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Numerous actors appeared in several of the series that followed Star Trek: The Original Series, among them Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, Jonathan Frakes, Vaughn Armstrong, Randy Oglesby, Steve Rankin, Tim Russ, Clint Howard, Armin Shimerman, and Lee Arenberg. And a few guest-starred in The Original Series And several of the shows that followed, including Barrett-Roddenberry, Howard, and the late Joseph Ruskin.

Ruskin’s direct association with Star Trek spanned from 1968 to 2001, as he appeared on Tos, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise, as well as two video games and the feature film, Star Trek: Insurrection. His first appearance, as Galt in the second-season Tos episode “The Gamesters of Triskelion,” was probably his most famous outing. He also played a Klingon, Tumek, in the DS9 installments “The House of Quark” and “Looking for par’Mach in All the Wrong Places,” a Cardassian in the DS9 hour “Improbable Cause,” a Vulcan in Voyager’s “Gravity,...

Today, Apple TV+ and Major League Soccer (Mls) revealed the trailer for the eight-part panoramic documentary event, Onside: Major League Soccer, premiering on Friday, February 21. With unprecedented access to players, coaches, and clubs, the series explores the electrifying moments and captivating stories that make the 2024 season unforgettable and goes beyond the pitch with the personalities that power Mls.

The new Apple TV+ docuseries will deliver an in-depth look at Mls to viewers around the world and celebrate the unrivaled energy of the league. The series is produced for Apple by the dynamic sports storytellers Box to Box Films in partnership with Major League Soccer.

Onside: Major League Soccer is executive produced by Academy Award and BAFTA Award winner James Gay-Rees, Emmy Award winner Paul Martin and Hillary Olsen (Faceoff: Inside the NHL), along with showrunner Steve Rankin.

In 2023, Apple and Mls began a landmark 10-year partnership and launched Mls Season Pass,...

Amid the shocking news of a sequel, one of Bad Boys star Martin Lawrences most beloved action outings is all set to stream for free. Released back in 1999, the action-comedy Blue Streak sees Lawrence leading as a master thief who finds himself double-crossed, stashing the diamond hes just stolen on a construction site, and sent to prison. When hes released, he discovers that what was once a construction site is now a police station...and the diamond is buried somewhere inside.

You may not know this, but Blue Streak was, in fact, inspired by a British comedy from 1965 titled The Big Job. Taking its cues from that 60s caper, the action-comedy is directed by Les Mayfield and stars Martin Lawrence alongside Luke Wilson, Dave Chappelle, Peter Greene, Nicole Ari Parker, and William Forsythe. While Blue Streak was met with severely mixed reviews at the time, it saw success at the box office,...

Production of Naked and Afraid is genuinely treacherous, with survivalists left "on their own" in the wilderness for 21 days. Producers only step in when contestants "start to crack" emotionally, offering motivation when needed. Cast members often surprise producers by reaching the extraction point quickly, showing resilience in the wilderness.

Discovery Channel's Naked and Afraid has often been accused of being fake. But producers, Steve Rankin and Mathilde Bittner revealed that shooting the reality series is genuinely "treacherous" for them. It's mostly because the pair of survivalists who stay in the wilderness for 21 days, naked and without food or water are truly "on their own" throughout the season.

While they have an emergency line with the production team, the cast members are still kept in a "bubble". Rankin said the only time they "choreograph" the scene is when the two reportedly underpaid participants meet for the first time on day one.

Steve Rankin played four characters across the Star Trek universe - Romulan, Cardassian, Klingon, and human militia leader. Rankin's first appearance was as injured Romulan Patahk on Star Trek: The Next Generation, followed by roles on Deep Space Nine and Enterprise. An accomplished actor, Rankin has appeared in numerous TV shows and films and is also a member of the Enterprise Blues Band.

Actor Steve Rankin has portrayed four different characters (and species) in the Star Trek universe. Rankin first appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation season 3, episode 7, "The Enemy," as an injured Romulan named Patahk. On Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Rankin first popped up as a Cardassian in the series premiere, "Emissary," and later as a Klingon Mercenary named Yeto in DS9 season 2, episode 4, "Invasive Procedures." Rankin's final Star Trek appearance came in Star Trek: Enterprise season 4, episode 20, "Demons," where he played a human militia leader from 21st-century Earth.

