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1-1 Pilot

Guest Starring: Barbara Tarbuck (Mrs. Harmon), John Pyper-Ferguson (Husband), Krista Allen (Kristy Hopkins (uncredited)), Chandra West (Holly Gribbs), Allan Rich (), Susan Gibney (Lab Tech), Harrison Young (Judge Cohen), Royce D. Applegate (Mr. Laferty), Nancy Fink () and Cedrick Terrill () Description: Gil Grissom is the supervisor of the graveyard shift of Las Vegas' elite crime scene investigators. Holly Gribbs, fresh out of the academy, joins the team. Jim Brass is head of the unit and is trying to scare Gribbs from CSI. Catherine Willows, mother of a young daughter, is the number two CSI on this shift. Warrick Brown and Nick Stokes are competing to solve their 100th case to earn a promotion to CSI 3. Grissom investigates a murder staged to look like a suicide with precious little evidence. Warrick and Catherine take the case of a drunk who breaks into the house where he had been staying and is shot to death. Nick talks to a man who picked up a woman who drugged and robbed him. Original Airdate: October 6th, 2000 Writer: Anthony E. Zuiker Director: Danny Cannon

1-2 Cool Change

Guest Starring: Tim deZarn (), Ellen Crawford (), Johnny Messner (Ted Sallanger), Timilee Romolini (Jamie Smith), Judith Scott (Dr. Jenna Williams) and Harrison Young (Judge Cohen) Description: In the aftermath of the Gribbs shooting, Brass is sent back to homicide. Grissom is made head of the CSI unit. He brings in Sara Sidel from San Francisco to investigate the shooting. This irritates Catherine who wants to solve the case. Warrick, on suspension, learns he has a debt to the judge. Grissom and Nick take the case of a man who kills himself hours after winning a casino jackpot. Original Airdate: October 13th, 2000 Writer: Anthony E. Zuiker Director: Michael Watkins

1-3 Crate 'n Burial

Guest Starring: John Beasley (Charles Moore), Erich Anderson (Mr. Garris), Jolene Blalock (Laura Garris), Hamilton von Watts (), Samuel L. Jones III (James Moore), Judith Scott (Dr. Jenna Williams) and John Livingston () Description: Grissom, Nick, and Sara search for a kidnapped woman and find more than they expected. Catherine and Warrick investigate the hit and run death of a little girl. Original Airdate: October 20th, 2000 Writer: Ann Donahue Director: Danny Cannon

1-4 Pledging Mr. Johnson

Guest Starring: Chris Demetral (James Johnson), Jim Ortlieb (Winston Barger), Vito Ruginis (Phil Swelco), Mark Famiglietti (Matt Daniels), Craig Allen Wolfe (), Grant Heslov (Coroner), Judith Scott (Dr. Jenna Williams) and Harrison Young (Judge Cohen) Description: Grissom and Catherine investigate when a leg is found severed from a body in a lake. They suspect the husband and boyfriend. Meanwhile Sara and Nick investigate a fraternity pledging gone terribly wrong. Original Airdate: October 27th, 2000 Writers: Josh Berman and Anthony E. Zuiker Director: R. J. Lewis

1-5 Friends & Lovers

Guest Starring: Millo Ventimiglia (Bobby Taylor), Kelly Connell (Randy Gesek), Milo Ventimiglia (Bobby Taylor), Amy Carlson (Kate Armstrong), Elena Lyons (Julia), Judith Scott (Dr. Jenna Williams), Jeff Parise () and Timothy Landfield () Description: Grissom and Warrick take the case of a young man who is found naked in the desert without an obvious cause of death. Sara gets to find out why the body of a woman who was buried last week is in a dumpster. Catherine and Nick investigate the killing of a school's dean by the school's founder. Original Airdate: November 3rd, 2000 Writer: Andrew Lipsitz Director: Lou Antonio

1-6 Who Are You? / The Remains of the Day

Guest Starring: Timothy Carhart (Eddie Willows), Tony Crane (Officer Joe Tyner), Pamela Gidley (Teri Miller), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Gerald McCullouch (Bobby Dawson), K.K. Dodds (), Andy Buckley (Mr. Hendler) and Anne E. Curry () Description: Catherine violates department protocol when she takes the case of a rape accusation against her ex-husband. Warrick and Sara search for the missing bullet that will either exonerate or indict a cop for murder. Grissom and Nick investigate when a female skeleton is found under a house buried in cement. Original Airdate: November 10th, 2000 Writers: Carol Mendelsohn and Josh Berman Director: Danny Cannon

1-7 Blood Drops / If These Walls Could Talk

Guest Starring: Dakota Fanning (Brenda Collins), Madison McReynolds (Lindsey Willows), Traci Melchor (Reporter), Timothy Carhart (Eddie Willows), Allison Lange (Tina Collins), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Glenn Morshower (Sheriff Brian Mobley), Marc Vann (Conrad Eckley) and Mike Bowman (Oliver) Description: When a teenager and her sister are the sole survivors of the gruesome murder of four members of one family in a quiet suburban neighborhood, Grissom and his entire team investigate the crime. What initially looks like a bizarre cult murder becomes more disturbing when they discover the motive behind the massacre. Original Airdate: November 17th, 2000 Writer: Ann Donahue Director: Kenneth Fink

1-8 Anonymous / Pick Up

Guest Starring: Barbara Tarbuck (Mrs. Harmon), Matt O'Toole (Paul Milander), Tom McCleister (), Ricky Harris (Disco Placid), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins) and Sheeri Rappaport (Mandy) Description: Royce Harmon was murdered 3 months ago in a scene staged to look like a suicide. Now another murder has taken place. Whoever the killer is he has a thorough knowledge of forensics, he purposefully has left evidence, and has baffled Grissom and his team. Warrick and Nick investigate the case of a man who went over a cliff in his car and is now unconscious. Original Airdate: November 24th, 2000 Writers: Eli Talbert and Anthony E. Zuiker Director: Danny Cannon

1-9 Unfriendly Skies

Guest Starring: David Kaufman (Halo Metz), Christine Tucci (Dr. Kiera Behrle), James Avery (Preston Cash), Deirdre Quinn (Shannon), Glenn Morshower (Sheriff Brian Mobley) and Judith Scott (Dr. Jenna Williams) Description: Grissom and his team investigate the death of a first class passenger on a flight to Las Vegas. The investigators are forced not only to examine the physical evidence, but also to interview all of the first class passengers to get their personal accounts of the incident. Original Airdate: December 8th, 2000 Writers: Andrew Lipsitz, Carol Mendelsohn and Anthony E. Zuiker Director: Michael Shapiro

1-10 Sex, Lies and Larvae / Insects

Guest Starring: John Getz (Richard Zeigler), Mark Moses (), Jennifer Sommerfield (Detective Secula), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Glenn Morshower (Sheriff Brian Mobley) and Marc Vann (Conrad Eckley) Description: Grissom and Sara investigate a bug riddled body found in the desert. Warrick and Catherine look in to the theft of some valuable art. Nick gets to find out why a missing woman's car is found at the bus station. Warrick is suspected of having gambled on duty. Original Airdate: December 22nd, 2000 Writers: Josh Berman and Ann Donahue Director: Thomas J. Wright

