Episode 2×21 “Dying Words”

SEASON 2 FINALE

The CSI team investigates a murder case that hits close to home for Folsom. When he is forced to sit this investigation out, he does his own digging with help from Trey.

Worried Folsom will do something he regrets if he gets his hands on the killer, the team find themselves racing to arrest the suspect first. 

AIR DATE: Thursday, May 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+

Episode 2×20 “Shell Game”

AN AMBITIOUS INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER IS FOUND DEAD AT A PEANUT FACTORY

The CSI team investigates a case where an ambitious investigative reporter is found dead at a peanut factory.

Also, everyone in the crime lab buzzes over who Max will promote to day shift supervisor. 

WRITTEN BY: Marisa Tam

DIRECTED BY: Omar Madha

AIR DATE: Thursday, May 11 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+

Episode 2×19 “Dead Memories”

THE CSI TEAM USES SCIENCE TO DISSECT FORMER SUSPECT GENE FARROW’S BIZARRE STORY

When wrongly accused former suspect Gene Farrow (J.P. Manoux) enters the Crime Lab covered in blood, wielding a cleaver and looking for Allie Rajan, the CSI team investigates his peculiar story about a macabre party with a fatal ending.

Eric Szmanda reprises his original CSI role of Greg Sanders.

WRITTEN BY: Craig O’Neill

DIRECTED BY: Pam Veasey

AIR DATE: Thursday, May 4 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+

PHOTOS: “Dead Memories”

Episode 2×18 “Fractured”

THE CSI TEAM INVESTIGATES A BOMB THAT DETONATED AT A MASQUERADE PARTY

The CSI team investigates a bomb that detonated during a masquerade party for wealthy investors at the site of a new casino.

Eric Szmanda reprises his original CSI role of Greg Sanders.

WRITTEN BY: Liz Castricone & Safia M. Dirie

DIRECTED BY: Gina Lamar

AIR DATE: Thursday, April 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+

PHOTOS: “Fractured”

Episode 2×17 “The Promise”

MAX PROMISES JUSTICE TO THE MOTHER OF A MURDERED GIRL

When the body of a young girl who was killed over 40 years ago is discovered at the bottom of Lake Mead, Max Roby promises her mother, Raquel Williams, that the CSI team will finally find justice for her daughter in a powerful episode co-written by “CSI” franchise creator Anthony E. Zuiker.

Also, Greg Sanders brings his quirky humor as he returns to the crime lab.

Regina Taylor guest stars as Raquel Williams, the girl’s mother.

Eric Szmanda reprises his original CSI role of Greg Sanders.

WRITTEN BY: Alex Berry & Anthony E. Zuiker

DIRECTED BY: Brad Tanenbaum

AIR DATE: Thursday, March 30 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+

PHOTOS: “The Promise”

Episode 2×16 “We All Fall Down”

Medical examiner Sonya’s life is in jeopardy when she is exposed to a mysterious poison as the CSI team races to find the antidote and the silver ink murderer who appears to be targeting the Crime Lab.

Max’s ex-husband, Daniel, returns to make sure that she and their son are safe.

Rob Morgan guest stars as Daniel Jordan, Max’s ex-husband. 

AIR DATE: Thursday, March 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+

PHOTOS: “We All Fall Down”

Episode 2×15 “Ashes, Ashes”

A SILVER INK NOTE THREATENING MAXINE ROBY’S LIFE IS FOUND AT THE CRIME LAB

A silver ink note threatening Maxine Roby’s life is found at the crime lab, sending the entire CSI team to crack who is behind the notes and how they connect to other murder cases.

WRITTEN BY: Marisa Tam

DIRECTED BY: Stephanie Marqurdt

AIR DATE: Thursday, March 2 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

PHOTOS: “Ashes, Ashes”

Episode 2×14 “Third Time’s the Charm”

THE CSI’S INVESTIGATE THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF A COMPETITIVE EATING CONTESTANT

The CSIs investigate the mysterious death of a competitive eating contestant, and Chavez partners with Allie to prove where the mysterious silver ink notes have been coming from.