One of the great things about the old broadcast TV model, in which seasons stretched to 20+ episodes, mere months separated one season from the next, and production schedules were thus unforgivingly demanding, was that producers always had an insatiable need for new talent. Filming 22 consecutive 42-minute episodes over the course of a few months? Your principals aren't going to be enough to cover all the ground your story will invariably traverse, and besides, they wouldn't have the time or energy even if you asked.

The solution to this problem? Guest stars!

Series from this golden age of television, from sitcoms like "Friends" and "Frasier" to dramas like "Charmed" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," were powered by guest stars in the same way the larger Hollywood machine is powered by the legions of extras, bit players, and uncredited walk-ons who fill each frame with glorious humanity. Those last two series in...

While many wouldn't be able to survive in the wilderness if stranded, it doesn't stop audiences from watching other people try to do it — here are the best survival shows, ranked from worst to best. In mainstream television and movies as well, the survival narrative is extremely popular. Harrowing tales of survival in films like The Revenant, The Martian, and 127 Hours almost instantly strike a chord with viewers. But when the same narrative is applied to reality TV, it morphs into something all the more fascinating.

Watching real people strip back the complexities of modern lifestyles to fulfill their basic needs not only makes up for a gripping reality series but also satiates a viewer's want to connect with nature. This explains why survival reality TV rarely relies on exaggerated melodrama and often has the narrative of a rite of passage for its contestants. Due to its popularity, the...

Hulu has ordered four new food series from David Chang’s Majordomo Media and Vox Media Studios, including a drag queen-themed dinner party competition from Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, “Drag Me to Dinner,” as well as the shows “Secret Chef,” “Burning Men,” and “Chefs vs. Wild.”

These shows join Hulu’s other shows produced under its food-programming deal with Vox Media Studios, including Chang’s “The Next Thing You Eat” and “Eater’s Guide to the World,” narrated by Maya Rudolph, as well as the upcoming “Dinner Party” (working title) with Chang and Chrissy Teigen.

“We are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with David Chang, Majordomo, and Hulu with these brand new series that will leave Hulu’s audience hungry for more,” Chad Mumm, chief creative officer, Vox Media Studios, said. “With a mix of notable chefs, talent, and partners, these innovative series are a fresh take on culinary competitions.

Hulu Originals today announced four food series from Vox Media Studios and David Chang’s Majordomo Media, including one from Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka.

“We are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with David Chang, Majordomo, and Hulu with these brand new series that will leave Hulu’s audience hungry for more,” said Chad Mumm, Chief Creative Officer, Vox Media Studios in a statement. “With a mix of notable chefs, talent, and partners, these innovative series are a fresh take on culinary competitions.”

The series are:

Drag Me to Dinner. If you want a great party, hire a party planner. If you want an outrageous, unforgettable party, call in someone who makes something fabulous and supremely entertaining out of almost nothing… a Drag Queen! Created and executive produced by and featuring Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka and their celebrity friends, Drag Me to Dinner is the new...

National Geographic has revealed its full upfront slate for the upcoming 2021-22 season, with “The Hot Zone: Anthrax,” starring Daniel Dae Kim and Tony Goldwyn, among the programs for the Disney-owned brand.

Nat Geo’s Content president Courteney Monroe touted the offerings during the network’s upfront presentation on Tuesday, which included previews from far-flung locales. Popular series such as “The Incredible Dr. Pol,” “Secrets of the Zoo” and “Life Below Zero” will be returning, while Shark Week celebrates its 10th anniversary. Garth Brooks will narrate “National Parks,” a new series that will showcase the grandeur of America’s various wildlife locations, and “Free Solo” star Alex Honnold will a climbing team up 1,000 feet of sheer rock on a remote island in the Amazon jungle for “Explorer.”

See National Geographic’s full 2021-22 Upfront Slate:

Blockbuster Natural History Series and Events

National Parks — New Series

Narrated by Garth Brooks, the...

National Geographic has ordered three new unscripted series including a trip down memory lane fronted by Rob Lowe.

