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{{short description|American police procedural drama TV series (2002–2012)}}
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{{Infobox television
| image                = CSI Miami.png
| alt                  = ''CSI: Miami''{{'s}} title card, shown on screen from season three onward.
| genre                = {{Plainlist|
* [[Police procedural]]<ref name="tucker2003">{{cite web|last=Tucker |first=Ken |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2003/12/15/csi-miami |title=CSI: Miami |publisher=EW.com |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>
* [[Crime drama]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Tucker |first=Ken |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2003/12/15/csi-miami |title=CSI: Miami |website=EW.com |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>
}}
| runtime              = {{Plainlist|
* 39–45 minutes
* ~63 minutes (2 episodes)
}}
| company              = {{Plainlist|
* [[Jerry Bruckheimer Television]]
* [[Alliance Atlantis]]
* [[CBS Productions]] / [[CBS Paramount Network Television]] / [[CBS Television Studios]]
}}
| creator              = {{Plainlist|
* [[Anthony E. Zuiker]]
* [[Ann Donahue]]
* [[Carol Mendelsohn]]
}}
| producer             = Marc Dube
| starring             = {{Plainlist|<!-- Per infobox instructions and [[WP:TVCAST]], the original cast is to be listed first in credits order followed by additional cast in the order in which they joined the cast. -->
* [[David Caruso]]
* [[Emily Procter]]
* [[Adam Rodriguez]]
* [[Khandi Alexander]]
* [[Rory Cochrane]]
* [[Kim Delaney]]
* [[Sofia Milos]]
* [[Jonathan Togo]]
* [[Rex Linn]]
* [[Eva LaRue]]
* [[Megalyn Echikunwoke]]
* [[Eddie Cibrian]]
* [[Omar Benson Miller]]
}}
| opentheme            = {{theme song|"[[Won't Get Fooled Again]]"|[[The Who]]}}
| composer             = {{Plainlist|
* [[Jeff Cardoni]]
* [[Kevin Kiner]]
* [[Graeme Revell]]
* [[Clint Mansell]]
* [[Youssef Guezoum]]
* Alexander Judd
* David E. Russo
}}
| country              = United States
| language             = English
| executive_producer   = {{Plainlist|
* Carol Mendelsohn
* [[Jerry Bruckheimer]]
* Anthony E. Zuiker
* Ann Donahue
* [[Barry O'Brien]]
* Stephen Zito
* [[Danny Cannon]]
* [[Jonathan Littman]]
* [[Nancy Miller]]
* Sam Strangis
* David Black
* [[Sunil Nayar]]
}}
| network              = [[CBS]]
| first_aired          = {{Start date|2002|9|23}}
| last_aired           = {{End date|2012|4|8}}
| num_seasons          = 10
| num_episodes         = 232
| list_episodes        = List of CSI: Miami episodes
| related              = {{Plainlist|
* ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]''
* ''[[CSI: NY]]''
* ''[[CSI: Cyber]]''
* ''[[CSI: Vegas]]''
* ''[[Cold Case]]''
* ''[[Without a Trace]]''
}}
}}

'''''CSI: Miami''''' ('''''Crime Scene Investigation: Miami''''') is an American [[police procedural]] television series that aired on [[CBS]] from September 23, 2002, to April 8, 2012. Featuring [[David Caruso]] as Lieutenant [[Horatio Caine]],<ref name="MatthewAlman">{{cite web|url=http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/is-david-caruso-too-good-to-be-true-6366702|title=Is David Caruso Too Good to be True?|author=Matthew Alman|work=Miami New Times}}</ref> [[Emily Procter]] as Detective [[CSI: Miami#Calleigh Duquesne|Calleigh Duquesne]],<ref name="usatoday2004">{{cite web|last=Keveney |first=Bill |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2004-09-15-csi_x.htm |title=USATODAY.com – Crime pays for 'CSI' franchise |website=Usatoday30.usatoday.com |date=2004-09-16 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> and [[Adam Rodriguez]] as Detective [[CSI: Miami#Eric Delko|Eric Delko]], the series is the first direct [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] of ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'',<ref name="JessicaHolland">{{cite web|url=http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/csi-the-mystery-of-the-unstoppable-juggernaut|title=CSI: the mystery of the unstoppable juggernaut|author=Jessica Holland|work=The National|date=11 October 2010}}</ref> "transplanting the same template and trickery—gory crimes, procedural plot and dazzling graphics—into [a new city] while retaining the essence of the original idea".<ref name="Idato">{{cite web|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainment/tv--radio/ode-to-mother-ship/2009/07/29/1248546760568.html|title=Ode to mother ship|author=Michael Idato|work=The Age|date=30 July 2009}}</ref>

''CSI: Miami'' was executive produced by Carol Mendelsohn, Anthony E. Zuiker, and Ann Donahue, with the latter acting as show-runner.<ref name=MatthewAlman /> The series ended on April 8, 2012, after 10 seasons and 232 episodes.<ref name="Rackham">{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/tv-programme/e/s2vkt/csi-miami--s10-e19-habeas-corpse|title=Habeas Corpse|author=Jane Rackham|work=Radio Times}}</ref> Following the series finale, Nina Tassler credited ''CSI: Miami'' as a "key player in CBS's rise to the top", stating that the series "leaves an amazing television legacy—a signature look and style [and] global popularity".<ref name="autogenerated2" /> In 2006, [[BBC News]] published an article stating that ''CSI: Miami'' was the world's most popular television series, featuring in more countries' top ten rankings for 2005 than any other series.<ref name="auto">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5231334.stm |work=[[BBC News]] |title=CSI show most popular in world |date=July 31, 2006 |access-date=October 24, 2010}}</ref>

On May 8, 2024, CBS announced that the series would be revived as a true-crime series known as ''[[The Real CSI: Miami]]'', which premiered in June 2024.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/the-real-csi-miami-true-crime-cbs-summer-schedule-1235994844//|title=''The Real CSI: Miami'' True-Crime Series Set At CBS This Summer|author=Carson, Lexi|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=May 7, 2024|access-date=May 9, 2024}}</ref>

David Caruso is the only actor to appear in all 232 episodes of the television series.

== Premise ==
''CSI: Miami'' follows a group of detectives assigned to the [[Miami-Dade Police Department]] (MDPD for short)'s Crime Scene Investigations (CSI for short) Unit, an elite unit operating out of the (fictional) "Miami Dade police headquarters, with its eerie blue light and flickering screens".<ref name="nysun.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.nysun.com/arts/south-beach-riot/48049/ |title=South Beach Riot – The New York Sun |website=Nysun.com |date=2007-02-06 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>

The team is led by Lieutenant Horatio Caine ([[David Caruso]]), who, through his history as a bomb-disposal expert, has gained specialized knowledge in explosive forensics. Horatio believes that "evil ''is''" and lives "between the perpetrators of this evil and the people who try and come between that evil and the citizen".<ref name="miaminewtimes.com">{{cite news|last=Alman |first=Matthew |url=http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/is-david-caruso-too-good-to-be-true-6366702 |title=Is David Caruso Too Good to be True? |newspaper=[[Miami New Times]] |date=2002-12-19 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> In his pursuit of justice, he has proven that "he can handle himself on the street and he's not a person to be messed with".<ref name="miaminewtimes.com"/>

''[[The New York Sun]]'' has described Caine as an amalgam of "the spirits of all the laconic American law men who preceded him",<ref name="nysun.com"/> while the ''[[New York Post]]'' describes Caine's partner Detective Calleigh Duquesne ([[Emily Procter]]) as "a bilingual Southern beauty with a specialty in ballistics".<ref>{{cite news|last=Weinstein |first=Farrah |url=https://nypost.com/2002/09/22/style-substance-emily-procter/ |title=Style & Substance: Emily Procter |newspaper=[[New York Post]] |date=2002-09-22 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref><ref name="cbsnews1">{{cite web|last=Dakss |first=Brian |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/csi-miami-on-location/ |title='CSI: Miami,' On Location |work=[[CBS News]] |date=2006-05-15 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>

Together, Caine and Duquesne head a team of forensic investigators that includes Lieutenant Megan Donner ([[Kim Delaney]]), conceived as "a strong woman [who could] duplicate the chemistry that Caruso displayed with Marg Helgenberger" during "[[Cross Jurisdictions]]",<ref name="articles.orlandosentinel.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2002/11/09/csbye-delaney-leavesmiami-as-role-fades/ |title='Csbye': Delaney Leaves 'Miami' As Role Fades |website=Orlando Sentinel |date=2002-11-09 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> Detective Eric Delko ([[Adam Rodriguez]]), an underwater recovery expert,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-cbs-csimiami-about-story.html |title=CSI: Miami |work=Chicago Tribune |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> Walter Simmons ([[Omar Benson Miller|Omar Miller]]), a detective who forces the "CSIs to do more science and research instead of relying on databases",<ref name="tvguide1">{{cite web|last=Bryant |first=Adam |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/csi-miami-preview-1009871/ |title=Is It the End of the Road for CSI: Miami's Eric and Calleigh? – Today's News: Our Take |website=TV Guide |date=2009-09-20 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> Los Angeles Police transfer Jesse Cardoza ([[Eddie Cibrian]]),<ref name="tvguide1"/> former [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI agent]] Natalia Boa Vista ([[Eva LaRue]]), and Ryan Wolfe ([[Jonathan Togo]]), a master of genetics<ref>{{cite web|last=Bryant |first=Adam |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/csimiami-finale-barry-obrien-1045754/ |title=CSI: Miami Finale: Will Horatio Lose One of His Own? – Today's News: Our Take |website=TV Guide |date=2012-04-07 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> recruited following the death of Detective Timothy Speedle ([[Rory Cochrane]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csifiles.com/news/190804_01.shtml |title=Togo To Replace Cochrane |publisher=CSI Files |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> The team are assisted by Medical Examiner Alexx Woods ([[Khandi Alexander]]), who began her career as a medical Examiner in New York,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/csi-miami/khandi-alexander-quits-csi-mia-18745.aspx |title=Khandi Alexander Quits 'CSI: Miami' |publisher=Buddytv.com |date=2008-04-21 |access-date=2016-07-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615082854/http://www.buddytv.com/articles/csi-miami/khandi-alexander-quits-csi-mia-18745.aspx |archive-date=2016-06-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and her replacement Tara Price ([[Megalyn Echikunwoke]]),<ref name="tvguide2">{{cite web|last=Mitovich |first=Matt |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/echikunwoke-csi-miami-1006729/ |title=CSI: Miami Doctor Is Out... and Hitting the Bar? – Today's News: Our Take |website=TV Guide |date=2009-06-09 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> Miami Dade Police Sergeant Frank Tripp ([[Rex Linn]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zap2it.com/2010/12/csi-miami-david-caruso-still-wants-to-be-there-after-200-episodes/ |title='CSI: Miami': David Caruso still wants to be there after 200 episodes  |publisher=Zap2it |date=2010-12-04 |access-date=2016-07-23}}{{dead link|date=April 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and Horatio's sister-in-law, Detective Yelina Salas ([[Sofia Milos]]).<ref name="csifiles1">{{cite web|url=http://www.csifiles.com/news/130705_05.shtml |title=Sofia Milos To Leave 'CSI: Miami' |publisher=CSI Files |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>