1-11 I-15 Murders

Guest Starring: Tony Amendola (), Travis Fine (Kenny Berlin), Julius Ritter (Jason), Krista Allen (Kristy Hopkins) and Judith Scott (Dr. Jenna Williams) Description: A woman is abducted from a supermarket. In the store, Grissom finds a bathroom stall door that claims five women have been killed. Warrick is caught in a casino on duty and is paired with a reluctant Sara. Their case is the apparent murder and robbery of a man who is found be his brother. Nick gets pulled in by his prostitute friend who gets in a scuffle with hotel security. Original Airdate: January 12th, 2001 Writer: Carol Mendelsohn Director: Oz Scott

1-12 Fahrenheit 932

Guest Starring: Sterling Macer Jr. (Frank Damon), Jarrad Paul (Tony/Teller 12), Fred Koehler (Danny Hillman), Tamara Clatterbuck (Sandra Hillman), Marc Vann (Conrad Eckley) and Chaka Forman (Runner 702) Description: A man convicted of arson and the murder of his wife and child seeks assistance from Grissom to help prove his innocence. Meanwhile, Catherine and Nick investigate the underground world of sports gambling when a teenager is murdered at close range. Original Airdate: February 1rst, 2001 Writer: Jacqueline Zambrano Director: Danny Cannon

1-13 Boom / Bombs

Guest Starring: Steven Lee (Dominic Kretzker), Krista Allen (Kristy Hopkins), Mark Valley (Jack Willman), Marc Vann (Conrad Eckley), Gregory Itzin (Norman Sterling), Tim Redwine (Tyler Sterling), Glenn Morshower (Sheriff Brian Mobley) and Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins) Description: A bomb goes off in a office building killing one and injuring many more. The chief suspect is a security guard who left minutes before the explosion and has knowledge in bomb making. Nick helps his prostitute friend again. After giving in to his passion, she is found dead the next morning. Naturally, Nick is a suspect and to make it worse, Eckley has the case. Original Airdate: February 8th, 2001 Writers: Josh Berman, Ann Donahue and Carol Mendelsohn Director: Kenneth Fink

1-14 To Halve and to Hold

Guest Starring: Eileen Ryan (Mrs. Rose Bennett), Christopher Jacobs (Luke), Pamela Gidley (Teri Miller), Dorie Barton (Meg Wheeler), Lisa Dean Ryan (Lynn Henry) and Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins) Description: When a single human bone is discovered in the desert, Grissom and Catherine must cover miles of territory to find the rest of the skeleton. And Warrick and Sarah trace the death of a male stripper to members of a wedding party who may have celebrated a little too hard the night before the nuptials. Original Airdate: February 15th, 2001 Writers: Andrew Lipsitz and Ann Donahue Director: Lou Antonio

1-15 Table Stakes

Guest Starring: Shawn Christian (Patrick Haynes/Chad Matthews), Elizabeth Lackey (Amanda Haynes), Glenn Morshower (Sheriff Brian Mobley), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins) and Sheeri Rappaport (Mandy) Description: At a swanky fundraiser, attended by the sheriff, a woman turns up dead in the pool. The owner of the house is away and a young couple is housesitting. Warrick looks into an apparent professional hit in the glass elevator of one of the hotels. Original Airdate: February 22nd, 2001 Writers: Anthony E. Zuiker and Carol Mendelsohn Director: Danny Cannon

1-16 Too Tough to Die

Guest Starring: Timothy Carhart (Eddie Willows), Gerald McCullouch (Bobby Dawson), Katy Boyer (Laurianne Hastings), Geoffrey Rivas (Det. Sam Vega), Ntare Mwine (Tom Adler), Aldis Hodge (Tony Thorpe), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins) and Andy Taylor (Sam) Description: A woman is abducted from a mall parking garage. She's raped, beaten, shot and left for dead. Sara collects evidence from her and grows attached to her. Nick and Grissom analyze the crime scene. Catherine and Warrick are given boxes of evidence from a shooting that goes to trial in four days. The CSI who had the case has quit and they have to prove what happened. To make Catherine's life more complicated, Eddie has taken out a second mortgage without her knowledge. Original Airdate: March 1rst, 2001 Writer: Elizabeth Devine Director: Richard J. Lewis

1-17 Face Lift

Guest Starring: Reginald VelJohnson (Dr. Philip Kane), Brigid Brannagh (Melissa Marlow/Tammy Felton), James Eckhouse (Mr. Marlow), Joan McMurtney (Mrs. Marlowe), Pamela Gidley (Teri Miller), Larry Holden (Darin Hanson), Brian Howe (Mr. Winstons), Tom Gallop (Attorney Randy Painter) and Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins) Description: A body is found in a pottery store in what's apparently a robbery that was interrupted. Fingerprints at the scene seem to match a twenty year old kidnapping case. Sara and Warrick look into a case where a woman burned to death in her home. The woman was burned to an ash but only the chair she was in was burned, the rest of the house is fine. Sara believes they have a case of spontaneous combustion. Original Airdate: March 8th, 2001 Writer: Josh Berman Director: Lou Antonio

1-18 $35K O.B.O. / Four Square

Guest Starring: Brad Johnson (Paul Newsome), Reynaldo Rosales (Justin Greene), Louis Mustillo (Kinfe Expert), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins) and Eric Stonestreet (Ronnie Litre) Description: A couple leaving a restaurant on their anniversary are killed in the street and their car is stolen. The crime scene is compromised when it rains shortly after the CSIs arrive. It gets more mysterious when the car is found and it becomes a new crime scene. Catherine looks into the collapse of a city owned residence that kills three elderly women. She runs into problems with the city engineer responsible for the building. Original Airdate: March 29th, 2001 Writer: Eli Talbert Director: Roy H. Wagner

1-19 Gentle, Gentle

Guest Starring: Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Lisa Darr (Gwen Anderson), Brian McNamara (Steve Anderson), Reginald VelJohnson (Dr. Philip Kane), Eric Stonestreet (Ronnie Litre), Natalie Zea (Needra Fenway), Terry Bozeman (Mr. Lewis) and Jesse Littlejohn (Tyler Anderson) Description: The entire team investigate the abduction of the infant child of a well to do family. Suspicion immediately falls on the child's parents. Original Airdate: April 12th, 2001 Writer: Ann Donahue Director: Danny Cannon

