CBS Press Release: ‘Madam Secretary’ Episode 2.12 – The Middle Way, Airs Jan 17, 2016

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4 Jan 2016

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Title:   The Middle Way
Airs:    January 17, 2016

ELIZABETH GOES TO MYANMAR TO SIGN A PACIFIC RIM TRADE AGREEMENT WHICH WILL MODERNIZE THEIR POWER GRID, BUT IS SURPRISED BY RESISTANCE FROM THE COUNTRY’S AMERICAN AMBASSADOR, ON “MADAM SECRETARY,” SUNDAY, JAN. 17

“The Middle Way” – Elizabeth goes to Myanmar to sign a Pacific Rim trade agreement which will modernize their power grid and benefit several of its trading partners, but she is met with resistance by the country’s American ambassador who has immersed himself into the local culture. Also, Nadine attempts to mend her relationship with her estranged son, on MADAM SECRETARY, Sunday, Jan. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET:  Elizabeth faces resistance when she goes 2 Myanmar 2 help modernize their power grid  1/17 @8pm http://bit.ly/1Z39bkf

SERIES REGULARS:

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)

Keith Carradine

(President Conrad Dalton)

GUEST CAST:

Peter Jacobson

(Ted Rhodes)

Matt Meinsen

(Joe)

David Rasche

(Ambassador Arlen Maxwell)

Jason Babinsky

(Mitchell Dorman)

Christine Chang

(Shindy)

Ethan Peck

(Drew Tolliver)

Greg Watanabe

(President Aung Shwe)

Kelvin Whui

(Kywe)

Timothy Shew

(Sergio)

Nancy Anderson

(Alice)

Dori Legg

(Karaoke Singer)

Sherry Boone

(Margo)

Marc Oka

(Police Chief)

Tommy Walker

(Driver)

Martin Bashir

(Himself)

WRITTEN BY: Lyla Oliver

DIRECTED BY: James Whitmore Jr.

GENRE: Drama

 

 

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CBS Rings in 2016 With All-New episodes of Its Shows Beginning Sunday, January 3

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CBS will ring in 2016 with all-new episodes of its hit series, beginning Sunday, Jan. 3. The following is information on the first original episodes of the new year:

SUNDAY, JAN. 3 

UNDERCOVER BOSS (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/8:00-9:00 PM, PT, Football Doubleheader)

“Shoppers World” – Sam Dushey, President and CEO, Shoppers World, a family owned and operated discount apparel and merchandise retail store, goes undercover to ensure he’s filling the shoes of his grandfather, who founded his company in the 1930s.

MONDAY, JAN. 4

SUPERGIRL (8:00-9:00 PM)

“Blood Bonds” – With Astra in captivity at the DEO, her husband, Non (guest star Chris Vance), captures Hank, leading to a tense standoff between the two sides. Also, Kara continues to refute Cat’s allegations that she is Supergirl.

SCORPION (9:00-10:00 PM)

“White Out” – In order to save a United States Special Forces unit from certain death, Team Scorpion must brave the subzero temperatures of Antarctica. While there, Happy becomes lost in a blizzard and Toby risks his life to find her.

NCIS: LOS ANGELES (10:00-11:00 PM)

“Core Values” – The team goes undercover at a decommissioned nuclear power plant to investigate the radiation poisoning of a Gunnery Sergeant moonlighting as a security guard.

TUESDAY, JAN. 5

NCIS (8:00-9:00 PM) **PART ONE OF CROSSOVER EVENT WITH “NCIS: NEW ORLEANS”

“Sister City: Part One” – After the passengers and crew of a private plane traveling from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. are lethally poisoned, all evidence points to the missing chef, Abby’s brother, Luca (guest star Tyler Ritter). Gibbs and his D.C. team work in conjunction with Pride (guest star Scott Bakula) and his New Orleans team to locate Luca and determine why a private tech company was targeted.

NCIS: NEW ORLEANS (9:00-10:00 PM) **PART TWO OF CROSSOVER EVENT WITH “NCIS”

“Sister City: Part Two” – While Special Agent Pride and the New Orleans team investigate a Russian sleeper agent who had been involved with Abby’s (guest star Pauley Perrette) brother, Luca (guest star Tyler Ritter), Sebastian flies to D.C. to partner with Abby on the forensics in the case. Also, Bishop drives through the night to deliver a package and work the case with the New Orleans team.

 

LIMITLESS (10:00-11:00 PM)

“The Assassination of Eddie Morra” – When an attempt is made on Senator Edward Morra’s life by a former member of his inner circle, Brian is tasked with sabotaging the FBI’s investigation into the attack. As the assassin threatens to end the Senator’s career by exposing his connection to NZT, Brian and Morra’s fates become further endangered and intertwined. Bradley Cooper returns as Senator Edward Morra.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6

2 BROKE GIRLS (8:00-8:30 PM)

“And the Not Regular Down There” – Max is both puzzled and curious when the new guy she is dating expresses hesitations about intimacy because he is “not regular down there.” Also, Sophie and Oleg struggle to get pregnant. Steve Talley guest stars as Owen and Dink O’Neal guest stars as Dr. Serden.

 

MIKE & MOLLY (8:30-9:00 PM) SEASON PREMIERE

“Cops on the Rocks” – Mike and Carl go to couples counseling to try and reconcile their partnership. Also, Molly decides to do a promotional radio interview on her own after Peggy decides not to participate.

 

THURSDAY, JAN. 7

THE BIG BANG THEORY (8:00-8:31 PM)

Original episode TBD

 

LIFE IN PIECES (8:31-9:01 PM)

“Bite Flight Wing-Man Bonnie” – Heather and Tim finally find a couple they actually like socializing with, but Sophia and their son don’t hit it off. Also, Greg insists he and Jen take separate flights in case something happens to the plane, Matt and John take Gary (Martin Mull) out to meet women, and Matt’s ex-wife, Bonnie (guest star Brenda Song), makes a surprise visit. NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk guest stars.

 

MOM (9:01-9:30 PM)

“Kreplach and a Tiny Tush” – Christy hosts a family dinner for Violet’s hard-to-please future mother-in-law. Also, Bonnie balks when Steve wants to take their relationship to the next level. Linda Lavin guest stars as Phyllis, Gregory’s mother. David Krumholtz returns as Gregory, Violet’s fiancé.

 

ANGEL FROM HELL (9:30-10:00 PM) SERIES PREMIERE

“Pilot” – Allison, a successful, driven doctor, runs into Amy, a larger-than-life, eccentric woman who claims to be her “guardian angel,” and whose mission is to help Allison loosen up and see her life from a new perspective.

 

ELEMENTARY (10:00-11:00 PM)

“Miss Taken” – An underlying issue in Watson’s relationship with her stepfather worsens when she learns he has written a crime novel based on her work with Holmes without her knowledge. John Heard guest stars as Henry Watson, Joan’s stepfather.

FRIDAY, JAN. 8

HAWAII FIVE-0 (9:00-10:00 PM)

“Kuleana” – While McGarrett and Danny attend a couples retreat in Maui to work on their partnership issues, Kamekona’s dangerous past comes back to haunt him. (“Kuleana” is Hawaiian for “One’s Personal Sense of Responsibility.”)

 

BLUE BLOODS (10:00-11:00 PM)

“Back in the Day” – When Frank’s first partner announces plans to publish a book filled with stories of their early days on the force, Frank worries about his personal stories being made public. Also, when Jamie and Eddie catch a call about a nearby officer needing assistance, the choices they each make will affect their futures in the department and in their relationship.

SUNDAY, JAN. 10

MADAM SECRETARY (8:00-9:00 PM)

“Unity Node” – Elizabeth tries to salvage a peace deal with Russia after an unexpected turn of events threatens to dissolve the agreement. Also, Elizabeth gets dragged into dealing with an emergency situation aboard the International Space Station.

