Ep 17. I Like to Watch

The show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation season 6 episode 17, titled “I Like to Watch,” follows the Las Vegas Crime Lab team as they investigate a series of murders that appear to be connected to a popular reality TV show. The episode begins with a man named Delmont Shaw being found dead in his apartment, brutally strangled and with his eyes gouged out.

As the team begins to piece together the evidence, they discover that Delmont was a contestant on a reality TV show called “American Dreamz,” which features aspiring singers competing for a record deal. Their investigation leads them to the show’s executive producer, who is revealed to have had a romantic relationship with Delmont prior to his death.

Meanwhile, the team also investigates the murder of a woman who was found dead in her car, which also appears to be connected to “American Dreamz.” They discover that the woman was a former contestant on the show, and had been blackmailed by someone who had obtained compromising footage of her.

As the team delves deeper into the case, they discover that the blackmailer was actually the show’s host, who had been using the footage to manipulate and control the contestants for his own gain. In a dramatic showdown, the team confronts the host at the TV studio, where he attempts to escape by climbing onto the roof. However, he ends up falling to his death when a helicopter’s rotor wash knocks him off balance.

“I Like to Watch” is a thrilling episode that showcases the CSI team’s keen investigative skills as they unravel a complex web of clues and motives. It also highlights the darker side of reality TV, exposing the manipulative tactics used by those behind the scenes to create drama and boost ratings. The episode’s tense and dramatic conclusion is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, making it a must-watch for fans of crime dramas and mystery thrillers.