Village Vidiot: TV

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TNT announced it has bought the syndication rights to CBS' hit show, "The Mentalist,' to begin airing in 2012.

The show is now in its second season. From the press release.

THE MENTALIST will join a TNT lineup that includes many hit acquired series, along with network originals such as The Closer, Saving Grace, HawthoRNe, Leverage and the upcoming Men of a Certain Age.  TNT also recently picked up Warner Bros. Television’s Southland.

“THE MENTALIST is a terrific show that will be an ideal fit for TNT’s already strong lineup,” said Steve Koonin, president of Turner Entertainment Networks.  “The early success of the series also indicates THE MENTALIST has a great future.”