S3·E2 The Accused Is Entitled
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 2
- Air Date
- October 2, 2002
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- Director
- Kenneth Fink
- Writers
- Ann Donahue, Elizabeth Devine
- Score
- 7.4/10 (14 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Grissom and his crew are called in to investigate the death of a young woman found in the hotel room of popular actor Tom Haviland. Haviland admits that he slept with her, but denies killing her. Grissom believes otherwise, however, after finding blood evidence on the celebrity. Then things get personal when Haviland's lawyer hires Grissom's former mentor, Philip Gerard, to find mistakes in the forensic part of the case. And, unfortunately for Grissom, Gerard finds plenty of errors to exploit.
Episode recap
In the second episode of season three of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, a young woman is found dead in the hotel room of a popular actor. The actor, Tom Haviland, admits to sleeping with her but denies killing her. Grissom and his team investigate the crime scene and find blood evidence on Haviland.
The case becomes complicated when Haviland's lawyer hires Grissom's former mentor, Philip Gerard, to review the forensic evidence. Gerard finds errors in the investigation that could potentially discredit Grissom's team. The team must re-examine their findings and correct their mistakes in order to prove Haviland's guilt.
The episode highlights the importance of meticulous forensic work and the potential consequences of errors in the investigation process. Grissom's team must work to rectify their mistakes and ensure that justice is served.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 3 Episode 2 of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation air?
Season 3, Episode 2 ('The Accused Is Entitled') originally aired on October 2, 2002.
How long is Season 3 Episode 2 ('The Accused Is Entitled')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.
What happens in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 3 Episode 2?
Grissom and his crew are called in to investigate the death of a young woman found in the hotel room of popular actor Tom Haviland. Haviland admits that he slept with her, but denies killing her. Grissom believes otherwise, however, after finding blood evidence on the celebrity. Then things get pers...
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