THE GOOD WIFE (9:00-10:00 PM)

“Iowa” – Tensions run high as the entire Florrick family is crammed into the campaign bus with Eli and Ruth on their way to the Iowa Caucuses. Once there, Peter attempts a high-risk political stunt to gain votes for his presidential bid. David Krumholtz and Mo Rocca guest star.

CSI: CYBER (10:00-11:00 PM)

“404: Flight Not Found” – When the Cyber team investigates what appears to be a hack into air traffic control’s communication system, a greater threat is discovered when a flight vanishes and the team has the world’s first case of cyber-hijacking on their hands. Pro football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith guest stars as himself.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13

CRIMINAL MINDS (9:00-10:00 PM)

“Entropy” – The BAU devises an elaborate plan to attempt to take down the “Dirty Dozen” hitmen ring, with Reid playing an integral role. Aubrey Plaza guest stars as Cat Adams, Reid’s date.

CODE BLACK (10:00-11:00 PM)

“The Fog of War” – As the doctors treat the patients from the chaotic scene of the multi-vehicle accident, a love triangle begins to brew among Mario, Angus and Heather. Also, when Malaya learns that Carla is at the hospital, she goes against Carla’s wishes and stays by her side during the delivery of her baby. Shiri Appleby returns as Malaya’s ex-girlfriend, Carla Niven.

TVLine: Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on Good Wife, Nashville, Big Bang, Madam Secretary, NCIS and More

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16 Dec 2015

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Question: Any Good Wife scoop on Cary? —Mohammad
Ausiello: I finally have an answer to the burning “Does he bat for Team Gay?” question. Remember a few months ago when Cary seemed to doth protest too much when his underling hit on him? Well, EP Robert King reveals that the odd, seemingly out of nowhere exchange was neither a seed being planted for a bigger storyline nor a non sequitur. “We liked how Cary was out of step in trying to get in touch with the newest generation coming into the law firm,” King explains. “He wanted to belong and he wanted them to feel like they belonged. And of course it’s misinterpreted by the young associate as a come-on.”

Question: Are we going to see Zach this season on The Good Wife? —Anabel
Ausiello: Yes, ma’am. Graham Phillips will return as Alicia’s golden boy in the first post-holiday episode (airing Jan. 10), an hour that finds the entire Florrick clan crammed into Peter’s campaign bus en route to the Iowa Caucuses. (Get a first look at the family reunion, below; is that Zach’s GF wearing the Georgetown hoodie?) Oh, and you know who else will be on that bus? Alicia’s new archnemesis Eli! Fun times.

Question: Can you give Nashville fans an update on Hayden Panettiere’s temporary leave?  —Shannon
Ausiello: We asked showrunner Dee Johnson this very question last week, and she said Panettiere’s medical leave (for treatment for postpartum depression( would end “soon,” but added that the actress hasn’t yet returned to set.

Question: Come on, give: I think Madam Secretary is the best show on TV, and I need the dirt! —Andrew
Ausiello: Did you pick up on the fact that there were a bunch of high-powered dignitaries — Elizabeth and President Dalton, as well as Maria Ostrov — very close to the area where the attack happened at the end of the fall finale? Because I did. “I’m so glad you saw that,” executive producer Barbara Hall tells TVLine, promising that the next episode will pick up right where the finale left off. “We’re not going to make you wait” to find out who lives or (gulp) dies, she continues. And the confusion over who was the attacker’s actual target? “The episode is pretty much dedicated to taking us down that path.”

Question: What’s new for NCIS in 2016? —Marsha
Ausiello: The CBS juggernaut, perhaps inspired by our bullish renewal prediction, is looking to add a pair of fresh, young faces to the team in Season 14. The newbies, one male and one female, would both be series regulars.

Question: Can I have some Big Bang Theory scoop, please? —Aleksandra
Ausiello: Just because Sheldon and Amy are a couple again doesn’t mean we have seen the last of her ex, played by Stephen Merchant. “He’s a busy guy, but the door is wide open for him to come back,” showrunner Steve Molaro tells me. “We were honored to have him.” (For another TBBT tidbit, scroll down to “This AAnd That.”)

This AAnd That…
♦ Tonight’s coitus-themed Big Bang Theory completely lives up to the hype. It’s a deliriously sweet and funny half-hour, featuring predictably on-point performances from Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik.

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CBS Press Release: ‘Madam Secretary’ Episode 2.11 – Unity Node, Airs Jan 10, 2016

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15 Dec 2015

Press Release

Title:  Unity Node
Airs:   January 20, 2016

ELIZABETH TRIES TO SALVAGE A PEACE DEAL WITH RUSSIA AFTER AN UNEXPECTED TURN OF EVENTS THREATENS TO DISSOLVE THE AGREEMENT, ON “MADAM SECRETARY,” SUNDAY, JAN. 10

“Unity Node” – Elizabeth tries to salvage a peace deal with Russia after an unexpected turn of events threatens to dissolve the agreement. Also, Elizabeth gets dragged into dealing with an emergency situation aboard the International Space Station, on MADAM SECRETARY, Sunday, Jan. 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Elizabeth tries 2 salvage a peace deal w Russia after something threatens to destroy it 1/10 8pm http://bit.ly/1QKtzjJ

SERIES REGULARS:

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)

Keith Carradine

(President Conrad Dalton)

RECURRING CAST:

Jill Hennessy

(Jane Fellows)

Sebastian Arcelus

(Jay Whitman)

Tony Plana

(Admiral Ed Parker)

Zenon Zeleniuch

 (General Vladimir Doroshevich)

Francis Jue

 (Chinese Foreign Minister Chen)

David Vadim

 (Ukrainian Foreign Minister Luka Melnik)

John Pankow

 (Glenn)

Alex Morf

 (Perry Klein)

GUEST CAST:

Michael O’Hara

 (Cooper Ralston)

Masha King

(Talia Petrov)

Prema Cruz

 (Carla)

Kathleen Chalfant

 (Dean Ward)

Nicholas Guest

 (Acting Russian President Salnikov)

Gabriel Rush

 (Teenager)

Cathleen Trigg

 (News Anchor)

Marina Kotovnikov

 (Translator)

James Yaegashi

 (Rick)

Brandon Andrus

 (Jim)

WRITTEN BY: Matt Ward

DIRECTED BY: Jet Wilkinson

GENRE: Drama

 

 

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CBS Press Release: ‘Madam Secretary’ Episode 2.10 – The Greater Good, Airs Dec 13, 2015

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3 Dec 2015

Press Release

Title:  The Greater Good
Airs:   December 13, 2015

ELIZABETH AND PRESIDENT DALTON MEET WITH MARIA OSTROV IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIND A PEACEFUL SOLUTION TO THE ESCALATED CONFLICT WITH RUSSIA, ON A CLIFFHANGER EPISODE OF “MADAM SECRETARY,” SUNDAY, DEC. 13

“The Greater Good” – After they uncover a secret that could ruin Maria Ostrov’s (Angela Gots) reputation, Elizabeth and President Dalton head to Switzerland to meet with her and use the information as leverage to find a peaceful solution to the escalated conflict with Russia. Also, Dmitri requests to be released from his duties as a spy, on a cliffhanger episode of MADAM SECRETARY, Sunday, Dec. 13 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET:  Elizabeth & Dalton prepare 2 have peace talks w Maria Ostrov 2 end the conflict w Russia 12/13 @8pm http://bit.ly/1To6GBM

SERIES REGULARS:

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)

Keith Carradine

(President Conrad Dalton)

RECURRING CAST:

