Csi Las Vegas 3x20 -

: Critics appreciate the "two-segment" structure, which allows the show to contrast the flashy, high-stakes comedy club murder with the grounded, psychological drama of the bathtub case.

In the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation episode (Season 3, Episode 20), the team balances a high-profile poisoning case in the comedy circuit with a suspicious cold case. Episode Plot Summary

: The episode features several famous comedians, including Gilbert Gottfried , Bobcat Goldthwait, and Jeffrey Ross. CSI Las Vegas 3x20

Viewers generally rate this episode highly, often citing it as a classic example of CSI 's peak procedural era.

: While performing at a Las Vegas club, comedian Dougie Max suddenly collapses and dies on stage. Grissom and Catherine discover he was poisoned by bottled water laced with naratriptamine. The case turns into a public health crisis when a teenager also dies after drinking the same brand, leading to a massive recall. Viewers generally rate this episode highly, often citing

: Although the team lacks enough evidence for criminal charges in the bathtub case, they find a different way to penalize George Stark. The insurance company files civil charges to reclaim $750,000, resulting in his Ferrari being towed away. Critical Review

The episode follows two distinct investigations that highlight the team's forensic precision and Captain Brass's sharp intuition: The case turns into a public health crisis

: The episode is noted for its "dark humor" mixed with "intellectually stimulating" forensic science.