CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Season 13
In the thirteenth season of the long-running crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, the forensic team operating within the Las Vegas Police Department remains dedicated to the meticulous examination of physical evidence. As the second busiest crime laboratory in the United States, the unit continues to apply scientific methodology to solve a variety of complex and often bizarre criminal cases. The narrative arc
Season 13 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series centers on a team of forensic investigators based in Las Vegas.
- The laboratory is recognized as the second busiest crime lab in the United States.
- The core philosophy of the team is that evidence never lies.
- The franchise was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and follows the work of the Las Vegas Police Department.
Season overview
In the thirteenth season of the long-running crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, the forensic team operating within the Las Vegas Police Department remains dedicated to the meticulous examination of physical evidence. As the second busiest crime laboratory in the United States, the unit continues to apply scientific methodology to solve a variety of complex and often bizarre criminal cases. The narrative arc focuses on the professional responsibilities of the investigators as they process crime scenes and analyze forensic data to identify perpetrators. Throughout this season, the team members navigate the technical challenges inherent in their work, maintaining the series' established premise that evidence does not lie. The procedural format highlights the collaborative efforts of the investigators as they address the demands of their jurisdiction, ensuring that each case is handled with the precision required to secure justice. The season maintains the established tone of the franchise, emphasizing the intersection of forensic science, criminal investigation, and the unique environment of Las Vegas, while the team continues to function as a cohesive unit tasked with resolving the most difficult mysteries presented to the laboratory.
Episode Guide
Season 13 Progress Shield
Karma To Burn
Sep 26, 2012 · 43 min
D.B. Russell leads the CSI team on a hunt to find his kidnapped granddaughter.
Code Blue Plate Special
Oct 10, 2012 · 44 min
The CSIs arrive at their favorite diner only to discover a gruesome crime scene with eight dead victims and a lot of questions.
Wild Flowers
Oct 17, 2012 · 43 min
When a girl is shot and killed at a large rave in the desert, the CSI team has to search for clues, find her missing friend and bring the killer to justice.
It Was a Very Good Year
Oct 24, 2012 · 44 min
When a famed music historian is murdered and left in a piano, it has an emotional effect on Sanders, who had a past with her.
Play Dead
Oct 31, 2012 · 43 min
When a K-9 is blamed for the death of his partner, the CSI team discovers there's more to the case. Meanwhile, Finlay and Morgan investigate the death of a high-profile divorce law
Pick and Roll
Nov 7, 2012 · 44 min
Things get personal when D.B. Russell is drawn into the investigation of the death of his son's basketball coach.
Fallen Angels
Nov 14, 2012 · 44 min
The CSI team investigates the death of a reverend who was killed at the grave site of former CSI Warrick Brown.
CSI on Fire
Nov 21, 2012 · 44 min
When eight bodies are found in what appears to be a meteor site in the middle of the desert, CSI Finlay recognizes one of the casualties, prompting her to revisit her past.
Strip Maul
Nov 28, 2012 · 44 min
The CSI team lends a hand to local law enforcement on the strip with several arrests until a John Doe is found in car. Also, things become personal for Captain Brass when he discov
Risky Business Class
Dec 12, 2012 · 43 min
When five people are killed in a small plane crash a mile off the Vegas strip, the CSI team is called to investigate. Also, Sara feels the strain of having a long-distance relation
Dead Air
Jan 16, 2013 · 44 min
The CSIs investigate the demise of a prominent news anchor during a live broadcast.
Double Fault
Jan 23, 2013 · 44 min
The CSIs need to ace the case involving a rising tennis star. Meanwhile, the CSIs are surprised to hear Hodges is engaged to an Italian bombshell.
In Vino Veritas (I)
Feb 6, 2013 · 44 min
When CSI Mac Taylor decides to surprise his girlfriend in Vegas, he discovers she’s missing and asks his friend D.B. Russell for help. The crossover concludes on CSI: New York S09
Exile
Feb 13, 2013 · 43 min
The CSIs investigate the demise of a famous Cuban singer’s sister who’s in town as part of a U.S. tour. Meanwhile, Hodges begins to get cold feet at the prospect of marrying his It
Forget Me Not
Feb 20, 2013 · 44 min
Sara is a lead suspect in an investigation after a brief encounter with another man in which she was the last person to see him alive. Also, her separation from Grissom begins to t
Last Woman Standing
Feb 27, 2013 · 44 min
When several prominent poker players lose their lives, the CSI team is called to investigate before more victims surface.
Dead of the Class
Mar 20, 2013 · 44 min
At his wife's urging, David reluctantly attends his high school reunion -- which becomes a crime scene when the bitchy former high school queen is found dead in a back room.
Sheltered
Apr 3, 2013 · 43 min
When the CSIs find a body near a forest reserve, they discover what might be a serial killer and his bizarre lair.
Backfire
Apr 10, 2013 · 44 min
When the CSIs investigate a triple homicide, Russell has to find a way to connect with a 6-year-old girl who was the sole survivor and witness.
Fearless
May 1, 2013 · 44 min
The CSI team investigates a popular spiritual retreat when a body is found floating in a mud bath. Meanwhile, Hodges questions his marriage plans to Elisabetta.
Ghosts of the Past
May 8, 2013 · 44 min
The CSIs investigate the mysterious death of a ghost hunter and experiences déjà vu when the victim has eerie similarities to an old case.
Skin in the Game
May 15, 2013 · 44 min
The crime lab searches for a serial killer inspired by Dante's Inferno, and Brass's daughter may be one of the killer's next victims.