1-20 Sounds of Silence

Guest Starring: Bonnie Morgan (Alice Neely), Deanne Bray (Dr. Gilbert), Mario Schugel (Brad Kendall), Gerald McCullouch (Bobby Dawson), Tom Gallop (Attorney Randy Painter), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Elaine Kagan (Mrs. Clemmonds), Jonah Rooney (Mark Rucker), Austin Nichols (Adam Walkey) and Skip O'Brien (Sgt. O'Riley) Description: Two women run over a deaf man but they didn't kill him- he was already dead. Grissom has to find out who did it and he's not getting help from the deaf man's school. Catherine and Nick investigate an apparent mob hit that leaves five dead in a coffee shop. Original Airdate: April 19th, 2001 Writers: Josh Berman and Andrew Lipsitz Director: Peter Markle

1-21 Justice is Served

Guest Starring: Alicia Coppola (Dr. Susan Hillridge), Brad Johnson (Paul Newsome), Steffani Brass (Sandy Dantini), Kelly Connell (Randy Gesek), W. Earl Brown (Thomas Pickens), Kellie Waymire (Carla Dantini), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Skip O'Brien (Det. O'Riley), Lee Arenberg (Joey), Albie Selznick (Hugh Young) and Wayne Wilderson (Edwin) Description: Grissom, Nick, and Warrick take the case of a jogger who was killed by a wild animal in the park. It gets complicated when they discover that the jogger had his liver removed after he was killed. Catherine and Sara investigate the death of a six year old girl at shady carnival. Original Airdate: April 26th, 2001 Writer: Jerry Stahl Director: Thomas J. Wright

1-22 Evaluation Day

Guest Starring: Shonda Farr (Lori), Samuel L. Jones (James Moore), Pamela Gidley (Teri Miller), John Beasley (Charles Moore), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Ingo Neuhaus (Trent Calloway), Robb Derringer (Victor's Partner) and Keri Lynn Pratt (Anna Leah) Description: On the day Grissom has to evaluate his team, a head is found in the trunk of a car. While Gil and Catherine work on the head, Sara and Nick investigate a body in the desert that's missing it's head. Warrick looks into a murder in juvenile detention in which his young friend James is the only witness. Original Airdate: May 10th, 2001 Writer: Anthony E. Zuiker Director: Kenneth Fink

1-23 The Strip Strangler

Guest Starring: Michael Cerveris (Syd Booth Goggle), Rainn Wilson (Guy in Supermarket), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Glenn Morshower (Sheriff Brian Mobley), Randall Slavin (Hunter F. Baumgartner) and Gregg Henry (Special Agent Rick Culpepper) Description: The team is investigating the ongoing murders by a signature killer. The killer has some knowledge of forensics and has left little evidence behind. With the investigation somewhat stalled, the sheriff invites the FBI to join the case. This makes Grissom angry and it only gets worse when Sara offers to bait the killer. Original Airdate: May 17th, 2001 Writer: Ann Donahue Director: Danny Cannon

2-1 Burked

Guest Starring: Scott Wilson (Sam Braun), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Melissa Crider (Janine Haywood), Brenda Bakke (Bonnie Ritten), Fredric Lehne (Curt Ritten), Geoffrey Rivas (Det. Sam Vega), Sheeri Rappaport (Mandy), Joseph Will (Walt Braun) and Jeff Ricketts (Deliveryman) Description: Grissom and crew are called in after high roller Tony Braun, a known drug addict, is found dead in his house by a gardener. Since drug paraphernalia is discovered near his body and it is also determined that he had recently inhaled heroin, the cause of death is at first thought to be an overdose. But further examination of the corpse reveals that Braun had been restrained at some point with duct tape, leading Grissom to believe that the victim was forced to ingest lethal amounts of heroin and, perhaps, other drugs. Original Airdate: September 27th, 2001 Writers: Carol Mendelsohn and Anthony E. Zuiker Director: Danny Cannon

2-2 Chaos Theory

Guest Starring: Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Dale Midkiff (Professor Woodbury), Clayne Crawford (), Garrett M. Brown (Mr. Rycoff), Sherry Hursey (Mrs. Rycoff), Danielle Nicolet (Jennifer Riggs), Shelby Fenner (), Kate McNeil () and Grant Garrison () Description: The entire CSI team investigates a disappearance at a local university. A young woman vanished, seemingly off the face of the earth. Forensics leads them to possible suspects, and possible suspects all have probable motives, but nothing seems to pan out. This leads our team to discuss the "Chaos Theory." When combined, many seemingly-innocuous events may have a deadly outcome. And closure is not always within reach. Original Airdate: October 24th, 2001 Writers: Eli Talbert and Josh Berman Director: Ken Fink

2-3 Overload

Guest Starring: Kelly Connell (Randy Gesek), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Skip O'Brien (Det. O'Riley), Glenn Morshower (Sheriff Brian Mobley), Brenda Strong (Dr. Leigh Sapien), Tom Wright (Bob Harris), David Sutcliffe (Ian Wolf) and Gina Hecht (Mrs. Buckley) Description: Grissom investigates a possible suicide at a high-profile construction site. Against the wishes of the Sheriff, Grissom pushes to get at the truth of the matter-he thinks the suicide was actually a homicide, and uses theories on electrocution to look for his killer. Meanwhile, Nick and Catherine take on a case with little more than angora fibers to follow. A teenage boy dies while in session with his female psychologist, and traces of angora on his underwear make them believe the psychologist may be practicing very unconventional methods of "therapy." Original Airdate: October 11th, 2001 Writer: Josh Berman Director: Richard J. Lewis

2-4 Bully for You

Guest Starring: Tess Harper (Miss Barrett), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Christopher Wiehl (Emergency Service Guy), Dublin James (Dennis Fram), Lisa Brenner (Kelsey Fram), Joseph Kell (Mr. Fram), Skip O'Brien (Det. O'Riley), Eric Stonestreet (Ronnie Litre) and Jamie Martz (Barry Shickle) Description: When the class clown at the local high school is found murdered, the CSI team is called to investigate, while Nick and Sara respond to the crime scene of a decomposed body found in a bag. The student, who is also the top jock on campus, is found shot in the back in the school bathroom. The CSI team quickly discovers that the victim was also the class bully, and Grissom is convinced that he is looking for a classmate who was finally pushed to end the abuse once and for all. The team uses sophisticated new equipment to track the scent the killer left behind. Meanwhile, Sara and Nick investigate a case involving a severely decomposed body of an Army veteran found in a bag. Original Airdate: October 18th, 2001 Writer: Ann Donahue Director: Thomas J. Wright

2-5 Scuba Doobie-Doo

Guest Starring: Brad Johnson (Paul Newsome), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Mark Tymchyshyn (Mr. Evans), David DeLuise (Cliff Renteria), Rick Peters (Jerry Walden), Skip O'Brien (Det. O'Riley), Eric Stonestreet (Ronnie Litre), Jenna Gering (Alison Scott) and Terry Bozeman (Lewis) Description: Grissom, Sara and Warrick are called on to investigate an abandoned, blood-splattered apartment and Nick and Catherine must examine a dead scuba diver lodged in a tree. The team members are suspicious when the former tenant of the bloody apartment claims that his missing girlfriend is visiting her parents -- and the parents say she never showed up. Meanwhile, Nick and Catherine are called to the site of a large fire and are confronted with the scuba diver found dead in the top of a tree near Lake Mead. Is it a murder or an urban legend turned fact? Original Airdate: October 25th, 2001 Writers: Andrew Lipsitz and Elizabeth Devine Director: Jefrey Levy

