Blood, Sweat & Tears

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Series: 'CSI: New York'
Episode Title: 'Blood, Sweat & Tears'
Episode Number: 114
Synopsis: "When a 16-year-old contortionist is found dead and stuffed into a small box washed ashore on a Coney Island beach, Mac and Stella question the victim�s family and their rivals -- trapeze artists who compete for attention as the circus� main act. Meanwhile, a large pool of blood in a New York apartment leads Danny and Det. Flack to a dead woman disposed of in the building�s trash chute."

Original Airdate: February 09, 2005
Rerun: August 03, 2005
Fan Rating: 7.9/10 (Full Poll Results)

Credits

Written By: Eli Talbert & Erica Shelton
Directed By: Scott Lautanen

Guest Stars:

Jim Pirri as Bernardo Espargosa
Katie Chonacas as Anasuya Espargosa
Mark Ivanir as Maxwell Neiman
Daniel Browning Smith as Lukas Neiman
Michael Maize as Jake Lydell
Anthony Crivello as Ringmaster
Michael Cornacchia as Rosie
Sarah Lafleur as Paige Worthy
Kendra Sue Waldman as Lita Cartey
Victor Browne as Jason Cartey
Brian Tahash as Clown Judge
Hugh Scott as Eric Slovenski
Chris Kohn as Gator
Perry L. Brown as Grady
Kevin Bickford as Clown #2
Matthew Love as Clown #3
BeeJay Joyer as Juggler #1
Olga Karavaeva as Juggler #2
Ted Shred as Fire Eater
Darlene Williams as Elephant Rider

Notes

Director Scott Lautanen said he had to manage a group of elephants when helming this circus-themed episode. (December 07, 2004 - CSI Files)
Filming commenced in the week beginning December 6. (December 07, 2004 - CSI Files)
Rumoured to feature the death of a young contortionist working at the New York City Circus. (December 23, 2004 - CSI Files)
The group of swimmers who dive into the freezing Atlantic Ocean are based on the members of the real-life Polar Bear Club, who swim in the sea near Coney Island every Sunday from October through April.
Many of the guest actors are not regular dramatic actors, but rather performers who come straight out of the circus community. (February 06, 2005 - CSI Files)
Entertainment Tonight visited the set of "Blood, Sweat & Tears" for an inside scoop. (April 6, 2005 - CSI Files)