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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S1E2 — Cool Change
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation•Season 1•Episode 2

Cool Change

7.8/10 · 1,429 votesOct 13, 200044 min

Ranked #10 of 23 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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A man is killed after winning a fortune and then dumping his girlfriend. So, Grissom, Nick, and newcomer to the CSI team, Sara Sidel, investigate this one. Holly Gribbs is in the hospital and Warrick is up for suspension for leaving her at

Directed byMichael W. Watkins
Written byAnthony E. Zuiker
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Cast6

William L. Petersen

William L. Petersen

Gil Grissom

Marg Helgenberger

Marg Helgenberger

Catherine Willows

Gary Dourdan

Gary Dourdan

Warrick Brown

George Eads

George Eads

Nick Stokes

Jorja Fox

Jorja Fox

Sara Sidle

Paul Guilfoyle

Paul Guilfoyle

Jim Brass

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Jerry Bruckheimer

Jerry Bruckheimer

Executive Producer

Anthony E. Zuiker

Anthony E. Zuiker

Writer

Michael W. Watkins

Michael W. Watkins

Director

Jon H. Epstein

Jon H. Epstein

Stunt Coordinator

William L. Petersen

William L. Petersen

Producer

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April Webster

Casting

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Ron Mitchell

Producer

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Ron Mitchell

Unit Production Manager

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Josh Berman

Executive Story Editor

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Andrew Lipsitz

Executive Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"Cool Change" is episode 2 of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 1,429 votes, ranking #10 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Michael W. Watkins and written by Anthony E. Zuiker, it aired on October 13, 2000.

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