And not that want to burst anyone bubble :shifty:, but if George, Eric, etc. where not asked back or renewed their contract, their presence in the first episode or so could just mean tying up their storylines.
Just like what they're doing on 'Criminal Minds'. However, I'm hoping that isn't what it means and that they're all returning.
True, but judging by CSI's track record, they don't always tie up the characters. Sometimes the characters just disappear never to be seen or heard from again ala Sofia. And sometimes their exit reason is only mentioned by another character briefly ala Riley.