D.B. Russell is a fictional character portrayed by Ted Danson in the TV series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled 73 Seconds (season 12), they were 63 years old.
They appear in 84 episodes out of a total of 335 aired and have accumulated 7509 positive votes.
The character of D.B. Russell is mainly associated with CSI Julie Finlay, CSI Nicholas 'Nick' Stokes and Greg Sanders.
Episodes84
73 Seconds
episode S12.E1 september 2011Under the direction of new boss D.B. Russell, the team tackles cases involving a wild shootout on a tram car, and a body dumped in an alleyway.
Tell-Tale Hearts
episode S12.E2 september 2011The task of solving the grisly quadruple homicide of an entire family becomes more complicated when three people confess to the crime.
Bittersweet
episode S12.E3 october 2011A sadistic killer from Sara's past who recently got out of prison appears to have struck again, while another dead body appears to have drowned in chocolate.
Maid Man
episode S12.E4 october 2011The former Las Vegas mayor is shot during the grand opening of a new mob museum, and a maid is killed in the hotel room of a chauvinistic Middle Eastern prince.
CSI Down
episode S12.E5 october 2011Morgan's life may be in danger when an injured man, who is also a suspect in the murder of two gang members, hijacks his medivac helicopter and demands to be flown to Mexico.
Freaks & Geeks
episode S12.E6 november 2011The murder of a popular sideshow performer sends the team behind the scenes at a carnival freak show. Rachel is found sadistically slain, the team goes behind the scenes of the carnival freak show to find her killer.
Brain Doe
episode S12.E7 november 2011The CSI crew is stumped when they discover a disembodied brain at a crime scene where all the other brains are accounted for.
Crime After Crime
episode S12.E8 november 2011When the CSI team investigates three seemingly unrelated murders, they discover someone is getting revenge for cold case murders that were never solved.
Zippered
episode S12.E9 december 2011As CSI and the FBI work together to solve the murder of a gunrunner working for a private defense firm, they discover that hundreds of very dangerous black market weapons may be out on the street.
Genetic Disorder
episode S12.E10 december 2011When a genealogist is found dead in Dr. Robbins' bed, the team works on the theory that his wife may have been cheating even though she maintains her innocence.
Ms. Willows Regrets
episode S12.E11 january 2012The skeletal remains of three people are found in the desert. Initially beetle evidence implies they had been dead at least a week but other factors contradict that. They bodies were identified as a lawyer, that Catherine had a connection with, and his two employees. Catherine had recommended the lawyer to a friend, who was trying to escape her dangerous husband. After analysis the beetles appear to be genetically altered. Catherine fears her friend could be dead until she makes contact with a location.
Willows in the Wind
episode S12.E12 january 2012Catherine goes into hiding with D.B. after Mark Gabriel's hitmen try to kill her, but they soon come to the realization that Gabriel himself may not be calling the shots.
Tressed to Kill
episode S12.E13 february 2012When a "hair stalker" escalates to murder, CSI turns to his "muse" to identify a suspect before he claims his next victim.
Seeing Red
episode S12.E14 february 2012D.B. turns to a "blood whisperer" from his past to help solve a crime involving a gunshot victim who has lost his short-term memory.
Stealing Home
episode S12.E15 february 2012Three dysfunctional siblings fight over ownership of their stolen house, which contains a lot of secrets--and dead bodies.
CSI Unplugged
episode S12.E16 february 2012The team works against the clock to find a kidnapped boy, which becomes even more difficult when a blackout shuts down the entire city.
Trends with Benefits
episode S12.E17 march 2012The team discovers that a WLVU student notorious for his gossip video blog was killed because he was about to expose a major campus scandal.
Malice in Wonderland
episode S12.E18 march 2012While the team tries to figure out a team of wedding bandits' next target before they strike again, Morgan pretends to be David's girlfriend to impress his mother.
Split Decisions
episode S12.E19 april 2012The task of figuring out who shot and killed a pediatrician in a casino becomes more difficult when the team discovers that the killer is one of three identical triplets.
Altered Stakes
episode S12.E20 april 2012A killer is about to go free because of a dirty cop, so the team tries to connect him to an earlier crime to keep him in jail.
Dune and Gloom
episode S12.E21 may 2012A vehicle explodes during an off-road race, and the team discovers that it may have been connected to a plot to kill an oil executive.
Homecoming
episode S12.E22 may 2012While at a campaign dinner for the Sheriff, the team are called to a triple homicide with a familiar victim.
Karma to Burn
episode S13.E1 september 2012While Ecklie fights for his life after the shooting, the team close ranks in preparation for McKeen's next move.
