October marks the 25th anniversary of the CSI franchise, which spanned five series and numerous merchandise lines such as toys, games, and even magazines. The flagship series is one of many primetime TV shows to run for more than 250 episodes, capping at 337. The latest series, CSI: Vegas, which served as a follow-up to the original, ended in 2024 after three seasons. Whether or not the franchise will make another comeback is unknown, but if it ever happens, the creator has two bonkers ideas.
There was a five-year gap in the franchise between when CSI: Cyber ended in 2016 and when CSI: Vegas premiered in 2021, so a return in the future is not entirely out of the question, no matter how long it takes. However, creator Anthony Zuiker told TV Insider that the only way another CSI show would get off the ground is on one condition. And it would not be like the others:
