The broadcaster has signed a deal with the series producer Alliance Atlantis to license certain episodes of the show on a second window and exclusive VOD rights for the hugely popular 'CSI' franchise.
The deal includes 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation', 'CSI: Miami' and 'CSI: NY', the most popular US series in the UK. The three shows will form the centrepiece of the Five's VOD service, which will launch later in the year.
The secondary rights deal will include certain exclusive access to current and past episodes of all three series.
Jane Lighting, Five's chief executive, said: "I'm delighted that the 'CSI' franchise will be part of our new digital services, this deal further cements Five's reputation as the home of the very best in US drama and comedy.
"It's also very exciting that we've been able to launch our first VOD service by offering UK viewers the chance to purchase online their favourite American series."
Last month, Five announced the autumn launch of two new free-to-air digital services, Five Life and Five US, on the Freeview platform.
Five US will provide a range of US programming, while Five Life will broadcast programming aimed at children and women. The broadcaster also plans to make both channels available on cable and satellite.
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