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MARCH 2010

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What's New in the Grissom/Sara Romance?

A month later, and the writers of Unshockable gave us a nice vignette
of the marriage of Grissom and Sidle.
Hooray from GSR lovers!
Sara shared that she and Gil "take a lot of canoe trips"
and spent some of their honeymoon (in Costa Rica?)
looking for bugs together in a canoe.
Ah, romance, wherever you can find it!
More on this in CSI Episode Recaps.

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What's New With CSI?

What's New With Jorja Fox?

March 3, 2010
Jorja made an appearance on opening night of the "Vote for Love--Manifest Equality Art Show." This is a music and art event to raise awareness about Civil Rights. Also in attendance were Heather Graham, Marisa Tomei, Daryl Hannah. Cleve Jones and Olivia Wilde.
story from LAWeekly, posted by victorythearte.
http://www.laweekly.com/slideshow/vote-for-love-manifest-equality-art-show-29371560/11/?play=true

March 3, 2010

Forgetting Sara Sidle

The fans didn't, and neither could Jorja Fox, who's reprising the role in CSI

by Genevieve Loh

posted 05:55 AM Feb 26, 2010
verbatim interview, copyright Today.Online

YOU know how entwined the character you play on screen is to your real life when die-hard fans raised enough money to fly banner-bearing planes over a television network demanding to keep your character from leaving.

Or when your name is Jorja Fox and a silly reporter (that would be me) greets you over the phone with an unthinking "Hi, Sara! How are you?"

The 42-year-old actress, laughing after this embarrassed reporter realised her fumble, said: "It's okay! A lot of people do that."

Fox reprises her fan-favourite role as moody, no-nonsense forensic scientist Sara Sidle on the popular crime series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation's 10th season after more than a year's break.

"I felt bad," she told Today of her departure. "People were showing support, but it was actually my fault that I was leaving. I had made the decision and it was a hard one to make.

"I left CSI because I was exhausted and I wanted to take some time off. I was literally crying, but I said to the executive producer, Carol Mendelsohn, 'I'd love to visit sometime,'" Fox said about her controversial and abrupt departure. "I never thought they would ever call again!"

And it seems after playing a character for 10 years, it really is hard to completely get away from her - even with a self-imposed break to write, travel and produce a play.

"I'll go shopping and I'll buy a shirt, or a skirt, and I'll look at it six months later and think, 'Who bought that skirt?'

"And it'll be something that I might have bought when I was Sara, for sure," Fox revealed.

She revealed that there are many similarities between her and Sara - and that the two "absolutely" rub off each other.

"I really like Sara, so that's been really good. If you're going to play the same character for 10 years, it helps so much if you actually like the character, or if you have small things in common.

"I hope that little things of her have rubbed off on me. She's very brave, she's much smarter than I am, more serious and more focused.

"Sometimes I just go to work, and I put on the jacket and I feel like I'm her. I've never experienced that as an actor before - it being so seamless and easy to become someone else."

So, has she been keeping up with the crime lab shenanigans?

"For a little while I followed the show until William Petersen's character (Gil Grissom) left. I knew he was leaving and I wanted to see how that played out.

"After that I actually forced myself not to watch, because I thought that if I were to really take a break from the show, I shouldn't be watching it. So I got very behind," she said, laughing.

And as much as she misses Peterson, whom she gets along marvellously with, Fox was excited to return.

"In some ways, it was like being with old friends that you hadn't seen in a long time, and in other ways it was brand new," she said.

"But I was so slow. Things we had done for years, like putting on gloves and doing scientific experiments - they had to show me how to do the steps all over again.

"It was like I was the new person making the day take longer. I kept making simple mistakes that I'd never made before.

"I have a whole other level of admiration and respect for my co-workers, for those tiny skills that they have. Just being able to put on their rubber gloves at the right time so that the rest of the scene goes smoothly is a crazy skill."

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 10 is on every Wednesday at 10pm on AXN (StarHub Ch 19)

TodayOnline interview LINK

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All About Jorja Fox

Check out our sister website, Simply Jorja,
created by SidleFan8.
LINK
HERE

I Love Jorja Photo Album

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What's New With Billy Petersen?

More information on each of these films;
Billy In the Movies!

We Love Billy Photo Album
LINK

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ON STAGE WITH WILLIAM PETERSEN

Endgame Discussion Thread
HERE

GSRFO webpage, with reviews, productions, and theater roles:
Billy on the stage

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How About the Rest of the Cast?

