Leaving Las Vegas

Season 7, Episode 11, Aired
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Catherine testifies in a murder trial in which a man is accused of murdering his own mother three years ago, but the suspect is found not guilty. Catherine, however, believes he did commit the crime and that he may also have killed two other people, so she sets out to find the other victims. Grissom prepares to leave on a four-week sabbatical.moreless
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  • Good case, good ep but...

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    By astreetwolf, May 20, 2011 Report Abuse
    I expected a little more. So Warrick is the rock of the team? Funny, because he hasn't been around like... forever! I totally loved the Grissom/Hodges scene, you just have to love Hodges. This ep was about Grissom leaving and letting the others say their goodbyes (Way to go Nicky!)and it was a Cath centric ep where she ran with the ball, I think I was disappointed at the end. First, the whole Sara/Grissom scene was heart wrenching, but since we have gathered they are a couple...why so less said? It was just a little disappointing IMO and I expected (and hoped for) more than a little "I'll miss you".moreless

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  • EXCELLENT!!!!

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    By devona526, May 20, 2011 Report Abuse
    This was the best episode of the new season. It was funny, dramatic, and just wonderful. Kudos to the whole cast. I hope that the rest of the season can match this episode. The young boy who played one of the victims sons was outstanding. His expressions made me think of Dakota Fanning. I see big things in his future. Once again, this was absolutely the BEST!!!!! Congrats CSI!

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  • This is exactly why I watch this show! Nick investigating not only with Catherine but also Gil's relationship status. Catherine doing what it takes to bring in a killer! Wonderful!!!

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    By GrissomLover, May 20, 2011 Report Abuse
    What a show!! This episode is exactly why I watch CSI. Nick and Catherine's case was wonderful. When Catherine gets the idea in her head that it is a certain suspect, she stops at nothing to get the evidence to prove it...even if it means stripping to get what she wants! The look into the way the Sheriff interogated was a good look into how interrogations can actually happen and how emotions can take a toll on an officer as well as a suspect.

    Nick is getting very close to finding out about GSR! If Nick is the great investigator he is, I think he will be the first to find out about it! It is also great seeing Nick with his saying "goodbye" to Grissom..."I'll miss you" "I'll be back in 4 weeks!!" It made me laugh!!! Also, what is going on with Catherine and Gil? They used to be such close friends?

    I did miss Sara in this episode but it is understandable to make the pivotal statement at the end. Gil seemed to be fighting with himself about embracing Sara and maybe even kissing her. Sara also seemed to be fighting not to cry. I'm sad that Gil will be gone for several episodes but it may do him some good to get away for a while and get his bearings again. He will need it when he tackles the Miniature Killer! I just can't wait for the next episode and whenever Gil returns. Also looking forward to any messages that Gil may leave Sara over the next couple weeks!

    Looking forward to the next episode!! Yay!!moreless

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  • Wow! I really enjoyed this episode. It was really well done. I enjoyed the scene between Nick and Grissom, as well as Grissom one with Warrick. And He is back (the MCSK of course) just like many of us thought it is not over yet.moreless

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    By grissomsidle, May 20, 2011 Report Abuse
    I was so psyched to find out that us fans who thought that the MCSK thing was not done were right. Of course, we have to wait four weeks to find out what is going to go down with that actually more than that for us because we have weeks with reruns so more like four episodes. I thought the case that Cath and Nick were working on was interesting. And all I could think when she was talking to Gruffy was Catherine stop that stop it stop it. But it was interesting all the same. Finally, they brought up the idea that at least a couple of the guys have some idea that Gil probably has a girlfriend (of course we know he does and who). I thought it was so funny when Nick thought Gris was like leaving for like good and went and hugged him. It really was a humourous(do not know if I spelled that right) moment. I am still laughing at it. Now for the part with Sara. So sweet and I do not know what else to say it was the moment I had been looking forward to seeing. With the way he said it you know he loves her well okay so it has not been said yet or anything but well it is just I think he most likely does. Alrighty that is my review for this episode.moreless

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  • Very interesting... Grissom is leaving and the miniature replica killer is back!

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    By osobenawitch, May 19, 2011 Report Abuse
    Wonderful GSR. I like it so much. Sara hold back the tears but it was really hard for her. She hardly try to smile and to say him "goodbye" with a smile. I think she just didn't want to make him feel guilty about leaving her. And Grissom still have problems in confessing his feelings but he had advance. Actually I missed Sara in this episode.
    Catherine's case was really... hard. Her interrogation methods were realy interesting. Actually for a first time I really accepted her as a stripper. And I am glad that she actually catch the guy.
    Nick was so close to find out about the GS relationship. He figured out that Grissom had a girlfriend and I think that soon he will discover who she is.
    I noticed that Nick said that Grisson was strange for the last few months? How do you think how many months he means?moreless

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    • Goof: While explaining the circumstances under which Laura Montoya and her daughter disappeared, the sheriff says that someone named "Luke Hansen" closed up the ice cream shop, but in the flashback scene, Laura says "Say hi to your mom, Jake," to the boy who closed up the shop. Edit
    • Goof: When Sheriff McGuire tells Nick and Catherine that she can 'do one better' in regards to obtaining blood samples from the Curtis murder by bringing them to the home. The problem is, we already know that these murders took place 3 years ago. Even if the house is a 'time capsule', in the Nevada temperature, the blood on the floor would have denatured and degraded over time making it useless for DNA samples. Catherine and Nick should have known that and taken their samples from the Reno Lab instead. (Of course, this is also a good way for the viewers to see the crime scene and given a reason to find the bullets in the rabbit hutch.) Edit
    • Goof: Nick used needle-nose pliers to remove the bullet from under the picnic table. This could leave marks on the bullet, potentially making it difficult to match the bullet in ballistics. Edit

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    • International Episode Titles: Czech Republic: Odjezd z Las Vegas (Leaving Las Vegas) Edit
    • Although listed in the opening credits, Paul Guilfoyle and Louise Lombard do not appear in this episode. Edit
    • Original International Air Dates: Denmark: January 26, 2007 on Kanal 5 Czech Republic: November 6, 2008 on TV Nova Edit

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    • Adam Novak: Why the hell is your department tailing my client? Nick: Concern for his safety? Adam Novak: That's cute. Jay Finch was acquitted of his mother's murder; he deserves all the rights of a free man. Nick: With all due respect, Mr. Novak, no laws have been broken here. Adam Novak: You can't try Finch twice for the same crime. Nick: No, but you can for a different crime. Adam Novak: Oh, I see. This is a personal vendetta by CSI Willows. Nick: Personal, to who? Adam Novak: Me! She's a man-hater. No surprise, but how long do we have to pay for the sins of her father? Nick: Y'know, Catherine and I get along just great, maybe it's you. Edit
    • Grissom: Hey, how's it going on your civil case? Did you get a lawyer? Greg: LVPD said they'd provide me with an attorney. Grissom: Get your own counsel, Greg. That's your right. Greg: Well, are you gonna give me a raise because otherwise I can't afford that. Grissom: Call the PPAC and talk to your union rep. This was an on-duty incident, they'll provide you with an attorney. Greg: How's the union lawyer gonna be any different? Grissom: The department's only interest is the department. They'll throw you under the bus to protect themselves. When's your deposition? Greg: Three weeks from tomorrow. Grissom: Stick to whatever you put in the report. Don't waver, be consistent. Everything's gonna be fine. Edit
    • Warrick: Hey, Griss. So Hodges told me that you're flying the coop. What's the matter, you sick of babysittin'? Grissom: Just the opposite, I'm a teacher with no students. Warrick: I've still got a lot to learn. And besides, having you around kinda keeps me honest. Grissom: Whether you know it or not, you're the rock of my team. Catherine's gonna be in charge for a while, while I'm gone. Just be there for her like you've been there for me and it'll all be fine. Warrick: Thanks man, that means a lot. You know I got you covered. (about the miniature crime scenes that Grissom is putting into boxes) What're you sending those to the Louvre? Grissom: Well, Ernie Dell did kill with an artistic touch. Edit

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    • Warrick (about the miniature crime scenes that Grissom is putting into boxes): What're you sending those to the Louvre? The Louvre is a famous French art museum and gallery in Paris. The Mona Lisa, possibly the most famous painting in the world hangs in the Louvre. Edit
    • Catherine: Norman Bates has kept mother alive and well. That quote is a reference to the 1960 film Psycho, in which the main charatcer is discovered to have kept his mother's body in his basement and acts like she is still alive. Edit
    • Jay Finch's composition notebook: There's no place like home, there's no place like home, there's no place like home. This is a reference to the 1939 film The Wizard Of Oz, one of the most famous movies of all time when a young girl named Dorothy is swept away in a tornado to a fantastical land. In order to return home, Dorothy must click her heels three times, and repeat the phrase above. Edit

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