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.

Before signing up with the CBI, Jane was a semi-celebrity who had made his living as a psychic. He was successful at it, but now claims that his success was really due to razor-sharp observational skills, not due to any psychic powers. Still, his skills are in-demand, although, not always appreciated due to his unorthodox methods.

"The Mentalist" will air Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on CBS, following "NCIS."