This long-distance marriage thing seems to be working for Grissom and Sara on CSI. Exec producer Carol Mendelsohn confirms to me exclusively that Jorja Fox’s five-episode comeback has been extended indefinitely.
“We will be seeing a lot more of Jorja,” says Mendelsohn. “The season is about bringing the [CSI] family back together again, so [this] was just a natural. Jorja has been the glue that has really helped to reform the bond of our team.”
The exact number of episodes that Fox will appear in is still being worked out, but Mendelsohn says it’s substantially more than five. “From our point of view, the more the better,” she says. “As many episodes as we can have Jorja for we want her for.”
Despite the extension, Mendelsohn says there are no current plans for Grissom (William Petersen) to join his wife in Las Vegas. Upcoming episodes will shed light on the couple’s unconventional living arrangement. “We will address the fact that Grissom is somewhere else and Sara is living in Vegas,” she reveals. “Everyone on the team is a little interested. They’re like, ‘What’s the deal? Grissom’s there, you’re here, how does that work?’
“They are a very modern couple and they have a very healthy relationship,” Mendelsohn elaborates. “They have found a balance in their life that allows them to still feel fulfilled in their marriage and their careers. If it works for them, it works for us.”
Does it work for you, CSI fans? Happy Fox is sticking around (almost) full-time? Or do you view Grissom-Sara as an all-or-nothing package deal? Sound off below!
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Didn’t she just leave the show?
Did she realize she can’t act and no one else wants here?
No, and considering that she can act with proficiency, I’m not surprised that she did do several projects according to IMDB. The steady money of a TV gig is a potenture lure, and the show isn’t exactly killing in the ratings since sara and Grissom left. It’s a win-win.
The show hasn’t been killing in the ratings since GRISSOM (only) left.
This is horrible news for those of us who hate Jorja and were glad to see her leave the show. I hate that Grissom and Sara are married and I wish that Grissom would just come back sans Sidle.
I agree I didn’t like Sara at all but I love Grissom WTH Bring him back and leave her out.
I agree I love Grissolm but can do without Miss “Perfect” Sarah Sidle
how can u hate jorja fox. she was amazing. and will continue to be in this seasons episodes and any seasons to follow
How can you hate Sara. Hate is the reason our world is falling appart. Jorja Fox is an amazing actress. I am positive you couldn’t do better. Take some advice from Thumper the rabbit; “IF YOU DON’T HAVE ANYTHING NICE TO SAY, DON’T SAY IT AT ALL!!!”
IDIOT, accept the fact that they’re married and you can’t do anything about.. Who cares if you don’t like Jorja, most of us do!! And that’s why she came back.
Sweet! Love Jorja Fox. Can’t wait to see the episodes. It would be awesome if William Petersen joins Fox in the episodes.
I agree with you. I think the show has already been better since Jorja came back on too.
I never did like the sara character. I thought she was a crybaby and she always did what was good for her and not the team. and as for her and grissom, I hated thatset up. I thought they were pusing him toward Sofia, and next thing you know he’s in a hotel with Grissom! ah well, i think she is a good actress, I jusy hope shes more mature character wise tis time around.
He’s in a hotel with himself?
I’m thrilled she’s back… I love Jorja Fox….. Bring on Sara..
oops. sorry. Grissom was in hotel with sara, not himself!!! sorry… all though that would have been better for him.
I’m very excited she’ll be back for more episodes. The show needs a little of it’s old magic brought back, plus she’s easy on the eyes.
I’m so glad that Jorja Fox’s staying. She’s the main reason why I started watching CSI again after William Petersen left.
She’s the ONLY reason I started watching CSI again after Grissom left.
But I’m disappointed that Grissom won’t be returning anytime soon.
Agreed. Well, that and the promise of a new serial killer that will be even more dumbfounding than the Miniature Killer. I’m more interested when the CSIs are trying to catch particularly tricky killers. I can watch Law and Order for just your everyday catch-the-killer story.
Totally agree, since Grissom left series has lost it’s touch for me lol!! He really was the backbone and no matter who they bring on board to replace him the series will miss him as for most He was the series!! Glad Jorja Fox back but it would be nice to get Grissom in now and then as a guest star to revive the series!! Perhaps the original format has just been going too long now, the C.S.I Miami and C.S.I NY spinoffs are still relatively fresh because the teams bond so well, but all actors want to move on don’t they and that’s what it comes down to in the end hm?!
I am glad to see Sara back …Now for Grissom…I miss him
There are far too many negative comments for this article. But anyway, it’ll be awesome for me to watch some episodes of CSI again. I am one of those people that left the show when Jorja did since Sara had become my favorite character and Jorja a favorite actress. It looks like I’ll be watching episodes of CSI on the computer this year. I make no apologies that Supernatural now takes importance over CSI. Anyway, Yay! for more Jorja Fox episodes.
