Draft:List of CSI: Vegas episodes

CSI: Vegas is an American crime drama television series that debuted on CBS on October 6, 2021. It is a follow-up to the long-running series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and the fifth series in the CSI franchise.

On November 13, 2023, CBS announced the premiere date for its shows. The third season will premiere February 18, 2024, moving to Sunday nights.

As of May 18, 2023, 41 episodes of CSI: Vegas have aired, concluding the second season.

Episodes

Series overview

Season	Episodes		Originally aired
			First aired	Last aired
1	10		October 6, 2021 (2021-10-06)	December 8, 2021 (2021-12-08)
2	21		September 29, 2022 (2022-09-29)	May 18, 2023 (2023-05-18)
3	10		February 18, 2024 (2024-02-18)	2024

Season 1 (2021)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	U.S. viewers (millions)
1	1	"Legacy"	Uta Briesewitz	Jason Tracey	October 6, 2021 (2021-10-06)	4.12
An attack on Jim Brass brings Gil Grissom and Sara Sidle out of retirement, only for them to uncover a conspiracy that could jeopardize the Las Vegas crime lab and lead to the release of thousands of convicted killers.
2	2	"Honeymoon in Vegas"	Nathan Hope	Jason Tracey	October 13, 2021 (2021-10-13)	3.91
While Grissom and Sara try to help a former colleague implicated in evidence tampering, the CSI team investigates the murder of a couple on their wedding day and find a link to the dark side of the Las Vegas elite.
3	3	"Under the Skin"	Nathan Hope	Craig O'Neill	October 20, 2021 (2021-10-20)	3.54
As Grissom and Sara continue their investigation into charges against David Hodges, the CSIs investigate the murder of a video game developer found in a fountain before a gaming tournament.
4	4	"Long Pig"	Nicole Rubio	Safia M. Dirie	October 27, 2021 (2021-10-27)	3.34
The CSI team investigates when a body is dug up in the luau pit of a Hawaiian-themed hotel. Also, Internal Affairs begins to question Grissom and Sara's return to the crime lab.
5	5	"Let the Chips Fall"	Kenneth Fink	Graham Thiel	November 3, 2021 (2021-11-03)	3.22
A cargo plane lands safely but with everyone on board dead. Meanwhile Grissom and Sara get closer to the one suspected of framing Hodges, only to find out that he is killed and thus not the mastermind.
6	6	"Funhouse"	Benny Boom	Samantha Humphrey	November 10, 2021 (2021-11-10)	3.24
CSI goes on lockdown when evidence in a new murder tips off Grissom and Sara to a new suspect in the crime lab. Meanwhile the CSIs investigate a series of murders at a dilapidated clown-themed hotel.
7	7	"In the Blood"	Christine Moore	Marisa Tam	November 17, 2021 (2021-11-17)	3.88
A lost horse is found in front of a hotel with human blood and a boot on it. The police search leads them to a halfway house for murder convicts. Meanwhile Grissom and Sara positively identify Wix as the mastermind behind Hodges' case as his sister brags that Wix will never be apprehended for the crime.
8	8	"Pipe Cleaner"	Benny Boom	Safia M. Dirie & Samantha Humphrey	November 24, 2021 (2021-11-24)	4.20
The CSIs investigate human remains found in a convention center owner's bathtub. Meanwhile, Grissom and Sara use the opportunity to get closer to Wix's star witness.
9	9	"Waiting in the Wings"	Christine Moore	Craig O'Neill & Jason Tracey	December 1, 2021 (2021-12-01)	3.95
The CSIs delve into the eccentric world of sideshows when a couple of performers are found burned in a pit. Meanwhile, Hodges thinks over a plea deal as his trial begins while Max, Grissom and Sara look for evidence to exonerate him.
10	10	"Signed, Sealed, Delivered"	Kenneth Fink	Jason Tracey & Craig O'Neill	December 8, 2021 (2021-12-08)	3.55
When Hodges goes missing, the CSIs must search for evidence that can locate him, clear his name, and save the reputation of the crime lab. Hodges is found alive, and Wix is charged.