Romance on CSI

According to executive producer Carol Mendelsohn, an upcoming episode of CSI titled “The Panty Sniffer” will find the team helping the LVPD in a stakeout to take down some major Ecstacy pushers. The episode will also feature some personal time between leading lady Catherine Willows (Marg Helgenberger) and another character familiar to CSI fans. “Catherine will spend a good part of the episode in a hotel room with Detective Vartann (Alex Carter),” Mendelsohn told TVGuide.com. “We’ve already established a little flirtation between them in a prior episode, and although it’s not very CSI, yes, there is a kiss.”
Posted by Victorytheatre--March 3
information from CSI Files

Catching up with Warrick
Question & Answer article from TV Guide by Franck Ragaine
Q & A printed verbatim

It's been almost two years since Gary Dourdan's Warrick Brown was gunned down on CSI. Now a musician with the group Bell Cafe, he tells TV Guide Magazine that his death scene took a heavy toll.

Q: What do you remember about shooting your last Episode of CSI?
A: At first, it wasn't too bad, but it became tough to shoot the death scene. We shot it over and over again, and there was so much blood.

Q: Did it affect you?
A: Yes, it affected me emotionally. Afterward I went to Coachella (music festival) to kind of get my head out of it. And it was just 24 hours later that I got into trouble down there (Dourdan was arrested in Ajpril 2008 and charged with felony drug possession. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a treatment program) I still had the dried blood on my hand from the scene when I was sleeping in my car. It took me about two weeks to get myself together after a death scene like that. I realized I needed a change.

Q: Where you happy with your last story line?
A: I was good with it. But a lot of people that I started CSI with quit to work on other projects. When they left, I think it took a lot from the show.

Q. Would you go back for a guest spot?
A: Right now, I'm looking for other projexts. It would have to be for the right thing. I don't want to be Warrick Brown for the rest of my life.
Posted: March 3, 2010 by victorytheatre

credit: Prevention.com

March 2, 2010
Marg Helgenberger is on the cover of the March 2010 Prevention magazine. The title of the article is "How She Finds Calm & Balance in Her Busy Life. The article teaser is as follows: "At 51, Marge Helgenberger is newly single after splitting from her husband of nearly 20 years, and feeling utterly optimistic about the next phase of her life. Over lunch at a Santa Monica bistro near her home, the flame-haired CSI star, casual in jeans and a soft corduroy jacket, spoke candidly about aging, cheating on her diet, and the true secret to her flawless skin."
by: victorytheatre

Marg Helgenberger and Jorja Fox, as in 2006,
will again team up to fight breast cancer in the
What A Pair! Charity EVENT
Due to scheduling conflicts, the benefit has been postponed untilthe fall of 2011, Margamania reports
HERE

George Eads turned 43 on March 1. Happy birthday!

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GSRFO's Video Hall of Fame

WolvGambit — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:49:05 CST

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Here are GSRForeverOnline, we have so many talented and amazing video makers that I felt like we needed to have our own Hall Of Fame.

Here are GSRForeverOnline, we have so many talented and amazing video makers that I felt like we needed to have our own Hall Of Fame.

2010 Music Video Awards

WolvGambit — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:44:49 CST

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This Page is Under Construction

It's that time again for the music video awards, however there will be an offical PM when things are under way.

Rules: There will be 3 desigated people to take nominations, 3 nominations per person, and the pages will be updated as nominations come in. Winners from last year will be listed so that they cannot be nominated again this year. Nominees from last year may be nominated again so that everyone has an equal chance to win. Winners will be placed in the GSRFO Hall of Fame in the appropriate categories. Nominations will take place as soon as the pages are set up.

Categories:
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Best Lyrics
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Challenge Video
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Video Maker of the Year

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CSI Episode Recaps, Links, and Editorials

ILoveJorja — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:30:25 CST

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SEASON 10 EPISODES: 2009-2010
Written and Edited by ILoveJorja

last update March 10, 2010

(Note: There are usually 24 episodes per season.)

Upcoming New Episode: The Field Mice
Season 10, Episode 17
Details TBA
source: SpoilerTV

credit: Spoiler TV
Okay, Laurence looks creepy in this photo. And what is he holding?

Upcoming New Episode: Panty Sniffer
Season 10, Episode 16
Airdate: Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 9 PM ET.
Will Jorja be in it? TBD. Spoiler Photos (like above)
only show Nick and Langston so far.
And the press release of the cast doesn't list her.
Will Billy be in it? TBD. I kinda doubt it. Any GSR? TBD.

The hostess of an unusual fetish convention--yes, a "panty sniffing" convention
is found murdered. Nick has the dubious distinction of investigating.
And Catherine and Det. Vartann smooch. While stuck together in a hotel room stakeout!

source: SpoilerTV and CBS Press Express
http://www.spoilertv.com/2010/03/csi-las-vegas-episode-1016-press.html#ixzz0hoqC138Y

Has anyone come up with a Cath/Vartann acronym?
And is this an April Fool's joke? Ick.

Upcoming Repeat Episode: The Descent of Man
Season 9, Episode 19
Originally broadcast April 9, 2009
On Saturday March 13 at 8 PM ET/PT
Is Jorja in it? Nope. Billy? No. Any GSR? Don't think so!

