CSI Crime Scene Investigation' Season 15 Finale Spoiler and News: George Eads to Quit and Suspense Continues Over Season 16

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation season 15 will end with two big shows that fans will remember for two reasons.

For one, George Eads, who plays investigator Nick Stokes, is leaving the show and the last two episodes are his grand farewell. Second, it will leave fans guessing if there is going to be a season 16.

According to Hollywood Life, Nick will be leaving CSI to run his own lab in San Diego. In what is promised to be emotionally charged episodes, Nick's colleagues help him decide on the move even as the team investigate the Gig Harbor Killer.

"The Nick character is so critical to the show and, in my mind, the success of the series, that there was never any discussion of killing off Nick. We always felt like the character is too important and too beloved -- not just by the fans, but by those of us behind the camera. We always intended to give Nick an emotional and touching farewell, and one that also would leave the door open for Nick to come back. San Diego's not too far from Vegas, so who knows? There could be a CSI: San Diego!" executive producer Don McGill told TVGuide.

McGill further informed that other characters may be rested though he did not give details. The production team has submitted next season's concept to CBS and hope it will be okayed.