Chris Petrovski

(Dmitri Petrov)

Jill Hennessy

(Jane Fellows)

Sebastian Arcelus

(Jay Whitman)

Angela Gots

(Maria Ostrov)

Zenon Zeleniuch

 (General Vladimir Doroshevich)

Jordan Lage

 (General Kohl)

Clifton Davis

 (Ephraim Ware)

GUEST CAST:

Olek Krupa

 (President Pavel Ostrov)

Liba Vaynberg

(Prostitute)

Elan Even

 (Yuri Dyachenko)

Will Abadie

 (Swiss Ambassador Claude Wuthrich)

Iolanta O’neill

 (Russian Counterpart)

Sean Dougherty

 (Driver)

David Vadim

 (Ukrainian Foreign Minister Luka Melnik)

WRITTEN BY: David Grae

DIRECTED BY: Eric Stoltz

GENRE: Drama

 

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‘The Big Bang Theory’ and ‘NCIS’ Pass ‘Sunday Night Football’ As Top Two Programs in Week 8 with L+7

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“The Big Bang Theory,” “Blue Bloods” and “NCIS” All Exceed +4 Million Viewer Lift

“The Big Bang Theory” is the #1 Program in Adult 18-49 Lift (Tie)

NCIS (20.71m) and THE BIG BANG THEORY (19.90m) both passed “Sunday Night Football” (19.49m) as the week’s top two programs in viewers, according to Nielsen live + 7-day ratings for the week ending Nov. 15, Week Eight of the season.

CBS had three programs with L+7 viewer lifts of more than +4 million from their live + same day averages, led by THE BIG BANG THEORY +4.98m (19.90m from 14.92m, +33%); BLUE BLOODS +4.08m (14.41m from 10.33m, +39%) and NCIS +4.03m (20.71m from 16.68m, +24%).

Among adults 18-49, THE BIG BANG THEORY was the week’s top gainer (tie) with a lift of +2.2 (5.9 from 3.7 +59%).

 

L+7 Top 20 Program Rank for Week Eight

 

Source: Nielsen NPM   LIVE+7 (11/09/2015 – 11/15/2015)

 
Rank Program   Network (000)
         
1 NCIS   CBS 20,707
2 BIG BANG THEORY, THE   CBS 19,902
3 NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL   NBC 19,490
4 60 MINUTES   CBS 18,630
5 EMPIRE   FOX 15,803
6 NCIS: NEW ORLEANS   CBS 15,428
7 BLUE BLOODS   CBS 14,408
8 VOICE   NBC 14,375
9 DANCING WITH THE STARS   ABC 14,299
10 SUNDAY NIGHT NFL PRE-KICK   NBC 13,979
         
11 SCORPION   CBS 13,191
12 BLINDSPOT   NBC 13,190
13 VOICE-TUE   NBC 12,990
14 MADAM SECRETARY   CBS 12,922
15 MODERN FAMILY   ABC 12,409
16 CRIMINAL MINDS   CBS 12,283
17 VOICE 11/11 (S) NBC 12,227
18 CHICAGO FIRE   NBC 11,732
19 HAWAII FIVE-0   CBS 11,710
20 SCANDAL   ABC 11,581

 

L+7 Top 20 Programs in Viewer Lift

 

 
Source: Nielsen NPM,   LIVE+SD, LIVE+7 (11/09/2015 – 11/15/2015)    
             
2+ LIFT RANK Program Title Network LIVE+SD PER2+ (000) LIVE+7 PER2+ (000) Live Plus Seven Day Lift Live Plus Seven Day Lift %
1 BLINDSPOT NBC 7,673 13,190 +5517 72%
2 BIG BANG THEORY, THE CBS 14,915 19,902 +4987 33%
3 BLACKLIST NBC 6,754 11,563 +4809 71%
4 EMPIRE FOX 11,200 15,803 +4603 41%
5 QUANTICO ABC 4,203 8,648 +4445 106%
6 MODERN FAMILY ABC 8,147 12,409 +4262 52%
7 BLUE BLOODS CBS 10,331 14,408 +4077 39%
8 NCIS CBS 16,678 20,707 +4029 24%
9 CASTLE ABC 6,069 10,030 +3961 65%
10 SCANDAL ABC 7,703 11,581 +3878 50%
             
11 SCORPION CBS 9,344 13,191 +3847 41%
12 HOW TO GET AWAY W/MURDER ABC 6,710 10,522 +3812 57%
13 CRIMINAL MINDS CBS 8,512 12,283 +3771 44%
14 CHICAGO PD NBC 6,792 10,442 +3650 54%
15 ELEMENTARY CBS 5,174 8,782 +3608 70%
16 CHICAGO FIRE NBC 8,145 11,732 +3587 44%
17 GREY’S ANATOMY ABC 8,018 11,478 +3460 43%
18 NCIS: LOS ANGELES CBS 7,910 11,328 +3418 43%
19 HAWAII FIVE-0 CBS 8,467 11,710 +3243 38%
20 LAW AND ORDER:SVU NBC 7,774 10,998 +3224 41%

 

L+7 Top 10 Programs in Adults 18-49 Lift

 

 
Source: Nielsen NPM,   LIVE+SD, LIVE+7 (11/09/2015 – 11/15/2015)    
             
A1849 LIFT RANK Program Title Network LIVE+SD A1849 % LIVE+7 A1849 % Live Plus Seven Day Lift Live Plus Seven Day Lift %
1 BIG BANG THEORY, THE CBS 3.7 5.9 +2.2 59%
1 EMPIRE FOX 4.2 6.4 +2.2 52%
3 MODERN FAMILY ABC 2.7 4.7 +2.0 74%
4 BLINDSPOT NBC 2.2 4.0 +1.8 82%
4 QUANTICO ABC 1.3 3.1 +1.8 138%
6 HOW TO GET AWAY W/MURDER ABC 1.9 3.6 +1.7 89%
7 GREY’S ANATOMY ABC 2.2 3.8 +1.6 73%
7 SCANDAL ABC 2.2 3.8 +1.6 73%
9 BLACKLIST NBC 1.5 2.9 +1.4 93%
10 CRIMINAL MINDS CBS 1.6 2.9 +1.3 81%
10 LAW AND ORDER:SVU NBC 2.0 3.3 +1.3 65%

 

 

“I Have A Dream’ Foundation and CBS Cares Collaborate on PSA Campaign; See the Dreams of LLCooJ and Mayim Bialik

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New PSAs Focus on Educational Support for Children in Low-Income Neighborhoods

CBS Stars Mayim Bialik, Luis Guzmán, Téa Leoni, LL COOL J, Chi McBride,
Shemar Moore, Jeff Probst and Tom Selleck To Be Featured

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Tuesday, Nov. 24 – The “I Have A Dream” Foundation (IHDF) and CBS Cares have joined together to create a public service campaign focusing on educational support and mentoring for young students in low-income areas.

Christmas- and Hanukkah-themed IHDF public service announcements featuring Mayim Bialik (THE BIG BANG THEORY) and LL COOL J (NCIS: LOS ANGELES) will launch online and across CBS Interactive platforms onWednesday, Nov. 25. On Friday, Nov. 27, the PSAs will begin to air nationally on the CBS Television Network and on local CBS stations across the country.

 

The IHDF/CBS Cares PSA campaign will continue in 2016, featuring CBS stars Luis Guzmán (CODE BLACK), Téa Leoni (MADAM SECRETARY), Chi McBride (HAWAII FIVE-0), Shemar Moore (CRIMINAL MINDS), Jeff Probst (SURVIVOR), Tom Selleck (BLUE BLOODS) and more.

