CSI: Crime Scene Investigation premiered on CBS, marking the beginning of the series.
The show received critical acclaim and won several Emmy Awards over its run.
The success of CSI led to the creation of spin-off series CSI: Miami (2002) and CSI: NY (2004).
The original CSI: Crime Scene Investigation series concluded after 15 seasons.
CBS revived the original CSI series with a new season featuring original cast members.
The CSI team investigates the disappearance of a young woman at a roller derby rink. Gil Grissom starts leading the morgue unit.
The team investigates a murder case involving a popular football player during the football championship game.
Gil Grissom officially becomes the supervisor of the Las Vegas Crime Lab.
After the death of a young woman from a nightclub, the team uncovers secrets involving drug use and sexual assault.
Catherine Willows, a former exotic dancer, joins the CSI lab bringing her experience and street smarts.
Warrick Brown becomes a full-time CSI detective, known for his expertise with ballistics.
Warrick Brown is tragically killed during a shootout, deeply affecting the team.
Gil Grissom leaves Las Vegas to teach at a university, marking a major leadership change in the CSI team.
Raymond Langston is introduced as the new CSI investigator after Grissom's departure.
Catherine Willows takes over as the supervisor of the CSI lab after Grissom's departure.
Nick Stokes rises to the position of lab supervisor, leading the team.
The team investigates a bizarre murder which brings closure to several ongoing storylines.