Me too! I love Supernatural, so when Grissom left, I was like, “Oh, well. I can afford to watch those in reruns but I CANNOT MISS SUPERNATURAL! Love those guys.”
Worst Idea Ever!
She was terrible before and I cheered and partied when she left. Now that she’s back it’s very uncool. I hate her character and wished they would have killed her off instead of the character of Warrick. The more she’s on, the less I want to see. I hate this move, 5 episodes was too much.
Wow, your life must suck if you partied because a tv character left. You might think about getting out of your mother’s house more often.
Ray … I ABSOLUTELY AGREE with you!!
Hate her. Wish Grissom would come back and marry Lady Heather or be single. Can’t stand the two of them being together.
Ditto.
how can u say tat they are prefect for each other, Heather isnt grissoms type even shes only likes the fact tat they are friends BRING ON SARA LOVE YAH
Welcome back, Sara!
I’m not loving it.
I think it sucks that they took Sara,Grissom,and Warrick off. It really took alot out of the show. I hope that they somehow bring all 3 of them back permanently.
You do know that they killed Warrick off, I dont think they can get away with it being a dream like they did in the 80’s with Dallas.
I don’t think “they” took them off. As far as Sara & Grissom, it was the actors choice to leave. Warrick – not so sure about that one. William Petersen is a producer of the show so he is technically one of them so by your logic he took himself off!
Well, the soap operas and other TV shows manage to “resurrect” actors they killed off — maybe a twin brother or something.
But I do miss Grissom. Show’s not the same and has slipped into 2nd place behind NCIS. Sara? I can take her or leave her. Fishburn is OK but still think Grisson is the kingpin,
I have to agree that it is not the same as when Warrick was on.And Grissom was the heart and soul of the show. But I have not watch since then, but now that Sara is back I may have to watch to see when Grissom does.I love those baby blues. Watch him in Retrun to Lonesome Dove.He is a sexy cowboy and so hot.
I stopped watching when Jorja left so I’m thrilled she’s back!! Love her!!
You know the saying “you can never go home”….I don’t think CSI can turn the bus around
Wow, most of you people are so negative! If you hate these characters so much, why even watch the show?
I loved the Grissom/Sidle relationship, they had great chemistry that was an extra plus while watching the crime-solving. Grissom was the sexiest MAN (not 20-something pretty boy) on TV and I wish he’d come back. I was ready to quit watching altogether till Sara came back.
This site seems to be frequented but people that dislike their female actors to be skilled, smart, beautiful, and able to speak their minds. They hate Katherine Heigl for the same reason. I just assume it’s red state dullards and jealousy.
That’s a pretty stupid, and very inaccurate assumption.
I didn’t have a problem with Sara (or Jorja) but I did have a big problem with her and Grissom together. I admit it has helped the show a bit having her back so I guess I’m ok with it as long as they don’t show her and Grissom together.
I wouldn’t mind if Sara was back IF they hadn’t married her & Grissom. They are just all wrong for each other, and the constant mentions of them being married rubs me the wrong way.
Sara back on the show, and married to Gil… without Gil being around? That just might be the final straw and make me stop watching.
Sorry Carla, you’re insane.
Grissom and Sara were made for each other and it was obvious for years.
I’m thankful that the writers are allowing them to actually be happily married rather than angst up their relationship as TV shows are usually so eager to do.
Whoops, Caitlin – no offense, Carla.
Works for me too….so very good news!!!!!!!
Grissom and LH?come on……
glad to see sara back looking forward to seeing the episodes
So I guess she could not get work. Oh well I am glad I do not watch this show anymore because Sara was the worst part of CSI when it was great.
Jorja’s been known for being a diva and flaky so I am sure she’s come crawling back because no one else is willing to put up with her. Too bad their theme song is not “We Won’t Get Fooled Again” that would be ironic.
What do you mean by diva and flaky? How can someone be a diva and flaky??
I truly missed jorja Fox,even quit watching CSI after she left.
Sara was and is one of my favorite characters. jorja is a talented actress who gives CSI Life.
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I think it is greate that she will come back to CSI. We all have to stop a little bit here. Think again folks, she is just an actor/caracter in CSI. It is not for real.
I love them all.
Hate it. Just leave already
Best news ever.
Now all we need are a couple of episodes with her hubby Grissom and it will be perfect. CSI the way I love it.
Woot! This is the next best thing to having Grissom back again – I love Sara and she’s the reason I came back to the series this year.
This is ridiculous and obviously a desperate ploy for attention. They get rid of Sara, bring her back, get rid of her AGAIN, bring her back… Will someone PLEASE make up their minds? I was happy with Sara gone, but right now I don’t even care if she stays as long as they stop making a big deal out of it and either take her or leave. Geez!
I am absolutely thrilled. Jorja is welcome in my home anytime. The finest love story in the history of television continues! CSI can only get better!!
ILoveJorja
loved both jorjia and bill in all episodes, csi was my favorite show!