Nick's case of a deceased skydiver takes an interesting turn when
Catherine discovers there may be a connection between the skydiver
and a mysterious double murder case. Charisma Carpenter
("Buffy the Vampire Slayer") and Greg Germann ("Ally McBeal") guest star.
source: CBS Press Express LINK

You know, I think this is the only episode of CSI I haven't seen. Guess I'll have to!

Upcoming New Episode: Neverland
Season 10, Episode 15
Airdate: Thursday, March 11, 2010 at regular time: 9 PM ET.
Will Jorja be in it? Yes. Will Billy? TBD. Any GSR? TBD.

When a young boy is found murdered, the CSI team uncovers
evidence that may link his death to an old case that recently
resurfaced. Faith Prince ("Huff") guest stars as high-powered
attorney Lynn Stagner, who clashes with Captain Jim Brass.

Source: CBS Press Express LINK

This episode is not being hyped as much as Unshockable, but you can see
the SpoilerTV promo HERE

source: SpoilerTV

New Episode: Unshockable
Season 10, Episode 14
Airdate: March 4, 2010
Was Jorja in it? Yes. Was Billy? No. Any GSR? YES!!

Jay DeMarcus of the country group Rascal Flatts is electrocuted by his own guitar.
Was it foul play? An accident? After some questioning, it's revealed that, just before the
show in question, DeMarcus and fellow bandmates Gary LeVox and Joe Don Rooney had a squabble.
(The usual clever double-meaning title that CSI writers are known for refers to the band's
signature song "Unstoppable.")
Guest stars Alan Ruck and Brent Briscoe, play suspects.
Also, CSIs Sara Sidle and Dr. Ray Langston
investigate the death of a former CIA agent.
credit: CSI Guide Forum

"They are the crime story," executive producer Carol Mendelsohn tells TVGuide.com
of the band's involvement in the show. "This is not just them playing a concert."
But there will be plenty of music as well. "This episode is a lot of fun,"
co-producer Phil Conserva says. "[The band] approached Carol and I
to see if we'd be interested because they are such fans. Their fans will be
able to tune in and watch them perform a song they haven't performed yet.
It's going to be a very fun Thursday night. "They are on their 10th year as a
band, and we're on our 10th season," Conserva says. "It's a real nice union
between the two forces." In the episode's other story, Dr. Ray Langston
(Laurence Fishburne) and Sara Sidle (Jorja Fox) investigate the death of a
former CIA officer. During the investigation, the CSIs cross paths with
CIA Associate Director Craig Halliday (guest star Will Patton), who makes
Langston an interesting offer and appears to know a thing or two about Langston's mysterious father."
credit TV Guide Magazine January 25-31 issue. Reported by Lisa Bernhard,
David Hochman, William Keck, Michael Logan, Carita Rizzo and Ileane Rudolph.

Additional (verbatim) content with embedded links from http://www.seattlepi.com/tvguide/416200_tvgif4.html?source=rss

CSI Video has posted a four minute music video of Rascal Flatts and
the episode Unstoppable. Yes, Jorja is in it. Compared to the
"blink and you miss it" commercial spots (other than the one
at the beginning of the Super Bowl)this is high quality and
worth a look: LINK

credit: Black Glass/CSI screencaps

editorial comment:
Fan-freaking-tasting episode. Both storylines were equally interesting

mini-movies. I hated to see the show end! Rascal Flatts' music was very good...contrasted with

a bit of 50 Cent...with a cute flirty scene between Catherine and Jay DeMarcus which was fun.
The bandmembers weren't polished as actors but better than the golf pros and plenty entertaining.
Robert shared his musical background, Eric and George had a great scene with a crazed fan
and memorabilia collector.
Sara and Ray's B story with the CIA agent was mesmerizing with the German agents suitably
creepy (Sara having to have them at gunpoint) and the reality of the CIA and their secrets and stories and dysfunctional
families believable.
As the only happily married characters, that Sara would share her GSR honeymoon story with Langston
makes more sense to me now.
Jorja brought a lot of heart and sweetness and sexiness to those few lines,
with that lovely lilting husky voice. I could just see Sara paddling and
Grissom quoting poetry and pointing out bugs--in Costa Rica I suppose?
Laurence brought a lot to this one too, a darkness and mystery deftly interwoven
with his character's development.
Both seasoned pros. Batting ideas and dialogue back and forth. Nice respect and chemistry
between them, but Jorja has the talent and charisma to do that with everyone from
George Clooney to Guy Pearce to Martin Sheen.
To be just a fan for a moment, love the hair, girlfriend; the look of cool elegance--all
in black from that knit cap and aviator sunglasses to those tight black trousers
and slender silhouette, hooee. A treat to see ya.
To all the talent that contributed to Unshockable, my thanks.