2-6 Alter Boys

Guest Starring: Dylan Baker (Father Powell), Gerald McCullouch (Bobby Dawson), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Corbin Allred (Ben Jennings), Jeremy Kenner (Roger Jennings), Sasha Alexander (Robin Childs), Skip O'Brien (Det. O'Riley), Wayne Wilderson (Edwin), Lindsay Price (Ms. Marita), Nicole DeHuff (Tina Kolas), Corbin Allred (Benjamin Corey Jennings) and Jeremy Renner (Robert Jennings) Description: Grissom and his team investigate a murder suspect who is caught red-handed -- burying the victims -- while Catherine and Warrick take on the case of a woman found dead in a hotel spa. As Grissom, Nick and Sara investigate the seemingly clear-cut murder case, Grissom questions the simplicity of the evidence when he discovers that the suspect burying the victims is the brother of a convicted felon. Meanwhile, Catherine and Warrick must determine if the woman found dead in the hotel spa was the victim of negligence, foul play or heat-induced natural causes. Original Airdate: November 1rst, 2001 Writer: Ann Donahue Director: Danny Cannon

2-7 Caged

Guest Starring: Michael Goorjian (Aaron Pratt), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Currie Graham (Stanley Hunter), Skip O'Brien (Det. Ray O'Riley), Dared Dunard (), Wayne Wilderson (Edwin), John Dyerler (), Tsianina Joelson (Megan Treadwell), Maria Celedonio () and Michael Goorjian (Aaron Pratt) Description: Grissom and Nick investigate the death of a book restorer while Catherine and Sara are called to the scene of a fatal train crash. When the female book restorer is found dead and locked inside a "cage," a temperature-controlled workspace, Grissom and Nick attempt to determine whether this is a case of suicide or homicide. They discover that the key to solving the case may be a co-worker who suffers from autism. Meanwhile, Catherine and Sara are sent to comb through the wreckage of a collision between a train and an SUV and find out if it is a case of road rage or simply an accident. Original Airdate: November 8th, 2001 Writers: Elizabeth Devine and Carol Mendelsohn Director: Richard J. Lewis

2-8 Slaves of Las Vegas

Guest Starring: Tracy Vilar (Carla Delgado), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Melinda Clarke (Lady Heather), Gerald McCullouch (Bobby Dawson), Kelly Rowan (Eileen Nelson), Mitchell Whitfield (Cameron Nelson), Tracy Vilar (), Amaury Nolasco (), Geoffrey Rivas (Det. Sam Vega), Perry Anzilotti (Businessman), John Benjamin Hickey (Dr. Cornfeld), Stacey Dash (Lab Tech) and Manny Suarez () Description: The death of a young woman leads Grissom and Catherine to investigate the underground world of Los Vegas fetish clubs. When the body of an attractive woman is found naked in a sandbox, Grissom and Catherine are called to investigate the cause of death. Due to the whip and ligature marks on her body, the team initially assumes that the crime was violent, but with further investigation it is discovered that the victim worked at an underground fetish club. Meanwhile, Warrick and Sara are called to a crime scene to investigate a shooting, which initially appears to have taken place during a robbery. Original Airdate: November 15th, 2001 Writer: Jerry Stahl Director: Peter Markle

2-9 And Then There Were None

Guest Starring: Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Gerald McCullouch (Bobby Dawson), Michael Cudlitz (Officer Spencer), Tom O'Brien (Max Duncan), Brigid Brannagh (Tammy Felton), Larry Holden (Darin Hanson), Tom Gallop (Randy Painter), Susan Gibney (Lab Tech), Archie Kao (Archie Johnson), Joe Sabatino () and Marc Valera () Description: Grissom and his team investigate a casino heist during which innocent victims were shot, while Catherine and Sara are called to the scene of a murder in a remote part of the desert. The evidence found at both crime scenes -- the crowded local casino and the isolated desert convenience store where a clerk was murdered -- has the CSI team drawing a correlation between the two crimes. Original Airdate: November 22nd, 2001 Writers: Eli Talbert and Carol Mendelsohn Director: John Patterson

2-10 Ellie

Guest Starring: Eric Stonestreet (Ronnie Litre), Geoffrey Rivas (Det. Sam Vega), John Fugelsang (Vincent Thomas Avery), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Nicki Lynn Aycox (Ellie Rebecca Brass), Robert David Hall (Dr. David Robbins), Nicki Lynn Aycox (Ellie Brass), Geoffrey Blake (Special Agent Conners), Nancy Everhard (Special Agent Tessari), Daniel Dae Kim (Special Agent Beckman), Rodney Eastman (Keith Driscoll), Sandra Thigpen (Driscoll's attorney) and Marc Vann (Conrad Eckley) Description: Warrick heads the investigation of the murder of a con artist who turns out to be involved with Brass' daughter, and the evidence leads Sara on a counterfeit investigation. With Grissom away, Warrick is in charge for the first time as the team investigates the murder of the con artist, who has run off with some tourists' money only to get shot and killed in the parking lot. The prime suspect in the case turns out to be Captain Brass' daughter, which causes Brass to take himself off the investigation professionally, but not personally. Meanwhile, the physical evidence in the case leads Sara to investigate a high-end counterfeit operation after the money found on the victim turns out to be bogus. Original Airdate: December 6th, 2001 Writer: Anthony E. Zuiker Director: Charlie Correll

2-11 Organ Grinder

Guest Starring: Marcia Cross (Julia Fairmont), Anne Elizabeth Ramsay (Claudia Gideon), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Kelly Connell (Randy Gesek), John F. O'Donohue (Carl Mercer), Spencer Garrett (Bob Fairmont), Erinn Bartlett (Woman at Elevator) and Dax Griffin (Man at Elevator) Description: The CSI team is called in when a famous real estate entrepreneur is found dead in a hotel elevator. When the body of Bob Fairmont, the real estate developer, is found, the team discovers that the crime scene has been tampered with and that the victim has been re-dressed. After tracing the cause of death to a lethal poison, the team is shocked to discover that Fairmont's organs have already been removed and donated, making the case a bit more difficult to solve. Original Airdate: December 13th, 2001 Writers: Ann Donahue and Elizabeth Devine Director: Allison Liddi

