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S3·E5 Abra-Cadaver

Episode
Season 3, Episode 5
Air Date
October 30, 2002
Runtime
50 minutes
Director
Danny Cannon
Writers
Anthony E. Zuiker, Danny Cannon
Score
8.1/10 (12 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired October 30, 2002 50 min ★ 8.1/10 · 12 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

Grissom investigates when a woman vanishes while taking part in a magician's act. The female volunteer is placed inside the Amazing Zephyr's "Chamber of Doom" and the illusionist thrusts swords through the box. When it's opened, she's gone---and doesn't reappear in her seat as she's supposed to. Only traces of blood are left inside the chamber. Clues lead the CSIs to an eerie, decrepit mansion filled with secrets. Elsewhere, a rock star's death on a band bus appears to be the result of an overdose, but Catherine uncovers evidence that points to murder.

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Episode recap

In this episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, a woman vanishes during a magician's act. She is placed inside the "Chamber of Doom" and swords are thrust through the box. When the box is opened, she is not present and only blood is found inside. The CSIs investigate the disappearance and follow clues that lead them to an eerie, decrepit mansion filled with secrets.

Meanwhile, Catherine is tasked with investigating the death of a rock star on a band bus. The initial assessment suggests that the death is the result of an overdose, but Catherine uncovers evidence that points to murder. The two cases are separate, but both involve the CSIs using their forensic expertise to uncover the truth.

The episode focuses on the CSIs' meticulous examination of evidence and their use of advanced forensic methods to solve the cases. The team's skills and expertise are put to the test as they work to uncover the truth behind the woman's disappearance and the rock star's death.

The episode is part of the third season of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, a crime drama television series that aired on CBS from 2000 to 2015. The show follows a team of forensic experts as they solve crimes in Las Vegas using state-of-the-art forensic methods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 5 of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation air?

Season 3, Episode 5 ('Abra-Cadaver') originally aired on October 30, 2002.

How long is Season 3 Episode 5 ('Abra-Cadaver')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 50 minutes.

What happens in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 3 Episode 5?

Grissom investigates when a woman vanishes while taking part in a magician's act. The female volunteer is placed inside the Amazing Zephyr's "Chamber of Doom" and the illusionist thrusts swords through the box. When it's opened, she's gone---and doesn't reappear in her seat as she's supposed to. Onl...

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