credit: Jumper One

Repeat Episode: Say Uncle
Thurs. February 25, at 10 PM ET, not 9 PM.
Season 9, Episode 6
Two Koreans are gunned down in the middle of a
street festival. A boy, related to both victims, goes
missing. Riley gets reprimanded by Grissom for her callous
treatment of the sick boy. Riley gets trigger-happy and Nick
restrains her. Gil wants very much to believe the little boy and
takes a near-fatherly interest in him. Like other CSIs, it is
the living victims, especially children, that affect them the most.
He is sliding into depression and burnout with Sara gone.

credit: Jumper One

editorial comment:
The story is well-told, and though sad,
is worth watching. William Petersen gives
another memorable performance. The scenes of
his interaction with the HIV+ Korean boy are
heartfelt on a lot of levels.

Repeat Episode: The Lost Girls
Thursday February 18,
at 10 PM, not 9 PM ET.
Originally broadcast Thurs. Nov 12, 2009
Note the time change. CBS is promoting a new Survivor series 8-10 PM.
source: CBS Express.com
This is the Trilogy/ Crossover Episode, already described below.

Thurs. Feb 11.
No CSI episode--Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains 8-10 PM
followed by a new episode of the Mentalist.
source: CBS Express.com

credit: Jumper One

New Episode: Internal Combustion
Season 10, Episode 13
Airdate: February 4, 2010

Fasten your seat belt--CSI is going on a furious ride. On February 4,
the team is called in to investigate a death at a high school.
"It starts with a kid whose brain literally explodes, and that leads
us into the world of classic cars, hot rods, and organized street racing,"
says exec producer Naren Shankar. And after a lot of is-she-or-isn't-she-staying,
Jorja Fox ends speculation and rejoins CSI full-time. "Jorja will be with us for
the whole second half of the season," confirms exec producer Carol Mendelsohn.
Credit: TV Guide Magazine, January 25-31, 2010

credit: Jumper One

Was Jorja in it? You bet! Billy: Nope.
Any GSR mentioned? No.
Still waiting for those credits to include Jorja Fox...no.

Okay, I'm harping on this, but it baffles me that TPTB are not promoting the best reason to
watch CSI this season, Jorja Fox.
Yes, Mendolsehn said Jorja will be full-time the rest of Season 10, but then what? Is that a contractual
term or an attempt to mollify GSR and Jorja fans? Why is she still a "special guest star" or
"recurring cast" member, all these halfhearted made up titles? Three of the original six cast members left.
One came home. Celebrate that!
I respect that she kept the last name Sidle on her vest, because no one can be Grissom but Grissom.
I respect that Grissom and Sara have an "unconventional marriage." As long as she looks happy, so am I.
No, Langston is not Grissom. No one can replace Billy Petersen. Or equal such an original character.
But Petersen gave us 9 years and about 200 hours of Grissom. Thank you, sir. So why keep the threat
of the axe over the character of Sara Sidle? Why be so stingy with promoting or giving Jorja Fox screen
time and dialogue? I can see how much the other actors enjoy their scenes with her--Sara calling Nick
"smarty-pants" in this episode--and how they all make each other laugh in Long Ball. I can see the
wonderful friendship between Eric and Jorja, relish how Marg said she is "the coolest chick on the planet,"
and Liz Vassey (Wendy Simms) said she is "made of cool."
At least this episode featured Sara Sidle in the most prominent role, but you would not have guessed it
from the promos. Whoever edits those, quit making the 30 second spots with such lightning fast cuts
that they don't make any sense. Irritating.
Laurence Fishburne and Robert David Hall (Dr. Al Robbins) have a good chemistry. Ever since Gone Dead Train
(Episode 22) last season, I recognized that. I liked their short scene in the autopsy room. I liked Nick acting
like a supervisor and Sara being the primary, and both of them working together. And the reference to
Revenge Is Best Served Cold at the end. This was a likable episode. It will have to tide me over for a month.
By the way, I hate Survivor and all its spinoffs. Promoting back-stabbing, greed, dishonesty, all the worst
behavior possible--for money--maybe I'm a hopeless idealist, but the whole premise stinks and their
self-important rituals are absurd. Role models, people. What are we teaching each other?

credit: Jumper One

Repeat Episode: Turn, Turn, Turn
Airdate: January 28, 2010
The Taylor Swift episode. Nick investigates
crime scenes and characters in a seedy motel
three times in one year.
Was Jorja in it? No. Was Billy? Yes! His voice, anyway.
This is the episode in which Grissom leaves a voice mail
wishing Nick a Happy Birthday. Thanks, Neeloc, for reminding me!

Any GSR? No.

credit: Jumper One

Nevertheless, it's a very good episode. George Eads
does some of his best work since Grave Danger and Gum Drops.
And Taylor Swift shows she's not just a good singer of catchy
pop tunes, though the multiple wigs were a bit much.
Many of the elements that CSI has going for it--special effects, directing, editing, lighting...
can be seen in this one, despite the absence of the best of the cast
and the worst of the casting choices--Riley.
If you haven't seen it, check it out.