2-12 You've Got Male

Guest Starring: Gerald McCullouch (Bobby Dawson), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Robert David Hall (Dr. David Robbins), Amanda Wyss (Donna Marks), Holly Fulger (Mrs. Jasper), Clayton Rohner (Park Ranger), Rodney Rowland (Gavin Pallard), Geoffrey Rivas (Det. Sam Vega), Kirk B.R. Woller (Prison Official), Robia La Morte (Joan Marks), Thomas Kopache (James Jasper) and Nick Chinlund (Mickey Rutledge) Description: Grissom and Sara are called to the crime scene when two murder victims are found hidden in pipes at a construction site in the middle of an alfalfa field, while Catherine and Nick investigate an ostensible hunting accident. The investigation of the construction site murder reveals that the victims were sisters and the relationship of one of the sisters to a former prison inmate is a cause for suspicion -- especially when his presence is traced to the scene of the crime. Meanwhile, Catherine and Nick begin to doubt seriously that the body found in the woods was the victim of a hunting accident. Original Airdate: December 20th, 2001 Writers: Marc Dube and Corey Miller Director: Charlie Correll

2-13 Identity Crisis

Guest Starring: Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Matt O'Toole (Paul Milander), Micole Mercurio (Isabelle Millander), Neil Flynn (Officer Yarnell), Cheryl White (Mrs. Mason), Archie Kao (Archie Johnson), Steve Witting (Peter Walker), Rob Roy Fitzgerald () and Jason Azikiwe () Description: Grissom and his team investigate the strangely theatrical crime scene of another victim left by serial killer Paul Millander. After discovering that all of his victims were born in the same month as Grissom, Gil realizes that Millander could be after him next! Original Airdate: January 17th, 2002 Writers: Anthony E. Zuiker and Ann Donahue Director: Kenneth Fink

2-14 The Finger

Guest Starring: Tom Irwin (Roy Logan), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Christopher Wiehl (Hank), Al Sapienza (Logan's Attorney), Barbara Williams () and J. Robin Miller () Description: Catherine is ordered by a kidnapper to accompany a man who is to deliver $1 million in ransom to him or else he will kill the man's mistress. Original Airdate: January 31rst, 2002 Writers: Danny Cannon and Carol Mendelsohn Director: Richard J. Lewis

2-15 Burden of Proof

Guest Starring: Monnae Michaell (Doctor Orlander), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Janet Gunn (Jane Bradley), Sara Paxton (Jody Bradley), Dan Byrd (Jake Bradley), Terry Bozeman (Lewis), Nancy Valen (Neighbor) and Jason Beghe () Description: Grissom investigates the murder of a Las Vegas photographer whose remains were dumped at a nearby body farm where CSIs routinely study corpses, and his findings reveal that the man was apparently shot to death even though there are no bullet fragments in the body. Also, Grissom's leadership is questioned by some members of his staff. Original Airdate: February 7th, 2002 Writer: Ann Donahue Director: Kenneth Fink

2-16 Primum Non Nocere

Guest Starring: Nicole Ari Parker (Lillie Ivers), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Jeremy Ratchford (tommy Sconzo), Abby Brammell (), Peter MacKenzie (Doctor), David Andriole (Terry Rivers) and Jeffrey D. Sams (Det. Lockwood) Description: When Terry Rivers barrels into the opposing team's goalie, a fight breaks out and Terry ends up at the bottom of a huge pile of bodies. After the players are separated, he is found dead...with a deep, bloody gash across his neck. Grissom, Catherine and Sara are called in to investigate. Across town, Warrick and Nick look into the apparent drug-related death of a sax player at a casino. While working on the case, Warrick finds himself drawn to a rising young singer who worked with the dead musician. Original Airdate: February 28th, 2002 Writer: Andrew Lipsitz Director: Danny Cannon

2-17 Felonius Monk

Guest Starring: Bruce McGill (Jimmy Tadero), Mark Dacascos (), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Marshall Bell (Peter Hutchins Sr.), Aaron Paul (Peter Hutchins Jr.), Skip O'Brien (Det. O'Riley), Marc Vann (Conrad Eckley), Randy Thompson () and Nicholas Sadler () Description: Grissom investigates the murders of four monks who were shot point blank while chanting in a Buddhist temple; Catherine reopens a cold case in which her best friend was murdered, after the man convicted of the crime claims he's innocent shortly before he dies. Original Airdate: March 7th, 2002 Writer: Jerry Stahl Director: Kenneth Fink

2-18 Chasing the Bus

Guest Starring: Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Denis Arndt (Larry Maddox), Joseph D. Reitman (Sean Nolan), Cara Buono (Eric's Girlfriend), Scott Plank (Eric Kevlin), Eddie Jemison (), Kevin Will (), Eric Matheny (Dr. Hawkins), Lauren Hodges (Young Female Passenger) and Kris Iyer (ER Surgeon) Description: A bus carrying 23 passengers from Los Angeles to Las Vegas crashes less than 40 miles from its destination, killing nine people. Before he dies, the driver recalls that, moments before the wreck, the steering wheel began vibrating like a jackhammer in his hands, making it impossible for him to control the speeding vehicle. When the bus finally did come to a stop, it was on its right side on top of a sports car that was following it. At the scene, the CSIs discover that a recent parolee was on the bus, but is now unaccounted for---and that there's evidence of foul play. Original Airdate: March 28th, 2002 Writer: Eli Talbert Director: Richard J. Lewis

2-19 Stalker

Guest Starring: Doug Hutchison (Nigel Crane), Leland Orser (Morris Pearson), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Bryan Kirkwood (Adam Piorio), Archie Kao (Archie Johnson) and Shelley Robertson (Doctor) Description: Jane Galloway lives in fear. Her doors are triple-locked. Every shade is drawn. The bathroom window is nailed shut. An alarm system is activated. But none of Jane's precautions keep a stalker from killing her. When the CSIs arrive at the scene, they discover the victim with her hair dyed and her face shoved in a toilet. The sickening image hits a nerve for Nick, but he's unsure why. And the case leaves the team with two mysteries to address: Who killed Jane, and how could the murderer have possibly entered, and left, the house? Original Airdate: April 4th, 2002 Writer: Anthony E. Zuiker and Danny Cannon Director: Peter Markle

2-20 Cats in the Cradle...

Guest Starring: Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Ed Lauter (Clay Tobin), Diane Farr (Marci Tobin), Tuc Watkins (Marcus Remmick), Megan Gallager (Janet Trent), Steve Hytner (John Claddon), Ellen Geer (Ruth Elliott), Frank Military (Tyler Elliot), Skip O'Brien (Det. O'Riley), Larissa Laskin (Debbie Stein) and Courtney Jines (Jessica Trent) Description: Grissom and Catherine investigate the stabbing death of an 80-year-old woman who lived in a run-down house full of cats; Nick and Sara comb through the remains of a car bombing that was, apparently, a murder plot gone awry. Original Airdate: April 25th, 2002 Writer: Kris Dobkin Director: Richard J. Lewis

2-21 Anatomy of a Lye

Guest Starring: Paul Schackman (Bob Martin), Jeffrey D. Sams (Det. Lockwood), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Gabriel Olds (Ben Weston), Anthony Starke (Matt Hudson), Zachary Quinto (Mitchell Sullivan), Eric Stonestreet (Ronnie Litre) and Adam Nelson (Bob Martin's Roommate) Description: Grissom and Sara investigate when a man's body, which has been doused with lye, is found buried in a park; Nick tries to determine how a hiker apparently drowned in a desert. Original Airdate: May 2nd, 2002 Writers: Josh Berman and Andrew Lipsitz Director: Kenneth Fink

