Season 9

CSI: Vegas – Season 9

Overview of Laurence Fishburne’s New Character: [Overview]

Episode 9.01 – For Warrick
Air Date: October 9, 2008

Spoiler:
NOTE: The Promotional Photos that were published are not actually seen on this episode.

The GSR is brief, but wonderful. Sara appears at the end of Act II. Grissom, who, btw, looks very hot in this episode as he goes through a range of emotions we’ve never seen from him before (far more than in Dead Doll) has had to strip off his shirt because it’s evidence. So he puts on his dark blue CSI windbreaker.

We see him from the back walking through the halls of the lab and into his office. Sara is there, leaning against his desk, looking much prettier and softer than in previous seasons.

Grissom stops in his tracks. They just regard one another for a few seconds, then embrace. Sara tells him she caught the first plane out (We have to assume Grissom called her, but we aren’t privy to the call).
Her voice is very shaky. Grissom says nothing. They just continue to hold one another. Their facial expressions say everything.

When we come back from the commercial break, Grissom and Sara are sitting in occasional chairs, facing one another, about knee-to-knee, and she’s holding his hands in hers. He says, “Warrick didn’t want to go.” She says, “Tell me.” Grissom: “God, Sara, I could feel his life…” Grissom- (con’t): “I thought if I could hold him tight enough …” Sara: “There’s nowhere he would have rather been at the end. He loved you.” Grissom: “Yeah. I loved him.” Of course all of this is accompanied by incredible facial expression work by WP

What follows is part of the full scene leading up to the opening credits — from the show, not from any CBS promos. (I obtained a loan) the DVD of the episode as it was distributed to TV critics by CBS.The full episode. Unless CBS pulled a fast one for some reason, an expensive and destructive thing to do, what I saw is the episode as it will air. Private sources own words. A man’s voice is calling in an “officer down” alert to the cops, and we see Jeffrey McKeen walking away from Warrick’s car as he makes the call.

Cut to: Grissom is standing at an outdoor newsstand, flipping through a magazine (Traveler). His car windows are open (I think this must be his personal car, not the crime lab’s SUV), and he has a hand-held police radio on the passenger seat. The radio is calling for units to respond to the officer down call just received. At first, Grissom is paying only half attention. Then, as he realizes the gravity of the call and the fact that the location is near his, he walks toward his car to hear better. When the location is repeated, he glances up the street, realizing it’s where
he’s just come from.

Cut to: the bottom of the alley with Warrick’s car about 30 yards away. Grissom appears there and studies the car for a moment, then starts running full tilt toward it. When he gets there, he looks in the open passenger window and sees Warrick as we left him in May. He hauls the door open and ducks inside and studies Warrick for a second (we don’t see it, but he might be checking for a pulse at the neck). He then wrestles Warrick’s body out of the car and lays him on the ground, calling his name. Warrick chokes out blood on the front of Grissom’s shirt, and Grissom takes off his jacket and puts it under Warrick’s head.

McKeen then comes back towards the car. Warrick’s eyes go wide and he tries to say something to Grissom, but he has no voice (Presumably his vocal chords have been severed by the gunshot wound to his neck) When Grissom bends down to hear better and says “What” McKeen puts his hand on his sidearm, apparently ready to shoot both Grissom and Warrick, However Warrick can only choke up blood, and he starts fading. Grissom looks up at McKeen (though not as shown in the first promotional pictures to be leaked) and demands “Where are the paramedics” McKeen walks off and calls them, and we hear sirens in the background. Grissom pleads with Warrick to hold on, to fight “Fight for me Warrick” he says. Grissom is trying to hold the throat wound closed with his hands. Warrick dies in Grissom’s arms, and Grissom quietly says “No”, he then lifts Warrick’s head and shoulders into his arms and holds the dead man to his chest.

Zoom in on Grissom’s face, sad angry and in shock.

Fade to title sequence…. [Source: Home of the GSR Addict]

Spoiler from Ausiello:
Question: So, you are one of the lucky privileged people who got to see the premiere of CSI early. What is the deal with Grissom-Sara? All of these interviews and articles make it sound like their relationship is in huge amounts of trouble. — Sarah
Ausiello: I didn’t see any signs of trouble in the first episode, but the hour isn’t really about them; it’s about Warrick. If anything, the one significant scene they do share in the Oct. 9 opener is rather moving and, dare I say, hopeful. [Source: EW]

Press Release:
THE CSI TEAM DEALS WITH THE AFTERMATH OF WARRICK’S SHOOTING, ON THE NINTH SEASON PREMIERE OF “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, OCT. 9

Jorja Fox Returns As Sara Sidle

“For Warrick” – The CSI team comes together after Warrick is shot in a Las Vegas alleyway, on the ninth season premiere of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Oct. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Jorja Fox reprises her role as Sara Sidle.

SERIES REGULARS:
Gil Grissom………………………. William Petersen
Catherine Willows………….. Marg Helgenberger
Warrick Brown…………………….. Gary Dourdan
Nick Stokes………………………….. George Eads
Captain Jim Brass………………….. Paul Guilfoyle
Greg Sanders………………………… Eric Szmanda
Dr. Robbins……………………. Robert David Hall
Hodges………………………….. Wallace Langham
David Phillips……………………….. David Berman

RECURRING CAST:
Wendy Simms…………………………… Liz Vassey
Conrad Ecklie………………………….. Marc Vann
Archie Johnson………………………… Archie Kao

GUEST CAST:
Sara Sidle………………………………….. Jorja Fox
Bobby Dawson……………… Gerald McCullouch
Mandy Webster……………….. Sheeri Rappaport
Henry Andrews……………………….. Jon Wellner
Undersheriff McKeen…………. Conor O’Farrell
Office Mitchell………………………. Larry Mitchell
Tina Brewster……………………….. Meta Golding
Officer Metcalf…………….. Joseph Patrick Kelly
Officer Devlin………………………. DeLon Howell
Daniel Pritchard……………… David Gianopoulos
Minister………………………….. Thom Gossom Jr.