WRITTEN BY: Tom Szentgyorgyi

DIRECTED BY: Eduardo Sanchez

AIR DATE: Thursday, Feb. 16 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+

PHOTOS: “Third Time’s the Charm”

Episode 2×13 “Boned”

THE CSI TEAM INVESTIGATES THE DEATH OF AN ARCHAEOLOGIST

The CSI team investigates the death of an archaeologist found near the breakthrough discovery of an ancient civilization.

Also, Max locates another cryptic note written in familiar silver ink after a mentally distressed woman kills her attacker.

WRITTEN BY: Dave Metzger

DIRECTED BY: Erin Feeley

AIR DATE: Thursday, Feb. 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+

PHOTOS: “Boned”

Episode 2×12 “When the Dust Settles”

A WOMAN WAKES FROM A 4-YEAR COMA WITH MEMORIES OF A MURDER

Catherine’s day off with her granddaughter gets interrupted when a woman wakes up from a four-year coma and remembers details from the night her sister died.

REGULAR CAST:

Paula Newsome (Maxine Roby ) 
Marg Helgenberger(Catherine Willows)
Matt Lauria(Joshua Folsom)
Mandeep Dhillon(Allie Rajan)
Ariana Guerra(Detective Serena Chavez)
Lex Medlin(Beau Finado)
Jay Lee(Chris Park) 

GUEST CAST:

Joel Johnstone (Jack Nikolayevich)
Tiffany C. Adams(Sasha Khan)
Shelli Boone(Mimi Khan)
Nina Millin(Heather Glass)
AdriaPetrescu/Zoe Petrescu(Hannah)
Chris Williams(Ken Yacoob)
Luis Avila(Nick)
Ashley Amato(Nicky)
Nicole Dele(Nicole)
Capri-Antoine Vaillancourt(William)

WRITTEN BY: Jordana Lewis Jaffe

DIRECTED BY: Rachel Raimist

AIR DATE: Thursday, Feb. 2 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+

PHOTOS: “When the Dust Settles”

Episode 2×11 “Trinket”

THE CSI TEAM SEARCHES FOR A MISSING MOTHER 

When a young, non-verbal boy is found hiding in a stranger’s garage, the CSI team searches for his missing mother.

Also, Max receives a strange letter with symbols in silver ink that Folsom and Allie recognize from prior crime scenes.

REGULAR CAST:

Paula Newsome (Maxine Roby ) 
Marg Helgenberger(Catherine Willows)
Matt Lauria(Joshua Folsom)
Mandeep Dhillon(Allie Rajan)
Ariana Guerra(Detective Serena Chavez)
Lex Medlin(Beau Finado)
Jay Lee(Chris Park) 

GUEST CAST:

Sarah Gilman (Penny Gill)
Sara Amini(Sonya Nikolayevich)
Hilda Boulware(Ruth)
Henry Joseph Samiri(Michael)
Kathleen Wilhoite(Dr. Diane Auerbach)
Mark Engelhardt(Pete Trask)
Missy Yager(Mary Trask)
Reid Emmons(Samuel Daley)
John Garet Stoker(Jake Rooney)
Tristan Cunningham(CPS Agent)
Jazz Vickers(Cara Jefferson)

WRITTEN BY: Safia M. Dirie

DIRECTED BY: Ruben Garcia

AIR DATE: Thursday, Jan. 12 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+

PHOTOS: “Trinket”

Episode 2×10 “Eyeballs”

A SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER PARTY ENDS WITH THE MURDER OF A POPULAR GUEST

A social media influencer party ends with the brutal murder of a popular guest.

Chris Park’s side hustle makes him uniquely qualified to lead the CSI team in their investigation.

REGULAR CAST:

Paula Newsome (Maxine Roby ) 
Marg Helgenberger(Catherine Willows)
Matt Lauria(Joshua Folsom)
Mandeep Dhillon(Allie Rajan)
Ariana Guerra(Detective Serena Chavez)
Lex Medlin(Beau Finado)
Jay Lee(Chris Park) 

GUEST CAST:

Sara Amini(Sonya Nikolayevich)
Madison Lewis(Kristen)
Riley Lewis(Jessa)
Ruben Vernier(Marc)
Zach Tinker(Warren Bart)
Connor Price(Vincent)
Tish Daniels(Smitherman)
Scott H Nicholson(Party Goer Camera Guy)
Scott H Nicholson(Choreographer)
Moa Kawakami Alva(Dancer #1)
Taya Shawki(Dancer #2)

WRITTEN BY: Ryan Lee

DIRECTED BY: Allison Liddi Brown

AIR DATE: Thursday, Jan. 5 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+

PHOTOS: “Eyeballs”

Episode 2×09 “In the White Room”

THE CSI TEAM UNCOVERS A SHOCKING LINK BETWEEN MURDERS

When the bodies of two Regency Romantic Festival attendees are discovered, the CSI team uncovers a shocking link between their murders and previous cases.