“These powerful CBS Cares PSAs shine a light on the urgent need to increase access to higher education for children from low-income communities,” said Donna A. Lawrence, President and CEO of the National “I Have A Dream” Foundation.  “The campaign will boost the visibility of IHDF’s work and help break the cycle of poverty for thousands of families across the country, making the dream of a college education a reality for their children.”

“The ‘I Have A Dream’ Foundation impacts diversity and education, two top priorities for the CBS Corporation,” said Josie Thomas, Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, CBS Corporation. “This collaboration is an opportunity that will help increase awareness and further the Foundation’s crucial mission of providing long-term support programs aimed at increasing high school graduation and college completion for students in under-resourced public schools.”

“The ‘I Have A Dream’ program was monumental for me,” says Dreamer alumna Zairia Benjamin, an accomplished social worker. “My earliest memories always involve the volunteers who made me feel important because of how much they invested in me. I am lucky to be a product of their investment, and appreciative and aware of how much I was given and the kind of support a person needs to do well.”

Every student in the IHDF program receives guaranteed tuition assistance for higher education as well as continued support on their college journey. In addition to financial support, IHDF provides students with academic support and life skills as well as mental and social encouragement.  Since 1981, “I Have A Dream” Foundation programs have operated in 28 states, Washington, D.C., and New Zealand, together serving nearly 17,000 students.

“Diversity is important to all that CBS does as a company, and we are proud of this partnership between CBS Cares and the IHDF,” said Tony Ambrosio, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer, CBS Corporation. “We hope that these PSAs will further IHDF’s important mission of helping children in low-income communities, fulfilling their dreams of a higher education and career.”

To get involved and learn more, visit http://www.ihaveadreamfoundation.org/.

 

About “I Have A Dream” Foundation:

The “I Have A Dream” Foundation (IHDF) is a leading education nonprofit focused on breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty through a comprehensive program of support that follows the same group of children (“Dreamers”) from elementary school all the way through college. Founded 35 years ago through the vision of Eugene Lang, IHDF operates in 16 cities and has nearly 17,000 alumni.

 

About CBS Cares:

At the heart of CBS’s public service commitment are the multi award-winning CBS Cares campaigns, consisting of PSAs that usually feature talent from a wide array of CBS programming. Approximately 200 million viewers see one or more of the CBS Cares campaigns each year. These PSAs have embraced a number of causes, none more important than diversity and tolerance. The Nelson Mandela Foundation partnered with CBS Cares for Mr. Mandela’s first-ever PSAs on tolerance in the U.S. These PSAs were seen in the U.S. and 82 other countries. Each year, CBS Cares airs PSAs to honor Black History Month, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Native American Heritage Month.  CBS Cares also worked with the NAACP in developing PSAs that marked its 100th anniversary. Additionally, it worked with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Trust on PSAs to raise funds for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. CBS Cares annually marks the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday with PSAs featuring Congressman John Lewis, who marched with Dr. King. CBS Cares annually marks Memorial Day and Veterans Day with special PSAs honoring American military veterans. Another set of PSAs honor the victims of the Nazi Holocaust and run annually on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

 

 

 

CBS Press Release: ‘Madam Secretary’ Episode 2.09 – Russian Roulette, Airs Nov 29, 2015

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17 Nov 2015

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Title:   Russian Roulette
Airs:    November 29, 2015

PRESIDENT DALTON AND ELIZABETH BELIEVE RUSSIA WAS BEHIND THE ATTACK ON AIR FORCE ONE, UNTIL HENRY SHARES INFORMATION WITH ELIZABETH THAT MAKES HER RECONSIDER, ON “MADAM SECRETARY,” SUNDAY, NOV. 29

 “Russian Roulette” – Shortly before Elizabeth is to deliver a speech at the United Nations accusing Russia for the attack on Air Force One, Henry shares information that makes her reconsider her theory, on MADAM SECRETARY,Sunday, Nov. 29 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/8:00-9:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Elizabeth thinks Russia was behind the Air Force One attack, but is she right? 11/29 8:30pm ET/ 8pm PT http://bit.ly/1NCe08L

SERIES REGULARS:

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)

Keith Carradine

(President Conrad Dalton)

RECURRING CAST:

Jill Hennessy

(Jane Fellows)

Julian Acosta

(Craig Sterling)

Kobi Libii

(Oliver Shaw)

Sebastian Arcelus

(Jay Whitman)

Angela Gots

(Maria Ostrov)

GUEST CAST:

Ryan Ivan Raffloer

 (Aide)

Lev Gorn

(President Bozek)

Mandy Gonzalez

 (Lucy Knox)

Jordan Lage

 (General Kohl)

Francis Jue

 (Chinese Foreign Minister Chen)

Clifton Davis

 (Ephraim Ware)

Jed Peterson

 (Foreman)

Joris Stuyck

 (Russian Official)

Yosef Podolski

 (Sick Man)

Cole Vallis

 (Spencer)

Miles J Harvey

 (Lucas)

Thuy Ho

 (Medic)

WRITTEN BY: Barbara Hall

DIRECTED BY: Jonathan Brown

GENRE: Drama

 

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‘The Big Bang Theory,” “Blue Bloods,” and “Elementary top L+3 Viewer Lifts

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WITH L+3, “THE BIG BANG THEORY,” “BLUE BLOODS” AND “ELEMENTARY” TOP VIEWER LIFTS

“The Big Bang Theory,” “Criminal Minds,” “Supergirl,” “Limitless” and “Scorpion” Among Adult 18-49 Gainers

THE BIG BANG THEORY, BLUE BLOODS, ELEMENTARY and SCORPION posted CBS’s biggest live +3-day lifts among viewers, while THE BIG BANG THEORY, CRIMINAL MINDS, SUPERGIRL, LIMITLESS and SCORPION were the big gainers in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live +3-day ratings for the week ending Nov. 8, Week Seven of the 2015-2016 season.

Among viewers, posting the week’s biggest L+3 lifts were THE BIG BANG THEORY (+4.15m), BLUE BLOODS (+3.51m) and the season premiere of ELEMENTARY (+3.10m).

CBS’s adult 18-49 leaders were THE BIG BANG THEORY (+1.7), CRIMINAL MINDS (+0.9) and SUPERGIRL, LIMITLESS and SCORPION all adding +0.8.

 

Top L+3 Viewer Rankings and Lifts for Week 7:

 

Primetime Weekly Rank – Live+3 vs. Live+SD – TOTAL VIEWERS        
Source: Nielsen NPM,   LIVE+SD, LIVE+3 (11/02/2015 – 11/08/2015)            
                 
Live+SD Rank Live+3 Rank Program Title Network LIVE+SD PER2+ (000) LIVE+3 PER2+ (000) Percent Lift Actual Lift (000)  
1 1 NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL NBC 23,047 23,134 0% 87  
2 2 NCIS CBS 17,975 20,635 15% 2,660  
5 3 BIG BANG THEORY, THE CBS 14,811 18,962 28% 4,151  
3 4 SUNDAY NIGHT NFL PRE-KICK NBC 16,892 16,942 0% 50  
6 5 NCIS: NEW ORLEANS CBS 14,149 16,130 14% 1,981  
4 6 60 MINUTES CBS 15,764 16,097 2% 333  
11 7 EMPIRE FOX 11,677 15,441 32% 3,764  
7 8 CMA AWARDS ABC 13,620 14,993 10% 1,373  
13 9 BLUE BLOODS CBS 10,899 14,412 32% 3,513  
10 10 VOICE NBC 12,059 14,055 17% 1,996  
                 
9 11 DANCING WITH THE STARS ABC 12,087 13,383 11% 1,296  
8 12 FOOTBALL NT AMERICA PT 3 NBC 13,100 13,103 0% 3  
14 13 MADAM SECRETARY CBS 10,590 12,452 18% 1,862  
15 14 SCORPION CBS 9,507 12,422 31% 2,915  
26 15 BLINDSPOT NBC 8,017 12,409 55% 4,392  
19 16 GREY’S ANATOMY ABC 8,504 11,461 35% 2,957  
17 17 HAWAII FIVE-0 CBS 8,850 11,381 29% 2,531  
25 18 SCANDAL ABC 8,026 11,369 42% 3,343  
16 19 SUPERGIRL CBS 8,865 11,260 27% 2,395  
20 20 NCIS: LOS ANGELES CBS 8,409 11,223 33% 2,814  
                 
12 21 HOME DEPOT PRIME CLG FTBL CBS 11,063 11,119 1% 56  
24 22 CHICAGO FIRE NBC 8,109 11,023 36% 2,914  
29 23 CRIMINAL MINDS CBS 7,793 10,681 37% 2,888  
22 24 GOOD WIFE, THE CBS 8,267 10,575 28% 2,308  
18 25 SURVIVOR CBS 8,795 10,535 20% 1,740  
38 25 BLACKLIST NBC 6,436 10,535 64% 4,099  
28 27 LIMITLESS CBS 7,863 10,304 31% 2,441  
35 28 HOW TO GET AWAY W/MURDER ABC 6,487 9,745 50% 3,258  
36 29 CHICAGO PD NBC 6,475 9,441 46% 2,966  
27 30 LIFE IN PIECES CBS 7,881 9,217 17% 1,336  
                 
23 31 VOICE-TUE NBC 8,215 9,066 10% 851  
34 32 LAW AND ORDER:SVU NBC 6,547 9,033 38% 2,486  
30 33 MOM CBS 7,279 8,779 21% 1,500  
37 34 CODE BLACK CBS 6,444 8,752 36% 2,308  
43 35 ELEMENTARY CBS 5,583 8,682 56% 3,099  

 

Top L+3 Adult 18-49 Rankings and Lifts for Week 7:

 

Primetime Weekly Rank – Live+3 vs. Live+SD – ADULTS 18-49          
Source: Nielsen NPM,   LIVE+SD, LIVE+3 (11/02/2015 – 11/08/2015)              
                   
Live+SD Rank Live+3 Rank Program Title Network LIVE+SD A1849 % LIVE+3 A1849 % Percent Lift Actual Lift    
1 1 NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL NBC 8.4 8.4 0% 0.0    
4 2 EMPIRE FOX 4.6 6.4 39% 1.8    
2 3 SUNDAY NIGHT NFL PRE-KICK NBC 6.0 6.0 0% 0.0    
6 4 BIG BANG THEORY, THE CBS 3.7 5.4 46% 1.7    
3 5 FOOTBALL NT AMERICA PT 3 NBC 4.7 4.7 0% 0.0    
5 6 CMA AWARDS ABC 3.8 4.3 13% 0.5    
8 7 VOICE NBC 3.3 3.9 18% 0.6    
7 8 HOME DEPOT PRIME CLG FTBL CBS 3.6 3.7 3% 0.1    
13 8 BLINDSPOT NBC 2.2 3.7 68% 1.5    
13 8 SCANDAL ABC 2.2 3.7 68% 1.5    
                   
11 11 GREY’S ANATOMY ABC 2.3 3.6 57% 1.3    
18 12 HOW TO GET AWAY W/MURDER ABC 1.9 3.3 74% 1.4    
13 13 SUPERGIRL CBS 2.2 3.0 36% 0.8    
9 13 FOOTBALL NT AMERICA PT 2 NBC 3.0 3.0 0% 0.0    
11 15 NCIS CBS 2.3 2.8 22% 0.5    
10 15 60 MINUTES CBS 2.7 2.8 4% 0.1    
41 15 QUANTICO ABC 1.3 2.8 115% 1.5    
18 18 SCORPION CBS 1.9 2.7 42% 0.8    
16 18 SURVIVOR CBS 2.0 2.7 35% 0.7    
23 18 CHICAGO FIRE NBC 1.8 2.7 50% 0.9    
                   
35 21 BLACKLIST NBC 1.4 2.6 86% 1.2    
28 22 LAW AND ORDER:SVU NBC 1.5 2.5 67% 1.0    
28 23 CRIMINAL MINDS CBS 1.5 2.4 60% 0.9    

 

CBS Press Release: ‘Madam Secretary’ Episode 2.08 – Lights Out, Airs Nov 22, 2015

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10 Nov 2015

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Title:  Lights Out
Airs:   November 22, 2015

ELIZABETH, RUSSELL AND MIKE BARNOW HATCH A PLAN TO OUST THE NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR WITHOUT TARNISHING PRESIDENT DALTON WITH A SCANDAL, ON “MADAM SECRETARY,” SUNDAY, NOV. 22

“Lights Out” – As tensions rise with Russia, Elizabeth, Russell and Mike B. (Kevin Rahm) hatch a plan to oust Craig Sterling (Julian Acosta) from his role as National Security Advisor without tarnishing President Dalton with a scandal. Also, Ephraim Ware (Clifton Davis), the Director of National Intelligence, identifies who hacked Air Force One, on MADAM SECRETARY, Sunday, Nov. 22 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Elizabeth, Russell & Mike B. try 2 oust Craig Sterling w/out creating a scandal 11/22 8pm http://bit.ly/1SgRJB6

SERIES REGULARS:

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)

Keith Carradine

(President Conrad Dalton)

RECURRING CAST:

Chris Petrovski

(Dmitri Petrov)

Jill Hennessy

(Jane Fellows)

Julian Acosta

(Craig Sterling)

Kobi Libii

(Oliver Shaw)

Kevin Rahm

(Mike Barnow)

Angela Gots

(Maria Ostrov)

Clifton Davis

 (Ephraim Ware)

Alex Morf

 (Perry Klein)

Jordan Lage

 (General Kohl)

Zenon Zeleniuch

 (General Vladimir Doroshevich)

GUEST CAST:

Jason Kravits

(Senator Parisi)

Nick Gracer

 (Russian Ambassador Zinchencko)

Linda Emond

 (Carol Jackson)

Angel Desai

 (Vanessa)

Ebonee Noel

 (Amanda)

Alexsander Mici

 (Russian Agent #1)

Terence Archie

 (Team Leader)

Andrew Manning

 (Sterling’s Assistant)

Liba Vaynberg

 (Prostitute)

Sean Patrick Folster

 (Secret Service Agent)

WRITTEN BY: Alexander Maggio

DIRECTED BY: Dennie Gordon

GENRE: Drama

 

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CBS Press Release: ‘Madam Secretary’ Episode 2.07 – You Say You Want a Revolution, Airs Nov 15, 2015

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Title: You Say You Want a Revolution
Airs:  November 15, 2015

ELIZABETH ATTEMPTS TO MAKE HISTORY BY LIFTING THE CUBAN TRADE EMBARGO, ON “MADAM SECRETARY,” SUNDAY, NOV. 15

“You Say You Want a Revolution” – With the support of President Dalton, Elizabeth attempts to get the Senate’s support for a history-making effort to lift the Cuban trade embargo.  Also, Henry and Alison bond while touring Havana together, on MADAM SECRETARY, Sunday, Nov. 15 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/8:00-9:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Elizabeth seizes the opportunity 2 make history by lifting the Cuban trade embargo 8:30pm ET/8pm PT #CBS 11/15 http://bit.ly/1k67srX

SERIES REGULARS:

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)

Keith Carradine

(President Conrad Dalton)

RECURRING CAST:

Chris Petrovski

(Dmitri Petrov)

Jill Hennessy

(Jane Fellows)

Dennis Staroselsky

(Ivan Kolashkov)

