(Former CSI night-shift supervisor)Aah, Grissom. He lasted 9 whole years as night-shift supervisor. That's a record. I think. It should be. Anyway, Grissom was a forensic entomologist (using bugs and insects to help solve crimes). He is a single child, and inherited his fathers enthusiasm for natural sciences.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology magna cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and his Ph.D. in biology from the University of Chicago.
Grissom became a crime scene investigator in about 1985 - (Grissom mentioned in Living Doll, which first aired on May 17, 2007, that he had been a crime scene investigator for 22 years).
Grissom announced his retirement just as evidence comes to light that The Dick and Jane Killer, a serial killer from the 1990s currently serving two life sentences, did not act alone, and that his accomplice has begun killing again. Rather than leave in the middle of a case, Grissom stays on to help solve it. The case closed, Grissom, having already had a series of one-on-one farewells with his co-workers, silently left the crime lab and departed for Costa Rica.
Early episodes revealed Grissom to be a witty, enthusiastic and quirky scientist, who had some sense of humor. He flirted regularly and seemed to be constantly in a hyperactive state. However, when he began to lose his hearing, Grissom retreated into himself and became easily irritable and unapproachable. After his surgery, he lightened up a bit, but never returned to the whimsical science nerd he once was. Grissom is often regarded as well-educated, but unusual in his approach toward his work and social life. In the series, some of his comments and actions can be seen to dumbfound his co-workers and superiors. His relationship with his subordinates in the office is portrayed as being a father figure to the team, but very professional in his work. Despite being calm, Grissom can get very angry or annoyed if interrupted during an interrogation.
Being an entomologist, he has a wide and varied knowledge of insects, which he applies to his investigations. This has led to his nickname, "The Bug Man". In the season 2 episode Alter Boys, Grissom confides in a priest that he does not believe in the concept of organized religion and is a lapsed Catholic, but does believe in the idea of God. In addition to belief in God, Grissom and Greg would later agree that scientific education should not necessarily preclude belief in occultism and other paranormal concepts. Although he is very dedicated to his job and sometimes goes to extremes in his investigations, his unwillingness to dabble in office politics often alienates his superiors.
Grissom may not ask to take on the role of mentor, but it seems to happen naturally, going all the way back to Sara Sidle when they first met in San Francisco, then Nick Stokes and Greg Sanders in Vegas. Although he can be annoyed with his protégés at times, he is visibly proud when they succeed, as Greg did by passing his field test and becoming a CSI. He is also protective of his staff and defends them as much as he can.
Grissom also has a good friendship with Dr. Al Robbins.
He has also been shown to be something of an inadvertent mentor-figure to Hodges, (the lab trace technician) who looks up to him and often seeks his advice or approval, despite not always receiving it.
His relationship with Warrick Brown had aspects of a mentor/student bond, but out of all the CSIs (Catherine included), Grissom seemed to view Warrick as his successor, the one who would lead when he was gone.
Some fans have always expected to see a relationship between Grissom and Catherine Willows, in whom he is shown confiding many times. Catherine has many times encouraged Grissom to be more open and less self-absorbed.
Grissom's relationship with Sara Sidle has blossomed since the first season. Even then, there were hints at the two of them being interested in each other. Their relationship builds, Grissom denying his feelings towards Sara. He then realises how he feels in season four, and he says he can't risk his career to be with her. Then, in the sixth season, they appear to have sorted their problems, and are revealed to be a couple. They hide this from the lab, until Sara's abduction in season seven, when Grissom refers to his feelings for her. During the eighth season, they become engaged. Sara leaves in season eight, and Grissom leaves during season nine, going to look or Sara. When Sara returns to CSI in season ten, it is revealed that she and Gil are married.
CSI Craige, over and out. :)
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