CSI: NY (2004)

Nine seasons of forensic crime-solving set against the gritty backdrop of New York City, anchored by Gary Sinise as the unflappable Mac Taylor.

CSI: NY - Series Information

  • Original Title: CSI: NY
  • First Air Year: 2004
  • Last Air Year: 2013
  • Created by: Ann Donahue, Carol Mendelsohn et al.
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
  • Content Rating (US): TV-14
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (42 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 9
  • Number of Episodes: 197
  • Status: Canceled
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: September 22, 2004 (United States - TV-14), September 22, 2004 (Canada - 14+), September 22, 2004 (United Kingdom - 15), September 22, 2004 (Germany - 12), September 22, 2004 (France - 16), September 22, 2004 (Australia - MA 15+), September 22, 2004 (Brazil - L), September 22, 2004 (Mexico - AA), September 22, 2004 (Spain - 12), September 22, 2004 (South Korea - 15)
  • Networks: CBS
  • Alternative Titles: C.S.I.: Nova York (BR), CSI - NY (DE), CSI: New York (US), CSI New York (DK), C.S.I.: Νέα Υόρκη (GR)
  • Production Companies: CBS Productions, Jerry Bruckheimer Television, CBS Studios
  • Production Countries: United States of America

CSI: NY - Plot

Follow the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers identified as "Crime Scene Investigators".

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CSI: NY - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Ann Donahue
  • Carol Mendelsohn
  • Anthony E. Zuiker

Main Cast

  • Gary Sinise
  • Carmine Giovinazzo
  • Hill Harper
  • Eddie Cahill
  • Anna Belknap
  • Robert Joy
  • Melina Kanakaredes
  • A.J. Buckley
  • Sela Ward
  • Michelle Lee

Writers

  • Pam Veasey
  • Peter M. Lenkov
  • Anthony E. Zuiker
  • Andrew Lipsitz
  • Adam Targum

Executive Producers

  • Anthony E. Zuiker
  • Pam Veasey
  • Jerry Bruckheimer
  • Jonathan Littman
  • Carol Mendelsohn

CSI: NY - FAQs

Where can you stream CSI: NY online?

CSI: NY is available to stream on Hulu and Paramount+ (including Paramount Plus Essential, Premium, and various channel add-ons via Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku). Episodes can also be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home, or watched with ads on The Roku Channel.

Why was CSI: NY cancelled after Season 9?

CBS cancelled CSI: NY in 2013 after nine seasons primarily due to declining ratings. The show had steadily lost viewers in its later years as competition intensified and audience habits shifted. The network chose not to renew it for a tenth season, ending the series with its 197th episode.

Who are the main cast members of CSI: NY?

The principal cast includes Gary Sinise as Mac Taylor, Melina Kanakaredes as Stella Bonasera, Carmine Giovinazzo as Danny Messer, Hill Harper as Sheldon Hawkes, Eddie Cahill as Donald Flack Jr., Anna Belknap as Lindsay Monroe, Robert Joy as Sid Hammerback, A.J. Buckley as Adam Ross, and Sela Ward as Jo Danville.

Is CSI: NY based on real forensic science?

CSI: NY is a fictional drama, not based on a true story, though it draws on real forensic science concepts and NYPD investigative procedures for authenticity. The series dramatizes and often accelerates real-world techniques for entertainment purposes, a common practice across the entire CSI franchise.

How many seasons and episodes does CSI: NY have?

CSI: NY ran for 9 seasons and 197 episodes in total. Season counts range from 17 to 25 episodes per season. The series premiered on September 22, 2004, and concluded in 2013 on CBS.

What is CSI: NY about?

CSI: NY follows a dedicated team of NYPD forensic scientists and detectives — known as Crime Scene Investigators — as they solve murders and serious crimes across New York City. Led by the stoic Mac Taylor, the team combines cutting-edge forensic analysis with traditional detective work to deliver justice.

When did CSI: NY first air on television?

CSI: NY premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS in the United States. The series was rated TV-14 and debuted simultaneously in several international markets including Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, and South Korea on the same date.

Is CSI: NY a spin-off of another series?

Yes, CSI: NY is a spin-off of the original CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) and its first spin-off CSI: Miami (2002). All three series were created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Television for CBS, sharing the same forensic procedural format in different U.S. cities.

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