New Episode: Long Ball
Season 10, Episode 12
Airdate: January 21, 2010
The world of professional golf is explored
when a famous golfer is found dead during
a national tournament.

credit Jumper One

Was Jorja in it? Yes. Looking beautiful and happy.
Billy? No. But Greg finally said the name Grissom.
Any GSR mentioned? Yes! Hooray!
Will this be the episode in which Jorja is back in the opening credits?
Stay tuned! She is listed as a "series regular." No, still "special guest star."
HERE

Thanks to SidleFan8 for this update!
Episode summary and guest stars (some of them apparently golf pros--what do I know?)
HERE

Editorial comment:
Sara and Greg discuss Grissom and her marriage. That was the highlight, and it was a big one.
(see Archive of Latest News and Updates--January 2010.)
Though Sara was only in four scenes, they all stood out. The rest...well, I like to play golf, but
I've never watched it...I mean, really, how exciting is that? So they lost me with all the jargon and
discussion about golfing equipment. Obvious jokes about balls and sacks. Needless gadgetry.
(Liked Sara's comment about "snowflakes" though.) And the solve was really obvious.
Nick and Ray work well together. Sara and Greg have great chemistry. Not the greatest
episode, but any GSR fan would enjoy. And this Jorja fan is very happy.

Editorial comment:
Okay, we had pro rodeo in Bull, a competitive Scrabble-like game in Bad Words,
and pro bowling in Lover's Lanes. What's next, tiddlywinks players offing each other?

credit Black Glass

New Episode: Sin City Blue
Season 10, Episode 11
Airdate: January 14, 2010

Langston continues his pursuit of 'Dr. Jekyll' with Nick's
help. Two beautiful women (are there any other kind on TV?) are
found murdered in a hotel, and their deaths are investigated
by Catherine and Greg.

credit: buddytv

Was Jorja in it? No. Billy? Nope. Any GSR mentioned? Nada.

Episode summary and guest stars
HERE
Five new photos from the episode:
HERE

editorial comment: Good episode. Well-written. The "Dr. Jekyll" serial killer chase took a different twist.
Catherine and Greg worked well together, and their investigation was interesting. Ray adamantly
refused to take a DNA test requested by Wendy. And Nick may have a girlfriend. Finally some new
character development!

credit: Jumper One

Repeat Episode: Kill Me If You Can
Airdate: January 7, 2010--at 8 PM
Season 9, Episode 15
Wendy goes out in the field with Ray on a busy
shift with lots of bodies; a cat has bloody paws and a taste for yogurt and
cracks their case. A bloody desert tortoise and a "two-fer"shot determine
whether a young woman committed suicide for Greg. A Private Investigator
found dead in his car has a curious gunshot wound that helps
Doc Robbins solve Riley's case. And
Nick finds out the real identity of the first vic.
All are interrelated.

credit: Jumper One

editorial comment:
So so. A "four in one" episode, like 4x4 but without
the laughs. Or Sara or Greg in the shower. Or the hilarious "This has got to be the dumbest thing
we've ever heard," comment from Grissom to Brass, at the reveal of the taco stand motive.
The attractive Wendy Simms was good as always...the ballistics evidence was interesting...
the plot fairly complex. But zero GSR earn this a low rating from me.

Repeat Episode: No Way Out
Airdate: January 7, 2010
Season 9, Episode 17
Langston and Riley are taken
hostage when they discover a
meth lab after a shootout in
a quiet neighborhood.

Editorial comment:
I really dislike this episode. Riley. Blech.
And does every single CSI have to get
badly hurt, kidnapped, shot, or held hostage?
Let's review. Nick. Kidnapped, held for ransom, and buried alive. Check.
Sara. Kidnapped for revenge and pinned under a car, nearly drowned,
lost in the hot desert. And nearly died of exposure, thirst, and heat exhaustion.
Plus trapped by a lunatic rapist in an insane asylum, injured when the
DNA lab blew up, etc.
You know, the usual day's work for a day's pay. Check.
Catherine. Roofied and thought to be raped, daughter kidnapped.
Father shot and killed in front of her eyes. Ex-husband shot and killed. Check.
Warrick. Murdered by Undersheriff McKean. Check.
Greg: Beaten to a pulp by Fannysmackers. Blown up in the DNA lab. Check.
And our favorite detective, Capt. Brass. Shot and critically wounded,
nearly killed in a hostage situation. Check.
And now Riley and Ray have their adventure too. Oh and Dr. Langston
has to perform surgery while a gun is pointed at his head. Fun!