During their investigations, the team cooperate with both allies and nemeses, including Internal Affairs Lieutenant Rick Stetler ([[David Lee Smith]]),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/csi-miami/csi-miami-spoilers-for-next-we-12759.aspx |title='CSI: Miami' Spoilers for Episode 6.7 "Chain Reaction" |publisher=Buddytv.com |date=2007-10-22 |access-date=2016-07-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013055433/http://www.buddytv.com/articles/csi-miami/csi-miami-spoilers-for-next-we-12759.aspx |archive-date=2016-10-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref> States Attorney Rebecca Nevins ([[Christina Chang]]),<ref>{{cite web|last=Bryant |first=Adam |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/csi-miami-delko-1018517/ |title=Delko's Investigation Kicks Into Overdrive on CSI: Miami – Today's News: Our Take |website=TV Guide |date=2010-05-16 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> Medical Examiner Tom Loman ([[Christian Clemenson]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-02-22/meet-the-cast-and-characters-of-the-people-v-oj-simpson |title=Who's who in American Crime Story: From Cuba Gooding Jnr to John Travolta, meet the cast and characters of The People vs OJ Simpson |publisher=Radiotimes.com |date=2016-02-22 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> and newly minted detective Sam Owens ([[Taylor Cole]]).<ref>{{cite web|last=Rackham |first=Jane |url=http://www.radiotimes.com/tv-programme/e/s2vkt/csi-miami--s10-e19-habeas-corpse |title=CSI: Miami – what time is it on TV? Episode 19 Series 10 cast list and preview |publisher=Radiotimes.com |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>

== Production ==

=== Concept and development ===
On April 17, 2002, [[CBS Television Studios]] announced plans to launch a series originally titled ''CSI: Miami-Dade'', a spin-off to the hit procedural ''CSI''. On the location choice, co-creator Carol Mendelsohn stated that "[she, Anthony E. Zuiker, and Ann Donahue] felt Miami was the most happening place [...] Miami is so rich as a character. There is so much water. There are so many different cultures here all colliding. Its politics are so interesting. All that gives Miami an edge."<ref name="sun-sentinel.com">{{cite web|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2002-04-17/lifestyle/0204160354_1_miami-dade-miami-vice-csi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019102150/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2002-04-17/lifestyle/0204160354_1_miami-dade-miami-vice-csi|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 19, 2015|title=Csi On The Case In Miami, Hoping For A Spinoff|work=tribunedigital-sunsentinel}}</ref>

CBS ordered 22 episodes of the series, with Anthony Zuiker stating that whilst he intended for the series to look "ridiculously gorgeous", he felt that the "show [was] not about women walking around in bikinis. It's about science."<ref name="sun-sentinel.com"/> The series was launched as a second-season episode of ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', and originally featured a cast led by Caruso, Procter, Rodriguez, Alexander, with Cochrane. Delaney joined the series following the pilot episode's broadcast.

The series is executive produced by creators Carol Mendelsohn, Anthony E. Zuiker, and Ann Donahue, with Ann Donahue acting as show-runner. [[Jerry Bruckheimer]] also executive-produces the series. ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' stars [[William Petersen]] and [[Marg Helgenberger]] expressed their displeasure at CBS' launch of ''Miami'', with Petersen stating that "[they] should have waited five years for a ''CSI'' spinoff." Helgenberger supported Petersen's comments during an Emmy acceptance speech, noting that "as far as [she was] concerned, there's only one ''CSI''." Petersen jestingly referred to the series ''NYPDCSI'', as it initially featured both Caruso and Delaney, of ''[[NYPD Blue]]'' fame.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://nypost.com/2002/09/26/csi-family-feud-these-stars-of-the-original-series-say-these-spinoff-stars-are-just-copy-cat-rats/ | work=New York Post | first=Don | last=Kaplan | title=Csi: Family Feud; These Stars Of The Original Series Say...; ...These Spinoff Stars Are Just Copy Cat Rats | date=September 26, 2002}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
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In 2002, ''CSI'' executive producer Anthony Zuiker began casting for the then-unnamed Miami based spin-off. First cast was Procter, as Calleigh Duquesne. Regarding her decision to leave ''[[The West Wing]]'' and join ''Miami'', Procter stated that "It was like choosing between a boyfriend that wants to be with you casually or a man that says I love you." She described her character as "a weird girl [...] bright and very nerdy. She wears a lot of boot-cut corduroy pants and turquoise necklaces and looks like a hippie. I just like to pretend I'm Velma in Scooby-Doo."<ref>{{cite news| url=https://nypost.com/2002/09/22/style-substance-emily-procter/ | work=New York Post | first=Farrah | last=Weinstein | title=Style & Substance: Emily Procter | date=September 22, 2002}}</ref>

Rodriguez, Cochrane, and Alexander were cast alongside Procter, completing the supporting ensemble. For the lead, [[CBS]] suggested Caruso. Zuiker, who stated that he had "heard about the NYPD Blue thing", was initially hesitant. Elaborating, Zuiker stated that he "sort of jumped in and said, 'Naw, I don't know about this guy. The show's tough enough to get off the ground and I don't want to walk into any problems."

CBS president Les Moonves had announced in January that a Miami spin-off was imminent, yet "It wasn't until we sort of, like, at the eleventh hour, really started to look at our options as to who was going to play Horatio, [Zuiker, Mendelsohn, and Donahue] revisited Caruso. And [they] said, 'Yeah, we'll have him come out for dinner, see what he's about.'"<ref name="MatthewAlman"/> Caruso was later cast as Caine. He was the last pilot cast member to be contracted to series.

Following the back-door pilot, Zuiker stated that he believed the series "needed a little more balance in terms of a leading woman". Executives offered [[Sela Ward]] the part of Megan Donner, a lieutenant and Horatio's former boss. Ward turned down the role,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fineartamerica.com/featured/sela-ward-in-1990-j-mccombie.html|title=Sela Ward In 1990|work=Fine Art America}}</ref> and producers later cast Delaney (Ward would later take a role in the subsequent spin-off ''[[CSI: NY]]'').

Ann Donahue described Delaney's casting as "a no-brainer", stating that "when Kim became available, we knew in a heartbeat that we wanted her." Zuiker elaborated, noting that "Kim brings a level of maturity, a level of balance with David Caruso [...] We just felt we were missing something in the whole picture – we needed a strong female in the cast." ''The New York Times'' reported that original lead Procter would "now follow Ms. Delaney in the credits."<ref>{{cite news|last=Weinraub |first=Bernard |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/22/arts/television-radio-another-series-sees-what-it-needs-in-kim-delaney.html?pagewanted=all |title=TELEVISION/RADIO – Another Series Sees What It Needs in Kim Delaney |website=[[The New York Times]] |date=2002-09-22 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>

In late 2002, despite receiving excellent feedback from producers, Delaney departed the cast after ten episodes. CBS issued a statement noting that Delaney's character had become less integral to the series as it progressed, "they had hoped to duplicate the sparks between William Petersen and Marg Helgenberger on the original CSI," noted EW, but Delaney and Caruso's chemistry was lackluster.<ref>{{cite magazine| url=https://www.ew.com/article/2002/11/08/kim-delaney-leaving-csi-miami | magazine=Entertainment Weekly | first=Gary | last=Susman | title=Kim Delaney is leaving ''CSI: Miami'' | date=November 8, 2002}}</ref> Delaney's departure allowed for "younger Emily Procter's profile" to be raised to that of "leading female".<ref name="usatoday2004"/>

Sofia Milos was cast in a recurring role to "fill the void" supposed to have been created by Delaney's departure. In season three, Milos was promoted to series regular.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csifiles.com/news/300303_01.shtml |title=Sofia Milos Joins 'Miami' Full-Time |publisher=CSI Files |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> [[TV Guide]] reported that Milos would depart after one season as a main cast member.<ref name="csifiles1"/> Also in the third season, Jonathan Togo was cast as Ryan Wolfe, a character created to replace an unnamed "member of the CSI team" expected to "die in the line of duty".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2004/08/24/jonathan-togo-joins-csi-miami/ |title=Jonathan Togo joins 'CSI: Miami' – tribunedigital-chicagotribune |website=Articles.chicagotribune.com |date=2004-08-24 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> This cast member was later announced as Rory Cochrane.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csifiles.com/news/040804_01.shtml |title=Rory Cochrane To Exit 'CSI: Miami' |publisher=CSI Files |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>

