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Season 1 – CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

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A dedicated group of forensic investigators at the Las Vegas Crime Lab works to solve often-grisly crimes in Sin City. Heading up the graveyard shift (an appropriate term in this case) is supervisor D.B. Russell, a "Left Coast" Sherlock Holmes who devours crime novels. Members of Russell's team include Julie Finlay, Nick Stokes, Sara Sidle (the team's moral compass), Greg Sanders and Morgan Brody. The investigative team works closely with Capt. Jim Brass -- a seasoned detective who is a protector of CSI -- Dr. Al Robbins -- medical examiner -- and quirky lab technician David Hodges. Previous leaders of the group include Gil Grissom and Dr. Ray Langston.
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

CSI shares some identical DNA with many procedural predecessors, but this slickly assembled crime series offers plenty of gruesome intrigue, reliably satisfying formula, and a compelling William Petersen leading each case.

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Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel Feb 7, 2019
Arty flashbacks needlessly depict the crimes, the show lingers over gruesome details, and CSI wastes skilled actors. Go to Full Review Linda Stasi New York Post Sep 19, 2018
Heading up the forensics team is Gil Grissom (William Petersen), who is appealing mostly because, like James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, he doesn't look like he belongs on TV. Petersen's got a good solid cast behind him too Go to Full Review Dalton Ross Entertainment Weekly Sep 19, 2018
B+
This new drama about Las Vegas crime scene investigators is punctuated by high tech gadgets, smart dialogue, and some really nifty camera work. Go to Full Review Peter Canavese Groucho Reviews Apr 21, 2020
3/4
Though a procedural somewhat in the vein of the Law & Order series, CSI punches up its storytelling with biologically invasive visual effects and a soapy interest in its characters' sexy private lives. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Feb 7, 2019
Despite some sloppily handled and uninteresting character introductions, tonight's premiere offers several absorbing cases, including one mysterious suicide that isn't solved immediately. Go to Full Review People Staff People Magazine Sep 19, 2018
A droll Petersen and dependable Marg Helgenberger head the competent cast, and the opener is offbeat enough to stimulate curiosity. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Cavanşir G @drgadimov Oct 3, 2025 When it comes to crime solving with evidence this series is number one. See more babarizam D @RT59932316 Feb 15, 2025 I find this show exceptionally irritating and stupid. one side they look like highly genius but on the other hand too sentimental to compromise case. Like the chic whose ex husband was charged of murder or the guy who let his colleague killed due to negligence. Moreover, episodes seems like running like a rabbit. There is not enough time to process the information. See more Bruno V @RT13830604 Apr 23, 2023 Série maravilhosa; sem dúvidas quem a fez foi um gênio. See more Read all reviews
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Anthony Zuiker

Creator

William Petersen

Gil Grissom

Marg Helgenberger

Catherine Willows

Paul Guilfoyle

Capt. Jim Brass

Chandra West

Actor

Gary Dourdan

Warrick Brown

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 6, 2000 Pilot The investigation team in Las Vegas scours each scene of a crime to gather forensic evidence; a murderer stages his crimes to look like suicides. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 13, 2000 Cool Change The shooting investigation of Holly Gribbs continues; someone is murdering people who have won millions on slot machines. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 20, 2000 Crate 'n Burial It's a race against the clock as Grissom and Sidel investigate the kidnapping of a multimillionaire's wife; Willows and Brown take on a hit-and-run case. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 27, 2000 Pledging Mr. Johnson Grissom and Catherine investigate the death of a woman found in a lake; Nick and Sara investigate an apparent suicide. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 3, 2000 Friends and Lovers Grissom and Warrick investigate the death of a young man found in the desert; Catherine and Nick investigate the murder of a school dean. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 10, 2000 Who Are You? Grissom and Nick are called to identify a young woman and find her killer; Warrick and Sara investigate the shooting of a cop. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 17, 2000 Blood Drops A quadruple homicide shatters the serenity of a quiet suburban neighborhood and Grissom's team sets out to discover the motive behind the bizarre murders. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 24, 2000 Anonymous A serial killer begins leaving clues to taunt Grissom; Warrick and Nick clash when they investigate a car accident. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 8, 2000 Unfriendly Skies The death of a first-class passenger on a flight to Las Vegas has Grissom and his team scrambling to examine the physical evidence and get testimony from the other passengers. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 22, 2000 Sex, Lies and Larvae Grissom and Sara investigate a homicide in the mountains; Catherine and Warrick probe an artful theft. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 12, 2001 I-15 Murders Grissom and Willows hunt down the Highway I-15 serial killer; Sidel and Brown are assigned to solve a robbery/murder. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 1, 2001 Fahrenheit 932 Grissom is called to help a man on death row who is trying to clear his name; Catherine and Nick investigate the execution-style murder of a teenager. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 8, 2001 Boom Grissom, Sara and Warrick investigate the bombing of a Las Vegas office building; Nick is the prime suspect in the murder of a prostitute. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 15, 2001 To Halve and to Hold Grissom and Catherine search for human remains in the desert; Warrick and Sara investigate the king of a stripper-for-hire outfit. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 22, 2001 Table Stakes When a woman's body is discovered in a missing showgirl's swimming pool, the team believes they've got a double murder on their hands. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 1, 2001 Too Tough to Die The CSI team investigates a sexual assault; Catherine and Warrick help the district attorney with a murder case. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 8, 2001 Face Lift Grissom and Catherine investigate a robbery/homicide; Warrick and Sara investigate the case of a woman burned to ashes. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 29, 2001 $35K O.B.O. The team visits the site of a fatal car-jacking and realizes heavy rainfall washed away much of the evidence. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 12, 2001 Gentle, Gentle A difficult case involving the possible kidnapping of an infant forces the team to examine evidence that points to an unthinkable conclusion. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 19, 2001 Sounds of Silence The CSI team looks into a vehicular fatality involving a deaf man; Catherine and Nick investigate a multiple homicide. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 26, 2001 Justice Is Served Grissom investigates the death of a jogger; Catherine tries to determine the cause of death of a little girl on a carnival ride. Details Episode 22 Aired May 10, 2001 Evaluation Day The CSI team investigates a decapitated human corpse found in one place and a head found elsewhere; a murder takes place in a juvenile detention center. Details Episode 23 Aired May 17, 2001 The Strip Strangler After being pulled off the case for strongly disagreeing with the FBI, Grissom secretly works with his team to track down a serial strangler who has paralyzed the women of Las Vegas with fear. Details

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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Danny Cannon, Roy H. Wagner, Thomas J. Wright, Lou Antonio, Kenneth Fink, Richard J. Lewis
Creator
Anthony Zuiker
Executive Producer
Jerry Bruckheimer, Anthony Zuiker, James Hart, Ann Donahue, Carol Mendelsohn
Screenwriter
Ann Donahue, Anthony Zuiker, Carol Mendelsohn, Eli Talbert, Jacqueline Zambrano, Josh Berman, Andrew Lipsitz
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (D|L|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 6, 2000
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