CSI: Miami (Crime Scene Investigation: Miami) is an American television drama that aired on CBS from September 23, 2002 to April 8, 2012. This was a spin-off series of CSI franchise.
The series was officially cancelled On May 13, 2012, after ten seasons making the first franchise to conclude.
Synopsis[]
In the first spin-off of "CSI," the show was about police crime scene investigators catch criminals in Miami, Florida.
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
- David Caruso as Lieutenant Horatio Caine
- Emily Procter as Calleigh Duquesne
- Adam Rodriguez as Eric Delko
- Jonathan Togo as Ryan Wolfe (Seasons 3-10)
- Rex Linn as Detective Frank Tripp (Seasons 5-10; recurring seasons 1-4)
- Eva LaRue as Natalia Boa Vista (Seasons 4-10)
- Omar Benson Miller as Walter Simmons (Seasons 8-10)
Former Cast[]
- Eddie Cibrian as Jesse Cardoza (Season 8; guest season 9)
- Megalyn Echikunwoke as Dr. Tara Price (Season 7)
- Khandi Alexander as Dr. Alexx Woods (Seasons 1-6; recurring seasons 7-8)
- Rory Cochrane as Tim Speedle (Seasons 1-2)
- Sofia Milos as Det. Yelina Salas (Seasons 3, recurring season 1-2, 5-7)
- Kim Delaney as Megan Donner (Season 1, Episodes 1-10)
Extended Cast[]
- Christian Clemenson as Dr. Tom Loman [seasons 8-10]
- Alana De La Garza as Marisol Delko [season 4 and 10]
- Elizabeth Berkley as Julia Weston [season 6-7]
- Boti Bliss as Maxine Valera [seasons 2-8]
- Taylor Cole as Samantha Owens [season 10]
- Bellamy Young as Monica West [season 4]
- David Lee Smith as Rick Stetler [season 2-8]
- Evan Ellingson as Kyle Harmon (Season 6-8)
Production[]
On April 17, 2002, CBS Television Studios announced plans to launch a series originally titled CSI: Miami-Dade, a spin-off to the hit procedural CSI. On the location choice, co-creator Carol Mendelsohn stated that "[she, Anthony E. Zuiker, and Ann Donahue] felt Miami was the most happening place [...] Miami is so rich as a character. There is so much water. There are so many different cultures here all colliding. Its politics are so interesting. All that gives Miami an edge." CBS ordered 22 episodes of the series, with Anthony Zuiker stating that whilst he intended for the series to look "ridiculously gorgeous," he felt that the "show [was] not about women walking around in bikinis. It's about science." The series was launched as a second-season episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and originally featured a cast led by David Caruso, Emily Procter, Adam Rodriguez, Khandi Alexander, with Rory Cochrane. Kim Delaney joined the series following the pilot episode's broadcast.
The series is executive produced by creators Carol Mendelsohn, Anthony E. Zuiker, and Ann Donahue, with Ann Donahue acting as show-runner. Jerry Bruckheimer also executive-produces the series. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation stars William Petersen and Marg Helgenberger expressed their displeasure at CBS' launch of Miami, with Petersen stating that "[they] should have waited five years for a CSI spinoff." Helgenberger supported Petersen's comments during an Emmy acceptance speech, noting that "as far as [she was] concerned, there’s only one CSI." Petersen jestingly referred to the series NYPDCSI, as it initially featured both David Caruso and Kim Delaney, of NYPD Blue fame.