STORY BY: Carol Mendelsohn, one of the series’ executive producers
TELEPLAY BY: Allen MacDonald and Richard J. Lewis
DIRECTED BY: Richard J. Lewis [Source: CBS]

[Tribute to Warrick][Recap][Trailer][Review of Season 8 Finale]

Episode 9.02 – The Happy Place
Air Date: October 16, 2008

Press Release:
THE CSI TEAM INVESTIGATES THE CASE OF A HYPNOTIST BANK ROBBER WHOSE LAST HEIST ENDED IN MURDER, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, OCT. 16

Jorja Fox Reprises Her Role As Sara Sidle

“The Happy Place” – A hypnotist who uses her powers of persuasion to rob banks becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Oct. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Jorja Fox reprises her role as Sara Sidle.

GUEST CAST:
Sara Sidle………………………………….. Jorja Fox
Mandy Webster……………….. Sheeri Rappaport
Det. Vega…………………………… Geoffrey Rivas
Viviana Conway aka Madame Marvelous…………….. Glenne Headley
Scott Bonfilio…………………………. Sam Murphy
Randy Hopper…………………….. Bruno Campos
Det. Williams…………………….. Gabriel Casseus
Paula Bonfilio……………………….. Kristin Dattilo
Sprig Grenigier……………….. Ricki Noel Lander
Pamela Adler……………. Michelle Anne Johnson
Tom Adler………… Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
Trixie…………………………………… Nicole Vicius
Leon Slocomb………………………… Bruce Weitz
Tony Thorpe………………………….. Aldis Hodge
Jacob Wolf……………………………. Ivar Brogger
Brett Davidson………………………… Ryan Doom
Grace Powell…………………. Linara Washington
Old Lady…………………………… Connie Sawyer
Day Care Worker……………….. Adrienne Smith
Bellman………………………… Bambadjan Bamba
Clucker #1……………………………. Mark Nelson
Clucker #2……………………………. Martin Chow
Clucker #3…………………. Baadje-Lyne Odums
Officer Akers………………………… Larry Sullivan
Paula Francis…………………………. Paula Francis
Gina Cancelliere…………………. Gina Cancelliere

WRITTEN BY: Sara Goldfinger
DIRECTED BY: Nathan Hope [Source: CBS]

[Trailer][Recap]

Episode 9.03 – Art Imitates Life
Air Date: October 23, 2008

Press Release:
THE CSI TEAM INVESTIGATES A SERIES OF VICTIMS FOUND SEEMINGLY FLASH FROZEN IN PLACE AFTER DEATH, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, OCT. 23

Introducing Lauren Lee Smith As CSI Riley Adams

Alex Kingston (“ER”), Jeffrey Tambor (“Arrested Development”) and Will McCormack (“Dirt”) Guest Star

“Art Imitates Life” – When a series of victims are found deceased seemingly in the middle of everyday activities, the CSIs must determine what is causing them to remain upright after death, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Oct. 23 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Alex Kingston (“ER”), Jeffrey Tambor (“Arrested Development”) and Will McCormack (“Dirt”) guest star.

GUEST CAST:
Patricia Alwick……………………… Alex Kingston
Jerzy Skaggs………………………. Jeffrey Tambor
Langston Weller……………….. Will McCormack
Conrad Ecklie………………………….. Marc Vann
Det. Vartann……………………………. Alex Carter
Mandy Webster……………….. Sheeri Rappaport
Henry Andrews……………………….. Jon Wellner
Jogger…………………………………. K.C. Ramsey
Stroller Lady……………………………. Clara York
Carlotta Perotti…………………… Geneva Somers
Det. Gabriel Williams………….. Gabriel Casseus
Cabbie…………………………………. Googy Gress
Bird Watcher………………………….. Joe Ochman
Distraught Woman…………… Alexandra Barreto
Arthur Blisterman………………….. Ritchie Coster
Harley Soon…………………………….. Davis Wyn
Street Person #1……………………….. Nina Millin
Street Person #2……………….. Jordan Tartakow
Street Person #3…………………… Gregg Binkley
Boy……………………………………….. Carsun Hall

WRITTEN BY: Evan Dunsky
DIRECTED BY: Kenneth Fink [Source: CBS]

[Recap]

Episode 9.04 – Let It Bleed
Air Date: October 30, 2008

Spoiler: While Nick and Riley witness a man in a police costume rob a convenience store. They then must help the rest of the team investigate the death of a young woman who turns out to be the daughter of a big time drug lord wanted by FBI, CIA, and DEA. They discover with security camera footage she was thrown out of a club by two bouncers earlier that night. When Catherine and Riley go to the club Catherine discovers her daughter Lindsey with a fake ID. [Source: SpoilerFix.com]

Press Release:
THE CSI TEAM INVESTIGATES THE SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF A YOUNG WOMAN WHO TURNS OUT TO BE THE DAUGHTER OF A WANTED CRIMINAL, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, OCT. 30

Nicholas Turturro (“I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry”) And Jason Lewis (“Sex And The City”) Guest Star

“Let It Bleed” – During the course of an investigation, the CSIs discover that their victim, a young woman who was murdered and found with several different blood types in her system, is the daughter of a wanted criminal, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Oct. 30 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Nicholas Turturro (“I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry”) and Jason Lewis (“Sex and the City”) guest star.

