The most recent episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is now available online. You can watch “Better Off Dead” on CBS.com or Fancast—or you can find the video right here on CSI Files after the jump:

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The latest episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, “Better Off Dead”, is the last new episode to air before the new year. CSI won its timeslot on Thursday, December 17 with 15.54 million overall viewers and a 3.5 rating/10 share in the key 18-49 demographic. NBC was second for the night with Saturday Night Live Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas, which pulled in 7.68 million viewers and 3.2/9 in the 9:00pm hour. ABC aired two repeats of Grey’s Anatomy from 8:00-10:00pm, earning an average of 3.97 million viewers 1.1/3 among adults 18-49. A repeat of Fringe on Fox was fourth with 3.93 million viewers, although its 18-49 score (1.2/4) tied it for third place in the demo during the 9:00pm hour. The CW aired two repeats of Vampire Diaries from 8:00-10:00pm, pulling in an average of 1.87 million viewers 0.8/2.

More detailed ratings information, including other Thursday night programming, is available at PI Feedback.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation‘s leading man Laurence Fishburne (Dr Ray Langston) has been cast in the upcoming Predators movie. Fishburne plays a character named Noland, but nothing else has been revealed about the role so far. Predators is currently filming in Austin, Texas, and the movie will be released in theaters July, 2010.

When it was time for Train frontman Pat Monahan to guest star in the latest episode of CSI: New York, “Second Chances”, the musician called on friend and actor Marc Blucas to help him prepare for the role. “Marc coached me through my reading. I did really well because of Marc,” Monahan said. “He’s a great actor and has such a great sense for scripts. He’s like a superstar to me.” Blucas described Monahan as “a wildly talented artist.” He added, “It’s hard to say you’re jealous of your friends, but he has enviable talent.”

The American Society of Cinematographers announced their nominees in two television categories for the upcoming 24th Annual ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards. The winners will be revealed at a celebration on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Christian Sebaldt was nominated in the episodic television category for his work on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation‘s tenth season premiere, “Family Affair”.

“The rapid evolution of high-definition televisions in homes has made the role cinematographers play in creating content for episodic television more challenging and more important than ever,” said ASC Awards Committee Chairman Richard Crudo. “All of the nominees artfully helped to transport audiences to fantasy worlds.” The other cinematographers acknowledged in the category are Eagle Egilsson (Dark Blue, TNT), Jeffrey Jur (FlashForward, ABC), Michael Price (Ugly Betty, ABC) and Glen Winter (Smallville, CW).

The most recent episode of CSI: New York, “Second Chances”, is the final new episode for the series until 2010 gets underway. You can watch “Second Chances” online at CBS.com, Fancast or TV.com—or you can see the full episode right here on CSI Files after the jump:

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The latest episode of CSI: New York, “Second Chances”, ended 2009 on a high note Wednesday, December 16. The episode featured guest appearances from Pat Monahan (from the rock band Train), Kim Kardashian, Vanessa Minnillo and Lala Vazquez. “Second Chances” pulled in 13.50 million viewers and a 3.1 rating/9 share in the important 18-49 demographic. These numbers were more than enough to put New York ahead of the competition. The Jay Leno Show was second in the hour with 5.46 million and 1.6/5, and a new episode of the cancelled ABC series Eastwick was third with 3.68 million viewers and 1.3/4 among adults 18-49.

More detailed ratings information, including other Wednesday night programming, is available at PI Feedback.

It was previously reported that Adam Rodriguez would be leaving CSI: Miami, and his character Eric Delko has appeared on a recurring basis so far this season. Fans of the character and actor have set up a website called Save Eric Delko to show their support and let their voices be heard. The group has also created a Twitter account and a Facebook page for fans to join.

Check out the previous links for more information, or join the Facebook page to sign the “Save Eric Delko” petition. The official website for the petition features additional “stages” that fans can participate in, including fan videos, a mail-in campaign and custom Twitter backgrounds.

Source: BuddyTV. Thanks to VirGodess1923 from TalkCSI for the heads up.

Eric Delko finds himself on the opposite side of his former colleagues when his work as a forensic expert for a defense attorney draws him into a case the Miami team is investigating.

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CBS posted a behind-the-scenes video on the set of tonight’s episode of CSI: New York, “Second Chances”, featuring guest stars Kim Kardashian, Vanessa Minnillo and Pat Monahan from the rock band Train. You can watch the video after the jump:

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The most recent episode of CSI: Miami, “Delko for the Defense”, is now available online. You can find the full episode on CBS.com or TV.com.

The latest episode of CSI: Miami, “Delko for the Defense”, was the last new Miami episode before 2010 gets underway. “Delko for the Defense” pulled in 14.06 million viewers on Monday, December 14, putting it ahead of The Jay Leno Show (4.77 million) and a repeat of Castle (4.30 million) on ABC. In the key 18-49 demographic prized by advertisers, Miami earned a 4.1 rating/11 share to beat Leno (1.5/4) and Castle (1.2/3).

More detailed ratings information, including other Monday night programming, can be found at PI Feedback.

Composer Jeff Cardoni joined the CSI: Miami crew with co-composer Kevin Kiner during the show’s second season, and the team has been scoring episodes of the show ever since.

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