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‘CSI’ vs. ‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Which did you watch? Which did we watch?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
[an error occurred while processing this directive]Don’t try this at home, kids.
Take it from me:
It is possible to watch “Grey’s Anatomy” and “CSI” on different channels at the same time.
It is also mindbendingly stupid to watch “Grey’s Anatomy” and “CSI” on different channels at the same time.
No insult intended to anyone else out there who tried it. Like me, you probably had so much respect for the courage of two rival networks deciding to go to war with each other by scheduling their most awesomely powerful shows to air at 9 p.m. Thursday, you would’ve felt disloyal not to be willing to make a similar sort of sacrifice. Let all the others cower behind their VCR’s or TiVo. WE don’t cut-and-run!
Still, forgive me if I sound a bit cranky; that’s what happens when you drink 17 gallons of Diet Coke in an hour because you’re so nervous about what you’re attempting to do — AND too fearful of coming back late from a commercial break and missing something vital to visit the Little Serf’s Room once the entire time.
So instead, I sat right there, clicker in hand, and ended up missing plenty that was vital. Oh, I caught a few little things here and there, and even a couple of really big things: Most crucial, on “Grey’s,” Derek Shepherd, aka “Dr. McDreamy,” ditched his wife and ran wee-wee-wee all the way home to Meredith’s apartment, where he told her he luuurved her. It was incredibly moving, and the only thing that gave me the teensiest bit of pause was that he’d just spent hours in quarantine with nerdy little George after they’d both accidentally been exposed to The Plague. Next, McDreamy told Meredith to “take all the time you need” making up her mind about whether to be with him, which cinched it for me: No man who’s not suffering from a Plague-induced 108-degree fever could ever be that sensitive.
But other than that, “Grey’s” was all pretty much a clicker-flicking blur to me. I’m still not sure which little moppet in the plaid school uniform ended up being the mother of that premature infant or why poor Izzie finally got up off the floor where she had been forced to lie for the entire episode clad only in a strapless prom gown. Does this mean she’s starting to get over Denny’s death and to think about going back to saving lives? Or did actress Katherine Heigl just hire a tough new agent, who finally got ABC to agree to let her appear standing up in next week’s episode?
Things didn’t make much more sense on “CSI.” I kept clicking over just in time to see them weighing someone’s liver in the morgue or poking at the body of a dancer found at a Cirque du Soleil show — BUT SHE WASN’T A PART OF CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, a mystery-heightening plot point I’m sure couldn’t have been emphasized enough times in the episode to make both Cirque’s and CBS’s lawyers happy. Still, it pretty much seemed like bloody business as usual on TV’s No. 1 drama. If Grissom and Sara picked up where they had left off so shockingly at the end of last season — let’s just say horrified viewers caught them in flagrante de-lab coat and leave it at that — I missed it. If anyone knows otherwise, please inform me post haste. Even more important, someone please tell me what crucial ah-ha! moment I missed just before I flipped over to hear Warrick mutter, with Olivier-like intensity, “The gun was transported to the hotel room in the oven mitt. The only question is, who brought it to the party?”
Don’t ask me. I’m headed to the All-Night TiVo Store.
Right after I stop at the Little Serf’s Room.
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By Kick it
September 22, 2006 8:10 AM | Link to this
Grey beats CSI. There’s too much crime on tv news anyway. Grey gives a good show and some real life possibilities. Good night time soap opera IMO.
By Maggie
September 22, 2006 8:10 AM | Link to this
Grey’s Anatomy and CSI were broadcast at 9 p.m. on my TV last night. Were you watching in Chicago?
By Tom
September 22, 2006 8:17 AM | Link to this
I watched Grey’s lat night but should have watched CSI. Grey’s used to be fresh but now is getting kind a stale.
The Meridith thing going round and round is sinking the show. Enough already!
By mikegadawg
September 22, 2006 8:19 AM | Link to this
Grey’s Anatomy rocks !! …….my grandma watches CSI. HA!