SERIES REGULARS:
Gil Grissom………………………. William Petersen
Catherine Willows………….. Marg Helgenberger
Nick Stokes………………………….. George Eads
Captain Jim Brass………………….. Paul Guilfoyle
Greg Sanders………………………… Eric Szmanda
Dr. Robbins……………………. Robert David Hall
David Phillips……………………….. David Berman
Hodges………………………….. Wallace Langham
Wendy Simms…………………………… Liz Vassey
Riley Adams……………………. Lauren Lee Smith

GUEST CAST:
Goya……………………………… Nicholas Turturro
Craig Hess……………………………… Jason Lewis
Det. Vartann……………………………. Alex Carter
Mandy Webster……………….. Sheeri Rappaport
Lindsey Willows…………………. Kay Panabaker
Officer Brady……………………. Carlos Alazraqui
Emelina Carlos……………………… Alex Meneses
Sylvie Thornton………………………. Nicole Paggi
Barry Wunderlick………………….. Alex Solowitz
Angelica Carlos……………….. Alexandra Willers
Joe………………………………. Guiseppe Andrews
Zombie Butcher………………… Randolph Adams
Officer Mitchell…………………….. Larry Mitchell
Convenience Store Clerk………. Anadel Baughn
Donut Dolly………………………. Nicole Malgarini

WRITTEN BY: Corinne Marinan
DIRECTED BY: Brad Tanenbaum [Source: CBS]

Episode 9.05 – Leave Out All the Rest
Air Date: November 6, 2008

Note: This episode was previously known as “Of Inhuman Bondage”

Press Release:
GRISSOM SEEKS OUT THE HELP OF LADY HEATHER WHEN INVESTIGATING A SEEMINGLY CLEAN-CUT MAN, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, NOV. 6

Melinda Clarke Returns As Lady Heather

“Leave Out All the Rest” – When the CSI team investigates a case involving the world of domination, Grissom pays a visit to Lady Heather to help find some answers, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Nov. 6 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Melinda Clarke returns as Lady Heather.

RECURRING CAST:
Archie Johnson………………………… Archie Kao

GUEST CAST:
Lady Heather……………………… Melinda Clarke
Henry Andrews……………………….. Jon Wellner
Michelle Tournay………………………. Peyton List
Ian Wallace……………………………… Sam Upton
Justine Stefani………………………… Jessica Barth
Martin Devlin……………………….. Gil McKinney
Kumari…………………………….. Rachelle Lefevre
Skinny Dude……………………………. Edi Gathegi
Officer Mitchell…………………….. Larry Mitchell

WRITTEN BY: Jacqueline Hoyt
DIRECTED BY: Kenneth Fink [Source: CBS]

Spoiler:
The Las Vegas crime lab consults an old friend when their investigation takes an unusual turn.

According to CSI Files sources, the fifth episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’s ninth season will be called “Of Inhuman Bondage”. A man named Ian Wallace is found dead in the desert, and his girlfriend Justine Stefani is missing. The CSI team finds indentations in the wall at Ian’s house, a bloody t-shirt in the clothes hamper and a biological sample on the floor near the television.

Wendy tests the biological fluid found near the TV. The sperm contribution is from Ian Wallace, but the vaginal portion of the sample doesn’t match Justine Stefani. Riley suggests that Ian’s girlfriend may have discovered him cheating and killed him out of jealousy.

Meanwhile, Nick and Brass follow a different lead. Lady Heather (Melinda Clarke), last seen in “The Good, the Bad and the Dominatrix”, gives the team a clue about some needle marks that were found on Ian Wallace’s chest. Needle play is a form of S&M, and she sends them to a place called the Lower Linx. It’s a club for poetry and the performing arts, but it also has a well-equipped back room–the perfect place to play out S&M fantasies.

The blood from the t-shirt found in Ian’s hamper doesn’t belong to him. The high-velocity spatter on the back of the shirt has male DNA and, combined with the indentations in the wall, suggests the possibility of a physical confrontation. Knowing that Ian went to the Lower Linx before he died, the team wonders if perhaps the club’s proprieter, Michelle Tournay, might be involved. She has the only key to the back room, and if she dominated Ian, she might have dominated another man and used his trust and submission to her advantage so he would help her commit murder.

Please note that the above plot details have not been confirmed by CBS, Alliance Atlantis or Bruckheimer Films, and until such time you should treat this information as you would any other rumour. The above information comes from early script drafts and the details of the episodes are liable to change before the episodes are shown.

“Of Inhuman Bondage” is expected to air in November on CBS. [Source: CSI Files]

[Recap]

Episode 9.06 – Say Uncle
Air Date: November 13, 2008

Press Release:
INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING IN THE STREETS OF KOREATOWN PROVES DIFFICULT FOR THE CSI TEAM WHEN NONE OF THE WITNESSES WILL DISCUSS THE CRIME, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, NOV. 13

“Say Uncle” – After a shooting involving a young boy occurs right in the middle of Koreatown, none of the witnesses will speak to the CSI team investigating the case, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Nov. 13 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

RECURRING CAST:
Archie Johnson………………………… Archie Kao

GUEST CAST:
Det. Chris Cavaliere………………….. Jose Zuniga
Henry Andrews……………………….. Jon Wellner
Korean Teenager………………………… Olivia Sui
Park Bang………………………………… Gavin Toy
Korean Father………………………….. Brian Fong
Jang………………………………………… Sung Kang
Kora Sil……………………………………… Jin Yang
Sung Bang……………………………… Kevin Moon
Plastic Surgeon……………………… Robert Dahey
Bob Lenz…………………….. Patrick Labyorteaux
Bae Chin………………………………… Lauren Tom
Jin Ming/Mr. Pan……………………… Lanny Joon
Mrs. Lee……………………………. June Kyoko Lu
Officer Mitchell…………………….. Larry Mitchell
E.R. Doctor……………………. Anthony DeSantis
Dr. Eisling……………………….. Peter MacKenzie
Office Kwan……………………. James Kyson Lee
Officer Akers………………………… Larry Sullivan

WRITTEN BY: Dustin Lee Abraham
DIRECTED BY: Richard J. Lewis [Source: CBS]

Spoiler: The CSI team investigates a shooting at a Koreatown neighborhood party, in which the mother and uncle of a small boy, Park Bang, are murdered…

[Recap]

Episode 9.07 – Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda
Air Date: November 20, 2008

Press Release:
THE MURDER OF A MOTHER AND HER YOUNG CHILD APPEARS TO BE CONNECTED TO A SUSPECT IN A CSI INVESTIGATION FROM OVER A DECADE AGO, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, NOV. 20

Joshua Malina (“The West Wing”) Guest Stars

“Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda” – The prime suspect in a murder case from 12 years earlier comes to the forefront of a new CSI investigation, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Nov. 20 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Joshua Malina (“The West Wing”) guest stars.