Code Blue Plate Special
episode S13.E2 october 2012CSI investigates a massacre at a local diner, and the team suspects that one of the victims' stalkers is the shooter.
Wild Flowers
episode S13.E3 october 2012A homicide at a rave leads CSI to a gruesome discovery involving two badly abused sisters.
It Was a Very Good Year
episode S13.E4 october 2012A female acquaintance of Greg is killed, and it appears to be related to an old Vegas legend about a mobster who murdered a musician back in the 1960s.
Play Dead
episode S13.E5 october 2012Nick searches for a cop killer with the help of the victim's canine partner, and the team tries to figure out who shot and killed a divorce lawyer.
Pick and Roll
episode S13.E6 november 2012The coach of WLVU's basketball team is murdered, and the case turns out to have multiple connections to DB's son Charlie.
Fallen Angels
episode S13.E7 november 2012A reverend is found dead on former CSI detective Warrick Brown's grave, and the team discovers several connections between the case and Brown and his family.
CSI on Fire
episode S13.E8 november 2012A mass burial site in the desert has an unlikely connection to an accused serial killer in Seattle from detective Finlay's past - but how far will she go to bring him to justice?
Strip Maul
episode S13.E9 november 2012While working a foot patrol on the strip, the CSIs stumble on a murder victim, and a number of their suspects are already in police custody on lesser charges.
Risky Business Class
episode S13.E10 december 2012A plane crashes in a park off the strip, and the team discovers that the plane was sabotaged while it was still on the ground.
Dead Air
episode S13.E11 january 2013The team must figure out who killed a television news anchor on the set during a blackout.
Double Fault
episode S13.E12 january 2013CSI handles a case involving a rising tennis star who is killed after a big tour victory.
In Vino Veritas
episode S13.E13 february 2013While the team tries to solve a murder tied to counterfeit wine, Mac Taylor from the New York crime lab comes to Las Vegas for his girlfriend's convention, only to discover that she has disappeared.
Exile
episode S13.E14 february 2013While investigating the death of a Cuban singer's sister, CSI discovers that the case may be tied to a feud between two Cuban families.
Forget Me Not
episode S13.E15 february 2013The evidence suggests that Sara is guilty of stabbing a man to death in a hotel room, but she insists that somebody is framing her.
Last Woman Standing
episode S13.E16 february 2013The team investigate a "locked room mystery" when a poker player is found murdered in an elevator, which he rode alone. Meanwhile, the search is on for a dominatrix who took a session too far.
Dead of the Class
episode S13.E17 march 2013Assistant medical examiner David Phillips discovers the dead body of the most popular girl in his class at their 15-year class reunion.
Sheltered
episode S13.E18 april 2013While investigating the brutal homicide of a teenage motocross driver, the team stumbles upon a man and his daughter living in mysterious underground bunker.
Backfire
episode S13.E19 april 2013The murder of a brother and sister and a pair of home invaders is part of a complex revenge plot, and a man is burned alive in the trunk of his own car.
Fearless
episode S13.E20 may 2013A pharmaceutical employee is found dead in a mud bath during a corporate retreat, and Hodges discovers an uncomfortable secret about his fiancée.
Ghosts of the Past
episode S13.E21 may 2013A ghost hunter is killed while investigating a notoriously grisly murder site of several young boys.
Skin in the Game
episode S13.E22 may 2013CSI searches for a serial killer inspired by Dante's "Inferno," and Brass's daughter may be one of the killer's next victims.
The Devil and D.B. Russell
episode S14.E1 september 2013The search for the serial killer who kidnapped Brass's daughter intensifies after Morgan become the killer's latest kidnapping victim.
Take the Money and Run
episode S14.E2 october 2013The team uncovers a complex plot to rob a high-stakes Texas Hold-em game, but one of the co-conspirators may have been forced to participate against his will after his son was kidnapped.
Torch Song
episode S14.E3 october 2013The team has to put together the pieces when four dead bodies are found after a fire in a music club during a hate core concert.
Last Supper
episode S14.E4 october 2013The remains of a contestant eliminated from a cooking reality show are used as ingredients in the dishes served during the program.
Frame by Frame
episode S14.E5 october 2013The team gets a second crack at a reclusive millionaire who may have gotten away with murder 14 year earlier when a new dead body is found in his home.
Passed Pawns
episode S14.E6 october 2013A homeless man is found dead in an alley after suspiciously winning big at a casino, and CSI soon finds connections between the victim, two casino employees, and a local pawn shop.
