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Sounds of Silence

  • Episode aired Apr 19, 2001
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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George Eads in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
CrimeDramaMysteryThriller

Grissom, Sara and Warrick investigate the apparent hit and run of a young man...they soon discover he was deaf. Meanwhile, Nick and Catherine are attempting to solve a mass murder in a coffe... Read allGrissom, Sara and Warrick investigate the apparent hit and run of a young man...they soon discover he was deaf. Meanwhile, Nick and Catherine are attempting to solve a mass murder in a coffee shop.Grissom, Sara and Warrick investigate the apparent hit and run of a young man...they soon discover he was deaf. Meanwhile, Nick and Catherine are attempting to solve a mass murder in a coffee shop.

  • Director
    • Peter Markle
  • Writers
    • Anthony E. Zuiker
    • Josh Berman
    • Andrew Lipsitz
  • Stars
    • William Petersen
    • Marg Helgenberger
    • Gary Dourdan
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Markle
    • Writers
      • Anthony E. Zuiker
      • Josh Berman
      • Andrew Lipsitz
    • Stars
      • William Petersen
      • Marg Helgenberger
      • Gary Dourdan
    • 3User reviews
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    William Petersen
    William Petersen
    • CSI Dr. Gil Grissom
    Marg Helgenberger
    Marg Helgenberger
    • CSI Catherine Willows
    Gary Dourdan
    Gary Dourdan
    • CSI Warrick Brown
    George Eads
    George Eads
    • CSI Nick Stokes
    Jorja Fox
    Jorja Fox
    • CSI Sara Sidle
    Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle
    • Captain Jim Brass
    Eric Szmanda
    Eric Szmanda
    • Lab Tech Greg Sanders
    Deanne Bray
    Deanne Bray
    • Dr. Gilbert
    Mario Schugel
    Mario Schugel
    • Brad Kendall
    Tom Gallop
    Tom Gallop
    • Attorney Randy Painter
    Robert David Hall
    Robert David Hall
    • Chief ME Dr. Al Robbins
    Elaine Kagan
    Elaine Kagan
    • Mrs. Clemonds
    Jonah Rooney
    • Mark Rucker
    Austin Nichols
    Austin Nichols
    • Adam Walkey
    Skip O'Brien
    Skip O'Brien
    • Detective Ray O'Riley
    Arlene Malinowski
    • Halley the Interpreter
    Greg Anderson
    • Brian Clemonds
    David Berman
    David Berman
    • Assistant ME David Phillips
    • Director
      • Peter Markle
    • Writers
      • Anthony E. Zuiker
      • Josh Berman
      • Andrew Lipsitz
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    8Hitchcoc

    A Learning Experience

    I think that this episode was put out to be a commentary on the treatment of the deaf. Yes, all who have classic disabilities face the prejudices and judgments of the less educated. This episode is rather heavy handed, but it does make a point. The second story involves a multiple killing at a restaurant owned by a mobster. The conclusion is a great puzzle solved.
    7claudio_carvalho

    The Deaf and the Pregnant

    When two young women call the police to tell that they hit a man on the dark street, Grissom concludes that the man was dead when they run over him. Meanwhile, Catherine informs Grissom that she will go with Nick to investigate a mass murder of five people in a cafeteria, where a notorious mobster was killed. Grissom, Sara and Warrick learn that the victim was deaf but was assaulted before the hit. Meanwhile, Catherine and Warrick find that one of the attendants was pregnant, and discover who the target was and who the side effect of the crime spree was.

    "Sounds of Silence" is another good episode of "CSI", with two storylines. The plot with the deaf man is very well resolved by Grissom, while Catherine and Warrick need to change their perspective to understand what really happened in the coffee shop. My vote is seven.

    Title (Brazil): "Sons do Silêncio" ("Sounds of Silence")

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    • Trivia
      At the end of the episode, Grissom signs 'My mother lost her hearing when she was eight. She loved to swim. I asked her what it was like to be deaf and she told me to stick my head under the water.'
    • Goofs
      When Catherine and Nick figure out the ricochet bullet at the coffee house, the coffee bags say "100% Columbian." As most people know, much of the world's coffee comes from the country of Colombia, which is spelled with two O's, not an O and a U.
    • Quotes

      [Grissom wouldn't tell them how he learnt sign language]

      Sara Sidle: [coming into the room] What was that all about? Grissom signs?

      Warrick Brown: What does Grissom drink when he goes out at night?

      Sara Sidle: He goes out?

      Warrick Brown: Exactly. Who knows anything about that guy?

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      by Pete Townshend

      Performed by The Who

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 2001 (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Jerry Bruckheimer Television
      • CBS Productions
      • Alliance Atlantis Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 4:3 Full Frame

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