RECURRING CAST:
Archie Johnson………………………… Archie Kao

GUEST CAST:
DA Monroe…………………………. Joshua Malina
Nora Rowe……………………………….. Joey King
Peter Rowe…………………………….. Loren Dean
Kelsey Levin……………………………… Alison Pill
Nathan Levin……………………………… Billy Lush
Det. Chris Cavaliere………………….. Jose Zuniga
Hal Jackmin………………………….. Mike Hagerty
ADA Valerie Nichols………………. Amy Aquino
Natalie Davis……………………….. Jessica Collins
Judge…………………………………. Michael Ensign
Dr. Wilson………………………… Cyd Strittmatter

TELEPLAY BY: Allen MacDonald
STORY BY: Naren Shankar, one of the series’ executive producers, and Allen MacDonald
DIRECTED BY: Brad Tanenbaum [Source: CBS]

CSI: Vegas – Episode 9.08 – Young Man With A Horn
Air Date: December 4, 2008

Press Release:
THE DEATH OF A POPULAR NEW SINGER TAKES THE CSI TEAM BACK 50 YEARS TO SOLVE THE PRESENT DAY CRIME, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, DEC. 4

Golden Globe Award Winner Tippi Hedren (“The Birds”) and Emmy Award Winner Robert Guillaume (“Benson”) Guest Star

“Young Man With A Horn” – When a popular young singer is found dead outside an infamous Las Vegas nightclub, the CSI team uncovers a link between the present day crime and a murder from over 50 years ago, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Dec. 4 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Golden Globe Award winner Tippi Hedren (“The Birds”) and Emmy Award winner Robert Guillaume (“Benson”) guest star.

RECURRING CAST:
Archie Johnson………………………… Archie Kao

GUEST CAST:
Karen Rosenthal…………………….. Tippi Hedren
Sonny Bridges………………….. Robert Guillaume
Officer Mitchell…………………….. Larry Mitchell
Layla Wells……………………………. Tiffany Hines
Kip Westerman……………….. Benjamin Bledsoe
Mr. Westerman………………….. Holt McCallany
Drew Rich…………………………… Seamus Dever
Harry Bastille…………………………….. Bill Cobbs
Sheriff Montgomery…………………. Ralph Waite
Jules Rosenthal………………… Richard Steinmetz
George Schlatter……………….. George Schlatter
Huge Man………………………………. Lance Irwin
Young Harry Bastille…………… La Monde Byrd
Young Karen Rosenthal…………. Sarah Poynter
Waitress………………. Nicole Gabriella Scipione

WRITTEN BY: David Rambo
DIRECTED BY: Jeffrey Hunt [Source: CBS]

[Recap]

Episode 9.09 – 19 Down
Air Date: December 11, 2008

Press Release:
THE CSI TEAM DISCOVERS A LINK BETWEEN A NEW MURDER AND THE INFAMOUS “DICK & JANE KILLER,” ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, DEC. 11

Introducing Oscar Nominee And Emmy And Tony Award Winner Laurence Fishburne (“What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “The Matrix,” “Miss Evers’ Boys”) As Dr. Raymond Langston

“19 Down…” When a new murder leads to a connection with an infamous serial killer, Grissom secretly joins the class of well-known criminal pathologist Dr. Raymond Langston (Fishburne), to gain access to the killer and get a crack in the case, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Dec. 11 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:
Gil Grissom: William Petersen
Catherine Willows: Marg Helgenberger
Dr. Raymond Langston: Laurence Fishburne
Nick Stokes: George Eads
Captain Jim Brass: Paul Guilfoyle
Greg Sanders: Eric Szmanda
Dr. Robbins: Robert David Hall
David Phillips: David Berman
Hodges: Wallace Langham
Wendy Simms: Liz Vassey
Riley Adams: Lauren Lee Smith

RECURRING CAST:
Conrad Ecklie: Marc Vann
Archie Johnson: Archie Kao

GUEST CAST:
Det. Vartann: Alex Carter
Mandy Webster: Sheeri Rappaport
Nathan Haskell: Bill Irwin
Gerald Tolliver: Brad Carter
ADA Valerie Nichols: Amy Aquino
Overcoat Man: Shane Woodson
Officer Akers: Larry Sullivan
Det. Ken Martz: Maury Sterling
Mr. Steiner: Richard Gilliland
Mrs. Steiner: Caroline Aaron
Thomas: Jimmi Simpson
Silvia: Aimee DeShayes
Car Wash Manager: David H. Lawrence XVII
Richie: Stephan Sowan
Donny: Todd Giebenhain
Student #1: Roy Vongtama
Dan Forester: Matt O’Leary
Tiffany Cohen: Mimi Michaels
Joel Steiner: Josh Jacobson

WRITTEN BY: Naren Shankar and Carol Mendelsohn, series co-executive producers
DIRECTED BY: Kenneth Fink [Source: CBS]

[Recap]

CSI: Vegas – Episode 9.10 One to Go
Air Date: January 15, 2009

Press Release:
GRISSOM MAKES THE STUNNING ANNOUNCEMENT THAT HE IS LEAVING THE CSI TEAM, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, JAN. 15

Oscar Nominee And Emmy And Tony Award Winner Laurence Fishburne

(“What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “The Matrix,” “Miss Evers’ Boys”) Continues As Dr. Raymond Langston

“One To Go” – The CSI team is shocked and saddened when, after working with Dr. Raymond Langston (Fishburne) on the “Dick & Jane” murders, Grissom announces that his time as a CSI has come to an end and offers Langston a permanent position on the CSI team, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Jan. 15 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:
Gil Grissom………………………. William Petersen
Catherine Willows………….. Marg Helgenberger
Dr. Raymond Langston…… Laurence Fishburne
Nick Stokes………………………….. George Eads
Captain Jim Brass………………….. Paul Guilfoyle
Greg Sanders………………………… Eric Szmanda
Dr. Robbins……………………. Robert David Hall
David Phillips……………………….. David Berman
Hodges………………………….. Wallace Langham
Wendy Simms…………………………… Liz Vassey
Riley Adams……………………. Lauren Lee Smith

RECURRING CAST:
Conrad Ecklie………………………….. Marc Vann
Archie Johnson………………………… Archie Kao