On April 10, 2006, Ann Donahue announced that recurring cast members Rex Linn and Eva LaRue were also joining the main cast, after recurring since season one, and season four, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csifiles.com/interviews/ann_donahue.shtml |title=Ann Donahue |publisher=CSI Files |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> The fourth main cast member to depart the series was Khandi Alexander, in the series' sixth season. Alexander was replaced by Megalyn Echikunwoke,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2008/08/26/megalyn-echikunwoke-joins-csi-miami-as-a-series-regular--28602/20080826cbs01/ |title=Breaking News – Megalyn Echikunwoke Joins "Csi: Miami" as a Series Regular |website=TheFutonCritic.com |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> who departed after a single season. Adam Rodriguez departed in season eight,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latina.com/blogs/vivo-por-tivo/adam-rodriguez-leave-csi-miami |title=Adam Rodriguez to Leave CSI: Miami |website=Latina.com |date=2009-08-06 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> though he returned in season nine. During Rodriguez's temporary departure, Eddie Cibrian appeared as a series regular,<ref>{{cite web|last=Collis |first=Clark |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2009/06/25/eddie-cibrian-joins-csi-miami |title=Eddie Cibrian joins 'CSI: Miami' |website=EW.com |date=2009-06-25 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> though in June 2010 he was let go from his contract.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ausiello |first=Michael |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2010/06/16/scoop-csi-miami-cuts-eddie-cibrian |title=Scoop: 'CSI: Miami' cuts Eddie Cibrian |website=EW.com |date=2010-06-14 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> Omar Miller also joined the cast in season eight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.today.com/id/33064575/ns/today-today_entertainment/t/omar-miller-joins-csi-miami-team/#.VxAApzArLIU |title=Omar Miller joins 'CSI: Miami' team – today > entertainment – today > entertainment > tv |website=TODAY.com |date=29 September 2009 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>

=== Locations ===
[[File:Skyonefcu.jpg|thumb|right|The SkyOne headquarters regularly used for exterior views of the crime lab.]]
''CSI: Miami'' was filmed primarily in California. Indoor scenes were shot at Raleigh Manhattan Studios in [[Manhattan Beach, California|Manhattan Beach]], [[California]]. Most outdoor scenes were filmed in [[Long Beach, California|Long Beach]], as well as portions of Manhattan Beach and [[Redondo Beach, CA|Redondo Beach]]. Beach areas of Marina Green Park and Rainbow Lagoon Park in downtown Long Beach were often used for other outdoor scenes, as the newly constructed high-rise condos there gave the appearance of being in Miami.

The sculptured walkway paying tribute to the old [[The Pike|Pike Roller Coaster]] can be seen in the background in the episodes "Wrecking Crew" and "Under The Influence". Footage from the Biscayne Courthouse, visible prominently in the episode "Recoil", among others, was filmed at the Water Garden Park in [[Santa Monica, California|Santa Monica]], at 34.028728, −118.471331.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=34.028728&lon=-118.471331&zoom=16&q1=34.028728%2C-118.471331 |title=Get map and directions |publisher=[[Yahoo Maps]] |access-date=October 24, 2010}}</ref>

Other locations around Long Beach are used, such as the Naples district, whose canals and upscale homes featuring large boat docks and palm trees impart a Miami-like atmosphere.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://patch.com/california/belmontshore/hey-peninsula-c-s-i-miami-is-on-the-sand-today|title='CSI: Miami's' In Belmont Shore Today|work=Belmont Shore-Naples, California Patch|date=17 January 2012}}</ref> The building used for exterior shots of the [[Miami-Dade Police Department]] crime lab is actually the [[SkyOne Federal Credit Union]] headquarters located at 14600 Aviation Boulevard in [[Hawthorne, California]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iliketowatchtv.blogspot.co.uk/2008/04/csi-miami-fictional-crime-labs-real.html|title=I Like to Watch TV: CSI Miami: The Fictional Crime Lab's Real Location|author=I Like to Watch TV|work=iliketowatchtv.blogspot.co.uk|date=10 April 2008}}</ref>

Many outdoor location shots were also filmed in [[Miami-Dade County, Florida|Miami-Dade County]], [[Florida]], including [[Coconut Grove, Florida|Coconut Grove]], [[Coral Gables, Florida|Coral Gables]], and [[Miami Beach, Florida|Miami Beach]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/02/on-location-long-beach-plays-the-sunshine-state-in-csi-miami-.html | work=Los Angeles Times | title=Company Town | date=February 15, 2011}}</ref>

=== Music ===
''CSI: Miami'''s main theme is "[[Won't Get Fooled Again]]", written and performed by [[The Who]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/weekend-songs-the-who-wont-get-fooled-again/ |title=Weekend Songs: The Who, 'Won't Get Fooled Again' |website=Ultimateclassicrock.com |date=22 March 2013 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> who also perform the theme songs of ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', ''CSI: NY'', ''CSI: Cyber'' and ''CSI: Vegas''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/examviral/celeb-life/did-twitter-just-work-out-the-whos-tracks-are-used-for-the-csi-theme-tunes-339680.html |title=Did Twitter just work out The Who's tracks are used for the CSI theme tunes? |newspaper=[[Irish Examiner]] |date=2015-06-29 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hlntv.com/article/2014/08/20/tv-shows-used-hits-song-theme-song |title=TV shows that used hits for their theme songs |website=HLNtv.com |date=2014-08-29 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> Prior to the opening credits, Horatio Caine delivers a "one-liner", or witticism, relating to the crime committed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiddenremote.com/2015/05/10/cbs-may-finally-cancel-csi-movie-probably-works/|title=CBS May Finally Cancel CSI, Movie Probably in the Works|website=Hiddenremote.com|date=10 May 2015|access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Murphy |first=Shaunna |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2011/10/19/david-caruso-csi-miami-legoland |title='CSI: Miami' and David Caruso get Legoland spoof – VIDEO |website=EW.com |date=2011-10-19 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>

=== Cancellation ===
On February 1, 2012, CBS announced that the 10th season of ''CSI: Miami'' would have its episode order reduced to 19 episodes, in order to make room on the schedule for [[mid-season replacement]] ''[[NYC 22]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |title=CBS' Robert De Niro-Produced Rookie Cops Midseason Drama Gets Sunday 10 PM Slot |url=https://deadline.com/2012/02/cbs-robert-de-niro-produced-rookie-cops-midseason-drama-gets-sunday-10-pm-slot-224180/ |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=February 1, 2012 |access-date=February 1, 2012}}</ref> On May 13, 2012, both series were canceled.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/13/report-csi-miami-canceled-csi-ny-renewed/133850 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516042954/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/13/report-csi-miami-canceled-csi-ny-renewed/133850/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 16, 2012 |title=Official: ''CSI: Miami'' Canceled; Report: ''CSI: NY'' Renewed by CBS |last=Seidman |first=Robert |publisher=TV By the Numbers |date=May 13, 2012 |access-date=May 13, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/csi-miami-canceled-season-eleven-22999/
|title=''CSI: Miami'': Cancelled by CBS, No Season 11 |publisher=TV Series Finale |date=May 13, 2012 |access-date=May 14, 2012 }}</ref>

Procter later stated that "the cancellation was kind of shocking for everyone because they had given an indication that ''[[CSI: NY]]'' might go, so people would have been prepared and we just weren't prepared."<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanhope |first=Kate |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/emily-procter-white-collar-1061822/ |title=CSI: Miami's Emily Procter Talks White Collar: It's a Nice Way to Start Dating Again – Today's News: Our Take |website=TVGuide.com |date=2013-02-25 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> Procter had previously commented on the longevity of the series, commenting that "I remember sitting around with David in the parking lot during season one, getting ready for the first episode to air. We said [...] 'we are going to spend the rest of our lives together. For better or worse.'"<ref>{{cite web|last=Crean |first=Ellen |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-southern-belle-of-csi/ |title=The Southern Belle Of 'CSI' |work=[[CBS News]] |date=2006-10-02 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> Eva LaRue later echoed Procter's sentiments, stating that she "was sad because we did not get a chance to say goodbye to the fans or to each other".<ref>{{cite web|last=Jeffery |first=Morgan |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/news/a395535/eva-larue-on-csi-miami-end-we-didnt-get-a-chance-to-say-goodbye/ |title=Eva LaRue on 'CSI: Miami' end: 'We didn't get a chance to say goodbye' |website=Digitalspy.com |date=2012-07-28 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>

CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler issued a statement noting that "when the slightly different budgets and ratings concerns for the ''CSI'' spin-offs were factored in, there was no distinction — at least in terms of numbers. They were very close, looking at them forensically, they were very close. It was an indiscernible difference . . . it was just a matter of looking at the schedule and what looked better".<ref name="Zap2it">{{cite web|author=Carina MacKenzie |url=http://zap2it.com/2012/05/why-was-csi-miami-canceled-over-csi-ny-cbs-nina-tassler-discusses-tough-choice/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713041524/http://zap2it.com/2012/05/why-was-csi-miami-canceled-over-csi-ny-cbs-nina-tassler-discusses-tough-choice/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 13, 2015 |title=Why was 'CSI: Miami' canceled over 'CSI: NY': CBS's Nina Tassler discusses 'tough choice' – Zap2It |website=Zap2it |date=2012-05-16 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> "In the end, ''NY'' won that particular duel simply because it features [[New York City]], which helped CBS create a Friday night NYC-fest".<ref name="Zap2it"/>