Reception[]
Ratings[]
| Season | Episodes | Timeslot (EST) | Original airing | Rank | Viewers (in millions) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season premiere | Season finale | TV season | |||||
| 1st | 24 | Monday 10:00 pm/9c | September 23, 2002 | May 19, 2003 | 2002–03 | #12 | 16.45 |
| 2nd | 24 | September 22, 2003 | May 24, 2004 | 2003–04 | #9 | 18.06 | |
| 3rd | 24 | September 20, 2004 | May 23, 2005 | 2004–05 | #7 | 19.00 | |
| 4th | 25 | September 19, 2005 | May 22, 2006 | 2005–06 | #9 | 18.12 | |
| 5th | 24 | September 18, 2006 | May 14, 2007 | 2006–07 | #12 | 16.98 | |
| 6th | 21 | September 24, 2007 | May 19, 2008 | 2007–08 | #16 | 13.91 | |
| 7th | 25 | September 22, 2008 | May 18, 2009 | 2008–09 | #13 | 14.26 | |
| 8th | 24 | September 21, 2009 | May 24, 2010 | 2009–10 | #24 | 12.65> | |
| 9th | 22 | Sunday 10:00 pm/9c | October 3, 2010 | May 8, 2011 | 2010–11 | #27 | 11.75 |
| 10th | 19 | September 25, 2011 | April 8, 2012 | 2011–12 | #36 | 10.84 | |
Awards & Achievements[]
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALMA Award | 2008 | Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Adam Rodriguez | (nominated) |
| ALMA Award | 2009 | Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Adam Rodriguez | (nominated) |
| ALMA Award | 2009 | Outstanding Actress in a TV Series | Eva LaRue | (nominated) |
| ALMA Award | 2011 | Outstanding Actress in a TV Series | Eva LaRue | (nominated) |
| ALMA Award | 2011 | Outstanding TV Series | CSI: Miami | (nominated) |
| ALMA Award | 2011 | Favorite TV Actor in a Lead Role | Adam Rodriguez | (won) |
| ASCAP Award | 2005 | Top TV Series | CSI: Miami | (won) |
| ASCAP Award | 2006 | Top TV Series | CSI: Miami | (won) |
| ASCAP Award | 2009 | Top TV Series | CSI: Miami | (won) |
| ASC Award | 2003 | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography (Pilot) | "Cross Jurisdictions" | (won) |
| ASC Award | 2008 | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography | "Darkroom" | (nominated) |
| ASC Award | 2009 | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography | "Inside Out" | (nominated) |
| BMI Film & TV Award | 2003 | TV Music Award | Revell, Russo, Townshend | (won) |
| BMI Film & TV Award | 2004 | TV Music Award | Revell, Russo, Townshend, Kiner | (won) |
| BMI Film & TV Award | 2005 | TV Music Award | Townshend, Kiner | (won) |
| BMI Film & TV Award | 2008 | TV Music Award | Townshend, Kiner | (won) |
| BMI Film & TV Award | 2009 | TV Music Award | Townshend, Kiner | (won) |
| California on Location Award | 2007 | Assistant Location Manager of the Year | Adam Robinson | (won) |
| Crime Thriller Award | 2008 | Best International TV Drama Dagger | CSI: Miami | (nominated) |
| Edgar Allan Poe Award | 2009 | Best TV Episode Teleplay | "You May Now Kill the Bride" | (won) |
| Emmy | 2003 | Outstanding Cinematography | "A Simple Man" | (won) |
| Emmy | 2005 | Outstanding Sound Editing | "Lost Son" | (nominated) |
| Emmy | 2007 | Outstanding Sound Editing | "No Man's Land" | (nominated) |
| Emmy | 2007 | Outstanding Stunt Co-Ordination | "Rush" | (won) |
| Emmy | 2012 | Outstanding Sound Editing | "Blown Away" | (nominated) |
| Golden Camera Award | 2009 | Audience: Best US TV Series | CSI: Miami | (nominated) |
| Image Award | 2004 | Outstanding Drama Series | CSI: Miami | (nominated) |
| Image Award | 2005 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama | Khandi Alexander | (won) |
| Image Award | 2006 | Outstanding Drama Series | CSI: Miami | (nominated) |
| Image Award | 2006 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama | Khandi Alexander | (nominated) |
