Jorja Fox to Return to 'CSI'

After being MIA since a cameo in January, actress Jorja Fox is scheduled to return to "CSI," Reuters reports.

Fox, better known as Sara Sidle on the show, is expected to appear in five episodes of "CSI's" 10th season.

"We're thrilled for Jorja's return to CSI," said Carol Mendelsohn, the show's executive producer. "The viewers and longtime 'CSI' fans will be excited to discover where life has taken Sara Sidle and what brings her back to the 'CSI' team in Las Vegas in our premiere episode."

Fox was among the original "CSI" cast and left the show during its eighth season. William Petersen, whose character was involved in a romantic relationship with Fox's character, also left the show in January. Unlike Fox, Petersen is not scheduled to return to the show at this time.

After Petersen's departure and a resulting ratings drop, CBS executives and "CSI" producers announced their plan to make creative changes on the show's upcoming season.

New episodes of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" are expected to begin on September 24.