'CSI: Vegas' Season 3 Returns With a Search for the Killer Who Framed Josh Folsom for Murder
Marg Helgenberger, Paula Newsome, Mandeep Dhillon
The season 2 finale of CSI: Vegas was a stunner with Josh Folsom (Matt Lauria) being taken away in handcuffs for the murder of the man who murdered his mother. When the crime scene investigation series returns, the CSIs will use all the technology and skill they possess to prove his innocence even as the decks are stacked against him.
When CSI first premiered, it introduced viewers to new technology in crime solving, causing what law enforcement calls the "CSI Effect" with juries expecting forensic evidence to prove crimes, and the reboot is continuing the tradition, introducing the latest in science amidst the neon lights of sin city.
When is the CSI: Vegas season 3 premiere?
CSI: Vegas will premiere Sunday, Feb. 18 on CBS, a new night for the series which has previously aired on Thursdays.
What time is the CSI: Vegas season 3 premiere?
CSI: Vegas will air at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Is there a CSI: Vegas trailer?
That would be a yes—and it involves dumpster diving to find the killer who framed Josh Folsom!
Who is in the CSI: Vegas cast?
Marg Helgenberger
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It isn’t clear yet how many episodes will feature Helgenberger as Catherine Willows, but she’s back in episode 1 of season 3.
Related: Marg Helgenberger Reveals What's Ahead for Catherine Willows on Season 2 of CSI: Vegas
Paula Newsome
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Paula Newsome will return as Maxine Roby, the head of the Crime Lab.
Matt Lauria
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Matt Lauria’s Josh Folsom character is in jail when we return, but hard to imagine that Josh won’t be exonerated and get back to work.
Mandeep Dhillon
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Mandeep Dhillon returns as Allie Rajan, a Level II CSI.
Ariana Guerra
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Ariana Guerra continues her work on the LVPD as Detective Chavez.
Jay Lee
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Jay Lee joined the cast as series regular Chris Park in season 2 and he will be back for season 3.
Lex Medlin
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Beau Finado was also a season 2 addition to the crime series, returning for season 3.
Sarah Gilman
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Sarah Gilman returns as Penny, also a season 2 addition.
Related: CSI Creator Anthony Zuiker Gives a Sneak Peek into the Surprising Season 1 Premiere of CSI: Vegas
Who will be joining CSI: Vegas in season 3?
Having seen the premiere episode, it can be revealed that Grimm alum Reggie Lee will recur in season 3 as Zhao, the new undersheriff of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Lee also had starred in All Rise alongside Helgenberger, who played a judge on the series.
How did season 2 of CSI: Vegas end?
The finale of CSI: Vegas season 2 was Josh Folsom-centric. We see Josh spying on his mother (Lolita Davidovich), who has returned to using drugs and as a way of supporting her habit, she's become a mule. When she's murdered, Josh, along with Trey (Daniel Di Tomasso), tracks down the man who is guilty of the crime, Kahn Schefter (Shane Callahan), and pretends he's killing him by having him bleed out to get information. But the blood isn't really Schecter's. It's from blood bags. During the interrogation, Josh sees scratches on Schecter's arm and realizes he's the actual killer, not just someone who knows who the killer is. When later Schefter is found dead in a trash bin, Josh is arrested for his murder.
Are there any season 3 spoilers for CSI: Vegas?
The third season will pick up right after Josh is arrested for the murder of Kahn Schefter. Of course, the CSI team is on the case, sifting through every iota of evidence to try to prove his innocence.
How many episodes of CSI: Vegas Season 3 will there be?
Due to the strike delay, it’s hard to say at this point, but CSI: Vegas should have at least 10 episodes in its third season.
How to watch and stream CSI: Vegas on TV and online
CSI: Vegas will air on CBS and then move next day to Paramount+ to stream.
Where can I watch the original CSI: Crime Scene Investigation?
The entire original series (all 15 seasons plus the 2-hour finale which comprises the 16th season) is available on Hulu and Paramount+.
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