The three C.S.I. series are generally considered good television entertainment Since the first C.S.I. show started in 2000, there has been an increase in a cants at police stations. morgues, and science laboratories. Universities in particular have seen a rise in applications for forensic-related fields. Some colleges and universities have even set up new departments to deal with the influx of students Unfortunately, many graduates are disappointed when they see the actual conditions of most city crime labs. Most are not as well funded or equipped as the sets on the CSI. Shows