Though we still don’t know if CSI: NY will be cancelled for renewed for a 10th season, we do know there will be at least one CSI show on the air next season. CBS has renewed the original, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, for a 14th season.
Ted Danson has extended his contract to stay on the series and Elisabeth Shue, George Eads, Jorja Fox, Eric Szmanda, Paul Guilfoyle, Robert David Hall, Wallace Langham, Elisabeth Harnois, David Berman and Jon Wellner will return as well.
Here’s the network’s press release:
CBS ANNOUNCES NEW CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION” STAR TED DANSON
“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” the Most Watched Show in the World, Renewed for 2013-2014 Season
Series Stars Elisabeth Shue, George Eads, Jorja Fox, Eric Szmanda, Paul Guilfoyle, Robert David Hall, Wallace Langham, Elisabeth Harnois, David Berman and Jon Wellner Will Also Return Next Season
CBS announced today a new contract extension for CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION star Ted Danson and that the U.S. and global hit series has been renewed for the 2013-2014 season. In addition, Academy Award nominee Elisabeth Shue (“Leaving Las Vegas”), original cast members George Eads, Jorja Fox, Eric Szmanda, Paul Guilfoyle and Robert David Hall along with Wallace Langham, Elisabeth Harnois, David Berman and Jon Wellner will also return next season.
“CSI is synonymous with CBS, and we are so proud of the series’ creative and commercial legacy and its continued success on our Network,” said Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment. “The writers and producers have done an amazing job evolving CSI, reinventing the show around an incredible leading man in Ted Danson, the acclaimed Elisabeth Shue and our beloved and talented core of original cast members.”
“CSI is one of the top global franchises and is seen in almost every country in the world,” said David Stapf, President, CBS Television Studios. “It defined feature television and its whodunnit storytelling captured audiences since the day it premiered. We are fortunate to have had Carol Mendelsohn’s creative vision at the helm since the inception, as well as the talents of her partner Don McGill. The addition of Ted Danson has infused new energy into the series and we couldn’t be more thrilled with its continued worldwide success.”
Currently in its 13th season on CBS, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION wins its Wednesday (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) time period in viewers (11.85m), adults 18-49 (2.9/08) and adults 25-54 (3.8/09). It is also a global ratings hit, earning the International TV Audience Award for the “most watched show in the world” for the third consecutive year, and fifth time in seven years.
Jerry Bruckheimer, Carol Mendelsohn, Anthony Zuiker, Don McGill, Jonathan Littman, Louis Milito, Ann Donahue, Cindy Chvatal and William Petersen are executive producers for CBS Television Studios and Entertainment AB Funding LLC in association with Jerry Bruckheimer Television.
What do you think? Are you glad to hear that CSI is returning? Do you think Danson was a good addition to the cast?
So glad to hear that CSI LAS VEGAS was not cancelled.
Love Ted Dansen on CSI and hope it keeps going. And Ted has such a young looking face and a spectacular head of great hair, if he’d only not let it go so totally gray, since gray hair adds 20 years to a man. But he has the greatest hair I’ve seen on a man yet. His part in CSI is a good one and II hope it keeps going..It’s a good fit.
csi is alright, But I think you should bring back csi ny that is the best I have been watching since it first came on . Please bring it back
Absolutely stunned to hear that the show is returning for a 14th season. Way to go, CBS!
I have watched this show since the beginning, and I have to say it is still my No. 1 favorite show. It would be a shame to cancel such an awesome and intriguing show. Although, it has been sad to watch some original cast members exit the show, the new cast members don’t disappoint. I would love to see the show continue for a couple of more seasons. I do have to say, I was really disappointed when I read that CSI: Miami was cancelled. Then, to hear that CSI: New York was cancelled, was even more disappointing. I have… Read more »
Love love this show. i am glad they are all coming back.
Love this show. i am so glad its coming back. wish csi Miami would come back. I love love all the characters. i am glad they are all coming back.
Bring back Horatio and the Miami team
I am a big fan of the original CSI show, with “Nick” my favorite. so glad to hear its going to return – Ted Dawson is a great addition, love his character, just hope the cast we have now stay on the show
Love Elisabeth Shue and Danson in CSI!!!!