"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000)TV series 2000-????

Creator:

Anthony E. Zuiker

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

Release Date:

6 October 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

Sin Never Sleeps

Plot:

An elite team of police forensic evidence investigation experts work their cases in Las Vegas.

Plot Keywords:

Shipper | Dark Humor | Criminal Investigation | Detective | Forensic Evidence

Awards:

Nominated for 6 Golden Globes. Another 38 wins & 84 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Thur. July 31

9:00 PM

CBS

Meet Market

#7.14

Cast

William Petersen	...	Gil Grissom (183 episodes, 2000-2008)
Marg Helgenberger	...	Catherine Willows (183 episodes, 2000-2008)
George Eads	...	Nick Stokes (183 episodes, 2000-2008)
Paul Guilfoyle	...	Captain Jim Brass / ... (183 episodes, 2000-2008)
Gary Dourdan	...	Warrick Brown (182 episodes, 2000-2008)
Eric Szmanda	...	Greg Sanders (181 episodes, 2000-2008)
Robert David Hall	...	Dr. Al Robbins / ... (176 episodes, 2000-2008)
Jorja Fox	...	Sara Sidle (170 episodes, 2000-2007)
David Berman	...	David Phillips (136 episodes, 2000-2008)
Wallace Langham	...	David Hodges / ... (96 episodes, 2003-2008)

Also Known As:

CSI: Las Vegas (South Africa: English title) (informal alternative title) (USA) (syndication title)
C.S.I. (USA) (short title)
CSI: Weekends (USA) (promotional title)
Experts, Les (Canada: French title)

Runtime:

60 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English | Spanish | American Sign Language

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Canada:14+ | Singapore:NC-16 (seasons 2-7) | Germany:12 (TV rating) | Taiwan:R-18 (season 2) | Chile:14 | UK:12 (some episodes) | Argentina:13 | USA:TV-PG (Syndicated episodes) | Germany:16 (some episodes) | UK:18 (season 2, 7 DVD) | Netherlands:12 | Singapore:NC-16 (seasons 2-3) (season 6) (season 7) | UK:15 (season 1, 3-6 DVD) | South Korea:15 | Hungary:16 | New Zealand:R16 (season 1, 3 and 5) | Australia:MA (DVD rating) | Australia:M (some episodes) | Singapore:PG (season 1) | Spain:13 | USA:TV-14 | USA:TV-MA (some episodes)

Filming Locations:

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Company:

Jerry Bruckheimer Television

Trivia:

In July 2004, co-stars George Eads and Jorja Fox were fired (by direct order of CBS head Leslie Moonves) for breach of contract. CBS said that they were using delay tactics (refusing to show up for shooting) to force a pay raise at the beginning of the fifth season. They were soon rehired, but without a raise. They both denied that there was any contract dispute--Eads says he just overslept on the first day of production, and Fox said she didn't know about the letter of intent she reportedly failed to sign.

Goofs:

Factual errors: While often the science and technology portrayed in the series (as well as the other CSI series) is accurate or mirrors sound scientific principle, there have been times when methods have led to results simply not possible in the real world. In particular the show's treatment of video evidence is ludicrous when compared with what is possible in the real world.

Quotes:

[in the autopsy room, looking over fragmented bones]
Dr. Al Robbins: You want a breast or a thigh?
Catherine Willows: It's your kitchen.

Movie Connections:

Spoofed in SSI: Sex Squad Investigation (2006) (V)

Soundtrack:

Who Are You

Crime-busting has not been this intriguing in years!

I am not sure whether TV accurately shows us real life professions or not. One thing I do know, is that when I find a good TV series, I stick with it. I have done precisely that with CSI, although it has taken its time to grow on me. However once it did, I cannot miss a minute of it. Considering that Australian TV has had many 'crime' based TV shows in the past and the present, it is refreshing to watch an American spin on the ‘crime' theme. CSI is now a weekly viewing ritual that I could not imagine being without.

The crime is committed and the scene is set. Then it is time for it to be investigated. This is Crime Scene Investigation (C.S.I.), which is all about a team of Las Vegas Criminalists working the graveyard shift at the Las Vegas Crime Lab. The team is led by veteran Gil Grissom with Catherine Willows, Nick Stokes, Warrick Brown, and Sara Sidle. They are all on the look out for the clues, which could make the difference in their next big case.

Not seeing the first series in its entirety has not hindered my love for this show. In fact it has made me appreciate it all the more. This show is the creation of big-time Hollywood man, Jerry Bruckheimer. But there are other people that deserve praise when it comes to bringing this show to our small screen. All of the directors and producers make this show flow beautifully. Add in the fascinating and interesting stories that have been written make for one terrific show. I especially enjoy how the show has so much packed into each episode. Having two or more cases in every show gives it the perfect feel and pace. I also like how some episodes have all the evidence collected by the certain members of the CSI group, but that it is still not enough to convict anyone (or group) of a crime, whether it be a murder, assault or theft.

Then look at what a great cast has been assembled for this show. I like the people who are all a part of CSI. The main man is Gil Grissom, the boss of CSI. He is portrayed well by William L. Peterson. I like how his character shows how he uses all his past experience to help solve a case. The people under Grissom include Catherine Willows (Marg Helenbeger), Nick Stokes (George Eads), Warrick Brown (Gary Dourdan), and Sara Sidle (Jorja Fox). All these characters are different, challenge each other, in addition to being careful not to get to close to their victims or suspects. I find the way all these people get their job done to be of the utmost professionalism.

If this group were real crime-busting team, I am sure I would like them on my case, whether I was or related to a victim. This show is so good to watch, whether you are in a stressful job or in a family situation, as it is relaxing and educational. I hear that there is a spin off series called ‘CSI Miami'. I am not sure whether this series will be better than its predecessor, but one thing is for sure – I will more than likely giving it a chance to mesmerise me like CSI has. In the TV world being a perpetrator or an accomplice of a crime is not a smart idea, as it is more than likely that one of the gang from the Las Vegas ‘CSI' will be the next knock on your door, and proving that you were part of the crime.