Season 2 (2022–2023)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	U.S. viewers (millions)
11	1	"She's Gone"	Kenneth Fink	Jason Tracey	September 29, 2022 (2022-09-29)	3.19
Catherine Willows persuades Maxine Roby to let her join the CSI team. Meanwhile the CSIs investigate the murder of a dominatrix found near her secret sex dungeon.
12	2	"The Painted Man"	Sam Hill	Craig O'Neill	October 6, 2022 (2022-10-06)	3.24
As Halloween descends on Las Vegas, the CSIs investigate a popular haunted house when a mannequin prop turns out to be a real dead body. Catherine enlists help from Folsom to locate her missing friend.
13	3	"Story of a Gun"	Antonio Negret	Safia M. Dirie	October 13, 2022 (2022-10-13)	3.24
A group of teens stumble across a dead woman behind the wheel of an abandoned car in a Nevada ghost town.
14	4	"Koala"	Claudia Yarmy	Anthony E. Zuiker	October 20, 2022 (2022-10-20)	3.61
When three masked assailants invade a home and murder an entire family, the team is 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.
15	5	"In Harm's Way"	Lin Oeding	Graham Thiel	October 27, 2022 (2022-10-27)	3.57
CSI is called to investigate a banquet celebrating the sale of a university-developed medical technology to a defense contractor, after a number of guests suddenly grow ill, with three people dying. Meanwhile, Catherine enlists Grace's roommate to find clues following Grace's disappearance.
16	6	"There's the Rub"	Mario Van Peebles	Jordana Lewis Jaffe	November 3, 2022 (2022-11-03)	3.14
CSI is called to Dario, a high-end casino's flagship steakhouse to investigate the murder of their celebrity chef, Dario.
17	7	"Burned"	Benny Boom	Tom Szentgyorgyi	November 10, 2022 (2022-11-10)	3.46
The CSI team is puzzled by a mysterious bigfoot-like footprint near a crime scene as they determine who - or what - murdered a father and son.
18	8	"Grace Note"	Gina Lamar	Erika Vázquez & Siena Butterfield	December 8, 2022 (2022-12-08)	3.27
Catherine becomes more frustrated when a lead suspect in Grace's disappearance is found dead. The CSI team uses all their skills to find the killer, and if his death will lead them to Grace.
19	9	"In the White Room"	Kenneth Fink	Marisa Tam & Graham Thiel	December 15, 2022 (2022-12-15)	3.48
The CSI's investigate the murders of two Regency Romantic Festival attendees, and uncover a shocking link between their murders and previous cases.
20	10	"Eyeballs"	Allison Liddi-Brown	Ryan Lee	January 5, 2023 (2023-01-05)	3.36
Chris Park leads the team when a popular guest is murdered following a social media influencer party.
21	11	"Trinket"	Ruben Garcia	Safia M. Dirie	January 12, 2023 (2023-01-12)	3.43
While the rest of the team searches for the missing mother of a young boy after he is found hiding in a garage, Max is sent a familiar, cryptic note written in silver ink.
22	12	"When the Dust Settles"	Rachel Raimist	Jordana Lewis Jaffe	February 2, 2023 (2023-02-02)	3.80
The team investigates a dust-coated crime scene from four years ago, after the only survivor of an attack at a beauty salon awakens from a coma.
23	13	"Boned"	Erin Feeley	Dave Metzger	February 9, 2023 (2023-02-09)	3.82
After the skeletal remains of two people are found next to a creek, Allie discovers that one of them dates back from the Neolithic ages. Meanwhile, a seemingly open-and-shut case of self-defense leads to confusion as Max finds another link to the Silver Ink murders.
24	14	"Third Time's the Charm"	Eduardo Sánchez	Tom Szentgyorgyi	February 16, 2023 (2023-02-16)	2.93
When a man in an alleyway dies with seemingly three conflicting causes of death, Folsom must track which suspect is responsible for the murder. Meanwhile, Max and Allie follow a lead to their main suspect related to the Silver Ink murders.
25	15	"Ashes, Ashes"	Stephanie Marquardt	Marisa Tam	March 2, 2023 (2023-03-02)	3.21
After the main suspect of the Silver Ink murders is found dead, the lives of the CSI team are put on the line as they delve deeper into the true motive behind the killings.
26	16	"We All Fall Down"	Ray Daniels	Craig O'Neill & Graham Thiel	March 9, 2023 (2023-03-09)	3.34
Molly Tate, a prior survivor to the Silver Ink murders is killed, and her body booby-trapped with a mysterious poison, hospitalizing Sonya in the process of the autopsy. Meanwhile, the team attempts to find an antidote, and decipher the strange silver ink symbols.
27	17	"The Promise"	Brad Tanenbaum	Alex Berry & Anthony E. Zuiker	March 30, 2023 (2023-03-30)	3.26
Max confronts a grieving and angry mother when the remains of their young daughter are found dumped inside a drum at Lake Mead. Meanwhile, Greg Sanders returns to the crime lab to offer his assistance with the team.
28	18	"Fractured"	Gina Lamar	Liz Castricone & Safia M. Dirie	April 13, 2023 (2023-04-13)	3.39
The team investigates a pop-up outdoor masquerade party in the desert celebrating the construction of an upcoming casino, after an explosion winds up killing three people in the blast. Meanwhile, Folsom stumbles into a predicament when a dead body is found at his friend’s apartment.
29	19	"Dead Memories"	Pam Veasey	Craig O'Neill	May 4, 2023 (2023-05-04)	3.18
Allie’s judgement is tested when Gene Farrow, a former suspect from The Painted Man murder, walks into the crime lab covered in blood and wielding a cleaver. Meanwhile, Max sees a therapist to help her cope with her anger issues following her assault. Also, Folsom has trouble connecting with his estranged mother after the arrest of his childhood friend Trey.
30	20	"Shell Game"	Omar Madha	Marisa Tam	May 11, 2023 (2023-05-11)	3.29
As the team investigates the death of a local news meteorologist found inside a nut processing factory, Max contemplates who to promote to Dayshift Supervisor. Also, Folsom struggles to balance his relationship with Chavez while investigating his mother’s drug problems.
31	21	"Dying Words"	Jason Tracey	Jason Tracey	May 18, 2023 (2023-05-18)	2.76
Folsom spirals into an emotional frenzy when his mother is found murdered inside a warehouse. After reuniting with Trey, they both set out to hunt for the killer. The episode ends when the main suspect is then found dead in a dumpster, Josh surrenders and is arrested.