| Image Award | 2007 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama | Khandi Alexander | (nominated) |
| Imagen Foundation Award | 2005 | Best Supporting Actor in a Drama | Adam Rodriguez | (nominated) |
| Imagen Foundation Award | 2006 | Best Supporting Actress in a Drama | Eva LaRue | (nominated) |
| Imagen Foundation Award | 2007 | Best Supporting Actress in a Drama | Eva LaRue | (nominated) |
| Imagen Foundation Award | 2009 | Best Supporting Actress in a Drama | Eva LaRue | (nominated) |
| Imagen Foundation Award | 2011 | Best Supporting Actress in a Drama | Eva LaRue | (won) |
| Imagen Foundation Award | 2012 | Best Supporting Actress in a Drama | Eva LaRue | (won) |
| Motion Picture Sound Editors | 2004 | Best Sound Editing in Short Form - Sound Effects & Foley | "Grand Prix" | (nominated) |
| Motion Picture Sound Editors | 2005 | Best Sound Editing in Short Form - Sound Effects & Foley | "Lost Son" | (nominated) |
| Motion Picture Sound Editors | 2005 | Best Sound Editing in Long Form - Effects & Foley | "Crimewave" | (won) |
| Motion Picture Sound Editors | 2006 | Best Sound Editing in Short Form - Sound Effects & Foley | "Urban Hellraisers" | (nominated) |
| Motion Picture Sound Editors | 2006 | Best Sound Editing in Short Form - Dialogue & ADR | "Three-Way" | (nominated) |
| Motion Picture Sound Editors | 2007 | Best Sound Editing in Short Form - Music | "Rio" | (won) |
| Motion Picture Sound Editors | 2007 | Best Sound Editing in Short Form - Sound Effects & Foley | "Come As You Are" | (nominated) |
| Motion Picture Sound Editors | 2009 | Best Sound Editing in Short Form - Music | "Tipping Point" | (won) |
| Motion Picture Sound Editors | 2010 | Best Sound Editing in Short Form - Dialogue & ADR | "Point of Impact" | (nominated) |
| Motion Picture Sound Editors | 2010 | Best Sound Editing in Short Form - Sound Effects & Foley | "Point of Impact" | (nominated) |
| Motion Picture Sound Editors | 2011 | Best Sound Editing in Short Form | "L.A." | nominated) |
| Motion Picture Sound Editors | 2012 | Best Sound Editing in Short Form | "Crowned" | (nominated) |
| People's Choice Award | 2003 | Favorite New TV Dramatic Series | CSI: Miami | (won) |
| Prism Award | 2010 | Best Depiction of Mental Health in a Drama Series | "Head Case" | (nominated) |
| Teen Choice Award | 2012 | Choice TV - Actor | Adam Rodriguez | (won) |
| Teen Choice Award | 2012 | Choice TV - Action | CSI: Miami | (won) |
| Young Artist Award | 2003 | Best Performance: Guest Starring Young Actor | Raja Fenske | (nominated) |
| Young Artist Award | 2003 | Best Performance: Guest Starring Young Actor | Seth Adkins | (nominated) |
| Young Artist Award | 2004 | Best Performance: Guest Starring Young Actress | Sara Paxton | (nominated) |
| Young Artist Award | 2005 | Best Performance: Guest Starring Young Actor | Alex Black | (nominated) |
| Young Artist Award | 2008 | Best Performance: Guest Starring Young Actress | Cole Petersen | (nominated) |
| Young Artist Award | 2010 | Best Performance: Guest Starring Young Actor (13 and Under) | Scotty Noyd, Jr. | (nominated) |
| Young Artist Award | 2011 | Best Performance: Guest Starring Young Actor (11-13) | Colin Ford | (nominated) |
| Young Artist Award | 2012 | Best Performance: Guest Starring Young Actor (11-13) | Maxim Knight | (nominated) |
| Young Artist Award | 2012 | Best Performance: Guest Starring Young Actress (17-21) | Erin Sanders | (nominated) |
| Young Artist Award | 2012 | Best Performance: Guest Starring Young Actress (10 and Under) | Danielle Parker | (nominated) |
External links[]
- CSI: Miami on Fandom (CSI Wiki)
- CSI: Miami on Wikipedia
