CSI creator Anthony Zuiker opens up about why an original character was killed off and replaced. The hit CBS procedural is celebrating its 25th anniversary, having debuted on October 6, 2000. In the decades since, the crime drama has had a massively influential impact. It changed the way the average viewer viewed forensics and helped clear the way for shows like NCIS .

But during its long run, which stretched for 15 seasons and 337 episodes, there were several key changes to the CSI team . That includes a character who was quickly killed off and replaced by Jorja Fox's Sara Sidle.

Looking back on the show's anniversary for TV Insider , Zukier was asked about the circumstances behind Fox's addition to the cast. The series creator says that it happened because actress Chandra

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