CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (season 1)
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The first season of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
premiered on CBS
on October 6, 2000 and ended May 17, 2001. The first season was rereleased Blu-ray, May 12, 2009.
It is the only season of the CSI franchise that was broadcast in 4:3 ratio. It was however filmed in 16:9 ratio and the widescreen versions are present on the Blu-ray disc.
was the first actor to be cast, in the lead role of Dr. Gil Grissom, a forensic entomologist and head of the Las Vegas Crime Lab's grave-yard shift. Petersen then went on to sit in on auditions for the roles of Catherine Willows, Holly Gribbs, Warrick Brown and Jim Brass. Marg Helgenberger
was next to be cast as Catherine Willows
, Brass was cast to Paul Guilfoyle
, Gribbs to Chandra West
and Brown to Gary Dourdan
. George Eads
auditioned for the role of Stokes, a character that was never planned to be part of the regular cast, and eventually was chosen over the other auditionees, the role was expanded to be a regular when Eads was shown to have chemistry with the rest of the cast. Sanders, a minor recurring character, was cast to Eric Szmanda
, the actor would later become a regular.
Following the Season premiere, entitled "Pilot", the character of Gribbs was found to be unpopular and killed off, almost immediately after the test audience's responses came in, West was fired and casting began for Sara Sidle, a CSI-3 and love interest for Grissom. Jorja Fox
originally refused to audition for the role because she was happy in the job she had, but after people kept telling her about CSI, she went to speak to Zuiker and won the role.
Robert David Hall
and David Berman
were cast as Al Robbins and David Phillips, respectively, who would begin their roles in the sixth and fifth episodes of the first season, and have since become regulars.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
premiered on CBS
CBS
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on October 6, 2000 and ended May 17, 2001. The first season was rereleased Blu-ray, May 12, 2009.
It is the only season of the CSI franchise that was broadcast in 4:3 ratio. It was however filmed in 16:9 ratio and the widescreen versions are present on the Blu-ray disc.
Casting
William PetersenWilliam Petersen
William Louis Petersen is an American actor and producer, best known for playing Dr. Gilbert "Gil" Grissom on the hit CBS series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He portrayed President John F...
was the first actor to be cast, in the lead role of Dr. Gil Grissom, a forensic entomologist and head of the Las Vegas Crime Lab's grave-yard shift. Petersen then went on to sit in on auditions for the roles of Catherine Willows, Holly Gribbs, Warrick Brown and Jim Brass. Marg Helgenberger
Marg Helgenberger
Mary Marg Helgenberger is an American film and television actress known for her roles as Catherine Willows in the CBS drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and as K.C...
was next to be cast as Catherine Willows
Catherine Willows
Catherine Willows is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by Marg Helgenberger, who has received two Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nominations for the role...
, Brass was cast to Paul Guilfoyle
Paul Guilfoyle
Paul Guilfoyle is an American television and film actor. He is currently a regular cast member of the forensic television drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation where he plays Captain Jim Brass.-Early life:...
, Gribbs to Chandra West
Chandra West
-1990s:West's career began in 1991 when she played a small part in the television series True Confections, a 1950s conservative drama about a woman with an ahead-of-her-time awareness...
and Brown to Gary Dourdan
Gary Dourdan
Gary Robert Dourdan is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Warrick Brown on the television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.-Early years:...
. George Eads
George Eads
George Coleman Eads III is an American actor, best known for his role as Nick Stokes on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.-Early life:...
auditioned for the role of Stokes, a character that was never planned to be part of the regular cast, and eventually was chosen over the other auditionees, the role was expanded to be a regular when Eads was shown to have chemistry with the rest of the cast. Sanders, a minor recurring character, was cast to Eric Szmanda
Eric Szmanda
Eric Kyle Szmanda is an Polish American actor. He portrays Greg Sanders in the television crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, a role he has held since the show began in 2000.-Early life and education:...
, the actor would later become a regular.
Following the Season premiere, entitled "Pilot", the character of Gribbs was found to be unpopular and killed off, almost immediately after the test audience's responses came in, West was fired and casting began for Sara Sidle, a CSI-3 and love interest for Grissom. Jorja Fox
Jorja Fox
Jorja-An Fox , is an American actress, musician and songwriter. She first came to prominence as a guest star on the television drama ER, portraying the recurring role of Dr. Maggie Doyle from 1996 to 1999. This was followed by another critical success in the recurring role of Secret Service Agent...
originally refused to audition for the role because she was happy in the job she had, but after people kept telling her about CSI, she went to speak to Zuiker and won the role.