The Brat Pack star is hosting and exec producing The ‘80s: Top Ten, a series that will feature six thought-provoking top 10 countdowns of 1980s pop culture, as voted by a panel of experts. It will feature the most memorable moments, gadgets, toys, fast foods, commercials and streetwear of the decade with stories such as the launch of MTV and the Apple Macintosh to the tale of Teddy Ruxpin and Wendy’s Super Bar.

It is produced by Nutopia and exec produced by Lowe, Jane Root, Matt Edmonds, and Nicola Moody.

Brain Games is heading out of the studio and on the road with Brain Games On The Road. The spinoff, from Magical Elves, will see average Americans given the chance to test their brainpower as they take on friends and family in...

This is one for the C-movie connoisseurs among you.

For those of you who don’t know (you won’t), there’s a new sci-fi spoof on the way called Unbelievable!!!!! It stars Snoop Dogg, 42 former Star Trek actors, Michael Madsen, and a ficus on a skateboard. That ought to answer all of your questions.

In the can for what appears to have been an eternity (some of the footage dates back as far as 2013), the film does at last have a release date. I say at last, but I’m not sure it was at the top of anyone’s list of movie treasure troves. Anyway, if you’re feeling particularly trashy (there’s no shame in that), sit down for Unbelievable!!!!! in an online premiere this August 1st. The premiere will also come with a virtual convention.

Two more items on the agenda to go through. One is the trailer,...

Indie Rights has acquired domestic distribution rights to Unbelievable!!!!!, the Steven L. Fawcette-helmed sci-fi film that stars Snoop Dogg and over forty former Star Trek cast members from the movies and TV series. The company will also launch foreign sales at the Virtual Cannes Film Market on June 24.

The pic stars Kirk Stillwood, a puppet created by the Chiodo Brothers. It follows the crazy exploits of four off-beat astronauts (one is a marionette) who travel to the Moon on a rescue mission to determine the fate of two Space Agency comrades who have not been heard from in several days. The individuals they find at the Lunar Base are not who they appear to be and, through acts of trickery and deception, nearly succeed in killing them. Soon the astronauts find themselves trying to save the Earth from Plant Aliens!

Additional co-stars include Michael Madsen, and Gilbert Gottfried, with cameos from Robert Davi,...

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations will open at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre beginning with performances February 28, with opening night set for March 21. The news Tuesday comes as the musical wrapped a run Sunday at Los Angeles’ Ahmanson Theatre. It heads to Toronto for a final pre-Broadway engagement at the Princess of Wales Theatre from October 11-November 17.

The musical directed by Des McAnuff with a book by Dominique Morisseau centers on The Temptations’ journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame after amassing 42 Top 10 hits, with 14 reaching No. 1. The musical that follows the story of brotherhood, family, loyalty and betrayal is set to the beat of the group’s hits from “My Girl” and “Just My Imagination” to “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” and more. Choreography is by Sergio Trujillo.

Producers Ira Pittelman and Tom Hulce announced the Broadway dates today,...

A musical about the great Temptations is headed to Broadway. Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations, directed by Des McAnuff and produced by Ira Pittelman and Tom Hulce, will begin performances at the Imperial Theatre in spring 2019.

The musical, which follows the classic Motown vocalists – and their signature dance moves – from “the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,” had its world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, where it became the highest grossing production in that theater’s nearly 50-year history. The musical later broke the single-week box office record at Washington D.C.’s Eisenhower Theater in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, according to producers.

Producers describe the show as the “story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal,” all playing out against a backdrop of civil unrest and set to Temptations classics like “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,...

There are deadly, poisonous snakes — and then there is the fer-de-lance.

On Sunday’s season finale of “Naked and Afraid, ” entitled “Pick Your Poison,” search and rescue expert Anthony and mother-of-four Suzänne are fending for themselves in the jungles of Brazil. Among them are swarming wasps, deadly anacondas, poisonous toads and venomous stingrays. And a “freakin’ pissed” fer-de-lance snake.

In the clip above, which is exclusive to TheWrap, the pair come across one of the deadliest reptiles known to man, and Anthony uses his survival experience to try to kill it before it can kill them. Oh, and so they can eat it. When he goes in to battle, Suzanne gives him this sage advice, “Do. Not. Get. Bit.”