== Cast and characters ==
{{Main|List of CSI: Miami characters}}

=== Main ===
* {{anchor|Horatio Caine}}[[David Caruso]] as [[Horatio Caine|Horatio "H" Caine]];<ref>{{cite web|author=Jeff Vrabel |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/22/csi-miami-grandparents-_n_5831848.html |title=9 Things You Can Learn About Grandparenting From 'CSI: Miami' |website=Huffingtonpost.com |date=2014-09-22 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> the "iconic" director of the Miami Dade Crime Lab<ref>{{cite web|last=Bryant |first=Adam |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/csi-miami-season9-preview-1023926/ |title=CSI: Miami Producer: "You're Going to Meet a New Horatio Caine" – Today's News: Our Take |website=TVGuide.com |date=2010-10-03 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> and a police lieutenant.<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |url=https://deadline.com/2012/01/david-caruso-signs-with-wme-210702/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214084119/http://deadline.com/2012/01/david-caruso-signs-with-wme-210702/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 14, 2015 |title='CSI: Miami's David Caruso Signs With WME |publisher=Deadline |date=2012-01-06 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> Rising through the ranks as a bomb squad technician, Caine is an expert in explosive forensics<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Losing Face |episode-link=CSI: Miami (season 1) |series=CSI: Miami |series-link=CSI: Miami |network=[[CBS]] |date=30 September 2002 |season=1 |number=2}}</ref> and is incredibly protective of his team.<ref name="usatoday2004"/> He often goes to extraordinary lengths to save evidence or a potential victim. Throughout the course of the series, he becomes more jaded and less ethical, developing a far more serious, direct, and to-the-point attitude, though he maintains his ability to communicate well with children who have suffered traumatic ordeals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvfanatic.com/2013/05/hawaii-five-o-review-a-matter-of-trust/ |title=Hawaii Five-0 Review: A Matter of Trust |date=21 May 2013 |publisher=TV Fanatic |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> He is also a skilled marksman.
* {{anchor|Calleigh Duquesne}}[[Emily Procter]] as Calleigh Duquesne;<ref name="usatoday30.usatoday.com">{{cite web|last=Keveney |first=Bill |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2009-03-01-csi-miami-romance_N.htm |title='CSI: Miami' characters succumb to attraction - USATODAY.com |website=Usatoday30.usatoday.com |date=2009-03-02 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> a CSI Level 3 and Horatio's Assistant Supervisor. Duquesne is a veteran MDPD Detective and the longest serving member of the crime lab.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wheat |first=Alynda |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2009/09/25/alynda-wheats-beat-cop-in-which-wentworth-miller-cromartie-and-benjamin-button-crash-our-sets |title=Alynda Wheat's Beat Cop: In which Wentworth Miller, Cromartie, and Benjamin Button crash our sets |website=EW.com |date=2009-09-21 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> She is a ballistics specialist.<ref name="cbsnews1"/> Her slight build, blonde hair, and Southern belle accent often lead others to underestimate her, but she is a brilliant and a dedicated scientist.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ew.com/gallery/15-smartest-sexiest-crime-fighters-09-women/362780_emily-procter-calleigh-duquesne-csi-miami |title=EMILY PROCTER Calleigh Duquesne, CSI – Miami – 15 Smartest, Sexiest Crime-fighters of '09 – the Women |website=EW.com |date=2009-09-15 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> She develops a romantic relationship with fellow CSI Eric Delko,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zap2it.com/2012/03/emily-procter-compares-csi-miami-romance-to-downton-abbey/ |title=Emily Procter compares 'CSI: Miami' romance to 'Downton Abbey' – Zap2It |website=Zap2it |date=2012-03-25 |access-date=2016-07-23}}{{dead link|date=April 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and, in the show's final season, adopts two children.<ref>{{cite web|last=Webb |first=Matt |url=http://tvline.com/2012/03/25/csi-miami-preview-emily-procter-adam-rodriguez/ |title=CSI: Miami Preview: Calleigh's Life-Changing Decision Prompts Delko to Make a Proposal |publisher=TVLine |date=2012-03-25 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>
* {{anchor|Eric Delko}}[[Adam Rodriguez (actor)|Adam Rodriguez]] as Eric Delko;<ref name="usatoday30.usatoday.com"/> a fingerprint and drug expert of Cuban and Russian descent. Detective Delko first encountered the CSI team whilst working as a tow-truck driver. Caine persuaded him to join the MDPD, and the two became good friends. Eric has three sisters. One of them, Marisol, married Caine and was killed at the end of season 4. Because of this he builds strong bonds where he works, developing a strong friendship with Tim Speedle, and a romantic interest in Calleigh. (seasons 1–8, 9–10; recurring: season 8)
* {{anchor|Alexx Woods}}[[Khandi Alexander]] as Alexx Woods;<ref>{{cite web|last=Rorke |first=Robert |url=https://nypost.com/2015/05/17/mama-pope-from-scandal-brings-ruthlessness-to-bessie/ |title=Mama Pope from 'Scandal' brings ruthlessness to 'Bessie' &#124; New York Post |website=Nypost.com |date=2015-05-17 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> a medical examiner for Miami Dade County. Alexx began her medical career in New York as a physician and became a medical examiner with the CSI team after moving to Miami for personal reasons. She is a very emotional person, and is more of a "mother" figure for the CSI team, showing great concern for them. She also often talks to the dead bodies. Alexx eventually leaves CSI in order to spend more time with the living. (seasons 1–6; guest star: seasons 7–8)
* {{anchor|Tim Speedle}}[[Rory Cochrane]] as Tim Speedle,<ref>{{cite web|last=Thomas |first=Rochell D |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/cochrane-csi-miami-39536/ |title=CSI Star's Death Wish – Today's News: Our Take |website=TVGuide.com |date=2004-10-13 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> known affectionately as "Speed"; a trace evidence and impressions expert from Syracuse, New York. He worked for the [[St. Petersburg Police Department (Florida)|St. Petersburg PD]] in 1997, and had a degree in [[biology]] from [[Columbia University]]. Speed joined the team at the recommendation of Jesse Cardoza, and became an invaluable asset. Speed often failed to comply to departmental standards, however, and was killed as a result of his unclean weapon misfiring. (seasons 1–3; guest star: season 6)
* {{anchor|Megan Donner}}[[Kim Delaney]] as Megan Donner;<ref>{{cite web|last=Silverman |first=Stephen M. |url=https://people.com/celebrity/kim-delaney-pulling-out-of-csi-miami/ |title=Kim Delaney Pulling Out of 'CSI: Miami' – Kim Delaney |website=[[People (magazine)|People]] |date=2016-07-19 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> Horatio's first partner and a respected MDPD Police Lieutenant. She was the director of the MDPD Crime Lab prior to taking indefinite leave due to the death of her husband, who was killed in the line of duty. She believes in following the evidence, and as such is often seen as adversarial to Horatio's go-with-the-gut detective style. As a result of this, Megan resigns, finding the pressure of the job to now be more than she could handle. (season 1)
* {{anchor|Yelina Salas}}[[Sofia Milos]] as Yelina Salas; a Colombian homicide detective frequently attached to CSI investigations, and the widow of Horatio's brother [[List of CSI: Miami characters#Raymond Caine|Raymond Caine]]. She later starts a relationship with [[Internal affairs (law enforcement)|IAB]] Sergeant Rick Stetler. Yelina leaves the team and moves to Rio with her family, although she later returns to Miami as a private investigator. (recurring: seasons 1–2; season 3; guest star: seasons 5–7)
* {{anchor|Ryan Wolfe}}[[Jonathan Togo]] as Ryan Wolfe; a Detective attached to Horatio's team. Ryan was working as a police officer at the time he was hired for the lab by Caine, who noted Ryan's immaculate care of his gun, likely due to Wolfe having [[Obsessive-compulsive disorder|OCD]]. Ryan was replacing fallen CSI [[Tim Speedle]], who died in the line of duty as a direct result of his poor gun maintenance. The team, and Eric in particular, are hostile to Ryan at first, though they later warm to him. (seasons 3–10; recurring: season 3)
* {{anchor|Frank Tripp}}[[Rex Linn]] as Frank Tripp; a Texas-born homicide detective who accompanies the team to the crime scenes. He is known for interrogating suspects in his typical sarcastic manner and has a good working relationship with all the CSIs. He is divorced with three kids, and has known Horatio since at least 1997. Over the course of the series, he is promoted to sergeant, taking on a more prominent role within the MDPD, and spending a short time in uniform. (recurring: seasons 1–4; seasons 5–10)
* {{anchor|Natalia Boa Vista}}[[Eva LaRue]] as Natalia Boa Vista;<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com">{{cite news|author=Lesley Goldberg |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/csi-miami-eva-larue-mandy-moore-abc-pilot-303806 |title='CSI: Miami's' Eva LaRue Joins ABC's Mandy Moore Pilot (Exclusive) |newspaper=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=2012-03-23 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> an MDPD Detective<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/> and DNA specialist hired by Caine. Upon her arrival, she was only allowed to work on [[Cold case (criminology)|cold or unsolved cases]] due to the restrictions of her federal grant, although it is later revealed she is in fact an FBI Special Agent working undercover. She later applies to join the team permanently, much to the initial chagrin of Delko and Wolfe. She was a victim of domestic abuse during her marriage. (recurring: season 4; seasons 5–10)
* {{anchor|Tara Price}}[[Megalyn Echikunwoke]] as Tara Price;<ref name="tvguide2"/> the day-shift [[medical examiner]] who replaces Alexx following her departure. She is initially well received by the team, until she is shown to steal a bottle of [[Oxycodone]] (an opioid analgesic medication) from a victim in the morgue. Ryan Wolfe confronts Tara about the stolen pills in her locker, and she is later arrested and dismissed from the team. Tara is replaced shortly thereafter by Dr. Tom Loman. (season 7; recurring: season 7)
* {{anchor|Jesse Cardoza}}[[Eddie Cibrian]] as Jesse Cardoza;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sela-ward-to-replace-melina-kanakaredes-on-csiny/ |title=Sela Ward To Replace Melina Kanakaredes on "CSI:NY"? |work=[[CBS News]] |date=2010-07-13 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> an MDPD Detective who worked with Horatio and Megan prior to the formation of the CSI team. He returns to Miami following a stint as a [[Los Angeles Police Department|LAPD]] officer in order to track the man who murdered his wife. Cardoza builds strong friendships within the team but is killed in the line of duty during a halon attack on the lab. Walter is particularly hurt by his loss. (season 8; guest star: season 9)
* {{anchor|Walter Simmons}}[[Omar Benson Miller]] as Walter Simmons;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/csi-miami-season-finale-expect-a-major-twist-says-omar-miller/ |title="CSI: Miami" season finale: Expect a major twist, says Omar Miller |work=[[CBS News]] |date=2012-04-06 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> "a Louisiana native and [[art theft]] specialist who transfers over from the night-shift to join Horatio's team".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2009/09/28/actor-omar-miller-joins-the-cast-of-csi-miami-32851/20090928cbs03/ |title=Breaking News – Actor Omar Miller Joins the Cast of "Csi: Miami" |publisher=TheFutonCritic.com |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> Simmons' large build is often intimidating to suspects. However, he is shown to be one of the most caring and compassionate members of the team. He is extremely close to both Ryan and Jesse, and develops a friendship with LVPD CSI [[Raymond Langston]]. (seasons 8–10; recurring: season 8)

