CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Season 12
In the twelfth season of the long-running procedural drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, the Las Vegas forensic unit undergoes a significant leadership transition. D.B. Russell assumes the role of the new supervisor, taking charge of the team as they navigate complex criminal investigations. The season maintains the series' established focus on the application of advanced forensic science and rigorous methodology t
Season 12 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is a long-running drama series centered on a team of forensic investigators based in Las Vegas.
- The series follows a procedural format where investigators solve crimes by scouring crime scenes and collecting irrefutable evidence.
- The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and serves as the inaugural entry in the broader CSI television franchise.
- The core premise relies on the use of advanced forensic methods to analyze evidence and identify perpetrators in criminal cases.
Season overview
In the twelfth season of the long-running procedural drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, the Las Vegas forensic unit undergoes a significant leadership transition. D.B. Russell assumes the role of the new supervisor, taking charge of the team as they navigate complex criminal investigations. The season maintains the series' established focus on the application of advanced forensic science and rigorous methodology to solve baffling cases. As the team continues to scour crime scenes and collect irrefutable evidence, they operate under the guidance of Russell to address the various mysteries presented within the city. The narrative arc centers on the integration of this new leadership within the existing framework of the forensic unit, ensuring that the investigators remain dedicated to their primary objective of solving crimes through detailed analysis. By utilizing sophisticated techniques and maintaining a commitment to scientific accuracy, the team faces new challenges while upholding the standards of their profession. This season serves as a continuation of the franchise's legacy, emphasizing the collaborative efforts of the investigators as they process evidence to bring clarity to the most difficult and perplexing criminal activities encountered by the Las Vegas department.
Episode Guide
Season 12 Progress Shield
73 Seconds
Sep 21, 2011 · 44 min
After multiple attacks on a public tram, the team has just one witness and a lot of questions.
Tell-Tale Hearts
Sep 28, 2011 · 44 min
When three people confess to killing a family, the team must decide who is telling the truth.
Bittersweet
Oct 5, 2011 · 43 min
During a date, Stokes discovers decomposing body parts in part of an art exhibit; D.B. Russell deals with a staff member confrontation.
Maid Man
Oct 12, 2011 · 44 min
The investigators attend the gala grand opening of a mob museum, only to witness an attempted hit on mob lawyer and former mayor Oscar Goodman.
CSI Down
Oct 19, 2011 · 43 min
The CSI unit investigates when Frank, an apparent murder victim, sits up and needs help but is he just another victim?
Freaks & Geeks
Nov 2, 2011 · 43 min
The murder of a popular sideshow performer sends the team behind the scenes at a carnival freak show.
Brain Doe
Nov 9, 2011 · 44 min
The CSI crew is stumped when they discover a disembodied brain at a crime scene where all the other brains are accounted for.
Crime After Crime
Nov 16, 2011 · 43 min
Three new murders related to three unsolved (or incorrectly solved) crimes from the past come back to haunt the CSIs.
Zippered
Dec 7, 2011 · 44 min
The murder of a retired Army Ranger brings the FBI in on the case, to Russell and Catherine's initial chagrin.
Genetic Disorder
Dec 14, 2011 · 44 min
When a man's dead body turns up naked in the bed of Doc Robbins' wife, the detectives try to "just work the scene" without bringing their pre-judgments to the table, but it sure lo
Ms. Willows Regrets... (1)
Jan 18, 2012 · 44 min
Catherine's friend Laura's mogul husband Mark has a lot to hide behind his successful international corporation, and he's hired a crack team of assassins to carry out the murders o
Willows in the Wind (2)
Jan 25, 2012 · 44 min
The CSI team says goodbye to Catherine Willows as she makes a life-changing decision.
Tressed to Kill
Feb 8, 2012 · 44 min
When a woman is found dead and her hair is done up '70s style complete with vintage clothes, the CSI team discovers clues that point to a killer with a hair fetish.
Seeing Red
Feb 15, 2012 · 43 min
Russell seeks advice from a former colleague during an investigation into the death of a man's ex-girlfriend.
Stealing Home
Feb 22, 2012 · 44 min
When a house is stolen completely off its foundation, the CSIs are on the case in search of answers. Meanwhile, new CSI Julie Finlay showcases her skill in blood analysis.
CSI Unplugged
Feb 29, 2012 · 43 min
When a blackout cripples the city, the CSIs must revert to old-school methods to solve the case of a missing child.
Trends with Benefits
Mar 14, 2012 · 44 min
When a photo of a dead college student starts trending on the Internet, the team steps in to investigate.
Malice in Wonderland
Mar 21, 2012 · 44 min
The team has few leads to go on when investigating a robbery-homicide at a themed wedding
Split Decisions
Apr 4, 2012 · 43 min
When the CSI team is called in to investigate a man who is shot at point-blank range in a local casino, they shut down the entire building to find their killer.
Altered Stakes
Apr 11, 2012 · 44 min
When Stokes learns that a man he helped put in prison is going to have his conviction overturned, the CSI team needs to prove the killer is guilty again or he will be released.
Dune and Gloom
May 2, 2012 · 43 min
When a bomb kills an off-road race truck driver mid-race, the CSI team is called on the scene to investigate why.
Homecoming
May 9, 2012 · 44 min
The investigation of a triple homicide leads to the discovery of corruption running rampant throughout the LVPD. The closer they get to the truth, the more serious are the repercus