CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Nielsen Ratings with an average viewership of 16 million a night, the show serves as the backbone of CBS's leading Thursday lineup. The 2004-2005 season finale, directed by Quentin Tarantino, was watched by over 40 million viewers, making it one of the most watched shows in history. The show averages 30 million viewers every week and as of February 2006, CBS reported that over 90 million viewers have tuned into the series this year alone.

The show is produced in partnership with the Canadian media company Alliance Atlantis.