Tony Plana

(Admiral Ed Parker)

GUEST CAST:

Eric Stoltz

(Will Adams)

Glenn Stott

(Luke Miller)

Jason Hite

(Jihadi Jim/ Adam Fanning)

Larry Pine

 (Cia Director Sean Williams)

Nazanin Homa

 (Nurse)

Andrew Guilarte

 (Marine #1)

Jeremy Burnett

 (Marnie #2)

Karen Ziemba

 (Candice Templeton)

Monte Bezell

 (Tariq Monsour)

Margaret Colin

 (Judith Fanning)

Andrew Guilarte

 (Marine #1)

Jeremy Burnett

 (Marine #2)

Fajer Kaisi

 (Smuggler)

WRITTEN BY: Joan Rater and Tony Phelan

DIRECTED BY: Tate Donovan

GENRE: Drama

 

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CBS Press Release: ‘Madam Secretary’ Episode 2.06 – Catch and Release, Airs Nov 8, 2015

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Title:  Catch and Release
Airs:   November 8, 2015

ELIZABETH MAKES IT HER MISSION TO GET JUSTICE FOR THE VICTIM OF THE FIRST AMERICAN ISIS LEADER, ON “MADAM SECRETARY,” SUNDAY, NOV. 8

Eric Stoltz Guest Stars as Elizabeth’s Brother, Will, an American Aid Worker

“Catch and Release” – After an American aid worker is killed in Syria by the first known American ISIS leader, Elizabeth recalls all aid workers stationed there, including her brother, Will (Eric Stoltz), and makes it her mission to get justice for the victim. Also, Henry is conflicted when Dmitri asks for help saving Ivan (Dennis Staroselsky), who has been called back to Moscow, on MADAM SECRETARY, Sunday, Nov. 8 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET, 8:00-9:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET:  Elizabeth seeks justice 4 the victim killed by the 1st known American ISIS leader #CBS 11/8 8:30 ET/8 PT http://bit.ly/1M3H507

SERIES REGULARS:

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)

Keith Carradine

(President Conrad Dalton)

RECURRING CAST:

Chris Petrovski

(Dmitri Petrov)

Jill Hennessy

(Jane Fellows)

Dennis Staroselsky

(Ivan Kolashkov)

Tony Plana

(Admiral Ed Parker)

GUEST CAST:

Eric Stoltz

(Will Adams)

Glenn Stott

(Luke Miller)

Jason Hite

(Jihadi Jim/ Adam Fanning)

Larry Pine

 (Cia Director Sean Williams)

Nazanin Homa

 (Nurse)

Andrew Guilarte

 (Marine #1)

Jeremy Burnett

 (Marnie #2)

Karen Ziemba

 (Candice Templeton)

Monte Bezell

 (Tariq Monsour)

Margaret Colin

 (Judith Fanning)

Andrew Guilarte

 (Marine #1)

Jeremy Burnett

 (Marine #2)

Fajer Kaisi

 (Smuggler)

WRITTEN BY: Alex Cooley

DIRECTED BY: Charlotte Brandstrom

GENRE: Drama

 

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CBS’S WINNING STREAK HITS FIVE WEEKS

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Network Has 10 of the Week’s Top 20 Broadcasts

“Life in Pieces” Delivers its Best Adults 18-49 Since Series Premiere and is the
Top New Series of the Week in Viewers and Demos

“NCIS: Los Angeles” Hits Season Highs in Viewers and Key Demos

CBS extended its viewer winning streak to five weeks with 10 of the top 20 broadcasts, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Oct. 25.

NCIS was the week’s top scripted program and drama while THE BIG BANG THEORY was the week’s top comedy. LIFE IN PIECES was the week’s #1 new comedy and series and LIMITLESS was the week’s top new drama.

CBS had eight of the top 10 broadcast dramas with NCIS (#1), NCIS: NEW ORLEANS (#2), MADAM SECRETARY (#4), BLUE BLOODS (#5), SCORPION (#6), THE GOOD WIFE (#8), NCIS: LOS ANGELES (#9) and HAWAII FIVE-0 (#10) and CRIMINAL MINDS finishing 11th.

LIFE IN PIECES delivered its best adults 18-49 rating (2.1/06) since its series premiere, tying “The Blindspot” as the week’s #1 new series in the demo.  NCIS: LOS ANGELES notched season highs in viewers (8.77m), adults 18-49 (1.3/04) and adults 25-54 (2.0/05).

 

CBS Broadcasts In the Top 20 (Live + SD):

 

#3    –  NCIS  (17.2m)

#4    –  CBS+NFLN THU NT FOOTBALL:  SEATTLE/SAN FRANCISCO  (17.1m)

#6    –  THE BIG BANG THEORY (14.7m)

#7    –  NCIS:  NEW ORLEANS (13.0m)

#14  –  MADAM SECRETARY (10.8m)

#15  –  60 MINUTES  (10.7m)

#16  –  BLUE BLOODS  (10.4m)

#17  –  CBS+NFLN THU NT PRE-KICK  (10.3m)

#18  –  SCORPION  (9.5m)

#19  –  SURVIVOR  (9.1m)

 

LIVE PLUS 7-DAY PLAYBACK

Full season averages for the networks and shows are determined by live + 7-day viewing.  For week four, CBS is projected to gain an additional +2.0 million viewers for the week and climb a full rating point in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 with 7-day playback added.

Some of the week’s individual L+ 7-day show highlights include:

 

 

L+7 L+SD Lift
THE BIG BANG THEORY 20.87m 15.40m +5.47m
SCORPION 13.96m 9.95m +4.01m
CRIMINAL MINDS 12.96m 9.08m +3.88m
NCIS 20.74m 16.87m +3.87m
NCIS: LOS ANGELES 11.65m  8.00m +3.65m

 

Prime averages are based on the following hours of rated broadcasts in Week #5:

 

CBS – 22 hours

NBC – 21 ½ hours

ABC – 22 hours

FOX – 16 hours

 

NATIONAL NIELSEN SUMMARY – PRIMETIME

Week #5 of 2015-2016 Season (ending: 10/25/15)

 

2015-2016

 

VIEWERS

(000)

CBS  9,781

NBC  8,156

ABC  6,359

FOX  4,901

 

A25-54

Rtg  Sh

CBS  2.6   7

NBC  2.8   8

ABC  2.1   6

FOX  1.9   5

 

A18-49

Rtg  Sh

CBS  1.9   6

NBC  2.3   7

ABC  1.7   5

FOX  1.6   5

 

NATIONAL NIELSEN SUMMARY – PRIMETIME

 

SEASON-TO-DATE RATINGS REPORT (9/21/15-10/25/15)

2015-2016

 

VIEWERS

(000)

CBS  11,684

NBC  9,489

ABC  7,735

FOX  5,350

 

A25-54

Rtg  Sh

CBS  3.3   9

NBC  3.4   10

ABC  2.6   7

FOX  2.2   6

 

A18-49

Rtg  Sh

CBS  2.5   8

NBC  2.8   9

ABC  2.1   7

FOX  1.9   6

 

‘NCIS: New Orleans’, ‘BlueBloods’, ‘Hawaii Five-0’, ‘Limitless’, and ‘The Good Wife” Improve their Live+3-day Viewer Lifts

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NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, BLUE BLOODS, HAWAII FIVE-0, LIMITLESS, THE GOOD WIFE and THE AMAZING RACE all scored bigger live +3-day viewer lifts than the prior week, according to Nielsen live plus 3-day ratings for the week of Oct. 12-18.

Compared to last week, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS added +2.30m, (up from +2.23m), BLUE BLOODS gained +3.29m (up from +3.04m), HAWAII FIVE increased +2.46m (from +2.35m), LIMITLESS added +2.78m (from +2.60m), THE GOOD WIFE gained +2.02m (from +2.00m) and THE AMAZING RACE increased by +1.64m (from +1.57m).

