Marg Helgenberger

CSI will remain a staple of daytime TV for many viewers. Marg Helgenberger contributed to the show’s endurance, starting in 2000 and staying on for a full twelve seasons. As of 2012, she announced her departure in an effort to expand her acting career.

Playing Catherine on the show, Helgenberger netted around $300,000 an episode. Her character left the team after being the target of a group of assassins. Ultimately, the character took a job at F.B.I. headquarters, but fans were a little more than sad to see her go.