2-22 Cross-Jurisdictions

Guest Starring: Tom Hillmann (Special Agent Sackheim), David Caruso (Horatio Caine), Emily Procter (Calleigh Duquesne), Adam Rodriguez (Eric Delko), Khandi Alexander (Alexx Woods), Rory Cochrane (Tim Speedle), David Alan Basche (Gordon Daimler/Adam van der Welk), Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Jeffrey D. Sams (Det. Lockwood), Kari Wuhrer (Tiffany Langer), John Kapelos (Duke Rittle), Jenna Boyd (Sasha Rittle) and Darlene Vogel (Mina Rittle) Description: Grissom and his crew handle their highest profile case to date when the city's former chief of detectives is slain execution-style in his house following a wild party. Missing from the residence are the chief's trophy wife and their 7-year-old daughter. When several motorists report seeing the girl along an access road near Miami, Catherine and Warrick fly there and meet that city's top CSI, Horatio Caine, who aids them in the investigation. Original Airdate: May 9th, 2002 Writers: Anthony E. Zuiker, Ann Donahue and Carol Mendelsohn Director: Danny Cannon

2-23 The Hunger Artist

Guest Starring: Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins), Susan Misner (Cassie James), Bill Sage (), Mark Sheppard (Rod Darling), Tricia Helfer (Ashleigh James), Catherine MacNeal (Grissom's Doctor), Jimmie F. Skaggs () and Bonnie Burroughs () Description: The CSIs investigate when the body of an unidentified young woman is discovered stuffed in an overturned shopping cart near a freeway underpass. Her horribly disfigured and partially decomposed face is a nightmare of blood, scabs and scars, as if she'd been shoved into a fan. A huge circular hole dominates her left cheek. Someone not only wanted her dead, Grissom reasons, but "they wanted her ugly." Adding to the mystery are the cart's other contents: an expensive handbag, fashion magazines and a leather day planner with notes written in code. Original Airdate: May 16th, 2002 Writer: Jerry Stahl Director: Richard J. Lewis

3-1 Revenge Is Best Served Cold

Guest Starring: Josef Cannon (Fireman), Jeffrey D. Sams (Det. Cyrus Lockwood), Christopher Wiehl (Hank), Ian Somerhalder (), Cliff DeYoung (), Eric Stonestreet (), Madison Mason (), J.P. Pitoc (), Todd Stashwick (), Donna Scott (), Carmine Giovinazzo (), Walter Emanual Jones (), Gerald McCullouch () and Brent Thinkley () Description: Catherine and Nick investigate street racing after one of the drivers is found dead out in the desert at an abandoned airstrip. Back in town, Grissom and his crew look into the death of a poker player who suffered a violent convulsion in the middle of a high-stakes game with three others. As always, things aren't what they seem. Original Airdate: September 26th, 2002 Writers: Anthony E. Zuiker and Carol Mendelsohn Director: Danny Cannon

3-2 The Accused Is Entitled

Guest Starring: Chad Michael Murray (Tom Haviland), Raymond J. Barry (Philip Gerard), Lindsay Frost (Marjorie Wescott), Christopher Wiehl (Hank), Michael B. Silver (Prosecutor), Michael Ensign (), Marta Martin (Suzi Bergh) and David Purdham () Description: Grissom and his team investigate the death of a woman found in the hotel room of an actor. The case goes to trial and the defense brings in Grissom's mentor who exploits his knowledge of Grissom and the other CSIs. Original Airdate: Writers: Ann Donahue and Elizabeth Devine Director: Kenneth Fink

3-3 Let the Seller Beware

Guest Starring: Mary-Margaret Humes (Jeri Newman), Jeffrey D. Sams (Det. Cyrus Lockwood), Chris Payne Gilbert (Peter Berglund), Mary-Margaret Humes (Sandy Newman), Taylor Handley (Max Newman), Nicole Paggi (), Archie Kao (Archie Johnson), Laurie Fortier (), Monique Demers () and Edward Edwards () Description: Grissom and Catherine investigate the murder of a wealthy couple who are found outside of their home, which was up for sale. Meanwhile, Sara probes the death of a cheerleader who is found eviscerated on a soccer field, her organs having been ingested by her killer. Original Airdate: October 10th, 2002 Writers: Andrew Lipsitz and Anthony E. Zuiker Director: Richard J. Lewis

3-4 A Little Murder

Guest Starring: Phil Fondacaro (Kevin Marcus), Meredith Eaton (Melanie Grace), Danny Woodburn (), Linden Ashby (Drew), Kaarina Aufranc (Jessica Marcus), Michael Gilden (Michael Ames) and Archie Kao (Archie Johnson) Description: Grissom suspects murder when the body of a dwarf is found hanging from a rope high above a stage in a casino hotel where a convention of little people is being held. Across town, Catherine is attacked at a crime scene where a man was murdered during what appears to have been a home robbery. Original Airdate: October 17th, 2002 Writers: Naren Shankar and Ann Donahue Director: Tucker Gates

3-5 Abra Cadaver

Guest Starring: Lawrence Monoson (Toby Arcane), Tom Noonan (The Amazing Zephyr), Salvatore Xuereb (), Jennifer Sky (Matilda), Jon Sklaroff (), Esteban Powell (), Archie Kao (Archie Johnson), Jack McGee () and Tushka Bergen (Samantha Dean) Description: Grissom investigates when a woman vanishes while taking part in a magician's act. The primary suspect is the magician. Catherine investigates the apparent overdose of a rock star. Original Airdate: October 31rst, 2002 Writers: Anthony E. Zuiker and Danny Cannon Director: Danny Cannon

3-6 The Execution of Catherine Willows

Guest Starring: Beth Grant (), Wade Andrew Williams (), Wayne Pere (), Skip O'Brien (Det. O'Riley), Viola Davis (), Romy Rosemont (Jaqui) and David Lee Smith () Description: Fifteen years ago, Catherine helped put a man on death row for the rape and murder of a coed at a nearby college. The man is about to be executed when he's granted a stay based on new DNA evidence. When bodies turn up at the school, killed in identical manners, it's thought the killer might actual be on the loose. Original Airdate: November 7th, 2002 Writers: Carol Mendelsohn and Elizabeth Devine Director: Kenneth Fink