 

Top 50 L+3 Viewer Rankings and Lifts for Week 4:

 

Primetime Weekly Rank – Live+3 vs. Live+SD – TOTAL VIEWERS
Source: Nielsen NPM,   LIVE+SD, LIVE+3 (10/12/2015 – 10/18/2015)
Live+SD Rank Live+3 Rank Program Title Network LIVE+SD PER2+ (000) LIVE+3 PER2+ (000) Percent Lift Actual Lift (000)
1 1 NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL NBC 22,816 22,925 0% 109
4 2 BIG BANG THEORY, THE CBS 14,957 19,032 27% 4,075
3 3 NCIS CBS 16,041 18,802 17% 2,761
2 4 SUNDAY NIGHT NFL PRE-KICK NBC 16,298 16,353 0% 55
8 5 EMPIRE FOX 12,223 16,326 34% 4,103
5 6 CBS+NFLN THU NT FOOTBALL CBS 14,784 14,874 1% 90
7 7 NCIS: NEW ORLEANS CBS 12,470 14,770 18% 2,300
6 8 60 MINUTES CBS 13,788 14,160 3% 372
10 9 VOICE NBC 11,960 13,987 17% 2,027
12 10 BLUE BLOODS CBS 10,606 13,892 31% 3,286
11 11 DANCING WITH THE STARS ABC 11,640 12,976 11% 1,336
20 12 BLINDSPOT NBC 8,447 12,585 49% 4,138
15 13 SCORPION CBS 9,405 12,309 31% 2,904
13 14 VOICE-TUE NBC 10,135 12,273 21% 2,138
9 15 FOOTBALL NT AMERICA PT 3 NBC 12,013 12,030 0% 17
16 16 CRIMINAL MINDS CBS 9,082 11,816 30% 2,734
23 17 SCANDAL ABC 8,058 11,572 44% 3,514
17 18 HAWAII FIVE-0 CBS 9,076 11,538 27% 2,462
14 19 MADAM SECRETARY CBS 9,606 11,314 18% 1,708
25 20 MODERN FAMILY ABC 7,876 11,238 43% 3,362
21 21 GREY’S ANATOMY ABC 8,248 11,024 34% 2,776
31 22 BLACKLIST NBC 6,929 10,938 58% 4,009
18 23 SURVIVOR CBS 9,075 10,895 20% 1,820
24 24 LIMITLESS CBS 8,030 10,809 35% 2,779
26 25 NCIS: LOS ANGELES CBS 7,840 10,345 32% 2,505
28 26 CHICAGO FIRE NBC 7,373 10,206 38% 2,833
33 27 HOW TO GET AWAY W/MURDER ABC 6,812 10,170 49% 3,358
22 28 GOOD WIFE, THE CBS 8,089 10,110 25% 2,021
34 29 CASTLE ABC 6,777 9,537 41% 2,760
27 30 LIFE IN PIECES CBS 7,836 9,273 18% 1,437
30 31 CODE BLACK CBS 6,959 9,066 30% 2,107
37 32 CHICAGO PD NBC 6,577 9,016 37% 2,439
47 33 QUANTICO ABC 5,299 8,939 69% 3,640
29 34 MIDDLE, THE ABC 7,116 8,627 21% 1,511
19 35 CBS+NFLN THU NT PRE-KICK CBS 8,465 8,501 0% 36
40 36 LAW AND ORDER:SVU NBC 6,199 8,346 35% 2,147
32 37 MYSTERIES OF LAURA NBC 6,920 8,253 19% 1,333
36 38 LAST MAN STANDING ABC 6,579 8,053 22% 1,474
39 39 GOLDBERGS, THE ABC 6,346 7,846 24% 1,500
46 40 BLACK-ISH ABC 5,664 7,662 35% 1,998
44 41 BONES FOX 5,793 7,621 32% 1,828
41 42 AMAZING RACE CBS 5,917 7,558 28% 1,641
43 43 SHARK TANK ABC 5,845 7,200 23% 1,355
45 44 DR. KEN ABC 5,759 7,154 24% 1,395
48 45 CSI: CYBER CBS 5,208 6,760 30% 1,552
35 46 CBS+NFLN THU NT KICK-OFF2 CBS 6,745 6,745 0% 0
52 47 ONCE UPON A TIME ABC 4,922 6,727 37% 1,805
38 48 FOX MLB ALCS GAME 1 FOX 6,539 6,566 0% 27
54 49 NASHVILLE ABC 4,543 6,441 42% 1,898
59 50 GOTHAM FOX 4,170 6,088 46% 1,918

 

 

CBS Multi-Platform Snapshot for Week Three of 2015-2016 Season

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16 Oct 2015

 

The following provides a quick snapshot of CBS’s top five most popular programs on various platforms during week three of the 2015-2016 season.

 

AND

 

 

THE BIG BANG THEORY

NCIS

SURVIVOR

LIMITLESS

THE GOOD WIFE

VOD

THE BIG BANG THEORY

MADAM SECRETARY

LIMITLESS

THE GOOD WIFE

SCORPION

DVR

THE BIG BANG THEORY

SCORPION

BLUE BLOODS

NCIS

CRIMINAL MINDS

 

EST ELECTRONIC SELL-THROUGH (iTunes, Amazon Instant Video)

THE GOOD WIFE

MADAM SECRETARY

LIMITLESS

NCIS

BLUE BLOODS

 

 

CBS Press Release: ‘Madam Secretary’ Episode 2.05 – The Long Shot, Airs Nov 1, 2015

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15 Oct 2015

Press Release

Title:  The Long Shot
Airs:   November 1, 2015

IN THE WAKE OF PRESIDENT OSTROV’S DEATH, ELIZABETH AND PRESIDENT DALTON FEAR A POWER GRAB WITHIN THE RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT, ON “MADAM SECRETARY,” SUNDAY, NOV. 1

“The Long Shot” – In the wake of President Ostrov’s death, Elizabeth and President Dalton fear a power grab within the Russian government. Also, the government’s Cybersecurity Coordinator Oliver Shaw (Kobi Libii) works to identify the hacker who interfered with the communication system on Air Force One, and Jay devises a plan to fight Russian propaganda, on MADAM SECRETARY, Sunday, Nov. 1 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Elizabeth and President Dalton fear a power grab within the Russian government #CBS 11/1 8pm http://bit.ly/1LQQiL6

SERIES REGULARS:

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)

Keith Carradine

(President Conrad Dalton)

RECURRING CAST:

Sebastian Arcelus

(Jay Whitman)

Julian Acosta

(Craig Sterling)

Yorgo Constantine

(Anton Gorev)

Chris Petrovski

(Dmitri Petrov)

GUEST CAST:

Sofiya Akilova

(Olga)

Dennis Staroselsky

(Ivan Kolashkov)

Lev Gorn

 (President Bozek)

Zlatimor Moldovanski

 (Nestor)

Ryan Ivan Raffloer

 (Bodyguard)

Mandy Gonzalez

 (Lucy Knox)

Kobi Libii

 (Oliver Shaw)

Michael Siberry

 (British Ambassador Graham Shenton)

Bruce Altman

 (Alec Lehane)

Aaron Serotsky

 (Branden Hart)

Eisa Davis

 (Jane Smith)

Zenon Zeleniuch

 (General Vladimir Doroshevich)

Alexander Sokovikov

 (Russian Man #1)

Addison Lemay

 (Russian Man #2)

Ethan Herschenfeld

 (Security)

WRITTEN BY: Moira Kirland

DIRECTED BY: Rob Greenlea

GENRE: Drama

 

