CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (season 15)

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (season 15)
Starring
  • Ted Danson
  • Elisabeth Shue
  • George Eads
  • Jorja Fox
  • Eric Szmanda
  • Robert David Hall
  • Wallace Langham
  • David Berman
  • Elisabeth Harnois
  • Jon Wellner
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 18
Release
Original network CBS
Original release September 28, 2014 (2014-09-28) – February 15, 2015 (2015-02-15)

The fifteenth and final season of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation premiered on CBS on September 28, 2014 and ended on February 15, 2015. The season stars Ted Danson and Elisabeth Shue.

Plot

Finlay finds her car rigged to explode ("The CSI Effect"), as Sara and Greg are quarantined ("Bad Blood"), in the fifteenth and final season of CSI. As Russell and Finn are forced to embark on a hunt for the elusive Gig Harbor Killer, their team investigate a final series of gruesome and unusual cases, including a fatal shooting at a marijuana store ("Buzz Kill"), an awry chemistry experiment ("The Book of Shadows"), a death at a rehab ("Road to Recovery"), the world of rubber dolls ("Rubbery Homicide"), a murder at a jail ("Let's Make a Deal"), a victim who died twice ("Dead Rails"), and a case that leads the team into the world of aeronautics ("Angle of Attack"). Meanwhile, Morgan, Sara and Finn are met with a shootout at a forensics conference ("Girls Gone Wilder"), D.B. turns to Avery Ryan for advice on the psychology of killers ("The Twin Paradox"), and the CSIs reopen a ten-year-old investigation ("Dead Woods"). Also this season, a chrome covered victim perplexes the investigators ("The Last Ride"), the abduction of two teenagers leads to a surprising offer for Nick ("Under My Skin"), murder memorabilia brings back bad memories of the team ("Merchants of Menace"), Stokes leaves Las Vegas, and Finlay falls after coming face to face with the Gig Harbor Killer ("The End Game").

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest stars

Changes

George Eads departed the main cast at the end of this season,[1] and later confirmed that he would not return for the series ending movie resulting in some minor changes to the script.[2] as did Elisabeth Shue.[3] Patricia Arquette guest stars as Avery Ryan.

Production

In June 2014, it was announced that showrunner Carol Mendelsohn would be leaving the show after 14 years. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Mendelsohn stated, "It's been a long and amazing journey, and I am so proud of CSI's continued success. In handing over the helm to my dear friend and partner, Don McGill, I know he and our CSI team will carry on brilliantly what we've all created together. CSI, its cast and crew, writers and directors, will always be my family. I have learned so much from each and every one of them. About writing, producing and life. For that, and so much more, I am forever grateful." Don McGill became the lone showrunner for season fifteen.[4] Starting with this season, the show moved to Sundays at 10:00 p.m,[5] except for episode 16 which aired on January 27, 2015.

