SIMON BAKER, who starred in CBS's "The Guardian," returns to the network this fall in "The Mentalist," as Patrick Jane, a quirky consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) who has a terrific track record for closing cases.

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If romantic comedy is your bag, check out CBS's newest entry: "The Ex List," starring ELIZABETH REASER ("Grey's Anatomy") as a 30-something, single gal who learns from a psychic that she only has one year to find a husband -- and it is going to be someone she has already dated. If she doesn't find him, the psychic predicts that she will be alone for the rest of her life.

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CBS is adding two new comedies and three new dramas to its already successful schedule for Fall 2008, returning 18 series to its lineup. Canceled shows include "Cane," "Shark" and "Moonlight."

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There aren't going to be a whole lot of changes to CBS' 2007-2008 schedule. As the most-watched network, the majority of this year's schedule will remain intact, with only five new series being added to the line-up: one comedy and four dramas.

The solo new comedy, "The Big Bang Theory," from CHUCK LORRE ("Two and a Half Men"), is about brainy best friends who can tell you anything you want to know about science, but are lost when it comes to dealing with everyday life.

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