Ep 1. 73 Seconds

In CSI: Crime Scene Investigation season 12 episode 1, titled "73 Seconds," the Las Vegas CSI team is faced with a tragic and perplexing case involving a car explosion. The episode begins with the team rushing to a car explosion site where the police have found a burnt car with two charred bodies inside. The case becomes even more complicated when the team discovers that one of the victims was a member of law enforcement.

As the team begins to examine the crime scene, they quickly realize that they have only 73 seconds of footage from a nearby security camera. The video captures the exact moment of the explosion, but it offers very little information as the car is already engulfed in flames at the start of the footage. The team must use all their expertise to solve this baffling case and identify who is responsible for such a heinous act.

To make matters even more complex, the investigation leads the team to believe that the car explosion was not a random act of violence, but a premeditated attack. As they follow the evidence and clues, they discover a sinister connection to a powerful drug cartel.

The case becomes even more personal for some of the team members, as it hits close to home for one of their own. As they race against the clock to solve the case before the body count rises, the team is forced to consider the lengths some people will go to in order to protect their interests.

Meanwhile, the tension between some of the team members continues to build in the aftermath of their previous case, and the personal lives of some of the team members come into play.

Overall, "73 Seconds" is a thrilling episode that tests the team's ability to solve a complex case with limited evidence. As always, the Las Vegas CSI team is up to the challenge and delivers a heart-pumping and suspenseful episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.