Under a Cloud
episode S14.E7 november 2013Sara suspects CSI is dealing with Armenian terrorists when she discovers a bomb on a man found in a flood channel, and Greg is accused of planting evidence in an old case.
Helpless
episode S14.E8 november 2013CSI investigates a homicide involving a victim found in a human-sized hamster ball, and Brody gets some help as she tries to find a serial rapist.
Check In and Check Out
episode S14.E9 november 2013The team deals with a third grisly homicide case that happens in same seedy hotel room in a couple of months.
Girls Gone Wild
episode S14.E10 november 2013A spa weekend for Sara, Finlay and Morgan turns into a murder investigation and missing persons case when Finlay disappears, as the CSI team must piece together what happened in detail to find her.
The Lost Reindeer
episode S14.E11 december 2013When a man is found murdered at an elaborate holiday party complete with real snow and live reindeer, the CSI team is brought in to investigate.
Keep Calm and Carry-On
episode S14.E12 january 2014After a number of passengers discover that their carry-on items have robbed during a flight, one of the primary suspects is murdered shortly after leaving the airport.
Boston Brakes
episode S14.E13 january 2014An investigative journalist appears to have been killed in a car accident, but CSI soon discovers that he is still alive and trying to uncover the truth behind a top-secret military project.
De Los Muertos
episode S14.E14 february 2014Dr. Robbins goes to Mexico to do an autopsy on a friend's daughter. Meanwhile, back in Vegas, CSI finds a man and woman shot to death and buried in concrete.
Love for Sale
episode S14.E15 february 2014A 16 year old girl is raped and killed, and the investigation leads CSI to a brothel and some disturbing family secrets.
Killer Moves
episode S14.E16 march 2014CSI searches for a killer whose victims and locations resemble moves on a chess board, and Greg is forced to turn to an old mentor to search for clues about the next victims.
Long Road Home
episode S14.E17 march 2014A groupie is found dead in a limo after a show, and CSI ties the murder to a "fame experience" featuring three amateur rockers playing with KISS star Gene Simmons.
Uninvited
episode S14.E18 march 2014The CSIs are called to investigate when an entire family is reported to have been missing for a month.
The Fallen
episode S14.E19 april 2014A teenage boy shoots up LVPD headquarters and then holds Russell and one of his shooting victims hostage.
Consumed
episode S14.E20 april 2014A cannibal is on the loose in Las Vegas, and Ecklie begins to contemplate his future as sheriff.
Kitty
episode S14.E21 april 2014The CSIs investigate the cyber-related murder of a prominent casino owner's wife and receive help from the FBI's Cyber Crime Division. Patricia Arquette guest stars.
Dead in His Tracks
episode S14.E22 may 2014The discovery of a dead body rekindles a 25-year-old mystery involving a robbery and a dead boy, and an amateur forensic investigator helps crack the case. Meanwhile, Brass's daughter is in the hospital after an overdose.
The CSI Effect
episode S15.E1 september 2014Russell and Finlay must confront a serial killer case from their past while working in Seattle when a copycat killer suddenly emerges in Las Vegas.
Buzz Kill
episode S15.E2 october 2014The family of a medical marijuana dispenser is held hostage, but the job of finding the kidnappers becomes harder after the best potential witness is killed by the dispensery's security guard.
Bad Blood
episode S15.E3 october 2014CDC may be dealing with a potential deadly virus outbreak in Las Vegas, and Sara and Greg may have been exposed to the virus while investigating a crime scene.
The Book of Shadows
episode S15.E4 october 2014While investigating the death of a high school chemistry teacher, CSI discovers that he belonged to a secret wiccan society.
Girls Gone Wilder
episode S15.E5 november 2014Brody, Sidle and Finlay try to relax at a forensics conference when a mass shooting occurs on site.
The Twin Paradox
episode S15.E6 november 2014Frustration mounts for the CSI team as another victim surfaces who is linked to the Gig Harbor killer.
Road to Recovery
episode S15.E7 november 2014A woman in rehab at a posh Las Vegas facility is killed, and everybody at the facility is under suspicion.
Rubbery Homicide
episode S15.E8 november 2014The CSI team delves into the kinky world of "rubber dolls" when they investigate the murder of a man stabbed in an alley.
Let's Make a Deal
episode S15.E9 december 2014The team discovers that a murdered prisoner who was informing from the inside to the police had a second job informing for the Feds.
Dead Rails
episode S15.E10 december 2014An ex-con buried alive in the desert is killed after being hit by a car. The CSI investigation takes them into the world of pool, high-stakes hustling, and prostitution.
