The BEST episodes of CSI: NY season 9

Every episode of CSI: NY season 9, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of CSI: NY season 9!

The third edition of the "CSI" franchise sets up shop in the Big Apple, where taciturn Detective Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise) and his partner, Detective Stella Bonasera (Melina Kanakaredes), lead a crime-solving team. Like his counterparts in Las Vegas and Miami, Taylor knows that people may lie, but the evidence rarely does.

Last Updated: 12/1/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
The Real McCoy
star
7.81
398 votes

#1 - The Real McCoy

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2012

The CSIs investigate a 1920s-inspired speakeasy when one of its owners is murdered and $10,000 goes missing. Meanwhile, Adam spends his day off in an unexpected way.

Writer: Sarah Byrd
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Today Is Life
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7.65
414 votes

#2 - Today Is Life

Season 9 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/22/2013

Unrest erupts in a community where an unarmed man was shot by police which means the CSI team needs to work as fast as possible to solve the case.

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2,918 Miles
star
7.62
560 votes

#3 - 2,918 Miles

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2012

The CSIs race to San Francisco in search of a 16-year-old girl who may already be dead, and the case hits home for Jo.

Directors: Vikki Williams
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Misconceptions
star
7.58
614 votes

#4 - Misconceptions

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/2012

Mac investigates a 20-year-old case involving a missing boy when the prime suspect is found murdered on the anniversary of the boy’s disappearance. Meanwhile, Flack’s day off helps him deal with some lingering family issues.

Directors: Nathan Hope
Writer: John Dove
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Clue: SI
star
7.58
516 votes

#5 - Clue: SI

Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2012

When a psychiatrist’s patients are being systematically murdered, the CSIs are forced to play along in a game of CLUE in order to catch the killer.

Directors: Oz Scott
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Nine Thirteen
star
7.55
484 votes

#6 - Nine Thirteen

Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/2013

The CSIs investigate when a masked man is found at the bottom of a notorious skyscraper known for its history of mysterious deaths. Meanwhile, on her day off, Jo runs into a stranger with a surprising link to her past.

Directors: Pam Veasey
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Unspoken
star
7.54
482 votes

#7 - Unspoken

Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2012

The CSIs race to catch a shooter when Lindsay is injured during the attempted murder of a political candidate, and the events in the aftermath lead to a child’s death.

Directors: Duane Clark
Writer: Pam Veasey
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Seth and Apep (2)
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7.51
578 votes

#8 - Seth and Apep (2)

Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/8/2013

Mac and the team partner with D.B. Russell to outsmart Christine’s kidnappers before they run out of time to save her life. Part 2 of crossover following CSI 13x13 'In Vino Veritas'.

Directors: Eric Laneuville
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Civilized Lies
star
7.49
430 votes

#9 - Civilized Lies

Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/11/2013

When a beloved off-duty NYPD officer perishes in a robbery, the CSIs use the art of interrogation to break down their suspects and get to the truth.

Directors: Jerry Levine
Writer: John Dove
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Command+P
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7.49
462 votes

#10 - Command+P

Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/4/2013

The CSIs are confronted with a puzzling mystery when two different victims are linked by the same unusual weapon.

Directors: Howard Deutch
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White Gold
star
7.48
463 votes

#11 - White Gold

Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/1/2013

When a young pizza maker is carjacked, the CSI's must determine what the perpetrators were really after.

Directors: Alex Zakrzewski
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Late Admissions
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7.45
490 votes

#12 - Late Admissions

Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/2012

The CSI team investigates the murder of Luke, and finds his death linked to the sale of performance enhancement drugs; Lindsay returns home to Montana, to witness the execution of Daniel Katums.

Directors: Rob Bailey
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The Lady in the Lake
star
7.45
591 votes

#13 - The Lady in the Lake

Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/2012

When two little girls are stuck waiting for their mom at the NYBPD bullpen, Adam regales them with a tale of intrigue. After draining a lake to find a murder weapon, the CSIs discover a fresh mystery: the body of a woman in a ballgown -- perhaps she's a princess?

Directors: Scott White
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Blood Actually
star
7.45
383 votes

#14 - Blood Actually

Season 9 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/15/2013

On Valentine's Day, Mac and the team tackle three twisted tales of love gone wrong.

Directors: Christine Moore
Writer: Adam Targum
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Blood Out
star
7.38
480 votes

#15 - Blood Out

Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2012

Detective Lovato's past as an undercover officer tangles up with her present duty when one of the gang members she ingratiated herself in and developed feelings for turns up tortured and killed.

Directors: Sam Hill
Writer: Adam Targum
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Reignited
star
7.21
633 votes

#16 - Reignited

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2012

The CSIs investigate when a fire chief – a friend of Mac’s – is killed in a blaze that used the same technique as a recently paroled arsonist.

Directors: Jeff T. Thomas
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Where There's Smoke
star
7.04
505 votes

#17 - Where There's Smoke

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2012

The CSIs rush to stop serial arsonist Leonard Brooks after he begins using fire against people from his dark past.

Directors: Skipp Sudduth
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