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Action, Crime, Drama, ThrillerStarring :
Ted Danson, George Eads, Jorja Fox, Elisabeth Harnois, Marg Helgenberger, Laurence Fishburne, Paul Guilfoyle, Eric Szmanda, Robert David Hall, David Berman, Wallace Langham, Liz Vassey, Lauren Lee Smith, Elisabeth Shue
'CSI' Renewed for 14th Season, Ted Danson and Other Main Stars to Return
March 21, 2013 10:03:24CBS has ordered a new season of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", bringing back the show for a 14th installment. Along with the show's renewal, the stars including Ted Danson, Elisabeth Shue and George Eads extend their deal with the procedural drama series.
"CSI is synonymous with CBS, and we are so proud of the series' creative and commercial legacy and its continued success on our Network," says Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment.
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'CSI' Finds D.B. Russell's Wife in 'Frasier' Alumna Peri Gilpin
April 06, 2012 01:04:15"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" will stage a "Cheers" reunion later this season, pairing up D.B. Russell and Peri Gilpin. The latter has just been cast to tackle a multiepisode arc as the wife of Ted Danson's Russell.
Named Alison, the SAG-winning actress' character is dubbed "the apple of her banker father's eye." She grew up in a well-to-do and well-established family and rebelled against her father by marrying the iconoclastic criminalist Russell.
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'CSI' 12.18 Preview: 'Alice in Wonderland' and a Surprise Visit
March 15, 2012 04:03:44"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" will have its own take on one famous fairytale in next week's episode. Russell can't help reciting a line from "Alice in Wonderland" when he and his team are called to investigate a robbery-homicide at a wedding, which picks the story written by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson as its theme.
While the CSI team has little to work with to find a killer, Hodges is surprised by his mother's visit to the town and his workplace. To get his meddlesome mom off his back, he wants her to believe that he is engaged to Morgan.
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'CSI' 12.16 Preview: Searching in the Dark
February 23, 2012 02:02:49"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" will go ancient, so it is teased in a preview for the upcoming episode of the show. Greg and his teammates must revert to old-school methods when a blackout cripples Las Vegas.
Although the city goes dark, it does not stop D.B. Russell and his team from working to solve a case of a missing child. With no power, no light and no machines to help their work, they must find the kid in three hours or he will die.
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Video: Catherine Willows' Tearful Farewell With Her 'CSI' Team
January 26, 2012 03:01:00Marg Helgenberger has had her last episode on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" aired on Wednesday, January 25. As it had been predicted, the outing saw an emotional scene as Marg's character Catherine Willows bids farewell to her team mates.
"There comes a point in one's life in which one feels compelled to make a change," she tearfully announces her resignation in front of Brass, Sara, Nick and more. It turns out that [SPOILER ALERT!] she gets an offer to work with the FBI and she decides to take it.
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'CSI' 12.12 Preview: Catherine Wrapped in Plastic Bag
January 19, 2012 03:01:31After almost 12 years, Marg Helgenberger will have her final action on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" next week. Details of the upcoming episode are scarce, but a preview video sees Helgenberger's character Catherine Willows being wrapped in a plastic bag, probably to trick people who shot her.
"Willows in the Wind" will air Wednesday, January 25 at 10/9c on CBS. According to the official plot summary for the said outing, the CSI team says goodbye to Catherine Willows as she makes a life-changing decision.
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Photos: Marg Helgenberger Says Goodbye on 'CSI'
January 05, 2012 03:01:56Prepare to shed tears when watching a January 25 episode of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation". The upcoming outing, which will mark Marg Helgenberger's final appearance on the long-running crime drama series, will see her character Catherine Willow saying goodbye to her team mates.
Giving sneak peeks to the farewell scenes, some pictures from the said episode show Catherine hugging, Brass, Sara and Nick while D.B. Russell, Greg and Morgan are watching. Catherine gets emotional and breaks into tears in another photo which features her alone.
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Jesse McCartney to Guest Star as Car Crash Victim on 'CSI'
December 26, 2011 09:12:27After scoring Justin Bieber as a guest star in fall 2010 and getting him back for another episode in early 2011, "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" scores another young star as a cameo. The crime drama series nabs Jesse McCartney to be the guest for an episode which is going to air next year.
While Bieber played a troubled youngster named Jason McCann, McCartney will reportedly play a recent college graduate named Wes, who falls unconscious after crashing his car in an accident. According to CSI Files, he will form a bond with Nick (George Eads) and work together to figure out what really happened behind the crash.
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Marg Helgenberger Gets Tearful During 'CSI' Farewell Speech
December 08, 2011 04:12:01Marg Helgenberger has wrapped her final scene for "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" on Wednesday, December 7. On the set, cast and crew members were present when the Catherine Willows depicter bid her goodbye.
"I've been thinking a lot about this moment for a very long time," she began her speech. The 53-year-old had to fight back tears when she continued saying, "From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the time of my life," which was followed by applause from people in the room.
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'CSI' Taps Oscar Nominee Elisabeth Shue to Replace Marg Helgenberger
November 19, 2011 08:11:16"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" has cast a new female lead to fill in Marg Helgenberger's shoes. Elisabeth Shue, who is best known for her role on "Leaving Las Vegas", lands a regular role on the CBS long-running drama series.
"While it's difficult to say goodbye to a beloved character like Catherine Willows, it's exciting to start a journey with a new CSI, especially when that character is played by Elisabeth Shue," executive producer Carol Mendelsohn says in a statement. Shue's character will be first introduced in a February 15 episode.
