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The specific used to solve the plane murder. [S1E5] Let the Chips Fall

: The ongoing investigation into David Hodges (Sean James) was seen as gaining significant momentum, with Sara and Grissom identifying a serious suspect. Review Highlights

: One critic noted a lack of believable chemistry in the subplot involving Maxine Roby and an FBI agent. If you want to know more about this

: Critics enjoyed the "procedural staple" of a locked-room mystery, executed here through a cargo plane landing on autopilot with a murdered crew.

Reviewers highlighted this episode as a standout for the series, noting its "honest twists" and ability to move personal character arcs forward. [S1E5] Let the Chips Fall