By SickPuppy
September 22, 2006 8:22 AM | Link to this
I watched CSI. Up until the last 10 minutes I thought the episode was humdrum, especially for a season opener. But that last 10 minutes! Katherine apparently was given a drugged drink at a bar and wakes up the next morning alone in a strange hotel room, evidently having been sexually assaulted. Grissom encounters a bloody crime scene that includes a miniature, almost dollhouse-like reproduction of the scene, duplicated down to the tiniest detail. Quite a cliffhanger.
By sharon
September 22, 2006 8:28 AM | Link to this
I watched Greys Anatomy. The guy who plays the vetenerian is so good looking. The guy who played Eugene on the Practice acted his part well. I really felt for him.
By JunkYardDawg
September 22, 2006 8:32 AM | Link to this
Taped Grey’s and CSI and laughed at the sorry Yellow Jackets beating up on the awful Virginia Cavaliers. I can’t wait till Nov. 25 in Athens!
By AppleBottom
September 22, 2006 8:41 AM | Link to this
I’ve been waiting on Grey’s Anatomy to come back on since it went off that show is one of my all time favorites I forgot Ga Tech was on tv….oops! have a great day everyone :)
By Debbie
September 22, 2006 8:41 AM | Link to this
The problem is the networks build the hype so high for these shows they can’t possibly live up to it.
By Carla
September 22, 2006 8:45 AM | Link to this
I watched GA and had the nerve to doze off the last 10 minutes. Thank God for TiVo!
By Wanda
September 22, 2006 8:45 AM | Link to this
I watched Grey’s. It was ok. But not as good as I thought it would be for the premere. I hope it gets better.
By denane
September 22, 2006 8:49 AM | Link to this
didn’t get a chance to watch either but I REALLY want to know the run down on CSI. Did Grissom and Sidle really sleep together? how did that happen?
By Scott
September 22, 2006 9:06 AM | Link to this
CSI Rocks!
By lovelyliz
September 22, 2006 9:08 AM | Link to this
Which did I watch: “Grey’s Anatomy” or “CSI”?
Neither. I was watching “Murder City” on BBC America.
By AR
September 22, 2006 9:10 AM | Link to this
In the age of cable, why do broadcast networks insist on making us choose between shows? They could reduce the amount of programing necessary to fill up the prime time hours if they would just show programs more than once a week like cable networks do. That would make them more competitive for advertising dollars. We like Numbers, but during the football season won’t be around on Friday nights to see it and there will be no other opportunity. Studio 60 may or may not be a good show, but they put it opposite Amazing Race which is a huge hit so it may not survive – so show it again on another night.
By Laurie Appleby-Goodwin
September 22, 2006 9:11 AM | Link to this
I watched GA for the first time on Wednesday night and was glad to see the premier on last night, I really like the show and think the cast is quite talented. I’ll continue to watch.
By ATLDUDE
September 22, 2006 9:12 AM | Link to this
CSI is a lot smarter and more intelligent than Grey’s. Grey’s is fluff and just another Melrose Place/Dallas/90210. It has no depth!!!
By Larry
September 22, 2006 9:12 AM | Link to this
I watched CSI, because GA has become a soap opera. I disliked CSI because I hate cliff-hangers, and we’re left wondering what happened to Katherine and the miniature murder. Previously, if I missed a week, I didn’t miss anything or have to catch up. Now I do and I don’t like it.
By Jenna
September 22, 2006 9:20 AM | Link to this
I watched CSI and taped GA. I hate that they put Grey’s on Thursdays. Between have to chose between Survivor and The Office and CSI and Grey’s, my Tivo and VCR are getting workouts. Must every show I like come on within two hours on Thursday night?
By Bob
September 22, 2006 9:26 AM | Link to this
I watched “Celebrity Duets” and recorded both “CSI” and “Deal or No Deal”
By Rickey
September 22, 2006 9:29 AM | Link to this
I watched Grey’s and Taped CSI.
By Rickey
September 22, 2006 9:30 AM | Link to this
I watched Grey’s and Taped CSI.
By Jean
September 22, 2006 9:44 AM | Link to this
Does anyone remember the name of the song that ‘Fray’ did last night on Grey’s Anatomy?
By Thick
September 22, 2006 9:50 AM | Link to this
Grey’s Anatomy is a terrific show, and I enjoyed the entire two hours!
