'Criminal Minds' headed to A&E, ION

April 24, 2008 Separately, A&E sister channel History has partnered on a new series with Mark Burnett about U.S. newsman Henry Morton Stanley's legendary quest to find Dr. David Livingstone in Africa. A&E's multiyear deal for the exclusive cable rights to "Minds" allows it to air episodes from the first three seasons on a weekly basis starting in May before being able to strip the first four seasons starting in September 2009. A&E executive vp and GM Bob DeBitetto said he hasn't determined whether he ultimately will strip the series, but he's eyeing a 7 p.m. slot as well as "opportunities to use it vertically in primetime."

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