Wow. Talk about job turnover and burnout! Anybody wanna be a CSI?
Hmm. Maybe that's why Grissom retired and moved to
Costa Rica, then Paris??
His luck was running out? Oh yeah, there's that beautiful sexy girlfriend/ fiancee too...

Repeat Episode: Miscarriage of Justice
Airdate: New Year's Eve, 2009
Season 9, after Grissom left.
While Langston testifies in the trial of a respected
Congressman, new evidence sends the CSIs back
to the lab to reopen the investigation.

Is Jorja in it? No. Billy? No. Any GSR mentioned? No.

Repeat Episode: Hog Heaven
Airdate: Dec. 24, 2009
Season 9, post Grissom
The CSIs investigate a brutal murder of an undercover FBI agent in
a gas station restroom. The only witness says the killer looked
like The Hulk.

Is Jorja in it? No. Billy? No. Any GSR mentioned? No.

credit: JFO

New Episode: Better Off Dead
Season 10, Episode 10.
Airdate: Dec. 17, 2009

Nick and Greg investigate a shootout at a gun store, and
a mysterious man in a red shirt apparently walked away
without a scratch. Sara and Catherine and Langston
investigate the death of a woman which looks like murder, then an
accident, then possibly suicide, or all of the above.
Grillows fans take note: Catherine has a new love interest
and it is a man you will recognize. Sara, as
a "trained investigator," is the first to notice.
And Gerald McCullough (Bobby Dawson) is back looking scruffy,
with no mention of why the character was gone (the actor was
making movies.)

Was Jorja in it? Yes. Billy? No. Any GSR mentioned? Not a peep.
Jorja Fox is listed as a series regular cast member again!
HERE
Will CSI reshoot the opening credit sequence to include Jorja Fox? No.

Editorial comment:
No, they didn't and I am really mad. They can edit out a character in a week,
like "replacing" Grissom with Langston in The Grave Shift, or removing
Warrick or Sara...yet they can't edit Jorja back into the opening credits after
six episodes with her costarring??
She is still a "special guest star."

credit: Black Glass

New Episode: Appendicitement
Season 10, Episode 9
Airdate: Dec. 10, 2009.
Nick, Greg, and Hodges "abduct" Tox lab tech Henry to celebrate his birthday.
The barbeque place they go to was closed by the health department.
Mayhem ensues, including the discovery of
a corpse with a raccoon stuck on his face.
Meanwhile, Langston and Catherine and Doc Robbins investigate
a second "Dr. Jekyll" slaying.

Was Jorja in it? No. Billy? No. Neither character was even mentioned.
Any GSR mentioned? No.

Editorial comment:
This was the lamest episode of Season 10 so far.
I can only hope there won't be one that is worse.
It was all dumb tired stereotypes of moonshine-making rednecks, flat "humor"
and logic-defying accidents.
The kidnapping of Henry (at knifepoint!) was offensive. It brought back
bad memories of Nick's burial
and Sara's ordeal in the desert.
Tell us what you really think, ILoveJorja, right?
Your comments and opinions are welcome on the thread below.

credit: JFO

Repeat Episode: The Happy Place
Dec. 3, 2009
A hypnotist becomes a suspect after one of her
clients takes a fatal jump from her balcony. Sara is forced to revisit
a painful case from her past, the "too tough to die" rape victim Pam
Adler, and her suffering husband Tom.

credit: WPAP

Is Jorja in it? Yes. Billy? Yes. Any GSR mentioned? Yes.
All GSR fans know this is the episode in which Sara leaves Grissom
again. Why it is called "happy" is beyond me.
One of the saddest episodes in the GSR story.

Repeat Episode: The Grave Shift.
Nov. 26, 2009
Langston's first shift on the job as a CSI.
My apologies for posting this date (Thanksgiving) as a new episode--
I relied on a CBS website, instead of double-checking with TV Guide!
You'd think CBS would know...

Was Jorja in it? No. Billy? No. GSR? No.
This was the first episode after One To Go (original airdate Jan 27, 2009)
Catherine gave Grissom's office to Nick, who in turn decided
to share it with Riley and Greg because of its "good energy."
Grissom was clearly missed.

New Episode: Lover's Lanes
Episode 8. Airdate: Nov. 19, 2009
The CSIs investigate a murder at a bowling alley after a critical piece of
evidence rolls in during a bowling tournament.
Was Jorja in it? Yes. Quite a lot. She was the lead CSI on the case.
Billy? No. Any GSR? No. Though a lot of GSR fans sucked in a breath when Sara
made a call on her cell phone--is it Grissom on the other end?
And then we all saw Langston answering and sighed.

The theme of family was revisited when the team went bowling and Nick toasted
"the CSI family."
Promo Still Photos:
HERE
Jorja appears in the promo:
HERE
CSI climbed back on top of the ratings with this episode.
More

credit: CBS.com

New Episode 7:
3 part "Trilogy"crossover: The Lost Girls
Nov 9--CSI Miami; Nov 10--CSI NY; Nov 12--CSI Vegas
Body parts found in Florida lead to Langston chasing a human trafficking ring
from Miami to NYC and back to Las Vegas.

credit: CBS.com
Was Jorja in it? No. Billy? No. Any GSR? No.
Sara's case in Pahrump was mentioned in the Vegas episode.

