Criminal Minds vs The Mentalist

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

Updated May 12, 2026

	Criminal MindsTV · CBS · 2005	The MentalistTV · CBS · 2008
Current Buzz ScoreMay 12, 2026	3.2 #196	5.7 #87
1-Year Buzz ScoreDaily average	4.2 #160	2.7 #276
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average	10.6 Jan 28 – Feb 26, 2020 #767	6.2 Mar 1 – Mar 30, 2026 #1,158

Stacked daily Buzz Score

Criminal Minds

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