GUEST CAST:
Mandy Webster……………….. Sheeri Rappaport
Henry Andrews……………………….. Jon Wellner
Nathan Haskell……………………………. Bill Irwin
Thomas………………………………. Jimmi Simpson
Maureen Martin………………. Katheryn Winnick
Office Metcalf…………………………….. Joe Kelly
Officer Akers………………………… Larry Sullivan
Officer Mitchell…………………….. Larry Mitchell
Sheriff…………………………………. Mark Rolston
Joel Steiner………………………….. Josh Jacobson
Tiffany Cohen………………………. Mimi Michaels
Steven Dougherty……………… Stephen Snedden
Hallie Doniphon…………………….. Wynn Everett
Dan Forester………………………… Matt O’Leary
Gerald Tolliver………………………… Brad Carter

WRITTEN BY: Naren Shankar and Carol Mendelsohn, series co-executive producers
DIRECTED BY: Alec Smight [Source: CBS]

Spoiler:
Question: Any scoop on Grissom’s last episode of CSI? — Nicole
Ausiello: Just a tip: Set your DVR to record a few minutes past 10 pm on Jan. 15, just as a precaution. You do not want to miss the final scene. Trust me. Also, you’ll want to pick up a copy of the new EW when it goes on sale this Friday. I think you’ll fancy the cover subject. [Source: EW]

[Spoiler Video Clip]

CSI: Vegas – Episode 9.11 – The Grave Shift
Air Date: January 22, 2009

Press Release:
DR. LANGSTON FACES HIS FIRST DAY ON THE JOB AS A FULL-FLEDGED CSI, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, JAN. 22

“The Grave Shift” – The first day on the job for Dr. Langston turns from bad to worse when a simple burglary case quickly overlaps with a complicated arson and homicide case, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Jan. 22 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:
Catherine Willows………….. Marg Helgenberger
Dr. Raymond Langston…… Laurence Fishburne
Nick Stokes………………………….. George Eads
Captain Jim Brass………………….. Paul Guilfoyle
Greg Sanders………………………… Eric Szmanda
Dr. Robbins……………………. Robert David Hall
David Phillips……………………….. David Berman
Hodges………………………….. Wallace Langham
Wendy Simms…………………………… Liz Vassey
Riley Adams……………………. Lauren Lee Smith

RECURRING CAST:
Conrad Ecklie………………………….. Marc Vann
Archie Johnson………………………… Archie Kao

GUEST CAST:
Paulla Kingsley……………………. Michelle Clunie
Mr. Jim Hilliard………………….. Darren Burrows
Diane Palento……………………… Amy Hathaway
Officer Akers………………………… Larry Sullivan
Carla Banks………………………….. Victoria Pratt
Richard Palento………………….. Anthony Starke
Alex Palento…………………………….. K’Sun Ray
Josh Barston………………………. Michael Cudlitz
Mrs. Hilliard…………………………….. Lisa Arturo

WRITTEN BY: David Weddle & Bradley Thompson
DIRECTED BY: Richard J. Lewis [Source: CBS]

Episode 9.12 – Disarmed & Dangerous
Air Date: January 29, 2009

Spoiler:
The detectives search for the murderer of FBI agent BILLY RAY JACKSON — only Billy Ray isn’t really an FBI agent, and neither are his impressively capable partners, MILES BAKER and EMMA SOLOMON…[Source: SpoilerTV]

Press Release:
THE CSI TEAM INVESTIGATES THE CASE OF AN UNDERCOVER FBI AGENT WHO IS FOUND BRUTALLY MURDERED, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, JAN. 29

“Disarmed & Dangerous” – When an FBI agent who was working undercover is found brutally murdered, the CSI team is called in to assist the victim’s partner in finding the killer, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Jan. 29 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

GUEST CAST:
Henry Andrews……………………….. Jon Wellner
Billy Ray Hatford…………………… Kurt Caceres
Stoner Dude…………………………… Vince Vieluf
Miles………………………………….. Frank Whaley
Emma/Amanda………………… Paula Malcomson
Vinnie Mingus…………………….. Matthew Wiese
Howard Velco………………………… Jamie Harris
Fight Doctor……………………………. Ric Sarabia
Rio……………………………. Valentina De Angelis
FBI Agent Paul Briggs………………. Alex Skuby
Randy…………………………….. Keith Szarabajka
Officer Mitchell…………………….. Larry Mitchell
Dispatch Cop………………………. Hallie Lambert
Paula Francis…………………………. Paula Francis

WRITTEN BY: Dustin Lee Abraham and Evan Dunsky
DIRECTED BY: Kenneth Fink [Source: CBS]

[Spoiler Video]

Episode 9.13 – Deep Fried and Minty Fresh
Air Date: February 12, 2009

Spoiler:
A murder at a fast food restaurant has the CSI team running down a bunch of false leads…

Press Release:
THE CSI TEAM FACES A FORENSICS NIGHTMARE WHEN A DEATH AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT LEAVES THE EVIDENCE COVERED IN COOKING OIL, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, FEB. 12

“Deep Fried and Minty Fresh” – Langston and Nick are called to investigate a murder at a fast food restaurant and have quite a task ahead of them when they discover that much of the evidence is coated in cooking oil, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Feb. 12 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:
Dr. Raymond Langston…… Laurence Fishburne
Catherine Willows………….. Marg Helgenberger
Nick Stokes………………………….. George Eads
Captain Jim Brass………………….. Paul Guilfoyle
Greg Sanders………………………… Eric Szmanda
Dr. Robbins……………………. Robert David Hall
David Phillips……………………….. David Berman
Hodges………………………….. Wallace Langham
Wendy Simms…………………………… Liz Vassey
Riley Adams……………………. Lauren Lee Smith