REGULAR CAST:

Paula Newsome (Maxine Roby ) 
Marg Helgenberger(Catherine Willows)
Matt Lauria(Joshua Folsom)
Mandeep Dhillon(Allie Rajan)
Ariana Guerra(Detective Serena Chavez)
Lex Medlin(Beau Finado)
Jay Lee(Chris Park) 

GUEST CAST:

Sarah Gilman(Penny Gill)
Sara Amini(Sonya Nikolayevich)
Joel Johnstone(Jack Nikolayevich)
Ronin Lee(Clarence Mosley)
Michael Sasaki(Grant Winslow)
Karen Strassman(Prudence Perlmutter)
Joe Gillette(Alan Herskovitz)
Jordan M. Cox(Richard Ambrose Sloan)
Justin Dray(Derek Smith)
Patrick Cage(Lamont Moore)

WRITTEN BY: Marisa Tam & Graham Thiel

DIRECTED BY: Kenneth Fink

AIR DATE: Thursday, Dec. 15 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+

PHOTOS: “In the White Room”

Episode 2×08 “Grace Note”

A LEAD SUSPECT IN GRACE’S DISAPPEARANCE IS FOUND MURDERED

Catherine’s frustration intensifies when a lead suspect in Grace’s disappearance is found murdered.

The team exhausts all their skills to figure out who killed the suspect, and if his death will lead them to Grace.

REGULAR CAST:

Paula Newsome(Maxine Roby)
Marg Helgenberger(Catherine Willows)
Matt Lauria(Joshua Folsom)
Mandeep Dhillon(Allie Rajan)
Ariana Guerra(Detective Serena Chavez)
Lex Medlin(Beau Finado)
Jay Lee(Chris Park)

GUEST CAST:

Sara Amini(Sonya Nikolayevich)
Nanrisa Lee(Lauren Tate)
Nikola Djuricko(Alexander Novik)
Orlando Rios(Paramedic)
Sumalee Montano(Jennifer Huang)
Braxton Hale(Anton Koslov)
Veronika Dash(Katya)
Tony Winters(Frank)
T.J. Ramini(Rick Aziz)
Imelda Corcoran(Phyllis Dupont)
Goran Ivanovski(Mikel Koslov)
Sherri Saum(Jodi Wallach)
Sue Zen Chew(Grace Huang)
Joy Jacobson(Assistant)

WRITTEN BY: Erika Vázquez and Siena Butterfield

DIRECTED BY: Gina Lamar

AIR DATE: Thursday, Dec. 8 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+

PHOTOS: “Grace Note”

Episode 2×07 “Burned”

A MYSTERIOUS BIGFOOT-LIKE FOOTPRINT PUZZLES THE CSI TEAM 

A mysterious bigfoot-like footprint found near a crime scene puzzles the CSI team as they work to uncover who – or what – killed a father and son.

REGULAR CAST:

Paula Newsome(Maxine Roby)
Marg Helgenberger(Catherine Willows)
Matt Lauria(Joshua Folsom)
Mandeep Dhillon(Allie Rajan)
Ariana Guerra(Detective Serena Chavez)
Lex Medlin(Beau Finado)
Jay Lee(Chris Park)

GUEST CAST:

Sara Amini(Sonya Nikolayevich)
Luke Tennie(Bryan Jordan)
Cyd Strittmatter(Eleanor Wilton)
Robert Picardo(Carlo Rey)
Brady Hender(Simon Rey)

WRITTEN BY: Tom Szentgyorgi

DIRECTED BY: Benny Boom

AIR DATE: Thursday, Nov. 10 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+

PHOTOS: “Burned”

Episode 2×06 “There’s the Rub”

THE CSI TEAM INVESTIGATES THE DEATH OF A MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF

TikTok Personality Josh Nalley Fulfills His Dream of Playing a Body in the Morgue

Max leads her team to investigate the death of a prestigious Michelin-starred chef found hanging in his restaurant’s walk-in freezer.