Season 3 (2024)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	U.S. viewers (millions)
32	1	"The Reaper"	Brad Tanenbaum	Jason Tracey & Craig O'Neill	February 18, 2024 (2024-02-18)	4.09
Folsom’s future hangs in the balance as the rest of the team questions his innocence following his surrender, while simultaneously under pressure from a notorious crime family responsible for Jeanette’s murder.
33	2	"Scar Tissue"	Nicole Rubio	Jordana Lewis Jaffe	February 25, 2024 (2024-02-25)	4.16
Catherine’s recent involvement with the Tarquenio family triggers a memory from five years earlier that may be the only clue to bring them down. Also, Folsom is acquitted of all charges, however, Nora Cross returns to CSI to investigate his questionable actions.
34	3	"Rat Packed"	Omar Madha	Marisa Tam	March 3, 2024 (2024-03-03)	4.37
The team investigates the world of celebrity impersonators when two dead bodies resembling Frank Sinatra and Joey Bishop are found rotting within a wall. Also, Max has to decide Josh’s future at CSI.
35	4	"Health and Wellness"	Stephanie Marquardt	Tom Szentgyorgyi	March 17, 2024 (2024-03-17)	N/A
36	5	"It Was Automation"	Ruben Garcia	Dave Metzger	March 24, 2024 (2024-03-24)	N/A

Ratings

CSI: Vegas : U.S. viewers per episode (millions)

Season		Episode number
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21
	1	4.12	3.91	3.54	3.34	3.22	3.24	3.88	4.20	3.95	3.45	–
	2	3.19	3.24	3.24	3.61	3.57	3.14	3.46	3.27	3.48	3.36	3.43	3.80	3.82	2.93	3.21	3.34	3.26	3.39	3.18	3.29	2.76
	3	4.09	4.16	4.37	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	–

Audience measurement performed by Nielsen Media Research

External links

• CSI: Vegas episodes on Internet Movie Database
• CSI: Vegas on The Futon Critic

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