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Marg Helgenberger Set to Leave 'CSI' in January
August 05, 2011 11:08:21Marg Helgenberger's last episode for "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" has been revealed. The 52-year-old, who has portrayed Catherine Willows since the first season of the CBS long-running series, will leave the show after the 12th episode of season 12.
"Marg will be around through January, so episode 12," executive producer Carol Mendelsohn said, before adding, "People come and go and come back, so hopefully when we say goodbye, that won't be the last time we see her."
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'CSI': First Footage With Ted Danson Debuted, Marg Helgenberger Talks Exit Plan
August 04, 2011 09:08:10Taking part in the Television Critics Association press tour, "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" has given away the first clip of the upcoming season which offers a look at Ted Danson in his role. As a new lead investigator, he has his own way to try to get information from a young witness.
Danson's character, D.B. Russell, has been said to be a bit more light-hearted than Ray Langston who was portrayed by Laurence Fishburne. Executive producer Don McGill additonally described Russell as a family man "who grew up with counter-culture parents and traveled around with them." He went on elaborating, "They were folk singers. He wasn't just home-schooled, he was van-schooled."
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First Look at Ted Danson as New 'CSI' Boss
July 30, 2011 11:07:50Starting the 12th season of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", Ted Danson will take the charge as the lead investigator. A first look at him handling a case is now unveiled as he is pictured on the set at the Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas on July 25 along with returning star Marg Helgenberger and newly promoted regular cast Jorja Fox.
Danson is cast as the new head of the graveyard shift at the crime lab after Laurence Fishburne announced his departure from the long-running crime series last June. His character moves to Las Vegas from the Portland crime lab, and is described as a bit more light-hearted than Laurence's Ray Langston.
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Ted Danson to Replace Laurence Fishburne as New 'CSI' Boss
July 13, 2011 02:07:10Following the announcement of Laurence Fishburne's exit from "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" last month, CBS has tapped Ted Danson to fill in the vacant role. Rumor has it, the network chose Ted among the likes of candidates such as Robin Williams, Tony Shalhoub and John Lithgow.
Ted will play a new grave shift supervisor who moves to Las Vegas from the Portland crime lab. The 63-year-old TV star vet is going to join the "CSI" team "as they are still grappling with the professional and personal fallout from last season's take-down of serial killer, Nate Haskell (Bill Irwin)."
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Laurence Fishburne Leaves 'CSI', Producers Not Surprised
June 08, 2011 11:06:37Laurence Fishburne is resigning from "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" after two-and-a-half seasons. The "Predators" actor has decided not to renew his contract which expired this season and is reportedly looking forward to returning to film full-time.
Although the Emmy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actor was a main cast, CBS and the show's producers were allegedly not surprised by his decision to leave. "Nobody expected him to be on the show for 7 years, it's Laurence Fishburne," an insider told Deadline.
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Elisabeth Harnois Promoted as 'CSI' Regular
April 26, 2011 02:04:25"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" has added an actress to its regular cast line-up. Elisabeth Harnois, who originally only signed on to guest star in the May 5 episode, was expected to return for more episodes and has now been promoted as a regular on the CBS drama series.
Harnois was initially scheduled to appear in one episode as the estranged daughter of Conrad Ecklie (Marc Vann). She works for the Los Angeles Police Department and helps the Las Vegas crew hunt down serial killer Nate Haskell (Bill Irwin).
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Louise Lombard's Sofia Curtis Is Back on 'CSI'
March 09, 2011 11:03:50Agent Sofia Curtis is in town. The "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" team is welcoming back the character played by Louise Lombard who first appeared in season 5 and was last seen in the first episode of season 8.
Her comeback is staged along with the return of serial killer Nate Haskell, played by Bill Irwin. In the eighth season opener, her departure was never explained but executive producer Carol Mendelsohn said that Sofia is now in a different place. "Sofia's a deputy chief now. She's gotten her shield and she has a real 'take no prisoners' attitude," Carol dished to TV Line.
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Marg Helgenberger Not Quitting 'CSI', Just Recurring
March 02, 2011 09:03:57Marg Helgenberger is not leaving "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" after all. There was a fear that the depicter of Catherine Willow in the crime series would follow the footsteps of William Petersen who exited the show when his contract was up.
It is now reported that Helgenberger's contract would indeed expires at the end of the season but the actress is expected to return in some capacity next fall. Helgenberger told People, "We're talking maybe [only] doing a few episodes".
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Justin Bieber Got Killed in the End of His 'CSI' Run
February 18, 2011 04:02:36Justin Bieber, like Taylor Swift, ends up dead on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation". But unlike Swift's character who died as a victim, Bieber's Jason McCann died the bad man. Turns out the troubled teenager is held responsible for the master plan this whole time. Just like Bieber tweeted, McCann is a "badass".
The February 17 episode began with Nick Stokes receiving a call from McCann who warned the investigator of not going home. Stokes went home anyway and escaped a booby trap planted in his front yard. As the tipper, McCann was brought in to the station for some questioning, but he remained tight-lipped.
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New 'CSI' Clips Tease Justin Bieber's Return as Jason McCann
February 15, 2011 10:02:27Ahead of the February 17 episode of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" which will see the return of Justin Bieber as troubled teen Jason McCann, two new clips are brought forward as teasers. Jason is in another trouble - he calls Nick (George Eads) to warn him of an impending danger.
Langston (Laurence Fishburne), meanwhile, testifies against the notorious "Dick & Jane" killer, Nate Haskell. One of the new "CSI" clips is a courtesy of MTV and can be found in the following video, while the other comes out exclusively via Entertainment Weekly. The forthcoming episode is titled "Targets of Obsessions".
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