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CSI

Summary CSI is an innovative, new type of crime drama because the characters use cutting-edge forensic tools to examine the evidence to solve the case. Rather than a 'whodunnit' cop show (investigating witnesses/suspects), CSI explores the 'howdunnit'. CSI has been the number one scripted series in the Neilsen ratings for four years running. I...

Created By: Anthony E. Zuiker

  • 2000
  • TV-14
  • CBS
  • 2000
  • TV-14
  • CBS

CSI

16 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere: Oct 6, 2000
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 34 Critic Reviews
65
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 232 User Ratings
5.5
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Summary CSI is an innovative, new type of crime drama because the characters use cutting-edge forensic tools to examine the evidence to solve the case. Rather than a 'whodunnit' cop show (investigating witnesses/suspects), CSI explores the 'howdunnit'. CSI has been the number one scripted series in the Neilsen ratings for four years running. I...

Created By: Anthony E. Zuiker

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16 Seasons

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William Petersen

CSI Dr. Gil Grissom, Gil Grissom

Laurence Fishburne

CSI Dr. Ray Langston

Ted Danson

CSI D.B. Russell

George Eads

CSI Nick Stokes

Eric Szmanda

CSI Greg Sanders, Lab Tech Greg Sanders, Greg Sanders

Robert David Hall

Chief ME Dr. Al Robbins

Paul Guilfoyle

Captain Jim Brass, CSI Jim Brass

Jorja Fox

CSI Sara Sidle

David Berman

Assistant ME David Phillips, David Phillips

Marg Helgenberger

CSI Catherine Willows

Wallace Langham

David Hodges

Gary Dourdan

CSI Warrick Brown

Jon Wellner

Lab Tech Henry Andrews, Sam Tracy

Archie Kao

AV Tech Archie Johnson, Archie Johnson, Campus Security Tech, M. Blaze

Larry Mitchell

Officer Mitchell

Elisabeth Harnois

CSI Morgan Brody, Lab Tech Morgan Brody, Self

Liz Vassey

Wendy Simms

Elisabeth Shue

CSI Julie Finlay

Marc Vann

Conrad Ecklie

Louise Lombard

Sofia Curtis

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 34 Critic Reviews
65
56% Positive
19 Reviews
44% Mixed
15 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 34 Critic Reviews
65
56% Positive
19 Reviews
44% Mixed
15 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews

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100
CSI is not looking for a facsimile, so fans can rest assured that Fishburne will evolve into a unique and valued lead on his own.
By Verne Gay FULL REVIEW
83
Jun 13, 2013
The action is swift, the characters lively.
FULL REVIEW
75
If you were worried about your favorite show's favorite character's replacement, rest assured that Fishburne's Langston is different enough to walk easily in Grissom's paper lab shoes.
By Linda Stasi FULL REVIEW
63
Jun 14, 2013
The camerawork is startling, but it can't hide a plot that is dreary and unbelievable. [6 Oct 2000, p.10E]
By Robert Bianco FULL REVIEW
50
Jun 14, 2013
The premiere has a nice look, and its "Rashomon"-style flashbacks are very well shot. It also features a socko ending and one ingenious bit of plotting involving thieving hookers. Yet the storytelling is often muddy, and sorting out characters and determining who does what is more of a challenge than the episode is worth. [6 Oct 2000, p.F1]
By Howard Rosenberg FULL REVIEW
50
May 8, 2013
At times almost downright mesmerizing. But that, even coupled with Marg Helgenberger and William Petersen, is not enough to make CBS' flashy update on "Quincy" engaging. [6 Oct 2000, p.55]
By Phil Rosenthal FULL REVIEW
40
May 8, 2013
A broken toenail, discolored nipples and bullet wounds figure prominently in CBS's CSI. They make deeper impressions than the characters, crime scene investigators in Las Vegas. [6 Oct 2000, p.E1]
By Hal Boedeker FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 232 User Ratings
5.5
53% Positive
123 Ratings
9% Mixed
22 Ratings
38% Negative
87 Ratings

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9% Mixed
22 Ratings
38% Negative
87 Ratings

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Production Company:
  • Alliance Atlantis Communications
  • CBS Paramount Network Television
  • CBS Productions
  • Jerry Bruckheimer Television
Initial Release Date: Oct 6, 2000
Number of seasons: 16 Seasons
Rating: TV-14
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Awards

Golden Globes, USA
• 6 Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 6 Wins & 39 Nominations
Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA
• 2 Wins & 23 Nominations

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