Ted Danson As D.B Russell – Then
When Laurence Fishburne failed to renew his contract to reprise his role as Dr. Ray Langston, his absence left a gaping hole in the show. Fans were overjoyed to hear that Ted Danson was hired to take on the role of D.B. Russell and become the new supervisor of the CSI team. For four seasons, Danson carried out his role to perfection.