3-7 Fight Night

Guest Starring: Christopher Wiehl (Hank), Roma Maffia (Adelle Cross), Khalil Kain (), Greg Serano (Javier Molina), Jennifer Aspen (Mrs. Ramsey), Ron Canada (Jerry Barone), Skip O'Brien (Det. O'Riley), Richard Biggs (), Geoffrey Rivas (Det. Sam Vega), Ricky Aiello (), Ryan Cutrona (), Marty Rackman (), Gerald McCullouch (Bobby Dawson) and Terry Bozeman (Lewis) Description: A boxing champ dies in the ring after taking a brutal beating from his nemesis, but Grissom finds evidence that points to murder. Outside, in a nearby parking lot, Catherine works a crime scene where a Los Angeles gang member was gunned down, apparently by a rival gang. Also, Nick investigates a jewelry-store robbery. Original Airdate: November 14th, 2002 Writers: Andrew Lipsitz and Naren Shankar Director: Richard J. Lewis

3-8 Snuff

Guest Starring: Tyler Christopher (Billy Raddison), William Mapother (Douglas Sampson), Pamela Gidley (Teri Miller), Archie Kao (Archie Johnson), Niecy Nash (), Sal Lopez (), Stephen Spacek (Pete Banson) and Sam Hennings () Description: Catherine is called in by a pornographic-film developer to view graphic footage from a snuff movie in which a woman is brutally slain. Grissom investigates an ant covered body that's been dead over a year. Original Airdate: November 21rst, 2002 Writers: Ann Donahue and Bob Harris (V) Director: Kenneth Fink

3-9 Blood Lust

Guest Starring: Anjul Nigam (Rajeeb Khandewahl), Michele Green (Jan Branson), Gina Philips (Witness in Cab), James Macdonald (), Michael Welch (Todd Branson), Brandon Mauro (), Gerald McCullouch (Bobby Dawson) and Candace Edwards () Description: A cab driver seems to run over a boy and is then beaten to death by a mob for racial reasons. When Grissom arrives on the scene, he discovers that the teen has been eviscerated and has stab wounds, but shows no signs of having been struck by the cab. Original Airdate: December 5th, 2002 Writers: Josh Berman and Carol Mendelsohn Director: Charlie Correll

3-10 High and Low

Guest Starring: Richard Burgi (Rick Weston), Michael Trucco (Fred Dax), Colleen Porch (), Skip O'Brien (Det. Ray O'Riley), Leslie Bega (Lea), Cynthia Preston (Waitress), Sal Landi (), Philip McNiven (), Cooper Thornton (), Gerald McCullouch (Bobby Dawson) and Catherine MacNeal (Grissom's Doctor) Description: Grissom, Warrick, and Nick investigate the case of man who apparently was murdered and pushed off a six story building. Grissom's involvement is cut short by renewed hearing problems. Catherine looks into the murder of man outside of his regular bar. Original Airdate: December 12th, 2002 Writers: Eli Talbert and Naren Shankar Director: Richard J. Lewis

3-11 Recipe for Murder

Guest Starring: Christopher Wiehl (Hank), Daniel Hagen (), Marita Geraghty (), Wallace Langham (David Hodges), Robert Mailhouse (), Kimberly Huie (), Darren Pettie (), Chad Lindberg (), Perrey Reeves (), Cameron Mathison (), Lori Rom (), Scott MacDonald () and Larry Clarke () Description: Grissom and Catherine investigate the grisly meat grinder murder at a slaughterhouse. Warrick and Sara look into the apparent suicide of a troubled young woman. Original Airdate: January 9th, 2003 Writers: Anthony E. Zuiker and Ann Donahue Directors: Richard J. Lewis and J. Miller Tobin

3-12 Got Murder?

Guest Starring: Michael O'Keefe (Mr. Easton), Evan Rachel Wood (Nora Easton), Joey Slotnick (Marty Gibson), Allison Smith (Nancy Linden), Terry Bozeman (Lewis), Rebecca Boyd (), Candace Edwards (), Marc Lynn (), Joel McKinnon Miller () and David Starzyk () Description: Some bird watchers find a raven with a human eyeball in its mouth. This eventually leads our CSIs to a divorced man and his 2 children but not much else. Warrick and Grissom look into the circumstances of David's unusual and first autopsy. This takes them to a car dealership where the man worked. Original Airdate: January 16th, 2003 Writer: Sarah Goldfinger Director: Kenneth Fink

3-13 Random Acts of Violence

Guest Starring: Keith David (Matt Phelps), Dwayne L. Barnes (Gene Jacobs), Romy Rosemont (Jaqui), Maury Sterling (), Kevin Chapman (), David Packer (), Jim Rash (), Tom Virtue (Doctor), Geoffrey Rivas (Det. Sam Vega), Archie Kao (Archie Johnson) and Gerald McCullouch (Bobby Dawson) Description: Warrick investigates the drive by murder of a young girl in his old neighborhood. The girl's father is a friend and mentor of Warrick's as well. Warrick struggles to control his emotions to the point where Grissom pulls him off of the case. Nick tackles the murder of a computer company employee. The only supects are the three other employees in the building. Original Airdate: January 30th, 2003 Writers: Danny Cannon and Naren Shankar Director: Danny Cannon

3-14 One Hit Wonder

Guest Starring: Elizabeth Mitchell (Melissa Winters), Devon Gummersall (Taylor Reed), Leslie Grossman (Wendy), Joseph Mazzello (Justin Lamond), Romy Rosemont (Jaqui), Jeff Kober (Roger Wilder), Rick Worthy (Doctor), Chad Morgan (), Gerald McCullouch (Bobby Dawson) and Joe Michael Burke () Description: Catherine takes the point in the investigation of an escalating series of peeping tom incidents. The crew is racing to stop the attacker before his crimes become more serious assaults. Meanwhile, Sara reopens the dormant case of her friend, a district attorney. The DA is facing surgery to remove a bullet she got in an attack that killed her husband three years prior. Original Airdate: February 6th, 2003 Writer: Corey Miller Director: Felix Enriquez Alcala

3-15 Lady Heather's Box

Guest Starring: Melinda Clarke (Lady Heather), Michael Riley (Steven McCormick), Amy Pietz (Rebecca McCormick), Elizabeth Berkley (), Timothy Carhart (Eddie Willows), Madison McReynolds (Lindsey Willows), Pauley Perrette (Candeece), Samuel Ball (), Alimi Ballard (), Geoffrey Rivas (Det. Sam Vega), Leslie Bega (Lea) and Archie Kao (Archie Johnson) Description: Grissom investigates the murder of two men that leads him to a new encounter with Lady Heather. Catherine is desperate to find out what lead to the near death of her daughter and why her ex, Eddie, disappeared. Original Airdate: February 13th, 2003 Writers: Carol Mendelsohn, Andrew Lipsitz, Naren Shankar and Eli Talbert Director: Richard J. Lewis

3-16 Lucky Strike

Guest Starring: Jeffrey D. Sams (Det. Cyrus Lockwood), Dwayne Adway (Damien Tooms), Tracy Middendorf (Bridget Willis), Leslie Silva (), Mahershalalhashbaz Ali (), Cameron Daddo () and Sam Jaeger () Description: A man driving with a wooden stake in his head dies in front of a casino. Grissom and Nick work to discover the 'vampire" killer. Warrick and Catherine hunt for the killer of a NBA star's 5 year old son. Original Airdate: February 20th, 2003 Writers: Eli Talbert and Anthony E. Zuiker Director: Kenneth Fink