Robert David Hall
Robert David Hall
Robert David Hall is an American actor, best known for his role as coroner Dr. Albert Robbins M.D. on the television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.-Biography:...
and David Berman
David Berman (actor)
David Berman is an actor and full-time researcher on the TV series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. In the show he plays the role of Assistant Coroner David "Super Dave" Phillips...
were cast as Al Robbins and David Phillips, respectively, who would begin their roles in the sixth and fifth episodes of the first season, and have since become regulars.
Notable cast members
| Actor | Character | Main cast | Recurring cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Petersen William Petersen William Louis Petersen is an American actor and producer, best known for playing Dr. Gilbert "Gil" Grissom on the hit CBS series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He portrayed President John F... |
Gil Grissom Gil Grissom Dr. Gilbert "Gil" Grissom, is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by William Petersen. Grissom was a forensic entomologist and the night-shift supervisor of the Clark County, Nevada CSI team, investigating crimes in and around the city of Las Vegas... |
entire season | |
| Marg Helgenberger Marg Helgenberger Mary Marg Helgenberger is an American film and television actress known for her roles as Catherine Willows in the CBS drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and as K.C... |
Catherine Willows Catherine Willows Catherine Willows is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by Marg Helgenberger, who has received two Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nominations for the role... |
entire season | |
| Gary Dourdan Gary Dourdan Gary Robert Dourdan is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Warrick Brown on the television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.-Early years:... |
Warrick Brown Warrick Brown Warrick Brown is a fictional character in the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by Gary Dourdan. Warrick appeared in every episode until his death in season nine, with the exceptions of "After the Show" from season four, "Crow's Feet" and "Committed" from season five, and... |
entire season | |
| George Eads George Eads George Coleman Eads III is an American actor, best known for his role as Nick Stokes on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.-Early life:... |
Nick Stokes Nick Stokes Nicholas "Nick" Stokes is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by George Eads. Nick has appeared in every episode except for "Blood Lust" from season three, "Jackpot" and "Butterflied" from season four, "Committed" from season five, and "Spellbound"... |
entire season | |
| Jorja Fox Jorja Fox Jorja-An Fox , is an American actress, musician and songwriter. She first came to prominence as a guest star on the television drama ER, portraying the recurring role of Dr. Maggie Doyle from 1996 to 1999. This was followed by another critical success in the recurring role of Secret Service Agent... |
Sara Sidle Sara Sidle Sara Sidle is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by actress Jorja Fox. Sidle is a forensic scientist and one of the core characters of the show, which revolves around a crime scene investigation team from Clark County, Nevada that investigates... |
episodes 2-23 | |
| Paul Guilfoyle Paul Guilfoyle Paul Guilfoyle is an American television and film actor. He is currently a regular cast member of the forensic television drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation where he plays Captain Jim Brass.-Early life:... |
Jim Brass Jim Brass James "Jim" Brass is a fictional character from the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by Paul Guilfoyle. Jim appeared in every episode, with exception of "Felonious Monk" from season two, "Gum Drops" and "The Unusual Suspect" from season six, "Leaving Las Vegas" from season... |
entire season | |
| Eric Szmanda Eric Szmanda Eric Kyle Szmanda is an Polish American actor. He portrays Greg Sanders in the television crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, a role he has held since the show began in 2000.-Early life and education:... |
Greg Sanders Greg Sanders Gregory Hojem-Sanders, is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by Eric Szmanda. Greg appeared in every episode, with exception of "Blood Drops", "Fahrenheit 932", "Crate N' Burial" and "Too Tough To Die" from season one, "Cross Jurisdictions" from... |
entire season | |
| Robert David Hall Robert David Hall Robert David Hall is an American actor, best known for his role as coroner Dr. Albert Robbins M.D. on the television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.-Biography:... |
Al Robbins Al Robbins Dr. Albert "Al" Robbins M.D. is a fictional medical doctor in the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by actor Robert David Hall... |
entire season | |
| David Berman David Berman (actor) David Berman is an actor and full-time researcher on the TV series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. In the show he plays the role of Assistant Coroner David "Super Dave" Phillips... |
David Phillips David Phillips (CSI) David Gregory Phillips is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by David Berman, who also serves as head researcher for the series.... |
entire season | |
| Chandra West Chandra West -1990s:West's career began in 1991 when she played a small part in the television series True Confections, a 1950s conservative drama about a woman with an ahead-of-her-time awareness... |
Holly Gribbs | episodes 1-2 |
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