Ep 1. The Devil and D.B. Russell

The Devil and D.B. Russell is the premiere episode of season 14 of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. The episode revolves around the character of D.B. Russell, who is portrayed by Ted Danson. Russell, who is the Director of the Las Vegas Crime Lab, is on the lookout for a new forensic scientist to join his team. He comes across a promising candidate in the form of Finn, a young woman whose previous experience includes working at a telemarketing firm.

As the team welcomes Finn, they are called to a crime scene where they discover the body of a young woman who appears to have been strangled. They soon discover that the victim had an ex-boyfriend named Carlo, who has a history of violence and was recently released from prison. He becomes the prime suspect in the case.

Meanwhile, Russell is struggling to come to terms with the fact that his wife has left him. He finds himself struggling to deal with his personal life while still trying to focus on the case at hand. As he becomes more deeply involved in the investigation, he begins to experience strange visions and hallucinations. He confides in his colleague, Julie, who tries to help him get to the root of his problems.

The team eventually manages to gather enough evidence to build a case against Carlo, who is arrested and charged with murder. However, Russell's problems continue to escalate. He becomes increasingly erratic and starts to act out of character. He becomes convinced that he is being followed and starts to suspect that there is something supernatural at play.

The episode ends with a twist that leaves the audience questioning everything they have seen so far. The Devil and D.B. Russell is a thrilling episode that showcases the best of the CSI franchise. It combines elements of crime procedural with psychological drama to create a gripping story that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. With stunning performances from the entire cast, this is an episode not to be missed.