Every time a show changes it's format for the worst, I always feel that the writers could learn alot from the CM writers. House had a slump in quality for a few seasons as did CSI:Miami and now it looks as though CSI is really deteriorating in quality. The CM writers have been great at balancing the professional/personal lives of the team and I truly hope things stay that way. I'm not at all opposed to a show adding a touch of romance to shake things up but I really can't stand it when romance takes center stage and the cases fall to the way side (which was one of my pet peeves about House last season.)

I agree that CM has gfone slightly down hill since 100 and I think the producers were a bit to focused on the spin off. Then again, they could be saving the best episodes for the May sweeps. BTW, tonight's episode, Rite of Passage, looks good.