Also Read: Amal Uses Her Pee to Catch Fish on 'Naked and Afraid' - You Read That Right (Exclusive Video)

For the uninitiated, here is how the series works: Over 21 days, two complete strangers are paired together and tasked to survive against the relentless elements of the wild. Hungry predators, volatile climates, and scarce food and water are just baseline challenges… and they’re in the buff.

“Naked and Afraid” is produced for Discovery Channel by Renegade 83; David Garfinkle, Jay Renfroe, Steve Rankin and Mathilde Bittner are executive producers. For Discovery, Joseph Boyle and Michael Gara are executive producers and Greg Wolf is coordinating producer.

Watch the clip above.

The “Naked and Afraid” season finale airs tonight, Sunday, at 9/8c on Discovery, and new episodes of “Naked and Afraid Xl All-Stars” continue at 10/9 c.

Read original story ‘Naked and Afraid': Anthony Battles a ‘Freakin’ Pissed’ Poisonous Fer-de-Lance Snake (Exclusive Video) At TheWrap...

It’s a Trekkie delight. No idea why so many Star Trek actors thought this was a great idea, but they did. Snoop Dogg seems to be the furthest thing away from sci-fi as you can get, but he’s one of the stars Unbelievable, a parody film that uses a puppet for James T. Kirk. Watch the trailer for below.

The original score was written/composed by Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated Gerald Fried — the last living composer from the original Star Trek series.

Snoop Dogg executive produced the film from writer-director Steven Fawcette that also stars Nichelle Nichols (who also co-produced), Angelique Fawcette (also a producer), Michael Madsen and Robert Davi. Also in the film are Casper Smart, Sam Asghari, Gilbert Gottfried and newcomer Katarina Van Derham.

Here are some of the 40-plus Star Trek actors who also appear: Garrett Wang, Chase Masterson Tim Russ, Armin Shimerman, Vaughn Armstrong, Gary Graham,...

Talk about fearless ... contestants on "Naked and Afraid" saw how a snake nearly killed one of the TV show's producers -- and still refused to back out of the competition.  Sources connected to the Discovery show tell TMZ the players were warned after Steve Rankin was bitten by a poisonous fer-de-lance snake while location scouting in Costa Rica. Rankin barely survived, and as we previously reported ... the flesh rotted right off his foot.We're told...

"Naked and Afraid" producer Steve Rankin's rotten, snakebit, bone-exposed foot is in the running for the grossest photo ever taken -- just ask Kermit the Frog! Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see your local listings! Read more...

Lindsay Lohan's rehab fiasco isn't shocking ... because it's Lindsay. What blows our minds -- why hasn't the judge thrown her in jail already? It's getting ridiculous.Plus, pay attention celebs -- Reese Witherspoon just set the gold standard in how to deal with an image damaging arrest. Not even Hugh Grant did it this good.And, Bear Grylls' producer Steve Rankin's foot nearly rots off after a snakebite -- he joins us...

This may be the most disturbing thing you see in the month of May ... a deadly snake bit a TV producer in the foot ... and the damage is bone-chilling -- literally and figuratively.Warning:  If you have a weak stomach ... Do Not Click Here.The zombie foot belongs to Steve Rankin ... a producer on the upcoming Discovery show "Naked and Afraid," which drops 2 nude survivalists in remote locations and films their struggle to stay alive.

TV survival expert Bear Grylls tweeted an extremely graphic photo Tuesday of a "Man Vs. Wild" producer recovering from a venomous snake bite on his foot.

The graphic image -- embedded below -- shows the producer, Steve Rankin, getting medical treatment for his wounded appendage. Much of the flesh from the top of his foot has been eaten away by the venom, leaving his bones exposed.

A Discovery source tells HuffPost TV the photo was taken three weeks ago, when Grylls and Rankin were shooting a new series for the network called "Naked & Afraid." Since then, Rankin has undergone surgery for the wound, and his prognosis is very good.

Scroll down to see the graphic photo, but beware that it is not for the faint of heart:

our man vs wild producer suffering from a brutal snake bite - fighting the injury with courage. twitter.com/BearGrylls/sta…

— Bear Grylls...

