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CSI: Vegas
Season 2
Starring
No. of episodes21
Release
Original networkCBS
Original releaseSeptember 29, 2022 (2022-09-29) –
May 18, 2023 (2023-05-18)
List of episodes

The second season of CSI: Vegas, an American crime drama, premiered on September 29, 2022 and ended on May 18, 2023, on CBS. The season consisted of 21 episodes.

Cast and characters[edit]

Main[edit]

Recurring[edit]

  • Luke Tennie as Bryan Roby, Maxine's son
  • Kathleen Wilhoite as Dr. Diane Auerbach
  • Sara Amini as Dr. Sonya Nikolayevich, chief medical examiner
  • Joel Johnstone as Jack Nikolayevich, assistant medical examiner and Sonya's older brother
  • Sherri Saum as Jodi Wallach, a board member of the Eclipse Casino
  • Katie Stevens as Lindsey Willows
  • Derek Webster as Dr. Milton Hudson, substitute medical examiner
  • Rob Morgan as Daniel Jordan, Maxine's ex-husband
  • Eric Szmanda as Greg Sanders
  • Judy Kain as Dr. Heather Chumani, anthropologist
  • J.P. Manoux as Gene Farrow
  • Lolita Davidovich as Jeannette Folsom, Josh's mother
  • Daniel di Tomasso as Trey Cahill, Folsom’s childhood friend

Episodes[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
111"She's Gone"Kenneth FinkJason TraceySeptember 29, 2022 (2022-09-29)3.19[1]
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.
122"The Painted Man"Sam HillCraig O'NeillOctober 6, 2022 (2022-10-06)3.24[2]
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.
133"Story of a Gun"Antonio NegretSafia M. DirieOctober 13, 2022 (2022-10-13)3.24[3]
A group of teens stumble across a dead woman behind the wheel of an abandoned car in a Nevada ghost town.
144"Koala"Claudia YarmyAnthony E. ZuikerOctober 20, 2022 (2022-10-20)3.61[4]
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.
155"In Harm's Way"Lin OedingGraham ThielOctober 27, 2022 (2022-10-27)3.57[5]
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.
166"There's the Rub"Mario Van PeeblesJordana Lewis JaffeNovember 3, 2022 (2022-11-03)3.14[6]
CSI is called to Dario, a high-end casino's flagship steakhouse to investigate the murder of their celebrity chef, Dario.
177"Burned"Benny BoomTom SzentgyorgyiNovember 10, 2022 (2022-11-10)3.46[7]
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.
188"Grace Note"Gina LamarErika Vázquez & Siena ButterfieldDecember 8, 2022 (2022-12-08)3.27[8]
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.
199"In the White Room"Kenneth FinkMarisa Tam & Graham ThielDecember 15, 2022 (2022-12-15)3.48[9]
The CSI's investigate the murders of two Regency Romantic Festival attendees, and uncover a shocking link between their murders and previous cases.
2010"Eyeballs"Allison Liddi-BrownRyan LeeJanuary 5, 2023 (2023-01-05)3.36[10]
Chris Park leads the team when a popular guest is murdered following a social media influencer party.
2111"Trinket"Ruben GarciaSafia M. DirieJanuary 12, 2023 (2023-01-12)3.43[11]
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.
2212"When the Dust Settles"Rachel RaimistJordana Lewis JaffeFebruary 2, 2023 (2023-02-02)3.80[12]
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.
2313"Boned"Erin FeeleyDave MetzgerFebruary 9, 2023 (2023-02-09)3.82[13]
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.
2414"Third Time's the Charm"Eduardo SánchezTom SzentgyorgyiFebruary 16, 2023 (2023-02-16)2.93[14]
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.
2515"Ashes, Ashes"Stephanie MarquardtMarisa TamMarch 2, 2023 (2023-03-02)3.21[15]
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.
2616"We All Fall Down"Ray DanielsCraig O'Neill & Graham ThielMarch 9, 2023 (2023-03-09)3.34[16]
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.
2717"The Promise"Brad TanenbaumAlex Berry & Anthony E. ZuikerMarch 30, 2023 (2023-03-30)3.26[17]
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.
2818"Fractured"Gina LamarLiz Castricone & Safia M. DirieApril 13, 2023 (2023-04-13)3.39[18]
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.
2919"Dead Memories"Pam VeaseyCraig O'NeillMay 4, 2023 (2023-05-04)3.18[19]
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.
3020"Shell Game"Omar MadhaMarisa TamMay 11, 2023 (2023-05-11)3.29[20]
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.
3121"Dying Words"Jason TraceyJason TraceyMay 18, 2023 (2023-05-18)2.76[21]
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.