By Thick
September 22, 2006 9:53 AM | Link to this
Grey’s Anatomy is a terrific show, and I enjoyed the entire two hours!
By lovelyliz
September 22, 2006 9:54 AM | Link to this
Thank God for BBC America!!!!!!!!
By Renee
September 22, 2006 10:08 AM | Link to this
I refuse to watch Greys… I love CSI (and no i’m not someone’s Gramma). I was very intrigued by most of the show and completely floored that they didn’t get more into the Grissom/Sara thing…
By Bunny
September 22, 2006 10:15 AM | Link to this
the song Fray sang was “to save a life” or something like that. Good tune and goes well with the show.
Patrick Dempsey is a much better looking MAN than he was a BOY. When I first heard he was on that show I didn’t want to watch it, but now he is very handsome and much softer in is maturity.
By MarcyT
September 22, 2006 10:30 AM | Link to this
CSI just keeps getting darker and darker…I’m almost uncomfortable watching it anymore. That said, I love Grey’s. I only got addicted this summer during reruns (I used to tease my coworkers about their addictions).
I cried when Christina wept to Burke. I think I need a support group.
By Cindy
September 22, 2006 10:35 AM | Link to this
I watched CSI, I love that show. I thought it was pretty slow at the beginning but really enjoyed the cliff hanger. I also liked the way they did Grissom and Sara last night. I have my tivo running all week on the new shows. Did anyone see ER last night? I sat there and cried!
By BJ
September 22, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this
I hate what they have done to my Thurs night schedule— even with a TiVO I cant watch all I want—
I watched GA and taped CSI— but that was only because me daughter and I love to watch CSI together—
I also like Supernatural but I guess I will have to wait until summer and reruns to catch it
Stinkin TV wars
By Dwayne
September 22, 2006 10:44 AM | Link to this
I watched Grey’s. I did like CSI and watched it for the first few seasons. It got real old to have the bad guy leave one small piece of evidence at every crime scene and someone always found it.
By luvcubbs
September 22, 2006 10:44 AM | Link to this
Watched Grey’s - was disappointed. Tired of everyone thinking the “romance” between Meredith and McDreamy is ok. He’s married, and don’t start with his wife had an affair so it is ok for him to. Everyone is supposed to be so sympathetic to her. It was different when she didn’t know he had a wife. By the way, Go Tech - can’t wait to see them in Athens either - beating up on those Dawgs (of course, should know that UGA fans don’t know the correct spelling for DOGS.)
By David
September 22, 2006 10:45 AM | Link to this
Grey’s Anatomy is for women.
By Grissom
September 22, 2006 10:55 AM | Link to this
You should have watched my show, instead of that stupid prime time soap Greys Anatomy. It makes you think. Who cares about a pair of panties on a peg board anyway…OOOOH, controversy at work…OOOOH.
By Wayne
September 22, 2006 11:08 AM | Link to this
Grey’s Anatomy is for airheads who listen to Star94…nothing more than eye candy…
CSI was number one in the Nielsens for several years for a reason…
However, I do find the twist with Catherine being drugged and apparently date-raped rather unsettling…
By Wayne
September 22, 2006 11:12 AM | Link to this
To add to above post:
At least CSI’s audience is so intelligent, CBS doesn’t have to buy off morning DJ’s like ABC/Disney did at Q100 and V103…
By ATLChica
September 22, 2006 11:14 AM | Link to this
@luvcubbs
I agree. I thought I was the only one that can’t stand McDreamy. They try to make him like a stand up guy and he’s not. He initially never told Meredith he was married. When she does find out FROM HIS WIFE he dumps her to be with the wife. Then he cheats on the wife with her. This guys is scum.
By Susan
September 22, 2006 11:24 AM | Link to this
I watched Grey’s Anatomy and taped CSI to watch tonight.The shows are completely different and I love both!
By G
September 22, 2006 11:28 AM | Link to this
Grey’s is alright with me.I have never seen a full episode of CSI so I cannot really compare the two.
Go Grey’s Go!
By Susan
September 22, 2006 11:29 AM | Link to this
The title of the song by Fray is “How To Save A Life”.