=== Recurring ===
{{Main|List of minor CSI: Miami characters}}
* {{anchor|John Hagen}}[[Holt McCallany]] as John Hagen;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.accesshollywood.com/articles/nbc-announces-new-heroes-cast-members-59868/ |title=NBC Announces New 'Heroes' Cast Members |publisher=Access Hollywood |date=2007-06-20 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref> a [[Miami Police Department|MPD]] Homicide Detective who had emotional and psychological problems. He was the partner of Caine's presumed-dead brother. Hagen kills himself in front of Calleigh. (seasons 1–3)
* {{anchor|Maxine Valera}}[[Boti Bliss]] as Maxine Valera;<ref>{{cite web|last=Husted |first=Bill |url=http://www.denverpost.com/2007/03/29/down-to-earthiness-is-in-the-dna-for-csi-miami-actor-boti-bliss/ |title=Down-to-earthiness is in the DNA for 'CSI: Miami' actor Boti Bliss |work=[[The Denver Post]] |date=29 March 2007 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref> a DNA technician who works on Caine's team. She is incredibly capable but has an unfortunate habit of taking shortcuts whilst processing evidence. (seasons 2–8)
* {{anchor|Jake Berkeley}}[[Johnny Whitworth]] as Jake Berkeley;<ref>{{cite web|last=Eisenberg |first=Eric |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Idris-Elba-Johnny-Whitworth-Talks-Ghost-Rider-2-21024.html |title=Idris Elba And Johnny Whitworth In Talks For Ghost Rider 2 |publisher=Cinemablend |date=2010-10-05 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref> originally an MDPD Narcotics Detective, Jake transfers to Homicide following a stint in undercover. He and Calleigh were in a relationship in the academy, and later rekindle this. (seasons 5–8)
* {{anchor|Tom Loman}}[[Christian Clemenson]] as Tom Loman:<ref>{{cite web|last=Eng |first=Joyce |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/christian-clemenson-joins-1009306/ |title=Christian Clemenson Joins CSI: Miami – Today's News: Our Take |publisher=TVGuide.com |date=2009-08-28 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref> Miami's newest medical examiner and the second replacement for Dr. Alexx Woods.<ref name="tvovermind1">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvovermind.com/csi-miami/csi-miami-season-eight-so-far |title=CSI: Miami – season Eight so far |work=TVovermind |publisher=Tvovermind.com |date=2010-01-01 |access-date=2016-07-30 |last1=Matutai |first1=Tony }}</ref> Loman is socially awkward but invaluable to the team, developing strong bonds throughout his tenure.<ref name="tvovermind1"/> (seasons 8–10)
* {{anchor|Samantha Owens}}[[Taylor Cole]] as Samantha Owens;<ref>{{cite web|last=Masters |first=Megan |url=http://tvline.com/2012/04/19/taylor-cole-season-3-the-glades/ |title=Taylor Cole Joins The Glades season 3 |publisher=TVLine |date=2012-04-19 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref> an MDPD Detective who is assigned to Horatio's CSI team.<ref name="zap2it1">{{cite web|last=Bobbin |first=Jay |url=http://zap2it.com/2012/05/csi-miami-and-the-event-endings-still-up-in-the-air-for-the-glades-taylor-cole/ |title='CSI: Miami' and 'The Event' endings still 'up in the air' for 'The Glades' Taylor Cole – Zap2It |publisher=Zap2it |date=2012-05-02 |access-date=2016-07-30}}{{dead link|date=April 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Formerly a lab technician,<ref name="zap2it1"/> Owens develops a flirtatious relationship with Wolfe.<ref>{{cite web|author=Shane Saunders |url=http://www.csifiles.com/content/2012/02/interview-jonathan-togo-2/ |title=Interview: Jonathan Togo – CSI Files |publisher=Csifiles.com |date=2012-02-17 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref> (season 10)

== Episodes ==
{{Main|List of CSI: Miami episodes}}
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=== Crossover with ''CSI: NY'' ===
On Monday November 7, 2005, and Wednesday November 9, 2005, CBS aired the first crossover within the ''CSI'' franchise, with a ''CSI: Miami'' episode titled "Felony Flight", and a ''CSI: NY'' episode titled "Manhattan Manhunt".<ref name="ScottPierce">{{cite web|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/635158783/Miami--NY--gory-fun-on-CSI.html?pg=all|title=Miami + NY = gory fun on CSI|author=Scott D. Pierce|work=Deseret News|date = 7 November 2005}}{{dead link|date=November 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The episodes see an escaped prisoner embark on a killing "spree that, quite naturally, brings together Lt. Horatio Caine and his team and Detective Mac Taylor (of ''[[CSI: NY]]'') and his team, a spree that eventually mounts to 13 bodies in the two episodes."<ref name="ScottPierce" />

Anthony Zuiker described the event as "virtually a movie",<ref name="ScottPierce" /> while ''CSI: Miami''{{'s}} show-runner Ann Donahue stated that, despite a crossover being planned earlier, she had "held off on this because [she] wanted to wait until 'New York' had distinguished itself" from its predecessors.<ref name="ScottPierce" /> Zuiker noted that as well as being a "tremendous treat for viewers", the crossover would provide "a chance to sample other ''CSI'' shows and casts and mysteries on other nights", particularly due to the "complete visual makeover" undertaken during ''CSI: NY''{{'s}} second season, "in terms of the lighting style, the colors, and the new labs."<ref name="ScottPierce" /> He also described the crossover as " the event that the franchise needed at this point, not only for ''CSI: NY'', but [for] the viewers. And it's, I feel, some of our best work if not the best."<ref name="ScottPierce" />

=== Crossover with ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' ===
{{Main|CSI: Trilogy}}
In 2005, prior to the airing of "Felony Flight", Ann Donahue stated that "you never know" when a three-way crossover will be produced, with Zuiker stating that "the beauty of this franchise is it's very interchangeable in terms of how crossover combinations will work".<ref name="ScottPierce" /> In 2009, CBS commissioned a three-part crossover starring ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'' star [[Laurence Fishburne]], an event that ''EW'' dubbed the "Great CSI Crossover Experiment That William Petersen Never Would Have Agreed To".<ref>{{cite web|last=Tucker |first=Ken |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2009/11/13/csi-crossover-laurence-fishburne-2 |title='CSI' crossover ends: Which of the three episodes was the best? |website=EW.com |date=2009-11-13 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref><ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|last=Tucker |first=Ken |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2009/11/10/csi-crossover-laurence-fishburne |title='CSI' crossover last night: Did Laurence Fishburne learn to talk like David Caruso? |website=EW.com |date=2009-11-10 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> The ''Miami'' segment of the crossover, titled "Bone Voyage", aired on November 9, 2009.<ref name="autogenerated1"/>

== Broadcast ==
The series was originally broadcast on CBS in the United States, airing on Mondays at 10/9 for the first eight seasons, then moving to Sundays at 10/9C for its final two seasons. CBS frequently repeats ''CSI: Miami'' on weekends during the ''Crimetime Saturday'' slot, while CBS also owns syndication rights to the series, with CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler stating that she intends to air ''CSI: Miami'' "in syndication for years to come".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/13/report-csi-miami-canceled-csi-ny-renewed/133850/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516042954/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/13/report-csi-miami-canceled-csi-ny-renewed/133850/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-05-16|title=It's Official: 'CSI: Miami' Canceled; 'CSI: NY' Renewed by CBS - Ratings - TVbytheNumbers.zap2it.com|work=TVbytheNumbers}}</ref>

Similarly, ''CSI: Miami'' has been syndicated on [[A&E (TV channel)|A&E Network]] since 2005, on late Sunday nights/Early Monday mornings at 11:00 PM. While on December 2, 2011, [[AMC (TV channel)|AMC]] acquired syndication rights of the series, and began airing the episodes on January 2, 2012. The show airs regularly at 5/4C on weekdays. In August 2012 [[WE tv]] started airing reruns of the show. Both A&E and [[Paramount Network|Spike TV]] share the return rights to the crossover episodes (with ''[[CSI: NY]]''), ''[[Felony Flight]]'' and ''Manhattan Manhunt''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20070308spiketv01 |title=The Futon Critic: Spike TV Highlights – April 2007 |publisher=Thefutoncritic.com |access-date=2008-12-24}}</ref>

In Australia [[Nine Network]] aired new episodes of ''CSI: Miami'', and repeats were shown on satellite channel [[TV Hits|TVH!TS]] (formerly [[TV1 (Australia)|TV1]]).