GUEST CAST:
Archie Johnson………………………… Archie Kao
Det. Vartann……………………………. Alex Carter
Mandy Webster……………….. Sheeri Rappaport
Henry Andrews……………………….. Jon Wellner
Liz Martin/Rosa Gonzles……………………. Danielle Alonso
Max Stanton………………………. Drew Tyler Bell
Robert “Bob” Graham…………………. Pat Asanti
Kiwi Long………………………………. Megan Hilty
Scott Tucker……………………… Dameon Clarke
Paramedic………………………. Jeffrey D. Stevens
Melinda Tucker……………………. Hollie Stenson
Marge………………………………….. Patricia Forte
Jackson…………………………………….. Nik Tyler
Jemma……………………………… Allison Scagliotti
Gary Comstock……………………… Marc Joseph
Silver…………………………… Alexandra Krosney
Timothy Rand…………………………….. John Ales

WRITTEN BY: Corinne Marrinan and Sarah Goldfinger
DIRECTED BY: Alec Smight [Source: CBS]

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Episode 9.14 – Miscarriage Of Justice
Air Date: February 19. 2009

Spoiler:
When a Congressman is accused of the murder of a lap dancer, the intense media glare almost blurs the truth… [Source: SpoilerTV]

Press Release:
WHILE LANGSTON TESTIFIES AT THE TRIAL OF A RESPECTED CONGRESSMAN, NEW EVIDENCE COMES TO LIGHT THAT THROWS THE CASE INTO JEOPARDY, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, FEB. 19

“Miscarriage of Justice” – While Langston testifies in the trial of a respected Congressman, new evidence sends the CSIs back to the lab to reopen the investigation, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Feb. 19 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

GUEST CAST:
Henry Andrews……………………….. Jon Wellner
A.D.A. Hardt………………………. Kathleen York
Mrs. Griffin……………………… Melinda McGraw
Defense Attorney Whitten……….. Miguel Ferrer
Congressman Griffin………………. David Starzyk
Judge Himmel…………… Vanessa Bell Calloway
Dominic Humphreys………………… Steve Kazee
Amber Jones………………….. Elizabeth Chomko
Tommy Ruby…………………… Clayne Crawford
Officer…………………………….. Tomiko Martinez
Matty Moore……………………… Christa B. Allen
Melissa Humphreys………………… Amy Stewart
Officer Mitchell…………………….. Larry Mitchell
Dr. Stewart……………………………. Rick Worthy
Reporter #1……………………. Natasha M. Dixon
Reporter #2…………………….. Josie Di Vincenzo

WRITTEN BY: Richard Catalani and Jacqueline Hoyt
DIRECTED BY: Louis Milito [Source: CBS]

Episode 9.15 – Kill Me If You Can
Air Date: February 26, 2009

Press Release:
THE CSI TEAM WORKS THREE SEPARATE CASES IN ONE NIGHT THAT FORENSICS REVEALS SHARE A COMMON LINK, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, FEB. 26

John Schneider (“Dukes of Hazzard,” “Smallville”)

And Michael Weston (“House”) Guest Stars

“Kill Me If You Can” – The CSIs are called to three different crime scenes in one night that are seemingly unrelated, but each case’s forensic evidence reveals a common link, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Feb. 26 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

RECURRING CAST:
Archie Johnson………………………… Archie Kao

GUEST CAST:
Mickey Ross………………………. John Schneider
Ryan/Tripp/Carsten…………….. Michael Weston
Det. Vartann……………………………. Alex Carter
Mandy Webster……………….. Sheeri Rappaport
Det. Cavaliere………………………….. Jose Zuniga
Darcy Farrell………………………… Wendy Glenn
Jena Mackin………………………. Allison McAtee
Jeffrey Luvan…………………… William Lee Scott
Gareth Morton……………………… Tom O’Keefe
Motel Maid……………………. Yolanda Snowball
Pool Guy……………………………………. J.R. Nutt
Dr. Paul Anton……………………… John Aylward
Hilda Morton……………………….. Diane Salinger

TELEPLAY BY: Allen MacDonald
STORY BY: Bradley Thompson and David Weddle [Source: CBS]

CSI: Vegas – Episode 9.16 – Turn, Turn, Turn
Air Date: March 5, 2009

Spoiler:
We follow the happenings of a seedy motel’s inhabitants over the course of a year. The CSIs are called to a few too many cases to be coincidence and one in particular finds himself becoming emotionally involved… [Source: CBS]

Press Release:
NICK PIECES TOGETHER THREE SEPARATE CASES THAT OCCURRED AT THE SAME MOTEL DURING THE COURSE OF ONE YEAR, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, MARCH 5

Taylor Swift, The Best-Selling Musical Artist of 2008, Guest Stars As Haley Jones

“Turn, Turn, Turn” – When the CSIs are called to a murder scene at a familiar motel, Nick is thrown for a loop as he pieces together three separate murder investigations that all took place at the same establishment over the course of a year, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, March 5 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Taylor Swift guest stars as Haley Jones, a teenaged girl whose family runs the seedy Vegas motel.

RECURRING CAST:
Archie Johnson………………………… Archie Kao

GUEST CAST:
Haley Jones……………………………. Taylor Swift
Det. Vartann……………………………. Alex Carter
Mandy Webster……………….. Sheeri Rappaport
Henry Andrews……………………….. Jon Wellner
Larry Mitchell……………………….. Larry Mitchell
Bree Lindale……………….. Alessandra Torresani
Wiry Man…………………………… Stephen Heath
Mark Jones………………………… Geoffrey Blake
Nicole Jones………………………………. Lisa Darr
Zack Fenish………………………….. Colton James
Gavin Fenish……………………….. John D’Aquino
Dave Henkel……………………… Michael Trevino
Dale Durney……………………………… Kirk Bovill
Mrs. Leigh Lindale……………. Suzanne Friedline
Old Man……………………………….. Dave Florek
Frank Carrow………………………. Fredric Lehne
Tanya Carrow……………………….. Miriam Drew

WRITTEN BY: Tom Mularz
DIRECTED BY: Richard J. Lewis [Source: CBS]

Spoiler:
The CSI renaissance continues. In addition to the mesmerizing gravitas that comes with every word uttered by Laurence Fishburne, there seems to be something newly energetic happening with the show’s scriptwriting as well.