By Shawn
September 22, 2006 11:31 AM | Link to this
I both the new dual recording Tivo for this very reason. I moved my other one to the den. I recorded both shows while I went out to dinner.
By Yvonne
September 22, 2006 11:36 AM | Link to this
Watched CSI and Tevo’d Grey’s. That’s the only way to do it!!!
By Shawn
September 22, 2006 11:40 AM | Link to this
I’m sorry, I meant bought.
By lwa
September 22, 2006 11:41 AM | Link to this
I watched Grey Anatomy. However, I was a little disappointed. There were tooooo many story lines wrapped up into the one hour.
Sandra Oh’s last scene was horrible. Trying to cry??? She can do better.
What was the purpose of the plague? The only outcome was McDreamy having a revalation. He could have had that driving to the house.
By Tiffany
September 22, 2006 11:42 AM | Link to this
Thank God for CSI, granted they had a lackluster season six, seven is gearing up to be the best yet.
People can say what they want about Grissom and Sara, but if they were on Grey’s they would be married, divorced, and cheating on their spouses with one another by now.
If I want soaps, I can stay at home and eat bon bons, The rotating relationship door at Grey’s is going to get old fast. Like housewives I expect it to blow up thanks to the excess hype and then fizzle away when people realize how horrible the story lines can be.
By Dwayne
September 22, 2006 12:04 PM | Link to this
I do have to admit that the Mcdreamy/Grey will they-won’t they situation on Grey’s is already getting old. I hope she picks the vet, Mcdreamy’s wife leaves him and she startes dating Alex…hahaha
By ATLChica
September 22, 2006 12:28 PM | Link to this
@Dwayne
I would love for Alex and Addison to get together. And the vet is sooo cute.
By Marcy
September 22, 2006 12:51 PM | Link to this
I taped both and watched Grey. I was on medication and was afraid I miss something. I stayed awake for most of Grey and wished I’d watch CSI instead. I SO SICK OF the McDreamy and Dr. Grey lets hope they don’t dray it out too much longer. Make up your mind already!!!
By j
September 22, 2006 12:59 PM | Link to this
It’s amazing what people cheer for.
Both shows are fair, somewhat decently written, but neither rises above what’s been done before, nor do either really challenge the viewer.
It’s simply business as usual in tinseltown.
By Matt
September 22, 2006 1:03 PM | Link to this
The Office beats them both!
By Tammie
September 22, 2006 1:05 PM | Link to this
I watched CSI and taped Grey’s. I was disappointed with both. But, I will be watching and taping next Thursday. The answer to Jean’s question about the song that was performed by “Fray” was something like “To Save A Life”. Anyway, I am sure that there will be more good stuff on both shows. We will just have to wait and see…………..
By DZ
September 22, 2006 1:32 PM | Link to this
Both those programs are stale old shows with no originality. I watched Kidnapped. It was much better than that garbage.
By c
September 22, 2006 1:40 PM | Link to this
it’s just TV— no need to overanalyze—accept the fluff you prefer and don’t watch the other. Bottom line—still ALL FLUFF. want some true substance, then read some literature and use your brain instead of zoning out to the screen.
By Brenda
September 22, 2006 2:18 PM | Link to this
I taped Grey’s and tried to watch CSI but it was hard to follow and strange so I switched over to Deal or No Deal. and of course there was Thursday night football on ESPN. Too much….too many nights with nothing decent on and the good things on at the same time.
By Nina
September 22, 2006 2:30 PM | Link to this
Song on Grey’s: ‘How to save a life’ by the Fray
By cool breeze
September 22, 2006 2:35 PM | Link to this
Grey’s Anantomy just seems to be a show about very loose women in a hospital setting. The bar on t.v. gets lower and lower.
By C
September 22, 2006 2:41 PM | Link to this
Watched Grey’s and it worth it for the last 10 minutes. What was wonderful for an entire 60 minutes was Shark starring James Woods which came on CBS at 10pm. This is my new favorite show!
By Deirdre
September 22, 2006 2:56 PM | Link to this
Thursday nights I will be incommunicado(is that how you spell that?)Earl, Office, Grey’s Anatomy and ER. You’ll have to pry my cold, dead hands from the remote! I am, however, free on the other six nights.
