The Accused Is Entitled

Season 3, Episode 2, Aired
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Grissom and his team investigate a crime involving a popular actor; one woman is dead in his hotel suite and another is missing. They must perform under not only the media spotlight, but also under the scrutiny of Grissom's mentor, Dr. Philip Gerard, who uses his knowledge of Grissom and the other CSIs to discredit their evidence in his role as hired expert for the defense.moreless
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  • Very frustrating

    9.0
    "Superb"
    By OnePerCentClub, Dec 31, 2010 Report Abuse
    Testifying against a movie star should be the same because evidence it's just that, but when you have a dirty lawye trying to find proof where there is none, that is frustrating.

    The lawyer's methods were ridiculous. I hated when she was questioning Sara about her "intimate" moment with Grissom, a moment that probably nobody saw. Nick could've had it easy had he labeled his evidence but he made a mistake. Warrick and Catherine could do nothing but answer the non-related questions.

    But then came Grissom. In his own private world, he found a way to solve this case, with solid and believable evidence. I guess that's why he's the boss.moreless

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  • An double murder plus a movie star suspect equals complicated legal issues to try and discredit the CSIs.

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    By LightMyCandle, Apr 11, 2007 Report Abuse
    It irked me so much to see the way that lawyer grilled our favorite CSIs, and that's what makes a good episode. When an episode illicits strong emotions from the viewers is when you know it's successful. A wonderful look at the judicial system and how it can work either for or against you. A very suspenseful and poignant episode. I have to say, I grinned when Grissom finally took the stand and showed them all with the scar evidence. The look on that lawyer's face was priceless in the face of Grissom's evidence. All in all, a fantastic episode.moreless

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  • Excellent episode that goes further than usual.

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    By seani1984, Mar 13, 2007 Report Abuse
    This episode is somewhat different than the usual, in that we see a case develop from the evidence collection stage, the investigation, and even into the courtroom.

    The usual ending for a CSI episode has the accused shown the evidence and either confessing or going off to court, which sometimes doesn't leave me feeling satisfied. This episode shows the evidence and CSIs subjected to the highest scrutiny in the courtroom and by Gils own mentor. eedless to say the CSIs pull through and the guilty is carted off to jail, despite his expensive lawyers and the dirty tactics of the defense.moreless

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  • Flaws of csi are evident, hedonistic actor kill bedded transexual

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    By edwardhughes, Feb 14, 2007 Report Abuse
    It is rare that we see an episode such as this, where the flaws of Gill Grissom and his CSI are brought to question. Chad Michael Murray stars as a hedonistic actor who kills a transexual which he unkowingly bedded and seeks a high profile attorney that question the way in which the evidence against him was collected. This was definitely an eye opener into the defence and life style of the rich and famous.

    All and all a very good episode but it does not compare to the excellence of Anatomy of a Lye (season 2) which is undoubtedly the best episode.moreless

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  • A famous movie star is accused of a double murder and uses gets the best defense money can buy.

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    By porky19, Jun 29, 2006 Report Abuse
    With all the celebrity cases out there, (O.J., Robert Blake, etc.) CSI was bound to come across a \"ripped from the headlines\" case.
    There is a tense rivalry between Grissom and his former mentor.
    I\'ve always wondered who saw Sara wipe the chalk off of Grissom\'s face in \"Scuba Doobie Doo\". The only other person that we know was there was Warrick. Was there a police officer also at the scene, or was this guy interviewing neighbors of every crime scene they had ever worked?

    I really just wanted to write a review on this episode because my favorite band, The Wallflowers, appear in the opening scene of this episode. They are playing in the background as the \"accused\" is in the casino.moreless

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    • Goof: During the trial of the actor who is accused of double murder, Grissom testifies that the scar which proves the actor committed the murders, is on his left knee. But in a blow-up picture which Grissom shows to the court, the scar is seen on the actor's right knee. Edit
    • On the stand, Sara is questioned about her 'affection' for Grissom, having been seen by an eyewitness performing a romantic gesture, which was actually just brushing chalk from his face (in the Scuba Doobie Doo episode). How could anyone have seen that happen, much less remember it a year later? It was late at night, they were standing behind a wall, so they were shielded from the traffic. They were wearing caps so anyone watching from above in the building wouldn't have known it was them, not to mention the fact nobody would know who they were anyway. And given that the defense lawyer, Ms Soundbite, had made sure they didn't go for a continuance and CSI were working all hours, how would she have had time to even canvass for that kind of information? Edit
    • Goof: When Nick is examining the gambling table and checking for blood on the dice, he finds a sample that proves positive. He smiles, looks up at the surveillance camera, and then indicates that everyone can come and play at the table again and we see people swarm in around him. Yet, his sample envelopes are still on the table, he hasn't put his swab away, he hasn't collected the dice, and his measuring L is still in place. There is no way a CSI would release that scene until it was properly clear! Edit

  • Notes

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    • Music: Flight 643 - DJ Tiesto Everybody out of the Water - The Wallflowers David - Gus Gus Dallas 4 PM - DJ Tiesto Edit
    • This episode was submitted for the Oustanding Drama Series category along with "Lady Heather's Box." Edit
    • Jakob Dylan appeared unbilled in this episode. And his band the Wallflowers. Edit

  • Quotes

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    • Catherine: Grissom ... they're beating our heads in. Judge is going to dismiss -- you can feel it. Grissom: Don't get ahead of yourself. Catherine (frustrated): I'm not ahead of myself. I'm up there front and center taking hits along with the rest of CSI. You know, you've turned into a really lousy leader. I need your help, and you're on the sidelines. Edit
    • Warrick: Why didn't I see that coming? Gambling? Nick: Hey, we're all in Nevada. It's legal; don't worry about it. Warrick: Legal doesn't matter in there. You know the judge is going to throw out our blood evidence, right? Nick: Truth is, it is compromised, Warrick. Warrick: The blood is fine. It's their methods that are dirty. Edit
    • Catherine: Did the judge exclude the dice? Nick: No. No, just my credibility. Edit

  • Allusions

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    • Warrick: You don't recognize that guy, do you? It's Tom Haviland, movie star. Grissom: Clark Gable was a movie star. Clark Gable was a famous actor that starred in the c 1939 film Gone with the Wind. Edit
    • The cheek-touching incident to which Wescott refers occurred in the Season 2 episode "Scuba Doobie-Doo." Edit
    • Catherine states that Tom Haviland will "pull a Polanski" if the charges are dropped and refiled later. This is a reference to Roman Polanski, who fled the country to avoid going to jail. Edit

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