 

 

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CBS Press Release: ‘Madam Secretary’ Episode 2.04 – Waiting for Taleju, Airs Oct 25, 2015

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Press Release

Title:  Waiting for Taleju
Airs:   October 25, 2015

ELIZABETH FINDS HERSELF PUSHED OUT OF THE PRESIDENT’S INNER CIRCLE AFTER SHE DISAGREES WITH HIS RESPONSE TO THE GROWING TENSION WITH RUSSIA, ON “MADAM SECRETARY,” SUNDAY, OCT. 25

“Waiting for Taleju” – Elizabeth finds herself pushed out of the President’s inner circle after she disagrees with his response to the growing tension with Russia. Also, when incriminating photos of Stevie and Harrison surface, Elizabeth and Henry must deal with the aftermath and try to protect their daughter from the media, on MADAM SECRETARY, Sunday, Oct. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Elizabeth & Prez Dalton disagree on how to deal w growing tension in Russia #CBS 10/25 8pm http://bit.ly/1LpcoxE

SERIES REGULARS:

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)

Keith Carradine

(President Conrad Dalton)

RECURRING CAST:

Sebastian Arcelus

(Jay Whitman)

Julian Acosta

(Craig Sterling)

GUEST CAST:

Johanna Day

(Admiral Ellen Hill)

Uma Shtrom

(Nepali Girl)

David Diaan

 (Shakya)

Alexander Chaplin

 (Chad Sorenson)

Christine Ebersole

 (Lydia Dalton)

Jonathan Walker

 (Ronald Watson)

Mandy Gonzalez

 (Lucy Knox)

Kobi Libii

 (Oliver Shaw)

WRITTEN BY: Joy Gregory

DIRECTED BY: Felix Alcala

GENRE: Drama

 

 

 

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CBS Press Release: ‘Madam Secretary’ Episode 2.03 – The Rusalka Airs Oct 18, 2015

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5 Oct 2015

Press Release

Title: The Rusalka
Airs:  October 18, 2015

ELIZABETH AND PRESIDENT DALTON’S ADMINISTRATION ARE MET WITH HOSTILITY WHILE TRYING TO DEAL WITH THE RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT, ON “MADAM SECRETARY,” SUNDAY, OCT. 18

Jill Hennessy Returns as Jane Fellows, Henry’s Defense Intelligence Agency Superior

“The Rusalka” – Elizabeth and President Dalton’s administration are met with hostility while trying to deal with the Russian government. Also, Dmitri (Chris Petrovski) is kidnapped and interrogated about being a Russian spy, on MADAM SECRETARY, Sunday, Oct. 18 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/8:00-9:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET:  Elizabeth is met w/ hostility while trying 2 deal w/ the Russian gov. #CBS 10/18 8:30ET/8PT http://bit.ly/1jKYDTY

SERIES REGULARS:

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)

Keith Carradine

(President Conrad Dalton)

RECURRING CAST:

Sebastian Arcelus

(Jay Whitman)

Gordon Becker

 (Mike Pniewski)

Kevin Rahm

(Michael Barnow)

Julian Acosta

(Craig Sterling)

GUEST CAST:

Yorgo Constantine

(Russian Foreign Minister Anton Gorev)

Jill Hennessy

(Jane Fellows)

Olek Krupa

 (President Pavel Ostrov)

Chris Petrovski

 (Dmitri)

Dennis Staroselsky

 (Ivan)

Charles Aitken

 (William)

Michael O’Hara

 (Cooper Ralston)

Alex Morf

 (Perry Klein)

Kobi Libii

 (Oliver Shaw)

Angela Gots

 (Maria Ostrov)

Ryan Ivan Raffloer

 (Aide)

Lev Gorn

 (Ukrain President Mikhail Bozek)

Walker Hare

 (Diplomatic Security Guard)

Nick Gracer

 (Russian Ambassador Zinchenko)

Roman Roytberg

 (Interrogator #1)

Peter Von Berg

 (Russian Prime Minister Rozovsky)

Kirill Nikiforov

 (Interrogator #2

Moti Margolin

 (Bodyguard)

Cailin O’Connell

 (Girl)

Vladimir Bibic

 (Orthodox Priest)

Elana Ouspenskaia

 (Old Woman)

WRITTEN BY: Matt Ward

DIRECTED BY: Dennie Gordon

GENRE: Drama

 

 

 

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CBS Press Release: ‘Madam Secretary’ Episode 2.02 – The Doability Doctrine Airs October 11, 2015

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18 Sept 2015

Press Release

Title: The Doability Doctrine
Airs:  October 11, 2015

ELIZABETH AND PRESIDENT DALTON CLASH OVER HOW TO NEGOTIATE THE RELEASE OF A KIDNAPPED STATE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE IN AFGHANISTAN, ON “MADAM SECRETARY,” SUNDAY, OCT. 11

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Makes a Cameo Appearance as Herself

Jill Hennessy Returns as Jane Fellows, Henry’s Defense Intelligence Agency Superior

“The Doability Doctrine” – After Elizabeth receives advice from former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, she chooses to ignore President Dalton’s recommendation on how to negotiate the safe return of a State Department employee who was kidnapped in Afghanistan. Also, Henry must find a way to persuade his student, Dmitri (Chris Petrovski), to spy for the U.S. government, on MADAM SECRETARY, Sunday, Oct. 11 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/8:00-9:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET:  Does the Sec of State have 2 follow the Prez’s advice? Albright guests #CBS 10/11 8:30PM ET http://bit.ly/1iksVvU

 

SERIES REGULARS:

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)

Keith Carradine

(President Conrad Dalton)

RECURRING CAST:

Sebastian Arcelus

(Jay Whitman)

GUEST CAST:

Madeleine Albright

(Herself)

Matthew Del Negro

(Mike Wilkerson)

Jill Hennessy

 (DIA Superior Jane Fellows)

Johanna Day

(Admiral Ellen Hill)

Yorgo Constantine

 (Russian Foreign Minister Anton Gorev)

Justin Hagan

 (Tom Garrity)

Subhash Mandal

 (Farid)

Chris Petrovski

 (Dmitri Petrov)

Arash Mokhtar

 (Ishaq)

Martin Bashir

 (Anchor)

Mandy Gonzales

 (Lucy Knox)

Jason Ralph

 (Harrison Dalton)

Julian Acosta

 (Craig Sterling)

Sofiya Akilova

 (Olga Gorev)

Scott Whitehurst

 (Aide)

Charleigh E. Parker

 (Seal Commander)

WRITTEN BY: David Grae

DIRECTED BY: Eric Stoltz

GENRE: Drama

 

 

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Madam Secretary’s Eliabeth McCord’s Brother casting coup – Eric Stoltz!

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1 Sep 2015
 

SoltzFreemanS2

 

Tea Leoni, who plays Elizabeth McCord on CBS’ drama Madam Secretary, has just made a casting coup with bringing on Eric Stoltz to play her brother.  Stoltz is no stranger to the series, as he is one of the executive producers of the hit political drama.

Many fans of Stoltz remember him from the 1980’s hit Some Kind of Wonderful and  the film Mask.   In Madam Secretary, he will play Peter, who is an adventurer and life-long risk taker.   Needless to say, he and Elizabeth have butt heads many times in their history and attempt to settle old scores when he comes to visit.

Stoltz will likely be first seen in an episode in November.

Stoltz won’t be the only EP in front of the camera for the series.   Morgan Freeman, also one of the Executive Producer’s of the series, will play a Supreme Court Justice in the premiere episode of the second season of Madam Secretary.

Madam Secretary Second Season premieres October 4 on CBS at 8/7c PM ET.

First reported by Entertainment Weekly