CW's "Arrow" fans, if the flashbacks to Oliver's transformative time alone on a deserted island leaves you wondering what he must've gone through, Discovery's new unscripted series, "Naked Castaway," may have some answers for you. What could leave a man changed for life? That's what former British Army captain (and the first person to walk the entire length of the Amazon river) Ed Stafford seeks to answer on "Naked Castaway." And TheWrap has an exclusive first look at the series from executive producer Steve Rankin ("Man Vs. Wild") and Tigress productions. Also read:...

We got our first good look at the Vampire Authority in last week’s episode of True Blood. Want to know what’s in store for Bill, Eric, and the rest of the cast? Take a look at two clips and a preview video from Whatever I Am, You Made Me:

Episode #5.03: “Whatever I Am, You Made Me”: Bill and Eric barter for their lives with the Authority Chancellors and their leader, Roman (Christopher Meloni). Salome and Roman enlist a new ally in the face of Russell’s return. Sookie goes to Fangtasia to ask for help from Pam, who is still caught up in her memories of Eric and the strange murders at the Comstock Brothel. Andy’s dalliance with Holly (Lauren Bowles) comes back to bite him in the butt; later, he’s visited by Gordon (Steve Rankin) and Barbara Pelt (Linda Purl), who are searching for Debbie.

Ready to return to Bon Temps this weekend for "True Blood" Episode 5.03, "Whatever I Am, You Made Me"? Then check out these two clips from the ep entitled "Authority Makes a Deal" and "Sam Finds Tara" (uh oh!).

Episode 5.03: “Whatever I Am, You Made Me”

Debut: Sunday, June 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

Bill (Stephen Moyer) and Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) barter for their lives with the Authority Chancellors and their leader, Roman (Christopher Meloni). Salome (Valentina Cervi) and Roman enlist a new ally in the face of Russell’s return. Sookie (Anna Paquin) goes to Fangtasia to ask for help from Pam (Kristin Bauer van Straten), who is still caught up in her memories of Eric and the strange murders at the Comstock Brothel. Andy (Chris Bauer)’s dalliance with Holly (Lauren Bowles) comes back to bite him in the butt; later, he’s visited by Gordon (Steve Rankin...

So, fangbangers, what's the verdict thus far on Season 5 of "True Blood"? Let us know your thoughts, and in the meantime here's a preview of next week's Episode 5.03, "Whatever I Am, You Made Me", along with an in-depth look at Roman, Salome, and the rest of The Authority.

Episode 5.03: “Whatever I Am, You Made Me”

Debut: Sunday, June 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

Bill (Stephen Moyer) and Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) barter for their lives with the Authority Chancellors and their leader, Roman (Christopher Meloni). Salome (Valentina Cervi) and Roman enlist a new ally in the face of Russell’s return. Sookie (Anna Paquin) goes to Fangtasia to ask for help from Pam (Kristin Bauer van Straten), who is still caught up in her memories of Eric and the strange murders at the Comstock Brothel. Andy (Chris Bauer)’s dalliance with Holly (Lauren Bowles) comes back to bite him in the butt; later,...

True Blood‘s fifth season kicked off last night and we have a copy of the season preview trailer in case you missed it. For those that are looking for even more spoilers, we have episode descriptions for the next 7 episodes.

Episode #5.02: “Authority Always Wins”: At the Vampire Authority headquarters in New Orleans, Bill and Eric meet Salome (Valentina Cervi) and become acquainted with the Authority’s interrogation techniques. Pam (Kristin Bauer van Straten) recalls her human life as the madam of the Comstock Brothel in San Francisco, and her first encounter with Eric. Werewolves J.D. (Louis Herthum) and Rikki (Kelly Overton) pay tribute to Marcus, but Alcide refuses to participate or take his rightful place as the new packmaster. Martha Bozeman (Dale Dickey) shows up wanting to see her granddaughter, causing conflict for Sam and Luna (Janina Gavankar). Fearing Russell’s return, Sookie procures a home-protection system...