Episodes
No.
overall 		 No. in
season 		 Title  Directed by  Written by  Original air date  U.S. viewers
(millions) 
3181"The CSI Effect"Alec SmightChristopher Barbour & Don McGillSeptember 28, 2014 (2014-09-28)9.36[6]
Finlay must deal with a bomb planted in her car, while Russell gets a call from someone claiming to be the Gig Harbor Killer.
3192"Buzz Kill"Frank WaldeckAndrew DettmannOctober 5, 2014 (2014-10-05)8.04[7]
The CSI team investigates a robbery and fatal shooting at a medical marijuana shop.
3203"Bad Blood"Louis Shaw MilitoTom MularzOctober 12, 2014 (2014-10-12)8.77[8]
Sara and Greg are quarantined after responding to a crime scene that’s contaminated with a deadly pathogen.
3214"The Book of Shadows"Brad TanenbaumGavin HarrisOctober 19, 2014 (2014-10-19)8.85[9]
The CSI team suspects foul play when a chemistry teacher's science experiment goes awry.
3225"Girls Gone Wilder"Frank WaldeckMelissa R. Byer & Treena HancockNovember 9, 2014 (2014-11-09)a8.67[10]
Morgan, Sara, and Finlay try to relax at a forensics conference when a mass shooting occurs onsite.
3236"The Twin Paradox"Phil ConservaChristopher BarbourNovember 16, 2014 (2014-11-16)8.45[11]
A frustrated CSI team continues its investigation into the Gig Harbor Killer when another victim turns up dead.
3247"Road to Recovery"Alec SmightAndrew DettmannNovember 23, 2014 (2014-11-23)7.88[12]
The team investigate the death of a woman with a high level of alcohol and drugs in a pool at a rehab facility.
3258"Rubbery Homicide"Louis Shaw MilitoTom MularzNovember 30, 2014 (2014-11-30)8.30[13]
CSI team delves into the kinky world of "rubber dolls" when they investigate the murder of the man stabbed down the alley.
3269"Let's Make a Deal"Brad TanenbaumElizabeth DevineDecember 7, 2014 (2014-12-07)7.89[14]
The CSI team investigates a murder at Clark County jail after an inmate stumbles upon a body while running away from officers.
32710"Dead Rails"Frank WaldeckGavin HarrisDecember 14, 2014 (2014-12-14)7.18[15]
The CSI team investigates the circumstances surrounding the murder of a victim who died twice rather than once.
32811"Angle of Attack"Kevin BrayM. Scott VeachDecember 21, 2014 (2014-12-21)7.34[16]
The CSI team investigates a victim covered with shards of glass whose evident hit and run accident leads them into the world of aeronautics.
32912"Dead Woods"Phil ConservaTreena Hancock & Melissa R. ByerDecember 28, 2014 (2014-12-28)7.84[17]
The CSI team reopens a 10-year-old murder-suicide case when a lone survivor claims her accused father was innocent.
33013"The Greater Good"Alec SmightChristopher BarbourJanuary 4, 2015 (2015-01-04)8.62[18]
The team learns that its main suspect in a series of killings may be released due to a lack of evidence.
33114"Merchants of Menace"Claudia YarmyTom MularzJanuary 25, 2015 (2015-01-25)8.25[19]
The CSI team investigates a homicide at a convention center where people collect macabre murder memorabilia.
33215"Hero to Zero"Frank WaldeckAndrew DettmannJanuary 25, 2015 (2015-01-25)8.30[19]
The CSI team investigates the murder of a youth who dressed up in a superhero costume.
33316"The Last Ride"Tim BeaversGavin HarrisJanuary 27, 2015 (2015-01-27)10.38[20]
The CSI team investigates the death of the a chrome-covered victim involving a vintage Packard.
33417"Under My Skin"Alrick RileyMelissa R. Byer & Treena HancockFebruary 15, 2015 (2015-02-15)7.12[21]
CSI team investigates the circumstances surrounding a murder and two abducted teenage girls.
33518"The End Game"Alec SmightChristopher BarbourFebruary 15, 2015 (2015-02-15)7.12[21]
One member of the team falls during a confrontation with the Gig Harbor Killer in a final showdown, during which his true intentions and motives are finally revealed, whilst another makes a decision that further impacts a devastated team when they choose to leave Las Vegas.

Notes

a.^ This episode was originally broadcast in Canada (CTV) on October 26, 2014. The episode was preempted in favor of football games by CBS on October 26 and November 2, 2014.

Ratings

No. Title Air date 18-49
Rating/Share 		Viewers
(in millions) 		Rank (week)
1 The CSI Effect September 28, 2014 1.3/4[6] 9.36[6] 25+
2 Buzz Kill October 5, 2014 1.3/4[7] 8.04[7] 25+
3 Bad Blood October 12, 2014 1.4/4[8] 8.77[8] 25+
4 The Book of Shadows October 19, 2014 1.4/3[9] 8.85[9] 25+
5 Girls Gone Wilder November 9, 2014 1.2/4[10] 8.67[10] 25+
6 The Twin Paradox November 16, 2014 1.3/4[11] 8.45[11] 25+
7 Road to Recovery November 23, 2014 1.3/4[12] 7.88[12] 25+
8 Rubbery Homicide November 30, 2014 1.4/4[13] 8.30[13]21[22]
9 Let's Make a Deal December 7, 2014 1.2/4[14] 7.89[14] 21[23]
10 Dead Rails December 14, 2014 1.2/4[15] 7.18[15] 25+
11 Angle of Attack December 21, 2014 1.3/5[16] 7.34[16] 22[24]
12 Dead Woods December 28, 2014 1.4/5[17] 7.84[17] 11[25]
13 The Greater Good January 4, 2015 1.3/4[18] 8.62[18] 10[26]
14 Merchants of Menace January 25, 2015 1.2/3[19] 8.25[19] 20[27]
15 Hero to Zero January 25, 2015 1.3/4[19] 8.30[19] 18[27]
16 The Last Ride January 27, 2015 1.6/5[20] 10.38[20] 15[28]
17 Under My Skin February 15, 2015 1.1/3[21] 7.12[21] 25+
18 The End Game February 15, 2015 1.1/3[21]7.12[21]25+

Broadcast

The season airs simultaneously on CTV in Canada.[29] It premiered on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2015.[30]

