone’s going to enjoy getting to know them.
Messer, Sinise, De La Garza and Executive Producer Mark Gordon spoke to Zap2It about the new spinoff. Although Beyond Borders films in Southern California, De La Garza explained that the show’s production team does a great job replicating foreign locations:
I’m constantly amazed by their interpretation of each country. I traveled a lot when I was younger — not that I’m not young! — and I’m in awe of their talent. When we’re supposed to be in India, it looks just like India. They’re incredible.
De La Garza also did an interview with TV Line, and here’s an excerpt:
TVLINE | How is Beyond Borders’ Clara different from anyone you’ve played before?
I love Clara. She is probably most “like me” of any character I’ve ever played. I’m definitely not as intelligent as her, nor am I a cultural anthropologist, but she rocks the linens and a Glock. She’s just kind of chill. I remember at my first fitting, I was talking to them about shoes and whatever, namely how I cannot stand high heels, and the wardrobe designer looks at me and says, “Oh, they only want you in flats.” I was like, “What? This is my dream job.”
Here’s a video from CBS News, featuring Messer, Sinise, De La Garza and Funke:
Sinise visited The Talk earlier this week, and here’s a clip about the new show:
Check out this interview with De La Garza and Henney:
And here’s another interview featuring Henney and De La Garza:
Funke did an interview as well, which you can watch below:
Here’s live chat information for the premiere:
Join @Alana_DeLaGarza @theanniefunke & @TylerJamesWill 4a #CMBB Live Chat on 3/16 @10pm ET https://t.co/3ks3lRwxbn pic.twitter.com/DMx4Mxngbl
— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) March 14, 2016
Hey all! Join us for a live tweet during the east coast broadcast of Criminal Minds Beyond Borders at 10pm ET, 7pm PT!! #CMBB #livetweet
— Daniel Henney (@danielhenney) March 15, 2016
On CBS at 10. Please tune in. The cast and I will be tweeting live during the east coast premiere. #SPN #CMBB pic.twitter.com/NiZAmdzhKz
— Adam Glass (@AdamGlass44) March 16, 2016
Check out a few last countdown videos:
Only one day left until the series premiere of @CriminalMindsBB! #CMBB https://t.co/O7sECHdRNNhttps://t.co/BQvFA3K4sl
— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) March 15, 2016
Tonight is the night! Tune in for the series premiere of #CMBB, starting at 10/9c on @CBS! @TheAnnieFunkehttps://t.co/ZU06eHc5LH
— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) March 16, 2016
Finally, here’s the First Look link, a collection of tweets and photos, and a video:
Here's Your First Look At The Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders Premiere Episode – https://t.co/8uisHDx1XP #CMBB pic.twitter.com/Q7jg3C5dii
— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) March 14, 2016
Mad shout out to my partner in crime and creator of #CriminalMindsBB #ERICAMESSER we give birth this weds @ 10. #SPN https://t.co/o04Utz8qMN
— Adam Glass (@AdamGlass44) March 13, 2016
.@GarySinise Uncovers '#CriminalMinds' Spinoff Set Secrets On @TheTalkCBS – https://t.co/Ofb9PBKgjU #CMBB pic.twitter.com/gVKxZ5yv4U
— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) March 14, 2016
Ok they are now in studio with @NewsJuan @SharonTay888 @CBSLA @danielhenney @Alana_DeLaGarza pic.twitter.com/FeTrN19Vzm
— Amber Lee (@AmberLeeNews) March 15, 2016
https://t.co/VVKuXK2fLB It all is finally happening mañana at 10 on CBS. So proud of this show. Please check it out. #SPN #CriminalMindsBB
— Adam Glass (@AdamGlass44) March 15, 2016
@sweeetanj @CriminalMindsBB @KCRep yes and so excited for folks to get to see you kill it the following week!
— e4 (@e4meredith) March 15, 2016
Hope you tune in tomorrow night for the series premiere of @CriminalMindsBB on @CBS 10/9c.Let me know what you think!https://t.co/DPzYBoevaH
— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) March 16, 2016
6 Things To Know About Tonight's Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders Premiere: https://t.co/74IDpNxLhw #CMBB pic.twitter.com/Lq7YaNJgnk
— Beyond Borders (@CriminalMindsBB) March 16, 2016
Tonight on @CBS tune into see the series premiere of @BeyondBordersCM 10/9c #CMBB https://t.co/uMd7KFsv6D pic.twitter.com/CyueLTB7mz
— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) March 16, 2016
The first ever script tease for #CMBB ! Tune in to our premiere TONIGHT at 10pm on CBS! @CriminalMindsBB pic.twitter.com/4WN521OD7b
— CMBB_SetReport (@cmbeyondborders) March 16, 2016
TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! #BeyondBorders https://t.co/JMwYwxWIiX @CriminalMindsBB @cmbeyondborders
— e4 (@e4meredith) March 16, 2016
@magikhands13 No, the amazing #EricaMesser did. She also created the show.
— Adam Glass (@AdamGlass44) March 16, 2016
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you @danielhenney…he's getting all warmed up for the premier tonight..you should too! pic.twitter.com/tH5FkABrGj
— Annie Funke (@theanniefunke) March 16, 2016
And here’s the video: