Forbidden Fruit

Season 5, Episode 11, Aired
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Mac runs into Ella McBride who could cost him time in figuring out if Isabelle Vaughn died by eating the miracle fruit. Stella gets in trouble with Mac while investigating another murder linked to the Greek diplomat that attacked her.
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  • A fashion designer is found dead and Mac gets a stalker

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    By vicky24c, Jan 02, 2009 Report Abuse
    In this episode of CSI: New York, the following happens. Police spots a man trying to dump a body from his car, he runs, but ends up killing himself as he lands on top of a pole, which goes through him. The team are called in to investigate. We soon learn that the female victims name is Isabelle Vaughn. During the autopsy we see that some of her organs have liquefied. This was due to a deadly liquid which she drank. They soon learn from the evidence that she ate the fruit known as "Miracle Fruit", before she died. It alters the taste buds and makes bitter foods, taste sweet. We soon learn that Isabelle was a fashion designer and was about to make the big time, with her designs. We soon learn through the evidence that Isabelle's own partner killed her. Throughout the episode, Ella, from a previous episode this season, seems to be following Mac. At the end of the episode, she attempts suicide and calls Mac; he gets there and saves her life.moreless

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  • Amazing episode, amazing season

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    By Sararozic, Dec 24, 2008 Report Abuse
    So the 5.11 episode was the best epi of the 5. season I think.
    The story was great, exiting case, I loved the Mac and Linds trying different fruits.Anyway I love them 2 working together as well.

    Then D/L .Well I must say that Danny is really enthusiastic about having a baby, I loved the scene when they go somwhere quiet and he puts his hand on Linds to feel the baby kicking.So sweet.

    I was really impressed by the Mac/Stell argue. They do it pretty much in this season. Anyway love them 2 together and I cant wait for 5.12.Smacked 4eva. Whats gonna happen with the stolen flash drive and those scary FBI agents? Whats gonna happen with the coins, cause Stell broke Macs order? But most of all whats gonna happen with that crazy Ellie?
    Omg I really cant wait for "Help".
    CSI NY just rocks. No more words needed.moreless

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  • good episode.. but yet could have been stronger.

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    By peteandbob, Dec 20, 2008 Report Abuse
    revenge- screw over a business partner and die. how many times has this type of motive been used? i mean honestly. ella- the cards was weird in the first place, but to use one to spend more time with mac, and then go crazy.. anyone have a straightjacket?

    stella- i hope she finds the jerk and gets even. such passion, i adore her.

    d/l- the baby kick, "i'm pregnant.. help me out here"... such an excuse to get mac to do anything she wants.. and she will totally use that again. is it just me or did linds in one week, get 2 monthes bigger? i did notice in the last episode, she was wearing a scarf, covering her belly, but i honestly did not think she was that big. kudos to the food experiment.. she is always doing experiments. she's a lot of fun.

    flack- king of the one liners. angell- thank goodness shes so tough.

    adam- so much fun.. poor high five.. ick.

    doc- doc always saves the day.

    mac- oh my gosh i hope he doesn't get involved with ella, can we say, whack job?moreless

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  • Good acting with some interesting props, but sloppy on the science.

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    By zl1vette, Dec 19, 2008 Report Abuse
    I enjoy the actors in the show, but the plot line needs some serious work.

    The good looking, successful Thai business woman gets to take the fall...as if we didn't see THAT coming.

    I know some "liberties" get taken with the science, but this one was ridiculous. The pH of the green mystery cocktail should have been about 13, not 14. Doesn't seem like a big difference until one realizes that it represents a difference of a factor of 10. In the real world, 90% inaccuracy would get them shut down.

    There is no way possible to match the sodium hydroxide back to the source, unless it had a radioactive marker or something. DNA links DNA, not chemical to chemical. The concentration in the body would have changed it as well, so the "purity" factor is moot.moreless

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  • While on patrol late one night, two police officers spot a man attempting to dump the body of a young woman. The police pursue the man and in the process of attempting to escape, the man dies. Meanwhile, Stella takes drastic measures to crack a case.moreless

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    By meathead704, Dec 19, 2008 Report Abuse
    This season of "CSI: NY" has seen a few cast members gives their best performances of the series. Previously Carmine Giovinazzo was in top form, in this episode, it's Gary Sinise who takes the spotlight. Giving a terrific performance from start to finish. The third installment of the "CSI" franchise is really beginiing to show that it is as good as its counterparts. This episode is a fine example of that with a well written script that hooks the viewer right away and compelling (as well as plausible) plot twists. I will definitely be tuning in next year and beyond.moreless

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    • Looping: When Sid shows Mac the test tube with the splinter inside, Mac comments: "Looks metallic". However, he is being shot frontally and his mouth doesn't move. Edit
    • There is continuation on Adam's backstory about his bully father when he casually tells Danny about how he was told every day of his childhood he was expensive to raise. Edit
    • Wouldn't it be more appropriate for Hawkes to call in the techs instead of trying to fix himself a really expensive machine that he suspects isn't working properly? Edit

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    • French episode title: Le Fruit Défendu. Edit
    • Tahyna Tozzi, who plays Quinci Feeney, also appears in the C.S.I. episode Family Affair. Edit
    • Original International Air Dates: Turkey: March 30, 2009 on CNBC-e. Spain: April 7, 2009 on AXN. Czech Republic: May 13, 2009 on AXN. Greece: May 26, 2009 on SKAI. Ireland: May 27, 2009 on RTÉ2. Norway: August 26, 2009 on TVNorge. Germany: November 16, 2009 on Vox. Slovakia: November 22, 2009 on JOJ. Australia: December 3, 2009 on Channel 9. Finland: April 14, 2010 on MTV3. Edit

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    • Marina Morton: Isabel Vaughn was a ungrateful little bitch. After all I did for her she though she could just walk away? We had a contract and it was legally binding. Mac: So is a murder conviction. Edit
    • Stella: C'mon, I can get this guy, I just need... give me a couple of days. Mac: As your friend I would love to but this is me being your boss; I'm not asking, that's a direct order. Stella: Fine! (Storms out) Edit
    • Stella: The man is taunting me, Mac. He sent me a dead rat as a message. Put yourself in my shoes. Mac: Try stepping into mine. I'm in charge of this lab, responsible for everyone and everything that happens here. I admire your passion Stella but what you did is reckless. And more importantly, it could compromise any future criminal prosecution. Stella: What I'm doing is perfectly legal! Mac: And contrary to the policies of this lab and this department. Edit

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    • Stella: (About the engraving on the Greek coin) King Philip II, 352 BC. Philip II of Macedon (382–336 BC) was the father of Alexander the Great, Philip III and possibly Ptolemy I, the founder of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. Edit
    • Danny: (To Adam after being advised on combined incomes to raise his kid) Thank you, Suze Orman. Suze Orman is the host of CNBC's The Suze Orman Show where she offers financial advice. Edit

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