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

On December 15, 2021, CBS renewed the series for a second season.[22] CBS Entertainment president Kelly Kahl confirmed that the second season will be longer than 13 episodes, although the network currently has "not done a final tally yet".[23] In October 2022, Anthony E. Zuiker teased that the second season will consist of at least 17 episodes.[24] It was later revealed that the season would comprise 21 episodes in total.[25]

Casting[edit]

On December 15, 2021, it was announced alongside the second season renewal that Petersen won't return as a cast member, though he would remain as executive producer. On January 25, 2022, it was announced that Fox would also not return for the second season.[26] Two days later, it was announced that Rodriguez would leave ahead of the second season as well.[27] On February 11, 2022, it was announced that Marg Helgenberger would reprise her role as Catherine Willows in the second season.[28] On May 24, 2022, it was announced that recurring actor Jay Lee would be upgraded to series regular and that Lex Medlin and Ariana Guerra would join the cast as regulars.[29] On December 15, 2022, it was reported that Eric Szmanda would reprise his role as Greg Sanders in several episodes during the latter half of the second season.[30][31]

Ratings[edit]

Viewership and ratings per episode of CSI: Vegas season 2
No. Title Air date Rating/share
(18–49)
Viewers
(millions)
DVR
(18–49)
DVR viewers
(millions)
Total
(18–49)
Total viewers
(millions)
1 "She's Gone" September 29, 2022 0.3 3.19[1] 0.3 2.44 0.6 5.63[32]
2 "The Painted Man" October 6, 2022 0.3 3.24[2] 0.2 2.32 0.5 5.56[33]
3 "Story of a Gun" October 13, 2022 0.3 3.24[3] 0.3 2.29 0.6 5.53[34]
4 "Koala" October 20, 2022 0.3 3.61[4] 0.2 2.25 0.5 5.86[35]
5 "In Harm's Way" October 27, 2022 0.3 3.57[5] 0.3 2.39 0.6 5.96[36]
6 "There's the Rub" November 3, 2022 0.3 3.14[6] 0.3 2.54 0.6 5.69[37]
7 "Burned" November 10, 2022 0.3 3.46[7] 0.3 2.41 0.5 5.86[7]
8 "Grace Note" December 8, 2022 0.3 3.28[8] 0.1 1.99 0.4 5.29[38]
9 "In the White Room" December 15, 2022 0.2 3.48[9] TBD TBD TBD TBD
10 "Eyeballs" January 5, 2023 0.3 3.36[10] 0.3 2.39 0.6 5.75[39]
11 "Trinket" January 12, 2023 0.3 3.43[11] 0.3 2.35 0.6 5.78[40]
12 "When the Dust Settles" February 2, 2023 0.4 3.80[12] TBD TBD TBD TBD
13 "Boned" February 9, 2023 0.4 3.82[13] TBD TBD TBD TBD
14 "Third Time's the Charm" February 16, 2023 0.2 2.93[14] TBD TBD TBD TBD
15 "Ashes, Ashes" March 2, 2023 0.3 3.21[15] TBD TBD TBD TBD
16 "We All Fall Down" March 9, 2023 0.3 3.34[16] TBD TBD TBD TBD
17 "The Promise" March 30, 2023 0.3 3.26[17] TBD TBD TBD TBD
18 "Fractured" April 13, 2023 0.3 3.39[18] TBD TBD TBD TBD
19 "Dead Memories" May 4, 2023 0.3 3.18[19] TBD TBD TBD TBD
20 "Shell Game" May 11, 2023 0.3 3.29[20] TBD TBD TBD TBD
21 "Dying Words" May 18, 2023 0.2 2.76[21] TBD TBD TBD TBD

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