William Petersen Returning to CSI
By Krystal Clark
Gil Grissom is back! The former leader of the CSI team from the hit CBS drama will reappear as a special guest on an upcoming episode. According to EW, William Petersen and his alter ego will reunite with his old buddies and his on screen wife Jorja Fox won’t be too far behind. What are those two up to exactly? Find out below…
Petersen has already shot his cameo appearance, which many suspect will air this week on February 3. The site claims that his return will have something to do with his long lost mother who’ll be played by Phyllis Frelich.
“…a murder occurs at a school for the deaf where Grissom’s mom is a professor. Sara goes to investigate but ends up facing an unexpected challenge — a surprising lack of affection from her mother-in-law. Apparently, Grissom’s mom never felt that Sara was the one for her beloved Gil so the two women have a few fences to mend. The episode also stars Oscar winner Marlee Matlin as a school colleague who not only serves as Mrs. Grissom’s protege but used to date Gil.”
This episode will feature Gil’s talent for sign language, which was first revealed in season one, when he discussed growing up with a deaf mother. Petersen left “CSI” in 2009, and was replaced by Oscar nominee Laurence Fishburne.
How do you feel about Petersen’s return and the story surrounding it?
Monday, January 31, 2011 2:52PM
Excited! I hope he's there in the flesh, not via Webcam, which is what the previews suggest. The show lost its appeal after William Petersen's departure. I'm looking forward to CSI this week for the first time in a very long time.
Monday, January 31, 2011 4:44PM
I really wish he'd come back for good. The show has not had the same interest since he left. His character was interesting, intriguing, and sexy. Fishburne is just… meh.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 3:45PM
I also agree, the show has not been as appealing has it was watching Mr. Peterson in the past. Don't take me wrong, the rest of the cast is great, but without Mr. Peterson there's just something missing.
He just adds a lot of caress-ma to the show, and in any other shows he's played in specially, westerns.
Wow!! I'm gald he's in my age bracket, I can just dream though.
Thursday, February 3, 2011 8:22PM
yes glad I lost interest, was a show I looked forward too…William Petersen is the heart of the show ..I like George Eads , Catherine , Greg , Sara as well . She has improved like the feb 3 episode as I heard he would be on…like the mom too..will add some spark and love Jim Brass new hair cut and the doc ..hope it happens… needs life and his calmness and wisdom YEAH
Friday, February 4, 2011 2:03PM
I agree, the show is just not the same without Gil Grissom. Hopefully he will come back full time and not just an occasional appearance.
Kathy
Friday, February 4, 2011 6:14PM
LOVE IT THAT HE WILL BE BACK, IF NOT EACH PROGRAM, THEN WHEN WE CAN SEE HIM.. WELCOME BACK GRISSOM
Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:22PM
i haven't watched csi since grissom left, if he comes back full time i'll watch again. don't like catherine. need warrick back also, they shouldn't have killed him off.
Friday, February 18, 2011 10:23AM
I also agree, Gil Grissom character added something that's missing. I luv all the other characters but even the character of Chatherin went dull she use to confront Grissom. Hope he can be a regular, also bringing him back would create new problems…… and that sounds very intereting!
Friday, February 18, 2011 7:53PM
Please bring William Petersen back to CSI full time. The show is not as interesting without Grissom; he's intense, intelliigent and easy on the eyes. I've been a fan since "To live and die in LA". While the other cast members are good and feel like old friends; they do not command the screen like William Petersen. The show needs him back.
Friday, February 18, 2011 7:57PM
I quit watching CSI when William Petersen left. I'm excited for his return and look forward to watching the show again; it used to be my favorite.
Friday, March 18, 2011 9:07AM
I hope he comes back too. I had a hard time with Laurence Fishburne at first but as Ray he adds a calmness and a new insight to investigations that they needed. I have really grown to like him but would still love to see Gil back in his office fetal pig and all. Since this is Katherine's last year maybe Gil could come back to take over again and keep Ray too. I think the two of them would get along great. Will miss Katherine but ….
Sunday, March 20, 2011 10:49AM
Need William Petersen back in CSI for good. Show is dull without him.
Saturday, August 6, 2011 1:07AM
I havent watched CSI at all since Grissom left. Hope he comes back or i think the series is in trouble
Friday, January 20, 2012 9:17PM
I ALSO HAVE MISSED WILLIAM PETERSON. iT WILL BE NICE TO HAVE HIM BACK ONCE IN A WHILE. I NEVER STOPPED WATCHING BECAUSE I LOVE THE SHOW AND LOVE ALL THE PEOPLE THAT ARE ON. I THINK MR FISHBURN HAS BEEN A GOOD ACTOR ON THE SHOW.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 5:17PM
yes,bring bk Gil,hes the best of all…he gets it right evey time…also,his "crew" r good,keep them together…