REGULAR CAST:

Paula Newsome(Maxine Roby)
Marg Helgenberger(Catherine Willows)
Matt Lauria(Joshua Folsom)
Mandeep Dhillon(Allie Rajan)
Ariana Guerra(Detective Serena Chavez)
Lex Medlin(Beau Finado)
Jay Lee(Chris Park)

GUEST CAST:

Sara Amini(Sonya Nikolayevich)
Joel Johnstone(Jack Nikolayevich)
Alberto Frezza(Albert Santoni)
Rushi Kota(Damien Pak)
Christy St. John(Holly Prince)
Kara Royster(Valerie Bianco)
Sandra Valladares(Line Cook)

WRITTEN BY: Jordana Lewis Jaffe

DIRECTED BY: Mario Van Peebles

AIR DATE: Thursday, Nov. 3 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+

PHOTOS: “There’s the Rub”

Episode 2×05 “In Harm’s Way”

THE CSI TEAM INVESTIGATE WHEN ALL THE GUESTS AT AN UPSCALE SOIREE SUDDENLY COLLAPSE

After all the guests attending an upscale fundraising soiree for the science department at a local university fall ill, the CSI team gears up to investigate.

Also, Catherine enlists Grace’s roommate to help her find clues after Grace disappears.

REGULAR CAST:

Paula Newsome(Maxine Roby)
Marg Helgenberger(Catherine Willows)
Matt Lauria(Joshua Folsom)
Mandeep Dhillon(Allie Rajan)
Ariana Guerra(Detective Serena Chavez)
Lex Medlin(Beau Finado)
Jay Lee(Chris Park)

GUEST CAST:

Sara Amini(Sonya Nikolayevich)
A.J. Tannen(Roland Woodall)
William Allen Young(Professor Gene Morrow)
Christian Navarro(Luther Canal)
Kate Purgal(Veronica Nix)
Amanda Tavarez(Monica Jessop)
Richard Whiten(Benny)
David Gibson(Dr. Frank Parish)
Jon Briddell(Agent Arthur Fenwick)
Goran Ivanovski(Mikel Koslov)
Sherri Saum(Jodi Wallach)
Sue Zen Chew(Grace Huang)

WRITTEN BY: Graham Thiel

DIRECTED BY: Lin Oeding

AIR DATE: Thursday, Oct. 27 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount

PHOTOS: “In Harm’s Way”

Episode 2×04 “Koala”

When three masked assailants invade a home and murder an entire family, including a pregnant woman, the CSIs are called to the scene to investigate.

Catherine leads the team through the emotional case, which intensifies her own longing to reconnect with her estranged daughter, Lindsey (Katie Stevens).

REGULAR CAST:

Paula Newsome(Maxine Roby)
Marg Helgenberger(Catherine Willows)
Matt Lauria(Joshua Folsom)
Mandeep Dhillon(Allie Rajan)
Ariana Guerra(Detective Serena Chavez)
Lex Medlin(Beau Finado)
Jay Lee(Chris Park)

GUEST CAST:

Sarah Gilman(Penny Gill)
Katie Stevens(Lindsey Willows)
Kimberlee Kidd(Darcy Marshman)
Melissa Saint-Amand(Lucia Marshman)
Carol Hoyt(Mrs. Geice)
Joseph Callari(Mr. Geice)
Walker Barnes(Teenager)
Samuel Davis(Medic)
Shelley Robertson(CPS Officer Mary Philippen)
Will J. Jackson(Lead Officer)
Jonathan R. Freeman(Edwards Allen)
Michael Trotter(Justin Einsteen)

WRITTEN BY: Anthony E. Zuiker

DIRECTED BY: Claudia Yarmy

AIR DATE: Thursday, Oct. 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+

PHOTOS: “Koala”

Episode 2×03 “Story of a Gun”

THE TEAM INVESTIGATES THE DEATH OF A WOMAN FOUND INSIDE AN ABANDONED CAR

The CSI team investigates after a group of teens discover a dead woman behind the wheel of an abandoned car in a Nevada ghost town.