== Reception ==
[[File:Kim Delaney 2011.jpg|thumb|right|Kim Delaney was praised for her "edgy" performance as Lieutenant Megan Donner. Despite this, she only appeared in the first half of the show's first season.]]
The reviews for ''CSI: Miami'' received were generally positive, with the website [[Metacritic]] giving the series a weighted average score of 63 out of 100 based on 30 reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.<ref name="metacritic.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/csi-miami |title=CSI: Miami – Season 1 Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> In 2002, Ann Hodges of ''[[The Houston Chronicle]]'' stated that "the clone could turn out to be better than the original", while Aaron Barnhart of ''[[The Kansas City Star]]'' commented that ''CSI: Miami'' "just feels like the show ''CSI'' should have been all along".<ref name="metacritic.com"/> Tim Goodman noted that "There probably isn't a bigger slam-dunk victor on the fall schedule than ''CSI: Miami''," describing it as "on its own, a very fine show".<ref name="sfgate.com">{{cite web|author=Tim Goodman |url=http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/CSI-Miami-shows-its-winning-bloodline-Strong-2767728.php |title='CSI: Miami' shows its winning bloodline / Strong cast headed by Caruso makes up for plot that's wrapped up a bit too neatly |publisher=SFGate |date=2002-09-23 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>

Following the series finale, Nina Tassler credited ''CSI: Miami'' with being a "key player in CBS's rise to the top", stating that the series "leaves an amazing television legacy—a signature look and style [and] global popularity".<ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite web|last=Hibberd |first=James |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2012/05/13/cbs-cancels-csi-miami |title=CBS cancels 'CSI: Miami' |website=EW.com |date=2012-05-13 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> [[CBS News]] described ''CSI: Miami'' as "one of TV's biggest hits".<ref>{{cite web|last=Dakss |first=Brian |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/emily-procters-unlikely-side/ |title=Emily Procter's Unlikely Side |work=[[CBS News]] |date=2006-01-23 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>

Brendan Bernhard of ''[[The New York Sun]]'' stated that, with repeat viewing,<blockquote>"Mr. Caruso's mannerisms become less annoying than soothing as they melt into all those hypnotic patterns of shadow and light, and your critical faculties melt along with them. It's like a real estate show with characters and a plot, and it can hook you. The pristine settings, the stunning aerial views of harbors and yachts, the gorgeous homes and burnished floors, and then . . . a flash of anger, a gush of blood. At which point, enter Miami-Dade Head Investigator, Lieutenant Horatio Caine, world's most popular cop. And not by chance, an [[Americans|American]]".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bernhard|first1=Brendan|title=South Beach Riot|url=https://www.nysun.com/arts/south-beach-riot/48049/|website=The New York Sun|date=February 6, 2007|publisher=TWO SL LLC|access-date=20 April 2018|ref=bernhard2007}}</ref></blockquote>

Tim Goodman stated that "Caruso reminds everyone why he's good on the small screen, as the confident, dispassionate and slightly cynical Horatio."<ref name="chicagotribune2002">{{cite web|last1=Johnson|first1=Steve|title=How to tell the difference between 'CSI: Miami' and 'Miami Vice'|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2002/09/23/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-csi-miami-and-miami-vice/|work=Chicago Tribune|date=2002-09-23|access-date=20 April 2018|ref=chicagotribune2002}}</ref> Nina Tassler later credited Caruso for leading a talented cast for "ten outstanding seasons".<ref name="autogenerated2" /> Similarly, Goodman described Delaney's portrayal of Megan Donner as "edgy enough to keep up with [Caruso]"<ref name="sfgate.com"/> and the ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'' credits Delaney with leading a "strong cast" and a "slickly produced series".<ref name="chicagotribune2002" /> ''SF Gate'' commented that she should be credited for "saving [a fledgling] new series".<ref>{{cite web|author=Tim Goodman |url=http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/CSI-Miami-could-be-on-to-something-2754864.php |title='CSI: Miami' could be on to something |publisher=SFGate |date=2002-11-13 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>

In 2006, [[BBC News]] published an article stating that ''CSI: Miami'' was the world's most popular television series. The article cites a study, conducted by [[Informa]] and published by ''[[Radio Times]]'' magazine, that collected television viewing data in 20 countries, revealing that ''CSI: Miami'' was featured in more top-10 viewing charts than any other series. Adam Thomas, the media research manager responsible for the study, explained: <blockquote>"The objective of our research was to find the most consistently successful programme worldwide in terms of attracting viewers. We were not therefore concerned with shows that performed extremely well in a relatively small number of markets. ''CSI: Miami'' was therefore named the most popular programme because it featured in more countries' top ten rankings for 2005 than any other".<ref name="bbc2006">{{cite web|title=CSI show 'most popular in world'|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/5231334.stm|website=BBC News|publisher=BBC|date=2006-07-31|access-date=20 April 2018|ref=bbc2006}}</ref></blockquote>

Nearly all episodes of the series had a [[cold open]] which ended with Caruso putting on sunglasses and making a quip or pun related to the newfound crime, before the show cut to the scream of "Yeah!" in "Won't Be Fooled Again" for the opening credits. This imagery became a common meme on the Internet, typically in response to a similar pun made on user forums.<ref>{{cite magazine | url = https://ew.com/tv/2017/09/25/csi-miami-tribute-david-caruso-sunglasses/ | title = A tribute to David Caruso, Horatio Caine's sunglasses, and CSI: Miami cold opens | first =  Derek | last = Lawrence | date = September 25, 2017 | accessdate = July 20, 2021 | magazine = [[Entertainment Weekly]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.looper.com/344413/what-happened-to-the-cast-of-csi-miami/ | title = What Happened To The Cast Of CSI: Miami? | first = Jordan | last = Baranowski | date = March 31, 2021 | accessdate = July 20, 2021 | work = [[Looper (website)|Looper]] }}</ref>

== Accolades ==

=== Awards ===
{{Columns-list|colwidth=30em|'''[[ALMA Awards]]'''
* 2011: Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: Adam Rodriguez<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/shows/criminal_minds/news/1005272/adam-rodriguez-to-join-the-cast-of-criminal-minds/ |title=Adam Rodriguez To Join The Cast Of Criminal Minds As Series Regular |publisher=CBS.com |date=2016-06-08 |access-date=2016-07-26}}</ref>
'''[[ASCAP Award]]'''
* 2005-06, 09: Top TV Series Score – Jeff Cardoni<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ascap.com/home/eventsawards/awards/filmtv/2005/winners.aspx |title=List of Winners |publisher=Ascap.com |date=2014-06-25 |access-date=2016-07-26 |archive-date=2013-09-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055844/http://www.ascap.com/home/eventsawards/awards/filmtv/2005/winners.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ascap.com/press/2006/041106_ftv.aspx |title=ASCAP Honors Top Film and Television Music Composers at 21st Annual Awards Celebration |publisher=Ascap.com |access-date=2016-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ascap.com/press/2010/0624_filmtvawards.aspx |title=ASCAP Honors Top Film and Television Music Composers at 25th Anniversary Awards Celebration |publisher=Ascap.com |access-date=2016-07-26}}</ref>
'''[[American Society of Cinematographers|ASC Awards]]'''
* 2003: Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography (Pilot) – "Cross Jurisdictions"<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theasc.com/asc_news/awards/awards_history.php |title=Past ASC Awards |publisher=The ASC |access-date=2016-07-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624055957/http://www.theasc.com/asc_news/awards/awards_history.php |archive-date=2016-06-24 }}</ref>
'''[[BMI Film & TV Awards]]'''
* 2003-05, 08-09: TV Music Award - Pete Townshend<ref name="formulatv1">{{cite web|url=http://www.formulatv.com/noticias/5346/telecinco-estrena-la-quinta-temporada-de-csi-miami-y-la-tercera-de-csi-nueva-york/ |title=Telecinco estrena la quinta temporada de 'CSI Miami' y la tercera de 'CSI Nueva York' |date=August 31, 2007 |publisher=FormulaTV |access-date=2016-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bmi-london-awards-film-tv-152703 |title=BMI London awards film, TV music prizes |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=2007-10-17 |access-date=2016-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/bmi_film_television_awards_tout_composers_of_years_top_film_television_cabl |title=BMI Film & Television Awards Tout Composers of Year's Top Film, Television, & Cable Music &#124; News |publisher=BMI.com |date=2009-05-21 |access-date=2016-07-26}}</ref>
'''[[Primetime Emmy Awards]]'''
* 2003: Outstanding Cinematography – "A Simple Man"<ref name="emmys1">{{cite web|url=http://www.emmys.com/shows/csi-miami |title=CSI: Miami &#124; Television Academy |publisher=Emmys.com |date=2016-07-14 |access-date=2016-07-26}}</ref>
* 2007: Outstanding Stunt Co-Ordination – "Rush"<ref name="emmys1"/>

'''California On Location'''
* 2007: Assistant Location Manager of the Year – Adam Robinson<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.californiaonlocationawards.com/2007.html |title=2007 California On Location Awards Honorees |publisher=Californiaonlocationawards.com |access-date=2016-07-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170919085716/http://www.californiaonlocationawards.com/2007.html |archive-date=2017-09-19 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

'''[[Image Awards]]'''
* 2005: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama – Khandi Alexander<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csifiles.com/news/220305_02.shtml |title=Khandi Alexander Wins NAACP Image Award |publisher=CSI Files |access-date=2016-07-26}}</ref>