References

  1. ↑ "Exclusive: George Eads to Exit CSI After 15 Seasons". TV Guide. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  2. ↑ Sadie Gennis (July 18, 2015). "George Eads Opts Out of CSI Finale Special — See Who Else Isn't Returning". TV Guide.
  3. ↑ "Elisabeth Shue Will Not Return For CSI Finale Special". CINEMABLEND.
  4. ↑ "'CSI' Loses Co-Showrunner Carol Mendelsohn (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  5. ↑ "CBS 2014-15 Primetime Schedule: 'Big Bang Theory' & 'Mom' Lead Monday; 'The Mentalist' & 'CSI: Cyber' Held for Midseason + 'NCIS: New Orleans' Takes Post-NCIS Spot & 'Amazing Race' Goes to Friday". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
  6. 1 2 3 Bibel, Sara (September 30, 2014). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'Once Upon A Time', 'Resurrection' & 'Revenge' Adjusted Up; 'CSI' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  7. 1 2 3 Kondolojy, Amanda (October 6, 2014). "TV Ratings Sunday: 'The Simpsons' & 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Slide, 'Madam Secretary' Rises + Slow Start for 'Mulaney'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
  8. 1 2 3 Bibel, Sara (October 13, 2014). "TV Ratings Sunday: 'Once Upon A Time', 'Resurrection' & 'Revenge' Fall, 'The Simpsons' Rises". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  9. 1 2 3 Kondolojy, Amanda (October 21, 2014). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'The Simpsons' & 'Madam Secretary' Adjusted Up; 'Mulaney' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  10. 1 2 3 Bibel, Sara (November 11, 2014). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'The Simpsons' & 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
  11. 1 2 3 Kondolojy, Amanda (November 18, 2014). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'The Simpsons' & 'America's Funniest Home Videos' Adjusted Up + Final Football Numbers". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  12. 1 2 3 Bibel, Sara (November 25, 2014). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'Madam Secretary', 'The Simpsons', '60 Minutes' & 'America's Funniest Home Videos' Adjusted Down & Final Football Numbers". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  13. 1 2 3 Kondolojy, Amanda (December 3, 2014). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'America's Funniest Home Videos', Resurrection' & 'Once Upon a Time' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  14. 1 2 3 Bibel, Amanda (December 9, 2014). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'The SImpsons' & 'Family Guy' Adjusted Up, '60 Minutes' Adjusted Down & Final Football Numbers". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  15. 1 2 3 Kondolojy, Amanda (December 16, 2014). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'Bob's Burgers' Adjusted Up; '60 Minutes' Adjusted Down + Final Football Ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  16. 1 2 3 Bibel, Sara (December 23, 2014). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'CSI' & '60 Minutes' Adjusted Up; 'Mulaney' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
  17. 1 2 3 Kondolojy, Amanda (December 30, 2014). "Sunday Final Ratings: Unscrambled Ratings for the Mentalist, CSI, Undercover Boss + Final Football Numbers". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  18. 1 2 3 Bibel, Sara (January 7, 2015). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'The Simpsons', 'Madam Secretary', 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine', 'The Celebrity Apprentice', 'Bob's Burgers' & 'CSI' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  19. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Kondolojy, Amanda (January 27, 2015). "Sunday Final Ratings: No Adjustment for 'Galavant', 'Revenge' or 'CSI'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  20. 1 2 3 Kondolojy, Amanda (January 28, 2015). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'MasterChef Jr.' & 'Marry Me' Adjusted Up; 'Supernatural' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
  21. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Kondolojy, Amanda (February 18, 2015). "Sunday Final Ratings: No Adjustments Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary, The Bachelor or CSI Finale". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  22. ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (December 3, 2014). "TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: Thanksgiving Football Tops Adults 18–49 and Total Viewers for the Week Ending November 30th". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  23. ↑ Bibel, Sara (December 9, 2014). "TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'Sunday Night Football' Tops Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers for the Week Ending December 7, 2014". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  24. ↑ Bibel, Sara (December 23, 2014). "TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'Sunday Night Football' Tops Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers for the Week Ending December 21, 2014". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  25. ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (December 30, 2014). "TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'Sunday Night Football' Tops Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers for the Week Ending December 28, 2014". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  26. ↑ Bibel, Sara (January 7, 2015). "TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: NFL Football Playoffs Tops Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers for the week ending January 4, 2015". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  27. 1 2 Kondolojy, Amanda (January 27, 2015). "TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'Empire' Tops Adults 18-49, 'Scorpion' Leads Total Viewers for the Week Ending January 25, 2015". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  28. ↑ Bibel, Sara (February 3, 2015). "TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: Super Bowl Tops Adults 18-49 & Total Viewers for the Week Ending February 1, 2015". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  29. ↑ "CTV Fall 2014 lineup premiere dates announced". CTV Insider. CTV. July 29, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
  30. ↑ Munn, Patrick (January 14, 2015). "Channel 5 Sets UK Premiere Date For ‘CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’ Season 15". TV Wise. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
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