Cool Change

Season 1, Episode 2, Aired
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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 Sidle, investigate this one. Holly Gribbs is in the hospital and Warrick is up for suspension for leaving her at the crime scene by herself.moreless
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  • Welcome to the CSI team Sara Sidle.

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    By Valentine_76, Mar 02, 2011 Report Abuse
    I found this to be an awesome episode. No offense, but I didn't like the new girl Gribbs, so I'm glad she's gone. Warrick did a very bad thing by leaving her all alone, but something good came out of it; Sara Sidle arrived to help out. I liked Sara from the first moment I saw her. I found it funny how Cat tried to trick her, of course she didn't fall for it. I really really enjoy the chemistry between Sara and Gil. I think that Sara fits much better with the whole team than Gribbs did. Looking forward to the next episode.moreless

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  • i agree with gashy about the goofs

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    By scmanorah, Mar 02, 2011 Report Abuse
    i have to agree with gashy. on the movie played after holly\'s murderer is caught, it shows the attacker trying to hurt holly, holly is groaning at the fact she is being attacked, she rips off her glove and scratches his face. if you really payed attention and if you truly love CSI as much as i do then you would have noticed. really good episode. i have to say, Eric Szmanda is my favourite actor and Greg Sanders is my favourite character in my favourite TV programme. excellent acting skills used throughout the entire life of CSI. i love you eric szmanda. I wish i could meet you. that would make me happy throughout the rest off my life. you rock man!!!moreless

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  • Intro of Sara Sidle

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    By ipodfanatic000, Mar 02, 2011 Report Abuse
    This is one of my favorite episodes, which was the appearance of Sara Sidle. It was nice how they introduced her character, she was originally brought into investigate Warrick, since he left Holly at the crime scene alone. Sara is my favorite character so her introduction onto the series was great for me. I love how she and grissom first interact, she says something can't quite remember what, and grissom knows exactly who it is, and simply says I don't even have to ask, I love that. The smile on Grissom's face when Sara arrived was great. She's like yep it's me.moreless

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  • so as we continue with the first series - sara is introduced and we learn more about warrick.

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    By Pucktweety, Sep 04, 2010 Report Abuse
    so from the first moment i set my eyes on sara i have to admit i really didn't like her and to this day i stil find her character insanely irritating.

    im sure i just upset her legion of fans but i detest her character although would not go to the length of saying i want her out of the show because she plays a really important part.

    im glad she came into the show - i cant see it being as successful if holly gibbs was the main female character under catherine.

    the episode is pretty much character development.

    interesting case too and i start to adore nick more and more from this episode onwards!!moreless

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  • First episode with sara!!!!!!

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    By sid1157, Sep 04, 2010 Report Abuse
    OK I couldnt believe that warrick left Holly at a crime scene and on top of it she gets shot! So he is put on suspension like he should be. Sara Sidle is called in by Grissom to investagate what happened. A guy who wins a million dollars (I think) is killed in what looks like could be a suicide. They investagate and see that he was pushed and he still had his glasses on so they didnt think he jumped. They end up figuring out that it was his girlfriend that pushed him out of the room because he dumped her because he won the big jackpot.moreless

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    • Goof: When Catherine goes to Holly Gribbs after she died, she takes skin samples of the attacker from her nails although Holly was wearing gloves at the time of her attack. Edit
    • Goof: At the end of the episode, when the cop car passes the team there is a very visible reflection of the camera crew and boom operator in the door. Edit
    • Goof: During final scenario of Holly being shot, the last bullet to hit her bounces off her shoulder. Edit

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    • International Episode Titles: Czech Republic: Nečekaná změna (Unexpected Change) Edit
    • Jorja Fox joins the main cast as Sara Sidle and is credited after Marg Helgenberger. Edit
    • Chandra West makes her last appearance as Holly Gribbs. She was supposed to be a series regular but her character wasn't well received by the test audiences. As a result, Holly didn't survive the shooting and the character of Sara Sidle was created. Edit

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    • Nick: Who's going to run the unit? Grissom: For now? Me. (Catherine gives a look at Grissom, which he returns) I know. We'll just play it by ear, okay? Edit
    • Nick: How do you know all this crap? Grissom: It's our job to know stuff. Edit
    • Grissom (while looking at a hole in the carpet): Nice swatch, Nick. Pizza box sized. Edit

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    • Grissom: He pulled a Louganis Olympic diver Greg Louganis cracked his head when he misjudged a dive during the 1988 Summer Olympics. The media said he "hit the water with a splat." Edit
    • Nick: Will the real Red Skelton please... stand up. Grissom: You're too young to remember who Red Skelton was. Nick: Hey, 'Nick @ Nite', you should check it out. This is a triple allusion: 1) Nick's first line is the "revelation" line from the classic game show To Tell The Truth, hosted by Bud Collyer in which two imposters and one demi-celebrity claimed to be the demi celebrity. The four minor celebrity panelists tried to guess who the real demi-celebrity was by asking a fixed number of questions. 2) Red Skelton was a very talented comic performer whose heyday was in the 40s, 50s, and 60s. He performed in many films and created many memorable sustained characters, most of which he used on his long-running variety show. His was very "red state", filled with an appreciation for middle-American values and attitudes. 3) Nick-at-Nite is/was the late-night programming on the children's channel, Nickelodeon, and is comprised mostly of 10+ year old comedy and variety shows. TVLand is an outgrowth of it. Edit
    • (Taking pictures of the positions of three dummies tossed from the roof) Grissom: Yes, yes, Norman pushed. Norman jumped. Norman fell. Sara: Wouldn't you, if you were married to Mrs. Roper? Sara is making a joke on the "Norman fell" part of what Grissom said; Norman Fell starred in Three's Company as the landlord, Mr. Roper, who had an on-going love-hate relationship with his wife. Edit

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