By LNBruno
September 22, 2006 3:31 PM | Link to this
Calling Ben Casey! Calling Ben Casey! Okay, there isn’t much on regular TV these days that sparks much of an interest for me. I’m old and apparently have pretty much seen every original idea that has ever existed since all that seems to be out there are the same formula shows.
That said, I watched Gray’s instead of CSI because, quite simply, I lost interest in CSI when it started going all sci-fi and then seemed to completely lose its identity.
And the only reason I watched Gray’s is because my wife wrestled the remote out of my hand. I actually fell asleep before it was over.
By Mike
September 22, 2006 3:32 PM | Link to this
Just wondering if I’m the only one who thinks Addison, McDreamy’s wife, is a lot hotter than Meredith. Really, it’s no contest.
By burrdog
September 22, 2006 3:34 PM | Link to this
the office rocks!!
By burrdog
September 22, 2006 3:36 PM | Link to this
yes, addison is hotter than meredith, but that’s not saying much…nobody on grey’s or csi is really that hot…
By Tom
September 22, 2006 3:42 PM | Link to this
I used to Love ER and would stop what I was doing to watch it. The last year or so, they turned it into a bed hopping show with a little ER in between so I gave up on it. Looks like Grey’s is heading on down that road so I watch if there is noting else going on.
Now Shark is a keeper and I’ll watch that over anything else.
By koz
September 22, 2006 3:58 PM | Link to this
I like Greys Anatomy but its just on too late for me to watch it anymore. Move it back to Sunday!
By Shannon
September 22, 2006 4:06 PM | Link to this
Watched all the CSI’s this week - Grey’s is boring - hospital shows from the 80s and 90s - ideas are all used up….CSI though is intense, interesting and realistic, unfortunately!
By dls
September 22, 2006 4:08 PM | Link to this
i’m a loyal CSI viewer, but got hooked on GA when a friend gave me the previous season’s DVDs. while i liked it, i’m tired of the nighttime soap opera deal. CSI was a little slow until the cliffhanger; i’m anxious for next week’s episode. Shark was, by far, the best thing on last night!
By GA Junkie
September 22, 2006 4:22 PM | Link to this
I watched GA…very disappointed. Don’t find McDreamy dreamy at all. And his “take all the time you need” speech to Meredith is just another ploy to keep her hanging on while he keeps Addison around…And what’s up w/ George taking relationship advice from Derek. Tell Callie you love her before you lose her…yeah, that’s a great idea. The thought of Dr. Bailey AKA “The Nazi” and Cristina losing their edge…yikes, scary! Their fiestyness and no-holds-barred attitudes is why I liked their characters. Please don’t change them. Cynicism rules!
By Deirdre
September 22, 2006 4:27 PM | Link to this
I just felt like lying on the floor with Izzy. I miss Denny, too!
By Dave
September 22, 2006 4:51 PM | Link to this
I have been a CSI fan since its beginning. I also watched Grey’s. I chose CSI, and still think it is a better drama. The plot line is more complicated than the Desperate Housewives & Grey fare. I went to ABC.com and saw the mini recap of Grey and that cured my curiosity. It will be CSI for me.
By Adelia
September 22, 2006 5:24 PM | Link to this
I LOVE Grey’s Anatomy, so naturally I watched that. CSI is stupid and overrated. I mean, really. What’s next? CSI:London? Boring!
By kph
September 22, 2006 5:32 PM | Link to this
They both suck, too many cop and hospital shows on tv these days its as if the soaps are now on all day and night. Give us a break like how about a non continuous show that ends after an hour and you dont have to watch every week. Television survived at night before these night time soaps.
By Dwayne
September 22, 2006 8:43 PM | Link to this
Anyone see how Grey’s numbers kicked the crap outta CSI. Man that’s good tv.
By Amazed
September 23, 2006 7:41 PM | Link to this
CSI all the way! Grey’s Anatomy yea I could not get into that show its too messed up for me..all I hear is people talking about it I’m so sick of it. Thanks I’ll stick to my favorite show CSI it was a great way to start off the new season although I was sad for Catherine but it brought the drama. I will continue to watch CSI…and Grey’s Anatomy well lets just say I could care less.
CSI #1!