3-17 Crash and Burn

Guest Starring: Jeffrey D. Sams (Det. Cyrus Lockwood), Christopher Wiehl (Hank), Jonathan Tucker (), Jeremy Roberts (), Wallace Langham (David Hodges), Dahlia Salem (Elaine Alcott), Christopher Gorham (Corey), Kevin Richardson (Fred Lychalk) and James Sutorius () Description: An elderly woman crashes her car into a crowded restaurant. One of the patrons is Sara's paramedic boyfriend. Grissom and Nick investigate the possible carbon monoxide murder of a woman in her home. Original Airdate: March 13th, 2003 Writer: Josh Berman Director: Richard J. Lewis

3-18 Precious Metal

Guest Starring: Katherine La Nasa (), Matt Winston (), Geoffrey Rivas (Det. Sam Vega), Garret Dillahunt (), Matt DeCaro (), Blake Adams () and Sarah Lancaster () Description: Catherine, Nick, and Sara investigate a seemingly months old body found in the mountains. Discovery of the man's identity lead the team to the world of robot wars. Warrick and Grissom look into the case of a man found murdered in an alley. Complicating their efforts, the medical examiner "lost" the body for 11 days. Greg helps this case by doing some undercover work. Original Airdate: April 3rd, 2003 Writers: Naren Shankar and Andrew Lipsitz Director: Deran Sarafian

3-19 A Night at the Movies

Guest Starring: Charlie Hofheimer (Kevin McCallum), Cyia Batten (), Megan Ward (), Finn Carter (), Peter Dobson (Anthony Haines), Skip O'Brien (Det. Ray O'Riley), Wallace Langham (David Hodges), Romy Rosemont (Jaqui), Archie Kao (Archie Johnson), Kevin Christy () and Todd Giebenhain () Description: Grissom and Catherine investigate a movie-goer who was stabbed to death; the team comes to a forensic impasse while processing a teenager who died from a gunshot wound. Original Airdate: April 10th, 2003 Writers: Danny Cannon and Anthony E. Zuiker Director: Matt Earl Beesley

3-20 Last Laugh

Guest Starring: Bobcat Goldthwait (Michael Boland), Jeffrey Ross (Dougie Max), Gilbert Gottfried (Comic), Bryan Collen (Bartender), Alan Blumenfeld (Club Owner), Jeff Perry (George Stark), Tom Gallop (Stark's Attorney), Wallace Langham (David Hodges), Sandra Purpuro (), Maggie Wheeler (Female Comic), Leslie Bega (Lea), Larry Thomas (Convenience Store Clerk), Molly Weber () and Bryan Callen (Bartender Barry Yoder) Description: Grissom and Catherine investigate the murder of a despised comic who died onstage, apparently after drinking from a tainted bottle of water. The case grows more puzzling when a 15-year-old boy dies in a convenience store after drinking the same brand of water. Brass reopens a woman's accidental-death case after spotting the deceased's husband in a flashy new car with a trophy date on his arm. Original Airdate: April 24th, 2003 Writers: Bob Harris and Anthony E. Zuiker Director: Richard J. Lewis

3-21 Forever

Guest Starring: Jeffrey D. Sams (Det. Cyrus Lockwood), Lee Garlington (), Patrick Fabian (Rhone Confer), Susan Walters (Harper Fitzgerald), Jonathan Slavin (Jason Banks), Michael Mantell (), Olivia Friedman (), Nigel Gibbs (), Lisa Wilhoit (), Arielle Kebbel (), Lee Garlington (Mrs. Frommer), Michael Mantell (Dr. Stevens) and Olivia Friedman (Alyssa) Description: The trampling death of a trainer by her horse aboard a private jet is investigated by Grissom, Catherine, and Nick. Sara and Warrick look into a Romeo and Juliet scenario in the desert. Original Airdate: May 1rst, 2003 Writer: Sarah Goldfinger Director: David Grossman

3-22 Play with Fire

Guest Starring: Raymond Cruz (Miguel Delgado), Bob Gunton (), Max Martini (Jason Kent), Luis Antonio Ramos (), Rebecca McFarland (), Wallace Langham (David Hodges), Romy Rosemont (Jaqui), Archie Kao (Archie Johnson) and Olivia Rosewood () Description: Grissom, Sara, and Nick investigate the murder of a woman in the press box of a high school stadium. They arrive less than an hour after the woman's death. Catherine and Warrick try to determine the cause of an explosion in the DNA lab of CSI that seriously injures a lab tech. The personal lives of our characters come into play in this episode. Original Airdate: May 8th, 2003 Writers: Naren Shankar and Andrew Lipsitz Director: Kenneth Fink

3-23 Inside the Box

Guest Starring: Scott Wilson (Sam Braun), Jeffrey D. Sams (Det. Cyrus Lockwood), Michael Shamus Wiles (), Romy Rosemont (Jaqui), Gerald McCullouch (Bobby Dawson), David Selburg (), Emilio Rivera () and Christie Lynn Smith () Description: A professional bank robbery leads to the death of a detective. While investigating the case, Grissom deals with his hearing loss and another CSI gets a personal revelation. Original Airdate: May 15th, 2003 Writers: Carol Mendelsohn and Anthony E. Zuiker Director: Danny Cannon

4-1 Assume Nothing: Part One

Guest Starring: Scott Wilson (Sam Braun), John Doman (), Rudolf Martin (), Brian Bloom (), Nichole Hiltz (), John Kassir (), Romy Rosemont (Jaqui), Archie Kao (Archie Johnson), Moon Bloodgood (), Josh Holloway (), Scott Alan Smith (), David Berman (David Phillips) and Terry Bozeman () Description: Two couples meet in a bar and one of the couples is murdered. When a second couple is murdered in a similar fasion the team suspects a pair of serial killers are on the loose. The case is complicated by leaks to the press and a judge reluctant to issue a warrant. Catherine gets some troubling news about her father's murder trial. Original Airdate: September 25th, 2003 Writers: Anthony E. Zuiker and Danny Cannon Director: Richard J. Lewis

4-2 All for Our Country: Part Two

Guest Starring: John Doman (), David Andrews (), Scott Alan Smith (), Paul Francis (), Marisol Nichols (), Lombardo Boyar (), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (), Archie Kao (Archie Johnson), Skip O'Brien (Det. Ray O'Riley), Blake Shields (), Patrice Fisher (), Andrew Leeds (), David Berman (David Phillips) and Patrick Stogner () Description: When the lead suspects in Grissom's serial killer case are murdered, Grissom suspects an inside job. Grissom and Brass are at odds when Grissom suggests it was a cop. Catherine and Sara investigate what happened to a college football fan when his bloated body is found in a bathtub. Original Airdate: October 2nd, 2003 Writers: Andrew Lipsitz and Carol Mendelsohn Director: Richard J. Lewis