REGULAR CAST:

Paula Newsome(Maxine Roby)
Marg Helgenberger(Catherine Willows)
Matt Lauria(Joshua Folsom)
Mandeep Dhillon(Allie Rajan)
Ariana Guerra(Detective Serena Chavez)
Lex Medlin(Beau Finado)
Jay Lee(Chris Park)

GUEST CAST:

Sara Amini(Sonya Nikolayevich)
Joel Johnstone(Jack Nikolayevich)
Joey Marie Urbina(Mindy Downs)
Andrew Steven Hernandez(Stoned Teen)
Xander Taylor(Teen Driver)
Ken Ivy(Concerned Teen)
Chris Sheffield(Robbie Downs)
Genesis Corvo(Amy Reynolds)
Santiago Veizaga(Rangy Teen)
Samuel Parker(Cash Thigpen)
Dendrie Taylor(Theresa Clinton)
Michael Thomas Santos(Bully)
Daniel Di Tomasso(Trey)

WRITTEN BY: Safia M. Dirie

DIRECTED BY: Antonio Negret

AIR DATE: Thursday, Oct. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

Photos: “Story of a Gun”

Episode 2×02 “The Painted Man”

AS HALLOWEEN DESCENDS ON SIN CITY, THE CSI TEAM IS CALLED TO INVESTIGATE A HAUNTED HOUSE

As Halloween descends on Sin City, the CSIs investigate when a creepy mannequin prop inside a popular haunted house turns out to be a real dead body.

Also, Catherine enlists the help of Folsom to search for her friend who disappeared

REGULAR CAST:

Paula Newsome(Maxine Roby)
Marg Helgenberger(Catherine Willows)
Matt Lauria(Joshua Folsom)
Mandeep Dhillon(Allie Rajan)
Ariana Guerra(Detective Serena Chavez)
Lex Medlin(Beau Finado)
Jay Lee(Chris Park)

GUEST CAST:

Sara Amini(Sonya Nikolayevich)
Joel Johnstone(Jack Nikolayevich)
J.P. ManouxElise Marie Dubois(Gene Farrow)(Chainsaw Woman)
Christopher Gerse(Handcuffed Man)
Alejandro De Anda(Emo Brat 2)
Ariana Roygoza(Emo Brat 1)
Aviva Brandes(Stagehand)
Akilah Hotep(Supervisor)
Tony Winters(Frank)
Brian Yang(Daniel Alonso (fka Benjamin Alonso))
Sherri Saum(Jodi Wallach)
Sue Zen Shew(Grace Huang)
D.C. Douglas(Rob Carter)
Francesca Ling(Elena Tran)
Daniel Di Tomasso(Trey)
Tom Parker(Lue Jasper)
Alessandro Garcia(Paul Reese)
Denzel Johnson(Detective Eric Donovan)

WRITTEN BY: Craig O’Neill

DIRECTED BY: Sam Hill

AIR DATE: Thursday, Oct. 6 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

PHOTOS: “The Painted Man”

Episode 2×01 “She’s Gone”

CATHERINE WILLOWS PERSUADES MAXINE ROBY TO LET HER REJOIN THE CSI TEAM IN LAS VEGAS

CSI: Vegas season two kicks off with the return of Catherine Willows (Marg Helgenberger) as she persuades Maxine Roby to let her rejoin the esteemed CSI team in Las Vegas.

The CSIs investigate the murder of a dominatrix found near her secret sex dungeon.

REGULAR CAST:

Paula Newsome(Maxine Roby)
Marg Helgenberger(Catherine Willows)
Matt Lauria(Joshua Folsom)
Mandeep Dhillon(Allie Rajan)
Ariana Guerra(Detective Serena Chavez)
Lex Medlin(Beau Finado)
Jay Lee(Chris Park)
  

GUEST CAST:

Sarah Gilman(Penny Gill)
Adela Paez(Gina)
Kathleen Wilhoite(Dr. Diane Auerbach)
BZ Cullins(Michael Ellis)
Joe Gillette(Alan Herskovitz)
Davey Johnson(Tomas Vizquel)
Patrick Cage(Lamont Moore)
Sue Zen Chew(Grace)
Mary Aluce Kania(Nurse)

WRITTEN BY: Jason Tracey

DIRECTED BY: Kenneth Fink

AIR DATE: Thursday, Sept. 29 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

PHOTOS: “She’s Gone”