Country songbird Taylor Swift, with the estimable (and totally freakin’ fine) George Eads, is guesting in an upcoming ep wherein the CSIs look into “three separate murder investigations that all took place at the same establishment over the course of a year.” Taylor plays the teenage daughter of the (Bates?) motel owner. Intriguing, no? (FYI, the Taylor Swift ep airs March 5 at 9 p.m. on CBS.)

It seems that perhaps the show that reinvented the procedural is now reinventing itself…Are you liking the current iteration of CSI? Post in the comments. [Source: EW]

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CSI: Vegas – Episode 9.17 – No Way Out
Air Date: March 12, 2009

Press Release:
LANGSTON AND RILEY ARE TAKEN HOSTAGE WHEN A NORMALLY QUIET LAS VEGAS NEIGHBORHOOD BECOMES THE CENTER OF A CHAOTIC CRIME SCENE, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, MARCH 12

Denzel Whitaker (“The Great Debaters”) Guest Stars As Frankie Kirkland

“No Way Out” – Langston and Riley are taken hostage during the aftermath of a shootout in an usually calm Las Vegas community, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, March 12 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Denzel Whitaker (“The Great Debaters”) guest stars as Frankie Kirkland.

GUEST CAST:
Frankie Kirkland……………….. Denzel Whitaker
Det. Sam Vega……………………. Geoffrey Rivas
Officer Mitchell…………………….. Larry Mitchell
Reggie Hatcher…………………. Michael J. Pagan
Training Officer……………………… Wiley Pickett
Witness #1………………… James Kirayama-Lem
Witness #2…………………………….. Dana Barron
Brian Morley………………………… Rob Benedict
Swat Lt. Jack Parker…………….. Vincent Duvall
Dr. Franks………………… Michael Bryan French

WRITTEN BY: Fulvia Charles-Lindsay
DIRECTED BY: Alec Smight [Source: CBS]

CSI: Vegas – Episode 9.18 – Mascara
Air Date: April 2, 2009

CSI: Vegas – Episode 9.19 – The Descent of Man
Air Date: April 9, 2009

Spoiler: When a seasoned sky diver is paralyzed after free falling to earth when his parachute doesn’t deploy, he turns out to be linked to the strange death-by-airborne-toxins of two wealthy men with ties to Iran… [Source: SpoilerTV]

Press Release:
NICK’S INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEATH OF A SKYDIVER MAY BE LINKED TO A MYSTERIOUS DOUBLE MURDER CASE, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, APRIL 9

Charisma Carpenter (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”) And Greg Germann (“Ally McBeal”) Guest Star

“The Descent of Man” – Nick’s case of a deceased skydiver takes an interesting turn when Catherine discovers there may be a connection between the skydiver and a mysterious double murder case, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, April 9 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Charisma Carpenter (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) and Greg Germann (“Ally McBeal”) guest star.

RECURRING CAST:
Archie Johnson………………………… Archie Kao
Henry Andrews……………………….. Jon Wellner

GUEST CAST:
Mink…………………………… Charisma Carpenter
George……………………………….. Greg Germann
Officer Akers………………………… Larry Sullivan
Paramedic………………………. Jeffrey D. Stevens
Flight Mechanic……………. Timothy McLaughlin
Schuyler…………………………………. Erin Daniels
Max Girard……………………………….. Ivo Nandi
Pierre Delongue……………… Emmanuel Delcour
Highway Patrolman…………… Charley Rossman
Holy Steven…………………….. Andrew Kirsanov
Gretchen Javid……………………. Lindsay Hartley
Ismail Javid…………………………. Kavon Karami
Allen McKenna………………….. Michael Gianelli
Deputy Sheriff…………………. Eric Allan Kramer
Bird Watcher………………………….. Joe Ochman
Persian Killer…………………. Christopher Maleki

WRITTEN BY: Evan Dunsky
DIRECTED BY: Chris Leitch [Source: CBS]

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CSI: Vegas – Episode 9.20 – A Space Oddity
Air Date: April 16, 2009

Episode formerly called To Boldly Go

Spoiler: When the “star” of ASTRO QUEST REDUX is found murdered at a science fiction convention, assorted freaks and geeks are obliged to boldly go under the scrutiny of the CSI team… [Source: SpoilerTV]

Press Release:
HODGES AND WENDY BECOME INVOLVED IN A MURDER INVESTIGATION AT A SCIENCE FICTION CONVENTION, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, APRIL 16

Kate Vernon (“Battlestar Galactica”) Guest Stars As Dr. Penelope Russell

“A Space Oddity” – When Hodges and Wendy run into each other at a science fiction convention for one of their favorite classic television shows, they end up investigating the murder of one of their beloved actors, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, April 16 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Kate Vernon (“Battlestar Galactica”) guest stars as Dr. Penelope Russell.

RECURRING CAST:
Archie Johnson………………………… Archie Kao
Henry Andrews……………………….. Jon Wellner
Mandy Webster……………….. Sheeri Rappaport

GUEST CAST:
Dr. Penelope Russell……………….. Kate Vernon
Melinda Carver…………….. Jaime Ray Newman
Risa Varness………………………………. Liza Weil
Steuben Lorenz……………………. Michael Welch
Lionel Rose………………………… Patrick Bristow
Jonathan Danson………………………. Reg Rogers
Commander Artemis Bishop………… Josh Coxx
Mrs. Rose…………………………. Judy Jean Berns
Ronald D. Moore…………….. Ronald D. Moore
Yeoman Malloy………………… Michelle Belegrin
William……………………………….. Karl Herlinger
Ensign Garth………………………. Bradford Tatum
Collectibles Dealer…………………. Randy Lowell
Yeoman Sally Malloy (1960)………… Christine Scott Bennett
Gorth (1960)………………………. Matthew Willig

TELEPLAY BY: David Weddle & Bradley Thompson, formerly staff writers on “Battlestar Galactica”
STORY BY: Naren Shankar, one of the series’ executive producers
DIRECTED BY: Michael Nankin [Source: CBS]

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CSI: Vegas – Episode 9.21 – If I Had A Hammer
Air Date: April 23, 2009

Press Release:
CATHERINE MUST RE-EXAMINE ONE OF THE VERY FIRST CASES SHE PROCESSED AS A CSI, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, APRIL 23

