letterten 2005-06 fall preview | cbs

CBS Friday 8pm

debuts September 23, 8pm

concept from	Forget DNA. When there's no physical evidence at a crime scene, the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit is called in to seek psychological clues and stop serial criminals in their tracks. Team leader Jason Gideon (Mandy Patinkin) is coming off a six-month sabbatical to relieve post-traumatic stress, and some wonder if he's as unstable as the fiends they're pursuing.
stars	Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Conrad, Aisha Tyler
producers	John Gray, Ian Sander, Kim Moses, James Van Praagh
studio	Touchstone TV

i opine...

A lot of folks will need to get over Jennifer Love Hewitt as a dramatic lead; she's not bad. Problem here, especially since its the same slot, will be the comparisons to "Joan of Arcadia." Instead of talking to God, this woman talks to ghosts. Oh, and the fact that this show is essentially already on the air -- it's called "Medium." Listed cast is just fine, just not sure how long folks will stick around.

the breakdown
	I just don't think so. What I've said, combined with the fact that CBS doesn't own any part of the show. The slot isn't bad, competition-wise, but its a tough time. Could becoming a cult-hit and drinking game.