'''[[Imagen Foundation Awards]]'''
* 2011: Best Supporting Actress on Television – Eva LaRue<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imagen.org/awards/past-imagen-awards-winners/2011-imagen-awards-winners-nominees/ |title=2011 Imagen Awards Winners & Nominees – Imagen Foundation |publisher=Imagen.org |date=2016-07-18 |access-date=2016-07-26}}</ref>
* 2012: Best Supporting Actress on Television – Eva LaRue<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imagen.org/awards/past-imagen-awards-winners/2012-imagen-awards-winners-nominees/ |title=2012 Imagen Awards Winners & Nominees – Imagen Foundation |publisher=Imagen.org |date=2016-07-18 |access-date=2016-07-26}}</ref>

'''[[Motion Picture Sound Editors]]'''
* 2005: Best Sound Editing in Long Form – Effects & Foley – "Crime Wave"<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.editorsguild.com/V2/magazine/archives/0505/news_article06.htm |title=Editors Guild Magazine – News |publisher=Editorsguild.com |access-date=2016-07-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008050435/http://www.editorsguild.com/v2/magazine/archives/0505/news_article06.htm |archive-date=2016-10-08 }}</ref>
* 2007: Best Sound Editing in Short Form – Music – "Rio"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.editorsguild.com/magazine.cfm?ArticleID=339 |title=Editors Guild Magazine Article : Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards |publisher=Editorsguild.com |date=2007-02-11 |access-date=2016-07-26}}</ref>
* 2009: Best Sound Editing in Short Form – Music – "Tipping Point"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.editorsguild.com/magazine.cfm?ArticleID=735 |title=Editors Guild Magazine Article : MOTION PICTURE SOUND EDITORS |publisher=Editorsguild.com |date=2009-02-21 |access-date=2016-07-26}}</ref>

'''[[People's Choice Awards]]'''
* 2003: Favorite New TV Dramatic Series<ref name="peopleschoice1">{{cite web |url=http://search.peopleschoice.com/v/26947849/and-the-29th-annual-favorite-new-television-dramatic-series-people-s-choice-is-csi-miami.htm |title=And the 29th Annual "Favorite New Television Dramatic Series" People's Choice is...CSI:Miami! |publisher=Search.peopleschoice.com |date=2003-01-12 |access-date=2016-07-26 }}{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

'''[[Teen Choice Awards]]'''
* 2012: Choice TV Actor – Adam Rodriguez<ref name="peopleschoice1"/>
* 2012: Choice TV Series – Action<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/23/teen-choice-awards-winners-2012_n_1693766.html |title=Teen Choice Awards Winners 2012: 'Twilight,' 'The Vampire Diaries,' Justin Bieber Win Big |date=23 July 2012 |publisher=Huffingtonpost.com |access-date=2016-07-26}}</ref>
}}

=== Nominations ===
{{Columns-list|colwidth=30em|'''[[ALMA Awards]]'''
* 2008-09: Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series – Adam Rodriguez<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nalip.org/files/past_editions/1326842409.html |title=Latinos In The Industry eNewsletter |publisher=Nalip.org |access-date=2016-07-26 |archive-date=2016-06-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160612101329/http://www.nalip.org/files/past_editions/1326842409.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.almaawards.com/pdf/1/2009-nominees.pdf |title=2009 ALMA nominations |publisher=ALMA |access-date=2016-07-26}}
* 2009, 11: Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series – Eva LaRue<ref name="almaawards1">{{cite web|url=http://www.almaawards.com/pdf/1/2009-nominees.pdf |title=2009 ALMA nominations |publisher=ALMA |access-date=2016-07-26}}</ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hispaniclifestyle.com/articles/entertainment/nclr-alma-awards-as-primetime-special |title=UPDATE – NCLR ALMA AWARDS Nominations |publisher=Hispanic Lifestyle |access-date=2016-07-26}}</ref>
* 2011: Favorite TV Series<ref name="hispaniclifestyle1">{{cite web|url=http://www.hispaniclifestyle.com/articles/entertainment/nclr-alma-awards-as-primetime-special |title=UPDATE – NCLR ALMA AWARDS Nominations |publisher=Hispanic Lifestyle |access-date=2016-07-26}}</ref>
'''[[American Society of Cinematographers|ASC Awards]]'''
* 2008: Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography – "Darkroom"<ref name="theasc.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.theasc.com/asc_news/awards/awards_history.php |title=Past ASC Awards |publisher=The ASC |access-date=2016-07-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624055957/http://www.theasc.com/asc_news/awards/awards_history.php |archive-date=2016-06-24 }}</ref>
* 2009: Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography – "Inside Out"<ref name="theasc.com"/>
'''Crime Thriller Award'''
* 2008: Best International TV Drama<ref>{{cite web|url=https://henryct.wordpress.com/2008/10/07/itv3s-crime-thriller-awards/ |title=ITV3's Crime Thriller Awards &#124; The Mystery Bookshelf |publisher=Henryct.wordpress.com |date=2008-10-07 |access-date=2016-07-29}}</ref>

'''[[Edgar Award]]'''
* 2009: Best TV Episode Teleplay – "You May Now Kill The Bride"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cozy-mystery.com/edgar-award-best-episode-tv-series.html |title=Edgar Allan Poe Award Best Episode Of A Tv Series &#124; Cozy Mystery List |publisher=Cozy-mystery.com |date=2016-07-23 |access-date=2016-07-29}}</ref>
'''[[Primetime Emmy Awards]]'''
* 2005: Outstanding Sound Editing – "Lost Son"<ref name="emmys1"/>
* 2007: Outstanding Sound Editing – "No Man's Land"<ref name="emmys1"/>
* 2012: Outstanding Sound Editing – "Blown Away"<ref name="emmys1"/>
'''Golden Camera Awards'''
* 2009: Best US Television Series<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.axelspringer.de/presse/Die-GOLDENE-KAMERA-von-HoeRZU-geht-2009-an-die-beste-US-Serie_427842.html |title=Die GOLDENE KAMERA von HÖRZU geht 2009 an die beste US-Serie Axel Springer SE |publisher=Axelspringer.de |date=2015-11-05 |access-date=2016-07-29 |archive-date=October 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013055911/http://www.axelspringer.de/presse/Die-GOLDENE-KAMERA-von-HoeRZU-geht-2009-an-die-beste-US-Serie_427842.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
'''Golden Reel Sound Editors Guild Awards'''
* 2004: Best Sound Editing – Episodic Television<ref>{{cite web |url=http://moviecitynews.com/2004/01/the-golden-reel-awards-sound-editors-guild-2003-awards-nominations/ |title=The Golden Reel Sound Editors Guild Nominations « Movie City News |publisher=Moviecitynews.com |access-date=2016-07-30 |archive-date=2016-07-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160715224635/http://moviecitynews.com/2004/01/the-golden-reel-awards-sound-editors-guild-2003-awards-nominations/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
'''[[Imagen Awards]]'''
* 2004: Outstanding Drama Series<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-jan-08-wk-braxton8-story.html |title=A twist in Image Award nominations – latimes |publisher=Articles.latimes.com |date=2004-01-08 |access-date=2016-07-29}}</ref>
* 2005: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama – Khandi Alexander<ref name="csifiles2">{{cite web|url=http://www.csifiles.com/news/050307_03.shtml |title='CSI' Franchise Comes Up Empty Handed |publisher=CSI Files |date=2007-03-02 |access-date=2016-07-29}}</ref>
* 2006: Outstanding Drama Series<ref name="variety2006">{{cite web|author=Variety Staff |url=https://variety.com/2006/biz/awards/37th-annual-image-awards-nominations-1117938771/ |title=37th Annual Image Awards nominations |publisher=Variety |date=2006-02-23 |access-date=2016-07-29}}</ref>
* 2006: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama – Khandi Alexander<ref name="variety2006"/>
* 2007: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama – Khandi Alexander<ref name="csifiles2"/>

'''[[Imagen Foundation Awards]]'''
* 2005: Best Supporting Actor in a Drama – Adam Rodriguez<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csifiles.com/news/220605_03.shtml |title=News Bullets |publisher=CSI Files |date=2016-07-25 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref>
* 2006: Best Supporting Actress in a Drama – Eva LaRue<ref>{{cite web|author=Variety Staff |url=https://variety.com/2006/film/awards/imagen-award-nominees-1200341809/ |title=Imagen Award nominees |publisher=Variety |date=2006-08-17 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref>
* 2007: Best Supporting Actress in a Drama – Eva LaRue<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20070728005017/en/Latino-Actors-Honored-22nd-Annual-Imagen-Awards |title=Latino Actors Honored at 22nd Annual Imagen Awards Featuring America Ferrera, Wilmer Valderrama, Jimmy Smits, Carlos Mencia, Kelly Monaco, Hector Elizondo, Tony Plana, Judy Reyes and More |publisher=Business Wire |date=2007-07-29 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref>
* 2009: Best Supporting Actress in a Drama – Eva LaRue<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csifiles.com/news/230709_01.shtml |title=News Bullets |publisher=CSI Files |date=2016-07-25 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref>