Like most series, True Blood releases its DVDs from the last season shortly before the new season starts – just enough time to catch up with some marathon sessions. Here are a couple of cute TV spots for the DVD/Blu-ray/Digital Download package, followed by synopses for the first three episodes (possible spoilers!):

TV Spot: True Blood: Season 4 on Blu-ray with HBO Select: Infomercial

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True Blood: Season 4 on Blu-ray with HBO Select: Expert Advice

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List Price: $59.99 Usd New From: $26.30 In Stock Used from: $23.00 In Stock Release date May 29, 2012.

Here’s a good summary of the show, along with who’s returning, who is new, and the episode synopses; spoilerphobes, you’re safe for most of it,...

Alan Ball will be stepping down as showrunner of "True Blood" at the end of Season 5, and now we know who will replace him should HBO renew the series for a Season 6. But before we get ahead of ourselves, here are the synopses of Episodes 5.01, 5.02, and 5.03, airing June 10, 17, and 24.

According to Deadline, co-executive producer Mark Hudis will be upped to executive producer/showrunner for Season 6 as part of an overall deal he has signed with HBO. The two-year pact also includes a development component.

Hudis has been on "True Blood" for two seasons — last year’s Season 4 and Season 5, which premieres June 10th. While his and Ball’s paths previously crossed on the CBS comedy series "Cybill", where they co-wrote several episodes during the 1997-98 season, the two first met two decades ago working at trade publication AdWeek. While leaving "True Blood" full-time after Season 5, Ball is staying in business...

HBO has been teasing us brutally with images and trailers from the upcoming season of "True Blood." We've drooled over the thought of seeing Vampires Bill (Stephen Moyer) and Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) again. We've wondered how Tara (Rutina Wesley) will be brought back into the show. We just can't wait.

The cable network has just released the story lines for the first three episodes, and we've got them right here for you. New characters, old enemies and lots of blood. We're also getting a look at Pam's (Kristen Bauer van Straten) first meeting with Eric.

Check out the plot lines below and let us know which episode you're looking forward to most. "True Blood" returns to HBO on June 10.

Episode #49: "Turn! Turn! Turn!"

Debut: Sunday, June 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt)

Sookie (Anna Paquin) and Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) struggle with the aftermath of Tara's (Rutina Wesley) shooting,...

HBO has released the official plot descriptions for the first 3 episodes of True Blood Season 5. Of course, there are spoilers here, so don’t read the following text if you want to be surprised when you watch the new season.

“The 12-episode fifth season of True Blood will kick off Sunday, June 10 at 9:00 p.m. (Et/Pt). Based on the popular Sookie Stackhouse books by Charlaine Harris, this Emmy®-nominated hit drama series was created by Alan Ball, creator of HBO’s Emmy®-winning series “Six Feet Under.” The show follows waitress and part-faerie Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people’s thoughts, vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) and vampire Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgård).”

Episode #49: “Turn! Turn! Turn!”

Debut: Sunday, June 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt)

Sookie (Anna Paquin) and Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) struggle with the aftermath of Tara’s (Rutina Wesley) shooting, while also cleaning up after Debbie Pelt.

HBO has released lengthy descriptions of the first three episodes of True Blood‘s fifth season, and they contain some juicy spoilers about Christopher Meloni’s legendary vamp, Tara’s shooting, the return of Russell Edgington and much more!

Needless to say, read at your own risk!

Sunday, June 10 “Turn! Turn! Turn!”

Sookie (Anna Paquin) and Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) struggle with the aftermath of Tara’s (Rutina Wesley) shooting, while also cleaning up after Debbie Pelt. Meanwhile, Bill (Stephen Moyer) and Eric (Alexander Skarsgård), cleaning up a mess of their own, are visited by the Vampire Authority, one of whom...

An island mystery is little more than a place holder in the form of a filler episode this week, with a few funny moments and not much else. Lisbon does work with her entire team this time and there are a few character developing moments, but on the whole, this one just didn't capture me. A dead girl washes up on the shore of a small island off the California mainland, raped and strangled. Jane (Simon Baker) wanders around playing with drift wood to assess the tides while Lisbon (Robin Tunney) and Van Pelt (Amanda Righetti) talk to a butterfly conservationist, Gardner (Jonathan Schmock) who found the body. Jane, eventually, does something useful when he pokes at the local cattle rancher, Jed Stack (Steve Rankin) about the girl washing up close to his land. No one seems to know her. Color me surprised. The island is a tight-knit group more...