August 8, 2005

(NOTE TO EDITORS: The following episodes of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION have been substituted for the ones previously scheduled for the dates indicated.)

FOUR SEPARATE FATAL INCIDENTS HAVE THE CSI GRAVEYARD SHIFT USING ALL OF THEIR PERSONNEL TO INVESTIGATE THE CRIMES, ON A REBROADCAST OF THE FIFTH-SEASON PREMIERE OF "CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION," THURSDAY, AUG. 18

Reiko Aylesworth ("24") and French Stewart ("3rd Rock from the Sun") Guest Star

"Viva Las Vegas" -- A wild night in Las Vegas has the CSIs simultaneously investigating four fatalities, on a rebroadcast of the fifth-season premiere of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Aug. 18 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Danny Cannon directed the episode written by Carol Mendelsohn & Danny Cannon, two of the series' executive producers. (Originally broadcast 9/23/04)

Reiko Aylesworth ("24") guest stars as DNA tech replacing Greg Sanders, who starts his new position in the field. French Stewart ("3rd Rock From the Sun") guest stars as a suspect in Sara's and Nick's investigation.

Greg Sanders' first day in the field has him assisting Grissom's investigation of a fatal nightclub shooting. Meanwhile, Catherine probes into the death of a stripper found in a Las Vegas hotel suite. Across town, Warrick is called to an apartment building to investigate possible foul play in the death of a man found electrocuted in his bathtub. Lastly, Nick and Sara investigate a body found buried wearing an alien costume near Area 51. Back in the lab, Greg Sanders' replacement, Chandra, (Aylesworth), is overwhelmed by the fast-paced world of the CSIs.

Gil Grissom     William Petersen
Catherine Willows       Marg Helgenberger
Warrick Brown   Gary Dourdan
Nick Stokes     George Eads
Captain Jim Brass       Paul Guilfoyle
Sara Sidle      Jorja Fox
Greg Sanders    Eric Szmanda
Dr. Robbins     Robert David Hall
Detective Vartan        Alex Carter
David Phillips  David Berman
Detective Cavaliere     Jose Zuniga

Jacqui Franco Romy Rosemont
Hodges Wallace Langham
Chris Bezich Nicholas Lea
Archie Johnson Archie Kao
Manny Brazil John L. Adams
Space Vincent Ward
Young Cocktail
Waitress Amanda Lockwood
Chandra Moore Reiko Aylesworth
Carl Johnson Scoot Klace
Raven Justine Brandy
Crystal Marina Black
Super Tony Amendola
Female Tenant Michelle Haner
Lance Frazer Justin Kennedy

Detective Travis        Jonathan Penner
Assistant Manager       Allen Fawcett

RATING: TV14-LSV
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A FLASH FLOOD HITS LAS VEGAS AND THE CSIs FIND THAT MURDER RISES TO THE SURFACE, ON A REBROADCAST
OF "CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,
THURSDAY, AUG. 25

"Down the Drain" -- Heavy rain in Las Vegas causes the CSI team to investigate the demise of victims found in the sewage drains, on a rebroadcast of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Aug. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Ken Fink directed the episode written by Naren Shankar, one of the series' executive producers. (Originally broadcast 10/7/04)

When Grissom and his team investigate the apparent murder of a man found in a storm sewer, Catherine and Warrick find themselves searching for clues in the storm drain tunnel, where they learn that this may not be a murder after all. Meanwhile, across town sanitation workers stumble upon human bones also found in the drain. Through further investigation, Catherine, Warrick and Grissom identify the victim and but now need to follow the trail to find the killer.

Gil Grissom     William Petersen
Catherine Willows       Marg Helgenberger
Warrick Brown   Gary Dourdan
Nick Stokes     George Eads
Captain Jim Brass       Paul Guilfoyle
Sara Sidle      Jorja Fox
Greg Sanders    Eric Szmanda
Dr. Robbins     Robert David Hall

David Phillips David Berman
Officer Metcalf Joseph Patrick Kelly
Marty Kessler Steve Monroe
Roger Durbin Brent Briscoe
Terri Durbin Gigi Rice
Eugene Durbin Jesse Plemons
Toby's Grandma Cristine Rose
Lt. Ick Dysart Lennie Loftim
Gambler Jack Carter
S&S Worker Michael Dempsey
Floater Scott Lincoln
Young Eugene Alec Plotkin

RATING: TV14-LV

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THE CSI TEAM IS CALLED TO A CONVENIENCE STORE PARKING LOT TO INVESTIGATE A MISSING 12-YEAR-OLD GIRL, ON A REBROADCAST OF "CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION," THURSDAY, SEPT. 1

Aisha Tyler ("Friends") Guest Stars

"Harvest" -- The CSI team investigates the kidnapping of a young girl, on a rebroadcast of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Sept. 1 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. David Grossman directed the episode written by Judith McCreary, one of the series' co-executive producers. (Originally broadcast 10/14/04)

Aisha Tyler ("Friends") guest stars as the new DNA lab technician.

The city is on "Amber" alert while the CSIs race against the clock, searching for a missing girl. Meanwhile, Catherine struggles with being a single parent to her rebellious daughter, who is the same age of the missing victim, and Greg may have finally found a worthy replacement in Mia Dickerson (Aisha Tyler).

Gil Grissom     William Petersen
Catherine Willows       Marg Helgenberger
Warrick Brown   Gary Dourdan
Nick Stokes     George Eads
Captain Jim Brass       Paul Guilfoyle
Sara Sidle      Jorja Fox
Greg Sanders    Eric Szmanda
Dr. Robbins     Robert David Hall

David Phillips David Berman
Archie Johnson Archie Kao

Lindsay Willows         Madison McReynolds
Sybil Perez     Melissa Leo
April Perez     America Ferrera

Carlos Perez Carlos Gomez
Daniel Perez Ramon de Ocampo
Mia Dickerson Aisha Tyler
Jimmy Jones Thomas Dekker
Marlon Waylord DB Woodside
Alicia Perez Lucy Benali
Sister Teresa Mary Kathleen Gordon
LVPD Officer Paul Ganus
Jimmy's Mom Jodi Carlisle
Clerk Jeremy Kent Jackson
4 Year Old Alicia Bijoux Bohon
Screaming Girl Alec Garrett

RATING: TV14-LV

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