Henry Thomas (“ET”) Guest Stars As A Convicted Felon

“If I Had A Hammer.” – Catherine revisits one of the very first cases she worked as a CSI when the convicted felon in the murder (guest star Henry Thomas) claims the verdict was based on faulty evidence, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, April 23 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:
Dr. Raymond Langston: Laurence Fishburne
Catherine Willows: Marg Helgenberger
Nick Stokes: George Eads
Captain Jim Brass: Paul Guilfoyle
Greg Sanders: Eric Szmanda
Dr. Robbins: Robert David Hall
David Phillips: David Berman
Hodges: Wallace Langham
Wendy Simms: Liz Vassey
Riley Adams: Lauren Lee Smith

RECURRING CAST:
Archie Johnson: Archie Kao
Conrad Ecklie: Marc Vann

GUEST CAST:
Jeremy Kent: Henry Thomas
Sabrina Owen: Charlotte Ross
Thomas Harrott: Adolphus Ward
ADA Vanderpool: John Prosky
Tyler Owen: John Bain
Clint Owen: Mark Totty
Middle-Aged Detective: Steve Seagren
Sabrina Littee: Brooke Newton

TELEPLAY BY: Allen MacDonald and Corinne Marrinan
STORY BY: Daniel Steck
DIRECTED BY: Brad Tanenbaum [Source: CBS]

CSI: Vegas – Episode 9.22 – Gone Dead Train
Air Date: April 30, 2009

Spoiler:
A series of indeterminate deaths test the deductive powers of the CSI team, who fear that a public health emergency may be in the offing. Meanwhile, a friendly rivalry over who will win an upcoming bikini contest takes a deadly turn… [Source: Spoiler-TV]

Press Release:
THE CSI TEAM INVESTIGATES A MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS THAT IS KILLING RANDOM PEOPLE IN LAS VEGAS, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, APRIL 30

“The Gone Dead Train” – An unexplained illness that is affecting random citizens of Las Vegas baffles the CSIs, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, April 30 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

GUEST CAST:
Detective Vartann…………………….. Alex Carter
Dr. Shaw………………………………….. Jere Burns
Sue Schiff………………………….. Michele Greene
Rhonda…………………………….. Danielle Nicolet
Diana……………………………….. Stacey Oristano
Mrs. Darla Kelly…………………… Caryn Mower
Elvis Rodriguez……………………….. Rey Valentin
Carl Van Goe…………………………… Ray Porter
Eric Tobin……………………………. Sam Horrigan
Kayla Nootens……………………. Cristin Michele
Paramedic………………………. Jeffrey D. Stevens
Records Clerk…………………… Stephen Whelan

WRITTEN BY: Jacqueline Hoyt
DIRECTED BY: Alec Smight [Source: CBS]

CSI: Vegas – Episode 9.24 – All In
Air Date: May 14, 2009

Spoiler:
Greed leads to murder and destroys the lives of five people when two of them discover a stash of old casino chips worth $1,000 each on the collectible market… [Source: SpoilerTV]

Press Release:
THE CSIs INVESTIGATE A STRING OF MURDERS LINKED TO A POKER SCAM INVOLVING VALUABLE CHIPS FROM A CLOSED CASINO, ON THE NINTH SEASON FINALE OF “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, MAY 14

Cynthia Watros (“Lost”) and Gerald McRaney (“Jericho”) Guest Star As Two Of the Suspects Involved In The Poker Scam

“All In” – A cache of missing chips from a closed down casino turn up in Vegas and a string of murders follow, leading Langston to use deadly force for the first time in his career as a CSI, on the ninth season finale of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, May 14 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

GUEST CAST:
Barbie Aubrey……………………. Cynthia Watros
Eli Schindler…………………….. Gerald McRaney
Conrad Ecklie………………………….. Marc Vann
Mandy Webster……………….. Sheeri Rappaport
Bruno Curtis………………………. Mark Pellegrino
Huston Dobbs………………………….. Brian Oerly
Walter Ellis………………….. Andrew Rothenberg
Clayton Ferris…………………… Peter Breitmayer
Paramedic………………………. Wayne Wilderson
Nurse Belinda………………………….. Shelli Bergh
Landscaper……………………. Carlos Moreno Jr.
Counter Boy…………………………….. Dusty Sorg
Patron #1…………………………………. Larry Udy
Patron #2………………………… Conny Van Dyke
Paula Francis…………………………. Paula Francis

TELEPLAY BY: Evan Dunsky & Richard Catalani
STORY BY: Naren Shankar, one of the series’ executive producers, & Phillip Schenkler
DIRECTED BY: Paris Barclay [Source: CBS]

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General Season 9 Spoilers

Spoiler:
Do you have any spoilers that concern CSI’s Greg Sanders (played by Eric Szmanda)? Seems like he is always overlooked. — Dee
Matt: Consider Greg overlooked no more, Dee. Dude’s getting an overdue promotion! [Source: TV Guide]

Spoiler:
Marina in Anaheim, Calif.: Kristin, any news on CSI?
Just that the writers are poking a little fun at their boss’ old show. In case you didn’t know, CSI show runner Naren Shankar used to write on Star Trek: The Next Generation (alongside Battlestar boss Ronald D. Moore), and I imagine it’s not a coincidence that an upcoming episode focuses on the wild personalities at an Astro Quest Redux convention in Las Vegas. Good times! [Source: E!Online]

Spoiler:
The past two seasons of CSI have ended with a cliff-hanger. Season 7 ended with Sara left in the Vegas desert by the Miniature Killer, and Season 8 ended with Warrick being accused of murder (and eventually murdered himself). Will Season 9 follow that same pattern? — Jocelyn

Wow, nice rundown! Wallace Langham tells us the self-contained season-ender features Laurence Fishburne’s Langston in the line of fire: “You see him put into some situations that are new for him, as far as being out in the field and having to deal with perpetrators.” Langham’s Hodges, meanwhile, gets to stay in the lab, where he’s happiest. (Coming Thursday: Read our full Q&A with Langham about this week’s sci-fi-themed episode.) [Source: TV Guide]