1 promo pic from Faithfully!

2nd promo pic from Faithfully, it was originally named Faithful, but was changed.

I loved the photo. Thanks Kathy.

The real first episode. Can't wait to finally see it.

I know, that was my first thought when I heard about the episode change (which I still don't totally understand).

I love this shot in Faithfully!!

The man with that salt and pepper curly hair, mmmmm, good!!!

FYI, The Reelblog has a link to a promo and a clip from Faithfully. It looks like it might be marginally better than the first two, but if Antoinette Stella is writing it, then I seriously doubt it. It's definitely the first one meant to be aired, but I don't really give a damn, they've obviously not giving two shits about the order they are supposed to be aired in, and I say we just give in to their passive-agressive b.s. and stop watching so they can cancel CI and--Arrrgh! I know the new episodes of CI aren't as good as they could be and it's slowly killing me. What the hell are we fans supposed to do now? Give it up and dwell on the past episodes? Watch as they dumb down Eames and make Goren a space-case savant?

You know, it really does not matter to me whether they mixed up the correct line-up episodes or not. The most important is… Vincent is still in that show. They air different stories, not continuously. Does it really matter to you… and not your support for your beloved Vincent? You should be grateful that he still exists in that show. I am sorry you can’t stand of the stories the writers have came up with, but as long as I see Vincent D’Onofrio on loci, I am happy!

I agree, DragonE. While I don't know why USA decided to run the shows in a different order than they were written/filmed, but it doesn't really bother me. The stories stand alone, so it is not a hinderance to trying to figure things out along with the detectives (which I love to do). My guess is that USA wanted to lead with a strong episode as the first show of the season, and I thought they did. "Playing Dead" was an attention grabber with strong subject matter and excellent guest stars, I thought.

I am lookng forwad to seeing "Faithfully" to pick up the little tidbits about Goren's recovery from "Frame". I think they'll be just that, though. Small little comments that let us know all is OK without continuing to dwell on the past. Plus, we have great fanfiction writers on the boards who can fill in all the backstory.

As far as Eames being "dumbed down", I think that in the two episodes they've shown so far, as well as over the course of the previous 7 seasons, she has increasingly had more of a presence. Also, I think Goren displays less of those quirky genius traits than in the beginning. They've both evolved and matured with age and experience (who doesn't over 8 years?).

So I'll watch the Nichols and Wheeler episode tonight because I'm in it for the long hall with LOCI. The premise of the show, the "intent", has always made it one of my favorites. Alas, I'll be counting the days for this next Goren and Eames episode, as they will always be the "A" team for me.

Faithfully pic! Wonder where Bobby is, could he have gotten his own office? No, I betcha he's at a church, yes?

OOPS!!!!!! I bumped another 'Faithfully' thread up to the top... I guess THIS thread is the one we are going to use for this Sunday's episode, right? I'm confused!

Can't wait until this episode!!!!

It would be nice if we had subforums for each season, with threads for each episode in the appropriate subforum. There would be less chance of duplicate threads. I know at this point it would take a lot of work for Admin to go through 43 pages of threads and gather all the episode threads into the season subforums, but I think it would clean things up a bit. Maybe I will PM Admin and suggest it.

Okay. I hate to say it because I have (despite my better judgment) become sort of a shipper. But if you've seen the clip from "Faithfully" where Eames meets Goren at the Ferry terminal, there's just no way around it. They are no more than work partners and friends. She tells him he's not supposed to be back for another week. He tells her he got back last night and went to see family. If she was anything more to him, wouldn't she have spoken to him while he was gone? Or known where he was going? Or how about even some sort of affectionate "hello?".

Sorry. Don't hate me. Just can't see after this how there is any hope for them. And I really was hoping. I kept going over the "Eames to a Motel" comment and thought they wouldn't just throw a line out there like that for no reason, but alas. I think the non-shippers have a point.

Any other theories, please let me know. But at least we can ship them in fanfic.

Ah, but you didn't notice the great goofy grin (sorry) that she's got when he moves away. You can totall tell she's thrilled to have her buddy back. Not exactly shippy, but it's something at least. He's acting wierd toward her, though, and I can't explain it. Maybe just shy after all that's happened.