'''[[Motion Picture Sound Editors]]'''
* 2004: Best Sound Editing in Short Form – Effects & Foley – "Grand Prix"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000452/2004|title=Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA (2004)|website=[[IMDb]]}}</ref>
* 2005: Best Sound Editing in Short Form – Effects & Foley – "Lost Son"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csifiles.com/news/250105_01.shtml |title=News Bullets |publisher=CSI Files |date=2016-07-25 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref>
* 2006: Best Sound Editing in Short Form – Dialog & ADR – "Three-Way"<ref name="imdb.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000452/2006|title=Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA (2006)|website=[[IMDb]]}}</ref>
* 2006: Best Sound Editing in Short Form – Effects & Foley – "Urban Hellraisers"<ref name="imdb.com"/>
* 2007: Best Sound Editing in Short Form – Effects & Foley – "Come As You Are"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000452/2007|title=Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA (2007)|website=[[IMDb]]}}</ref>
* 2010: Best Sound Editing in Short Form – Effects & Foley – "Point of Impact<ref name="mixonline1">{{cite web|url=http://www.mixonline.com/news/news-products/motion-picture-sound-editors-announce-2010-golden-reel-awards-nominees/378745 |title=Motion Picture Sound Editors Announce 2010 Golden Reel Awards Nominees |publisher=Mixonline |date=2010-01-22 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref>
* 2010: Best Sound Editing in Short Form – Dialog & ADR – "Point of Impact"<ref name="mixonline1"/>
* 2011: Best Sound Editing in Short Form – Music – "L.A."<ref>{{cite web|author=Rachel Trongo |url=http://www.csifiles.com/content/2011/01/csi-miami-receive-golden-reel-nominations/ |title='CSI' & 'Miami' Receive Golden Reel Nominations – CSI Files |publisher=Csifiles.com |date=2011-01-31 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref>
* 2012: Best Sound Editing in Short Form – Music – "Crowned"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prosoundnetwork.com/business/mpse-unveils-golden-reel-noms/39552 |title=MPSE Unveils Golden Reel Noms |publisher=ProsoundNetwork.com |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref>
* 2013: Best Sound Editing in Long Form<ref>{{cite web|last=Deadline |first=The |url=https://deadline.com/2013/01/sound-editors-announce-nominations-for-golden-reel-awards-407005/ |title=Sound Editors Announce Nominations For Golden Reel Awards |publisher=Deadline |date=2013-01-17 |access-date=2016-07-29}}</ref>

'''Prism Award'''
* 2010: Best Depiction of Mental Health in a Drama Series – "Head Case"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/crazy-heart-among-prism-awards-20838 |title='Crazy Heart' among Prism Awards noms |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=2010-02-18 |access-date=2016-07-29}}</ref>

'''[[Young Artist Awards]]'''
* 2003: Guest Star – Male – [[Raja Fenske]]<ref name="youngartistawards2003">{{cite web |url=http://youngartistawards.org/noms24.htm |title=24th Annual Young Artist Awards Nominations |publisher=Youngartistawards.org |date=2003-03-29 |access-date=2016-07-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110180321/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms24.htm |archive-date=2016-01-10 }}</ref>
* 2003: Guest Star – Male – [[Seth Adkins]]<ref name="youngartistawards2003"/>
* 2004: Guest Star – Female – [[Sara Paxton]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://youngartistawards.org/noms25.htm |title=25th Annual Young Artist Awards – Winners and Nominations |publisher=Youngartistawards.org |access-date=2016-07-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150429114525/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms25.htm |archive-date=2015-04-29 }}</ref>
* 2005: Guest Star – Male – Alex Black<ref>{{cite web |url=http://youngartistawards.org/noms26.htm |title=26th Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations / Special Awards |publisher=Youngartistawards.org |access-date=2016-07-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716011338/http://youngartistawards.org/noms26.htm |archive-date=2015-07-16 }}</ref>
* 2008: Guest Star – Female – Cole Petersen<ref>{{cite web |url=http://youngartistawards.org/noms29.html |title=29th Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations / Special Awards |publisher=Youngartistawards.org |access-date=2016-07-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131204224322/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms29.html |archive-date=2013-12-04 }}</ref>
* 2010: Guest Star – 13 and Under – Scotty Noyd, Jr.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://youngartistawards.org/noms31.html |title=31st Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations / Special Awards |publisher=Youngartistawards.org |date=2010-04-11 |access-date=2016-07-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150720070816/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms31.html |archive-date=2015-07-20 }}</ref>
* 2011: Guest Star – 11–13 – Colin Ford<ref>{{cite web |url=http://youngartistawards.org/noms32.html |title=32nd Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations / Special Awards |publisher=Youngartistawards.org |date=2011-03-13 |access-date=2016-07-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150803150806/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms32.html |archive-date=2015-08-03 }}</ref>
* 2012: Guest Star – 11–13 – Maxim Knight<ref name="youngartistawards1">{{cite web |url=http://youngartistawards.org/noms33.html |title=33rd Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations / Special Awards |publisher=Youngartistawards.org |date=2012-05-06 |access-date=2016-07-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511074924/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms33.html |archive-date=2012-05-11 }}</ref>
* 2012: Guest Star – 17–21 – Erin Sanders<ref name="youngartistawards1"/>
* 2012: Guest Star – 10 and Under – Danielle Parker<ref name="youngartistawards1"/>
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== Adaptations and spin-offs ==
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Sunil Nayar, an executive producer of ''CSI: Miami'' has stated that "navigating a show like ''CSI: Miami'' is not unlike commanding a ship in a fleet. Its obligation to the bigger ''CSI'' franchise is almost like the obligation one feels towards one's siblings".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainment/tv--radio/ode-to-mother-ship/2009/07/29/1248546760568.html?page=2 |title=Ode to mother ship – TV & Radio – Entertainment |website=The Age|date=2009-07-29 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>
Like ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'', ''CSI: Miami'' has spawned a series of [[comic book]]s, [[novel]]s, and [[video game]]s based on the show.

''[[CSI (franchise)|CSI]]'' has also been released as a series of mobile games. In 2007, CBS teamed up with game developer [[Gameloft]] to bring ''CSI'' to mobile phones. The first of the series to be published was ''CSI: Miami''. The game features actual cast members such as Caine, Woods and Duquesne who are trying to solve a murder in South Beach with the player's assistance.<ref>{{cite web|last=Buchanan |first=Levi |title=IGN: CSI: Miami |publisher=IGN Entertainment |access-date=October 13, 2008 |url=http://www.cbsgames.com/games/story/10383968 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071103210401/http://cbsgames.com/games/story/10383968 |archive-date=November 3, 2007 }}</ref> The game is also available for download on various iPod devices.<ref>{{cite web|first=Brad |last=Cook |url=https://www.apple.com/games/ipod/csimiami/ |title=CSI: Miami – In Judgment of All Wrong |publisher=Apple Inc. |access-date=2008-12-07}}</ref>

=== ''CSI: NY'' ===
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In December 2003, ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' reported that "there are rumblings that co-creator Anthony Zuiker and company are planning a third franchise, to be set in New York City".<ref name="tucker2003"/> In 2004, CBS commissioned the New York-set ''CSI'' series,<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |url=https://deadline.com/2014/02/csi-planted-spinoff-cyber-crime-cbs-pilot-order-685203/ |title='CSI' Spinoff About Cyber Crime Gets CBS Pilot Order For Spring Debut |work=Deadline |date=2014-02-18 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref><ref name="playbill1">{{cite web|last=Gans |first=Andrew |url=http://www.playbill.com/article/steppenwolfs-gary-sinise-to-head-cast-of-csi-new-york-com-118558 |title=Steppenwolf's Gary Sinise to Head Cast of 'CSI: New York' |work=Playbill |date=2004-03-18 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> starring Gary Sinise as a detective named Mac Taylor.<ref name="playbill1"/> Mac, a veteran officer "who lost his wife during the terror attacks on September 11", was expected to "make a guest appearance on ''CSI: Miami''{{-"}} in May 2004.<ref name="playbill1"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/21/arts/television/the-bloodspattered-triplets-of-csi.html |title=The Bloodsplattered Triplets of CSI|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|date=21 November 2004 |access-date=2016-07-23|last1=McGrath |first1=Charles }}</ref>

On March 23, 2004, [[Melina Kanakaredes]] was cast as Stella, "a crime scene unit detective".<ref name="variety2004">{{cite web|author=Michael Schneider |url=https://variety.com/2004/scene/markets-festivals/drescher-up-for-pilot-1117902165/ |title=Drescher 'Up' for pilot |work=Variety |date=2004-03-23 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> Kanakaredes was cast following her signing a talent deal with CBS in August 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2004/03/24/development-update-march-24-16494/6478/ |title=Breaking News – Development Update: March 24 |publisher=TheFutonCritic.com |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> The Futon Critic noted that Kanakaredes "was initially set up as the lead of the drama project ''I.C.E.'', about the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a wing of the Dept. of Homeland Security. With ''I.C.E.''{{'}}s development stalled, Kanakaredes was free to join ''NY''{{-"}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2004/03/24/development-update-march-24-16494/6478/#oA1dV5XYlTATwH0g.99 |title=Breaking News – Development Update: March 24 |publisher=TheFutonCritic.com |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> [[Vanessa Ferlito]] and [[Carmine Giovinazzo]] were also cast in lead roles.<ref name="variety2004"/> The pilot episode for ''CSI: NY'', titled "[[MIA/NYC NonStop]]" aired on May 17, 2004, and also featured [[Hill Harper]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csifiles.com/episodes/miami/season2/mia_nyc_nonstop.shtml |title=MIA/NYC – NonStop |publisher=CSI Files |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>

On the aesthetic difference between ''CSI: Miami'' and ''CSI: NY'', senior writer Andrew Lipsitz stated that "all cities are fantasies, made up of the dreams of individual inhabitants. New York is its own fantasy—it's the great fantasy of anyone who came here from another country. It may or may not be more real, it may or may not be baked in the sun, but it's an amalgam of everyone's dreams."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nymag.com/nymetro/arts/tv/9906/index1.html |title=A Forensic Pathologist Examines CSI:NY |website=New York |date=2004-09-27 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>

Anthony Zuiker also stated that, while "''Miami'' feature[s] self-contained episodes that favor solving crimes over exploring characters' lives... ''NY'' [will] be more character-driven".<ref name="usatoday2004"/> ''[[USA Today]]'' later observed that "structurally, the ''CSI''s bear striking similarities. Each unit, which uses advanced forensic techniques to solve crimes, is headed by a veteran male, joined by a leading female", yet "climate offers variation. ''NY'' offers the prospect of frozen corpses."<ref name="usatoday2004"/>

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