The "CSI" franchise, which debuted nearly 25 years ago, is alive and well after several hiatuses, and "CSI: Vegas," a sequel to the original version of this crime drama, will debut a new season. Season 3, which has been changed from its traditional Thursday night time slot, will air on Sundays beginning February 18.

"CSI: Vegas" Season 3 will air for free on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, CBS and Paramount Plus in the US, and Global TV in Canada beginning Sunday, February 18.

Much of what to expect from "CSI: Vegas" Season 3 is being kept under wraps for now, but the first few episodes will deal with the fallout from the Season 2 finale when the body of a suspect Josh Folsom (Matt Lauria) was investigating was found in a trash can and charged with murder. No doubt. [Marg Helgenberger as Catherine Willows and Paula Newsom as Maxine Robbie, as well as the usual suspects, including Mandeep Dhillon as Allie Rajan, Ariana Guerra as Detective Chavez, Jay Lee as Chris Park, and Rex Medlin as Bo Finado. The cast returns. Whatever the previous season, there will be no denying the return of legacy cast members.

"CSI: Vegas" Season 3 may be a postponed and shortened season (due to the Hollywood strike), but there is no doubt that the latest installment of this long-running drama will be just as formidable as ever.

Episodes of "CSI: Vegas" Season 3 will stream for free in New Zealand on the TVNZ+ website and app, arriving on Sunday, February 18, the same day as in the US.

New Zealanders abroad need not miss out.

In the U.S., "CSI: Vegas" Season 3 will premiere on CBS on Sunday, February 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

CBS is a local broadcast network that can be accessed through one of the best TV antennas or through a cable TV package.

If you are already disconnected and do not have cable TV, you can watch CBS on live TV services like Fubo, Hulu With Live TV, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream.

Of these options, we recommend Fubo, which is one of the best streaming services on the market.

You can also watch live broadcasts of local CBS stations with Paramount Plus with Showtime ($11.99/month).

The cheaper $5.99/month Essentials plan allows you to stream episodes the next day.

Currently traveling in countries where TVNZ+ is not available. With the right VPN (Virtual Private Network), you can access your usual platform and continue watching your favorite shows online, no matter where you are in the world.

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Using the VPN is surprisingly simple.

1. install the VPN of your choice. As we have mentioned, ExpressVPN is our favorite.

2. select the location you want to connect to with the VPN app. For example, if you are in the UK and want to see New Zealand services, select New Zealand from the list.

3. sit back and enjoy the show, go to TVNZ+ and stream all new episodes of "CSI: Vegas" S3 online.

In Canada, the third season of "CSI: Vegas" will air on Global TV every Sunday at 10 p.m. ET/PT, beginning February 18.

The network also has an online streaming platform that allows viewers to watch select shows the day after they air, with no login required for the first seven days.

You can also stream "CSI: Vegas" using Prime Video's STACKTV add-on; STACKTV is a network that includes Global Television, Disney Channel, National Geographic, Showcase , W Network, and Adult Swim programming.

Prime membership is $9.99 CAD per month and Stack TV subscription is $12.99 CAD, but both offer a free trial to new users.

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"CSI: Vegas" Season 3 will be streaming in Australia on Paramount Plus, but an exact start date has not yet been confirmed.

Subscription to the streaming service will cost A$9.99 per month after a one-week free trial.

If you live in Australia and are not currently in Australia, you can still stream "CSI: Vegas" Season 3 by connecting to Paramount Plus. All you need is a VPN such as ExpressVPN.

There is currently no release date for "CSI: Vegas" Season 3 in the UK, but when it arrives, we can also access it via the NOW streaming service with an entertainment membership of just £9.99, broadcast on Sky Atlantic It is anticipated that it will be.

For now, those in the UK from the US, Canada and Australia can access their usual streaming services using one of the best VPN services. We recommend ExpressVPN thanks to its speed, reliability, and dependable security features.

Season 2 increased the 10-episode count of Season 1 to 21 episodes, but the Hollywood strike means that this season will be more in line with the first season, with 10 episodes expected.