Edit: No wait! I'm not a shipper I'm not! Get it together unsteady! Think of In the Woods, that broke your heart and you've never ever shipped again. (It's a book, a mystery, and the main characters are of course male and female. Their relationship fell apart after they kissed/had sex/I'm not really sure I didn't read all of it after my mom warned me against it. I've never shipped again.)

After reading all the posts on this thread, and seeing the pictures, all I can say is:

IS IT SUNDAY YET??????

::ciaddict rushes in with tacos and cheesecake, plops down on couch, grabs remote and tunes to USA::

Wait a minute! I thought FM said it's Sunday....well, SHOOT! Guess I better read more carefully next time!

::Grabs taco from tray:: Thanks, cousin! I was gettin' hungry. Why don't you hang out here next to me and we'll watch DWTS and work on our fanfic?

Sounds good to me. Except I heard that Lil Kim was voted off last week (I missed it). Unbelievable!

Ready for a slice of cheesecake? I guess if it's not time for Goren and Eames yet, DWTS is an OK substitute.

The previews show a church. If Nichols and Wheeler are the Music Crimes Squad, then Goren and Eames must be the RCS--Religious Crimes Squad.

OK People. Back one more time because I had to add this. I was showing my husband the clip and he thinks (even though he thinks I'm absolutely crazy for spending any time on this at all) that Goren is acting too weird and shy around her, maybe, just maybe there may a glimmer of hope for shippers. Although, I'm still wondering if that clip doesn't put to rest any real shipping possibilities due to the reasons I listed before. Hubby pointed out to me that Eames asked the Captain to send a car for her but Bobby showed up. Mean anything to anyone?

**sigh** wishful thinking, right?

::takes offered slice of cheesecake:: Yum! Your sister was SO SWEET to snag you some TCC the other day. Thanks for sharing with me!

DWTS was really good tonight. I don't think Ty will make it past tonight unless he's got some fans with 5 or more phone numbers.....You can only vote the same number of times per phone number that you get on the internet. Tonight it was 5 votes per email. Anyway.....I thought the show tonight was really good. Final standings ended up being Gilles Marini and Cheryl Burke with 30 points, Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas with 55 points, Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani with 55 points and Ty Murray and Chelsie (Can't remember her last name) with 48 points.

I would like to see the final 3 be Shawn, Melissa and Gilles, and any one of them could win and I would be happy.

Do you mean Gilles has 60 points? I'm two hours behind you, so I just saw Melissa dance her first dance. She really looks beautiful when she dances. But Gilles looks so HOT....I have to take a cold shower every time he dances. Shawn is beautiful as well. I just don't know who I want to win!

Whenever I write a dance scene in my fanfic, it's usually after I have seen DWTS. Every Monday when I watch, I start fantasizing about Bobby or Mike dancing....SIGH....

Maybe this belongs in the Pathetic thread. Everything I watch or read makes me think of LOCI!

Well hello knees!

I saw the new promo for the Goren/Eames episode for 5/17 and it's about time they show off Erbe's cute knees, even if for a brief moment.

Does anybody recall one of the earlier episodes (either 1st or 2nd season) where Eames made a comment after viewing a body wearing a miniskirt that she once wore the same skirt on the job? Goren looks at her surprisingly, and she said something like "I looked good in it too.' Yes, I have been watching that long. I love those early episodes. Wish I had knees like that.

Hope this episode is going to be good. I have enjoyed the first two Goren/Eames episodes this season, and I do feel we are seeing a little of the old Goren come back. Even though I enjoyed the episodes that intertwined Goren's personal drama, they did show a Goren that had less enthusiasm for the job....I missed that Goren. Here's to a great episode.

PS Has anyone seen Erbe's Muttigrees ads on youtube. Let's here it for muttigrees!

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Welcome to the forum. It's definitely different to see Eames wear a skirt, especially a shorter one. She does indeed look good.

I recall the episode and scene you mentioned. It is a Season 1 episode called "Yesterday". It was a black denim mini skirt from the London Limited. Goren wore sexy shades in that scene also. I miss the sexy shades.

