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Jorja Fox returning to Las Vegas, briefly

Jorja Fox is coming back to CSI. Fine, only for one episode. (I know, that was just mean, wasn’t it?) Sara Sidle will return for the ninth season opener in the fall, according to TV Guide.

(Spoilers for the eighth season finale ahead, so if you haven’t watched yet … what are you waiting for?) The report goes on to speculate that Sara will return to Las Vegas to mourn the death of her former colleague Warrick Brown (Gary Dourdan). Of course, CSI producers went on to say Gary would be back as well and “not just in flashbacks.”

Uh, wouldn’t getting shot through the neck and once more for good measure mean he’d have to be back in a body bag? Or will they let him live just long enough for his colleagues, past and present, to hold vigil by his bedside? Or will CSI take a Ghost Whisperer route with his passing? I mean, I know it’s hard coming up with new storylines after nine seasons, but Touched By a CSI is not the way to go, in my humble opinion.

When Jorja left the show in November, she left the door open for guest appearances in the future. So it looks like she wasn’t kidding. Her return will no doubt clear up some lingering questions about the whole Grissom-Sara relationship. Are they still together, but just long-distancing it, or are they separated and single? I don’t know, but I sure hope they don’t use their mini-reunion as an opportunity to break out the silk robes again. Those things were just wrong.

So, are you excited to see Jorja back, albeit briefly? And how do you hope they handle her character’s return? In my dream scenario, Jorja hands over her lab coat to her CSI replacement Lauren Lee Smith, and then their eyes meet and … Hey, get your own fantasy – this one’s mine.

brightClik5's picture

i do miss jorja on csi

i'm glad that they left her character open enough for returns.  and as much as i'd so rather see Sara Sidle with any one other than Gil Grissom, i like the way they have played out the relationship.  And i've enjoyed the little hints that they bring into the show to keep you wondering if they are continuing their relationship or not.

all in all, i'm very excited to see how the next season plays out.  that was a rather shocking end for a finale.  and as you said, i'm not sure how they are bringing Gary Dourdan back and not in flashbacks.  seriously?  he was shot in the neck.  and then shot again.  come on now.  also excited to see the new character.  i loved Lauren Lee Smith on the L Word, so it should be interesting to see how she does "sexy CSI".

no matter what, i still love this show.

Ladyhawk1709's picture

Oh well...

I'm stealing your fantasy... yup... I see it now... hmm... Were was I? Oh yes, Sara Sidle back on CSI, well that's just cruel and unfair... Why not have her stay, and umm, make our fantasy come true... :)
frammie's picture

Coming up with my own fantasy...

... would mean that Sophia/Louise Lombard has to return as well...
NorthernStar's picture

I miss Sara

I'm still ambivalent about the whole GSR issue, though I love both characters, albeit seprately, but we've seen the photo on Grissom's fridge and we've heard him converse with her on the phone, ever so longingly. I think chances are, they are still very much together.

I'm excited to see her back though, any time and in any capacity.

I'm curious about Dourdan's return. As a corpse on the slab, perhaps?

Broadway Baby's picture

I miss Sara too

I miss Jorja but I willl have a lifetime of happy memories meeting her last month at an animal sanctuary. Who knows, I might see her again when I go back! That will be a good episode though.
IfOnly's picture

*whines*

Wow! That must be so cool. To know, at such an early age, that you're gonna live a long happy life (Jorja does that to you, I'm sure) and that no matter what you'll die happy. Have got to stumble upon the Jorja myself. =D

ziey's picture

jorja fox

i stopped watching csi altogether after she left,alryte,there were other reasons as well.

the fox-smith fantasy was totally on my mind even as i was reading the headline=)

Lezliemac's picture

The fantasy you're mentionning

happens to be mine, and pattented, let it go already !

Wondering if L.L. Smith will play with knifes and food in any CSI scene... to bring back the memories. Can't wait to see what kind of character the writers will pull out of their tank tops sleeves.

IfOnly's picture

Lauren Lee Smith is on CSI?

What I'm waiting for? For Jorja to return of course! I haven't watched an episode since Sara left Vegas. I'll tune in for this one though. Fo sho.

explorergal's picture

Moving On...

 

Jorja was great in CSI (and ER too), and I will miss her, but interested in seeing how the sous chef will do.  Dourdan just get arrested for some drug charges, so maybe he won't be back so soon.

The one I enjoy in the series is Grissom's mystery mistress of the night, Lady Heather played by Melinda Clarke,  Xena's onetime foe, Velasca.

brightClik5's picture

Dourdan

I wondered how it worked out as well with Dourdan just getting arrested, but as is the case in Hollywood, he will be doing no jail time.  He pleaded guilty to two of the three drug charges and will be completing a 30 hour "diversion program".  no jail.

i really enjoyed the way he played Warrick, so he will be missed in my mind...but I think after 8 seasons of the same core cast, shaking things up won't be so bad.

luxury_bus's picture

Yes! ... I'm still waiting

Yes! ... I'm still waiting on a hott Catherine/Sara moment. Hopefully this will supply us with one?

You can't shake hands with a clenched fist.
[Indira Ghandi]

7Up's picture

I haven't watched even a rerun of CSI since

I haven't watched even a rerun of CSI since I heard Jorja was leaving, wierd, I guess I just began to mourn in a sense.... I'm glad to know she'll be back now and then, and I can't believe Gary Dourdan will be gone too, that would just be wrong, though it sounds like it may be a jump the gun funeral. Your fantasy seems pretty hot, I could go for it no problem :-)
Jessica21's picture

Hooray

I guess I've missed a LOT since I stopped watching it (a few episodes after Sara left). Yikes. I wonder if there is anyway to watch this season online or something, anyone know? Anyway I'll definately be watching this episode!
Jessica21's picture

Hooray

I guess I've missed a LOT since I stopped watching it (a few episodes after Sara left). Yikes. I wonder if there is anyway to watch this season online or something, anyone know? Anyway I'll definately be watching this episode!
CHARVW's picture

JORJA FOX RETURNS TO CSI!!!

I'v missed Jorja Fox's portrayal of Sara; a compassionate character who cared about the victims and most of the time put her heart and soul into solving the crime. I'm all for the GSR reoationship; they are friends, the care, respect and trust each other, have some understanding of each others quirks and have several things in common. You can't run our of conversation when you have science in common! Because Grissom is going to absent for some episodes, they could take a few trips mentioned.

I hope Miss Fox is back for more than one episode! I do like all of the characters on CSI, but Grissom and Sara are my two favorite. 

 

Tbadseed's picture

I need Jorja back ... permanantly !

I've been greieving her loss since last year. I want , no , I need her back for more then one episode. She's so my #1 Crush. I hope they bring her back far more regularly then their talking about. CSI is just not the same without her . Comón , She's my hero ! Who else do we disenfranchised , misunderstood , Rebel women have to look up to eh ?

 


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