Angle of Attack
episode S15.E11 december 2014The team discovers that a mysterious homicide was caused by a man in a wingsuit, who is also found dead the next day.
Dead Woods
episode S15.E12 december 2014Sara reopens a 10-year-old family murder/suicide case when the lone surviving daughter claims to have a new memory about that fateful evening that proves that the father didn't do it.
The Greater Good
episode S15.E13 january 2015D.B. makes the risky decision to use his daughter as bait to catch the Gig Harbor Killer, and discovers the shocking identity of the killer's partner.
Merchants of Menace
episode S15.E14 january 2015The investigation of a dead body found in a car that once belonged to a serial killer takes the detectives into the twisted business of "murderabilia."
Hero to Zero
episode S15.E15 january 2015The CSI team investigates the murder of a young victim dressed as a superhero.
The Last Ride
episode S15.E16 january 2015A murder victim is covered from head to toe in silver chrome paint, and the clues lead the team to a classic convertible in which a Las Vegas legend was murdered.
Under My Skin
episode S15.E17 february 2015The CSIs investigate a murder that's linked to the kidnapping of two teen girls.
The End Game
episode S15.E18 february 2015A final showdown between the CSIs and the Gig Harbor Killer, whose motives are revealed. Meanwhile, Nick Stokes makes a decision that affects the team moving forward.
- 73 Seconds
- Tell-Tale Hearts
- Bittersweet
- Maid Man
- CSI Down
- Freaks & Geeks
- Brain Doe
- Crime After Crime
- Zippered
- Genetic Disorder
- Ms. Willows Regrets
- Willows in the Wind
- Tressed to Kill
- Seeing Red
- Stealing Home
- CSI Unplugged
- Trends with Benefits
- Malice in Wonderland
- Split Decisions
- Altered Stakes
- Dune and Gloom
- Homecoming
- Karma to Burn
- Code Blue Plate Special
- Wild Flowers
- It Was a Very Good Year
- Play Dead
- Pick and Roll
- Fallen Angels
- CSI on Fire
- Strip Maul
- Risky Business Class
- Dead Air
- Double Fault
- In Vino Veritas
- Exile
- Forget Me Not
- Last Woman Standing
- Dead of the Class
- Sheltered
- Backfire
- Fearless
- Ghosts of the Past
- Skin in the Game
- The Devil and D.B. Russell
- Take the Money and Run
- Torch Song
- Last Supper
- Frame by Frame
- Passed Pawns
- Under a Cloud
- Helpless
- Check In and Check Out
- Girls Gone Wild
- The Lost Reindeer
- Keep Calm and Carry-On
- Boston Brakes
- De Los Muertos
- Love for Sale
- Killer Moves
- Long Road Home
- Uninvited
- The Fallen
- Consumed
- Kitty
- Dead in His Tracks
- The CSI Effect
- Buzz Kill
- Bad Blood
- The Book of Shadows
- Girls Gone Wilder
- The Twin Paradox
- Road to Recovery
- Rubbery Homicide
- Let's Make a Deal
- Dead Rails
- Angle of Attack
- Dead Woods
- The Greater Good
- Merchants of Menace
- Hero to Zero
- The Last Ride
- Under My Skin
- The End Game
Best moments10
- A teenage boy shoots up LVPD headquarters and then holds Russell and one of his shooting victims hostage.
- The murder of a brother and sister and a pair of home invaders is part of a complex revenge plot, and a man is burned alive in the trunk of his own car.
- The coach of WLVU's basketball team is murdered, and the case turns out to have multiple connections to DB's son Charlie.
- When a "hair stalker" escalates to murder, CSI turns to his "muse" to identify a suspect before he claims his next victim.
- Russell and Finlay must confront a serial killer case from their past while working in Seattle when a copycat killer suddenly emerges in Las Vegas.
- D.B. makes the risky decision to use his daughter as bait to catch the Gig Harbor Killer, and discovers the shocking identity of the killer's partner.
- The team discovers that a WLVU student notorious for his gossip video blog was killed because he was about to expose a major campus scandal.
- The team works against the clock to find a kidnapped boy, which becomes even more difficult when a blackout shuts down the entire city.
- Under the direction of new boss D.B. Russell, the team tackles cases involving a wild shootout on a tram car, and a body dumped in an alleyway.
- The CSI team investigates the murder of a young victim dressed as a superhero.
- The Fallen
- Backfire
- Pick and Roll
- Tressed to Kill
- The CSI Effect
- The Greater Good
- Trends with Benefits
- CSI Unplugged
- 73 Seconds
- Hero to Zero