I love that scene! There is a uniformed cop squatting next to Bobby, over the body, and they both look up at Eames with such wonder when Bobby asks her if she wore one of those skirts. And kudos to Eames for knowing that the skirt was only made that one season (and remembering the year, even!). Add to that the online shoe shopping while at work and it seems Eames is quite the fashionista!

I'm new to this forum stuff but I have been watching Criminal Intent since it first aired. My problem isn't with the new character but rather with the fact that with two members of the Captain's old club now onboard seems to me that the deck is stacked against Goren who obviously doesn't respect him. Wasn't Danny's complaint about Goren that he needed to be kept in line? Doesn't Ross seem to have infinite patience when it comes to his ex-partner's equally zany quirks and tangents? He displayed more warmth to Logan than he ever did towards Goren.

I always thought the animosity between them had more to do with Ross trying to establish his command after replacing a very popular captain. After all, I'm sure it was no secret that Deakins left under suspicion with the whole Logan shooting thing....he was aware of Goren's reputation for "overthinking" and probably just wanted to make sure none of his detectives put him in a compromising position. I thought that after Purgatory, he and Goren began to work well together (OK, he wasn't too happy with Goren and Eames in Betrayed...but he did the right thing, despite his feelings for his old friend). Although he did suspect Goren in Frame...and BTW, I have always said he was only doing what any good cop would do, follow the evidence (which did point to Goren)...it didn't seem to take much convincing to get him on board with the plan to expose Declan. I think Goren and Ross are OK now.

As for his relationship with both Wheeler and Nichols: Sure, I think his history with both of them makes it easier for him. He does seem to be tolerating Nichols' "quirks", but at the same time he has several times told him to focus on the case and the evidence. So he tolerates him, yet also seems as exasperated as Wheeler at times. I think it's going to be fun to watch them.

The three muskateer's!!

I wonder who Ross is looking at. It looks like Bobby, and he seems kinda--troubled. I like how Eames is strutting. Thanks for posting this krod!

sorry, fm. We still have a few more days. I swear the days are moving awfully slow. But then, if they move too quickly the season will be over and then we will be very sad again. I wonder when we'll hear if they've signed contracts for next season. I take some comfort that other with other shows on USA, like Monk, they have announced it is the last season. I hope the fact they don't say that about LOCI means we still have more to come. I'm starting to get a little paranoid.

Here, MM. Have some TCC. ::passes tray of Triple Chocolate Cheesecake and a fork to MM:: It's good for what ails ya!

::Looks around at the crowd that has gathered to eat and talk:: Great turn out! So nice to see all these new posters and returning posters getting along and having a good time! Yay!

Ross is probably thinking........damn he's tall!

With big feet. Reeeeallly big feet.

What size feet does VDO have IRL? Does anyone know, or is it really size 13?

Hey i was thinking maybe this is out of order because maybe this is where frame left off but it is also where Bobby gets it together
maybe he won't be so out of sync. We have seen him a few steps behind himself but here is where he gets back on top of things.
That's all i wanted to say and i am enjoying the season so far.

Bump up for Sunday!

Okay, once again I'm showing my ignorance...lol What in the world is shipping??????

Shipping has to do with whether or not there is a romantic relationSHIP between characters on a TV show. In this case, it's usually about Goren and Eames. "Shippers" believe there are romantic/sexual feelings between them (whether or not it's ever revealed on the show itself). "Non-shippers" or "NOROMOS" believe they are partners and good friends only. I fall into the latter category.

Up in the "Shippers Only" forum (and it's NOT for shippers only) we have threads discussing this and we also have imaginary "ships" and crews...it's a wild and crazy forum!

Do we have our party together yet for Sunday's episode on the yacht? I know we must have chocolate cheese cake cia!!!What menu would you guy's like???

Bump on getting our menu ready for the pajama party!!

Another pic from Faithfully!!

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Bump!

I wonder if this is the part Bobby question's him if adultry is the least worst sin??

Just scooching this back up toward the top since it's T-5.5 Hrs and counting!

new episode! new episode!

Can't be still!!!

lololol