Matthew J. Cates

NEW GIRLS2, E18

Tinfinity

Jess catches the eye of a professional football player (guest star Steve Howey, “Shameless”), with whom Winston landed an exclusive interview for his radio station. Meanwhile, Nick and Schmidt argue over the planning of their “TinFinity” party celebrating their tenth anniversary of living together, and Cece gets a surprise offer.
CRIMINAL MINDSS3, E14

Damaged

Rossi goes to Indianapolis to continue his investigation into the two unsolved murders that have plagued him for 20 years, and he is joined by Prentiss, JJ, and Morgan when they learn about the case. Meanwhile, Hotchner and Reid interview a death-row inmate in a Connecticut prison.
TWO AND A HALF MENS6, E1

Taterhead Is Our Love Child

In the 6th season opener, Charlie runs into an ex-girlfriend (Rena Sofer) and a child who bears a striking resemblance to Charlie.
THE MENTALISTS3, E10

Jolly Red Elf

The CBI pursues two lines of investigation when a Santa is murdered: Patrick Jane goes undercover in an AA group; and Rigsby and Van Pelt question members of the National Society of Authentic Santas. Meanwhile, following the demise of a person in custody at the CBI, J.J. LaRoche (guest star Pruitt Taylor Vince) is brought in to question the team when it appears to be an inside job. Guest star Gregory Itzen returns as retired former CBI director Vincent Minelli.
FRESH OFF THE BOATS2, E16

Tight Two

Louis prides himself on being a fun dad, but after he has an accident and is forced to stay home with the boys, he scrambles to find ways to entertain the kids. And while Louis is stuck at home, Jessica struggles to manage the staff and the new takeout service at Cattleman’s Ranch.
THE CLIENT LISTS2, E3

Cowboy Up

As she looks to make a big change at the Rub, Riley (Jennifer Love Hewitt) discovers that Evan (Colin Egglesfield) is secretly risking his own life to help raise Kyle’s bail. Meanwhile, Linette (Cybill Shepherd) discovers “sexting.”