Warrick's murder was mentioned in the Miami episode;
Horatio Caine extended his sympathies to his Vegas colleague, Catherine.

TV Guide magazine rated this one a Jeer in its over-view of the entire 2009 TV season.
Here is their verbatim review:
"JEERS to CSI's crossover sweeps "trilogy," a sloppy attempt
to convince franchise fans that Laurence Fishburne has the star quality
as opaque Ray Langston. The evidence proved otherwise, as Ray plodded from
Miami to NYC to Vegas. Ironically, the episodes picked up
whenever he was off screen. Maybe Ray should
bone up on his chemistry.
Ouch! I have to say I agree!
*******************************************
Editorial comment:
It's a shame to note that this is one of the only times Warrick has ever been mentioned
since For Warrick. Greg referred to a case he worked with Warrick Brown in the episode
Better Off Dead. That's it so far this season. Gary Dourdan's contribution to the character,
the series, and every episode he appeared in should be better acknowledged than this.
I also note that he is conspicuous in his absence at any CSI interview, celebration,
or appearance since his personal problems brought about his downfall. I do not condone his use
of illegal drugs in any way but I think this treatment exceeds his transgressions. The only person
he hurt was himself. He was a profound talent and is missed.
After all, would there even be GSR without Warrick? How else would they have explained
Sara's sudden move to Vegas, and that
Grissom and Sara have a mysterious history outside of Sin City?
*********************************************************

CSI Trilogy episode links:
YouTube Behind the Scenes video:
HERE
Promo:
HERE
CSI (Vegas) received the highest ratings ever this season
from the conclusion of the Crossover/Trilogy episodes.
CBS

But a Google Group blogger pointed this out:

Here are the ratings for the first week of November sweeps for CSI now
("The Lost Girls", part 3 of a 3-part crossover with CSI: NY & CSI:
Miami), 2 years ago ("Who and What", part 1 of a 2-part crossover with
Without a Trace), and 4 years ago (part 1 of a 2-part CSI episode "A
Bullet Runs Through It")
2005 (CSI Season 6): 30 million viewers
2007 (CSI Season 8): 22 million viewers
2009 (CSI Season 10): 17 million viewers
Full discussion on alt.tv.csi. HERE

New Episode 6: Death and The Maiden
Nov. 5th 2009
The CSIs discover that two apparently unrelated crimes are actually parts
of the same twisted revenge plot.

Photo Released by Dustin Lee Abraham,
taken during filming Death and the Maiden below. (vegasoul on Twitter)

Was Jorja in it? No! Though the press releases said she would be.
Sara was investigating five bodies in Pahrump. Solo? Why?
Was Billy in it? No. Any mention of GSR? No.
Promo:
HERE
There is some speculation that since this would have been Jorja's
fifth and final originally planned 2009 episode,
and since that story line and casting decision were abandoned,
her new episodes were planned, written, and filmed at this time.
Yay from all Jorja fans!

credit: JFO

New Episode 5: Bloodsport
Oct. 29, 2009
A popular football coach at WLVU is
bludgeoned to death in his home. The whole team is suspected.
Sara and Greg investigate the death of a woman trapped in
a car in a lake, and another body may be related.

Was Jorja in it? Yes. Billy? No. Any mention of GSR? No.
Promo:
HERE

editorial comment:
A very good episode. It's great to see Sara back out
in the field with Greg. Jorja was in the 'B' story, so not as much screen time,
but still an integral part of the story. The football coach's "dead man walking"
opening scene, in which he makes coffee and cereal while
he is bleeding all over them, is CSI back to its ever-surprising
(and gory) roots. The story had some satisfying turns and commentary
on role models and competitive college sports. I'd watch this one again.

New Episode 4: Ghost Town
Oct. 23, 2009
The CSIs investigate the murder of a the operator
of sex webcam site, discover the murder of a drug dealer,
and the son of the notorious Paul Millander is a suspect.
Gil Grissom appeared briefly in a flashback--from the Pilot episode in 2000!

credit: CSI CAPS

Was Jorja in it? Yes. Was Billy in it? Yes. Any mention of GSR? Yes, in that Sara
remembers her worry about Millander's threat to Grissom. And Sara jokes that
she shouldn't tell Craig Millander that she is Mrs. Grissom. Brass asks, "Oh,
so did you take his name?" Sara laughs (but doesn't answer.)

