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iTunes Now Offers CSI, NCIS, Survivor and Numb3rs to Apple iPod Owners

CBS programmes are now available for download at Apple's iTunes music store at $1.99/episode.

This is a pleasant event, but somehow anticipated by CBS Sports' 2006 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament downloaded on the iTunes from earlier this year, accompanied by "Sleeper Cell" and "Weeds" series.

Fans of CSI's William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, and Jorja Fox (or those of Melina Kanakaredes and Anna Belknap) can now watch their idols in ad-free episodes.

CSI Miami, with its main characters played by David Caruso, Emily Procter, Adam Rodriguez, and Khandi Alexander, will also probably be a smash hit in the download queues.

Donald Bellisario's NCIS will also be delivered to iPod owners, looking to see what their favorite stars are investigating.

Larry Kramer, president, CBS Digital Media:

"We're bringing popular and acclaimed programs from the most watched television network—including 'CSI' and 'Survivor'—to iTunes. iTunes has proven that people enjoy viewing shows on their computer or iPod, which provides an opportunity to reach new audiences with our hit shows and gives our existing viewers a chance to catch up on missed episodes."

Eddy Cue, Apple's vice president of iTunes:

"We're thrilled to bring award-winning shows from CBS to the iTunes Music Store. We think viewers are going to love being able to download their favorite episodes of hits such as 'CSI' and 'Survivor' for viewing on their computer or iPod."