"We're thrilled to have Kathryn Erbe return as Detective Eames, the perfect complement to D'Onofrio's Detective Goren," said USA's president of original programming Jeff Wachtel.

As Detective Goren, the player will scrutinize crime scenes, analyze evidence and interview witnesses and suspects.

Since the series began, Vincent D'Onofrio has toned down the scenery-chewing and relaxed into his role as Detective Goren, a more cerebral Columbo.

In the Season 7 finale, Detective Goren brings flowers to his mother's grave and finds an old framed picture of him and his older brother Frank.

Terminated for insubordination a year ago, Detective Goren has been reunited with his long-time partner Alex Eames at the behest of the new Major Case Captain (Jay O. Sanders).

The choice of Wallace living became the outcome, but Wallace is believed to be killed in the seventh season by Detective Goren's mentor, Dr. Declan Gage (John Glover).

Since it began in 2001, "Criminal Intent" has showcased Mr. D'Onofrio as the maddeningly sensitive, eccentric Detective Goren.

Detective Goren isn't always going to be the smartest guy in the room anymore.

Martha Plimpton guest stars in the season premiere episode "Blind Spot" as Jo Gage, the serial killing daughter of Detective Goren's former mentor, Dr. Declan Gage, who is portrayed by John Glover.

Tony Goldwyn guest stars in "Brother's Keeper" as Detective Goren's brother Frank, who is first seen homeless, and possibly high, on the streets; Goren gives him his coat and a few dollars.