Recap: HERE

A review from BuddyTV on this CSI (and CSI: NY) episodes and
how they are based on recent news:
HERE

New Episode: Working Stiffs
Episode 3. Airdate: October 15, 2009
The CSIs investigate when a charming computer geek lures a colleague
to commit a crime at the expense of his company.
Was Jorja in it? No. Was Billy? No. Any mention of GSR? No.

Editorial comment:
Forgettable episode. Too much Langston. No Sara.
The writers seem to phone it in whenever Jorja
is absent (maybe making the movie 3 Weeks to Daytona?)
Or active in her many good works? Or because Sara is visiting
Gil in Paris (and having, um, romantic encounters)
more often than they bother to tell us? (darn
writers--quit ignoring GSR!!)

CBS showed a repeat Oct 8.

cite: CSI on CBS.com

New Episode 2: Coup de Grace
Oct 1, 2009
A racist cop shoots and kills another officer, who was trying to save
a boy's life. Sara investigates the boy's murder.

Was Jorja in it? Yes. Was Billy? No. Any mention of GSR? Yes.
Sara has just returned from a week of vacation visiting Gil
in Paris. Ecklie asks how it was. "Dr. Grissom sends
his regards," Sara replies calmly.

credit: JFO

Editorial comment:
A very good episode. Lots of Sara (which makes me happy, can you tell?)
An interesting story. Lots of commentary on racism and prejudiced assumptions,
both in white authorities and black onlookers--just about everyone, including Langston.
Ray had good scenes with the racist cop who killed a former partner. Catherine got
some satisfying screen time too. Nick
was the lead CSI. I prefer ANY of the experienced and talented CSIs solving the
case, whether alone or as a team, to having Langston do it solo. And it
irritates me to no end when Langston dazzles the original cast with stuff they
already know how to do, Like find evidence right in front of their noses.
Or that he has somehow become the super sleuth with less than one
year on the job. Please. I can suspend disbelief to an extent, but that is just too
much for me to lift! Anyway, two thumbs up on an episode I could watch repeatedly.

BillyJorja adds: "Bit better but Langston gets creepier with every episode I see. He seems
so full of himself and yet vulnerable."

New Episode 1: Family Affair
Season 10 Premiere: Sept. 23 2009

A rising young star is killed in a car wreck and her stalker claims credit,
but the team finds out there's more to the story.
Sara returns to work at the Crime Lab (Hooray!)
to replace Riley Adams (Boo hiss!), who left "100" open cases and a spiteful exit interview
about Catherine's leadership abilities.
Sara and Catherine have a heart-to-heart and Sara reassures her.
Newly promoted Nick is stepping up and learning about entomology and
carrying on the Grissom legacy. And playing with a long-lost tarantula!

Was Jorja in it? Yes! Welcome back! Billy? No. Any GSR? Yes! The whole team knows
that Sara and Gil are married and living in Paris. Sara mentions
that being married means that she takes an interest in one of
her husband's passions, in this case baseball. A beautiful game !
Recap HERE

credit: JFO

Video of exciting slo-mo opening:
YouTube

Editorial comment:
Great episode. Just terrific. The silent scene with Sara and Nick having a laugh
over a body that's been through a grinder, Greg's wonderful welcome
home (and Eric's to Jorja), and Greg and Nick's wondering comment about Sara and "her husband,"
are all worth watching over and over. The departure of that infuriating Riley character
and wooden actress Smith--don't get me started--is a great development too.
One of our members noticed that Sara's first shot is at the ground
in her shootout--and she's right--but just think that Sara (and Nick)
have never fired their weapons at anyone before. And how many times
has Nick had a gun in his face? At least once every season. I lost count!
Do the writers want to make him cry? Don't they know that George had
a gun in his face for REAL way back when?
Anyway, a thrilling and satisfying episode from beginning to end.

Matt Roush had this to say in the September 25, 2009
issue of TV Guide Magazine/The Daily Review/ Matt's TV Week in Review:

Most Special Effect: The elaborate opening shot of CSIs opening episode was
as dazzling as promised: a freeze-frame tableau of the lab's violent invasion
by gun-toting Russian mobsters.
Shards of broken glass, blood spatter, bullet trajectories,
gunshot flares, and bodies in various modes of action-hero motion,
all frozen in a 3D-like tapestry of chaos. The episode that followed
wasn't bad, either, and Jorja Fox is welcome back anytime,
although we're sorry we missed Sara and Grissom's wedding.
The scene where Sara and Nick crack up over a tray of viscera
from a victim that's been through a wood-chopper was classic CSI,
even before they found the incriminating cuff-link amid the bloody pieces.)
http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/matt-roush-daily-review/matts-tv-week-in-review-2557.html

BillyJorja adds: "Got a bit confused as to who was hurt in the lab. Great to see Sara but Ecklie is as big an idiot as he used to be. Wondering about the tarantula--did Grissom lose one, or did he give it to Nick and he lost it?"
I think Grissom lost it and Nick inherited another...not sure.

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