NCIS Episode Guide Season 1 Episode 4: The Immortals

Synopsis:

     Four friends are hanging out on a yatch having drinks when one of them decides to go for a swim to explore the sorrounding corrals. As he descends down deep into the ocean, he encounters a dead sailor in his dress whites, with a ceremonial sword, and with weights strapped on his waist.  The NCIS team investigates and discovers that the dead sailor was addicted to a Wizards and Warriors style massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Now the NCIS team must figure out how far is he into the game and in what lengths would he exact his revenge on his arch enemy, a fellow sailor.

Title: The Immortals
TV Series: "NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service" (2003)
Original Airdate: October 14, 2003
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Director: Alan J. Levi

Writers:
Donald P. Bellisario (creator)
Don McGill (creator)
Darcy Meyers (written by)

Cast:
Mark Harmon ... Special Agent Jethro Gibbs
Sasha Alexander ... Secret Service Agent Caithlin Todd
Michael Weatherly ... Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo
Pauley Perrette ... Abby Scuito
David McCallum ... Dr. Donald Mallard
Mark Sivertsen … Commander Rivers

Kieran Mulroney … Lt. Reynolds

Julian Bailey … P.O. Ronald Zuger

Favorite Quote: 

Tony: Aren't you guys interested at all in what I brought you back from Puerto Rico? 

Gibbs and Kate: (sighing) Sure. Fine.

     (Tony grins and hands them a couple bags, Kate looks in hers) 

Kate: You gotta be kidding. 

Tony: A bikini. Two-piece. 

Kate: A bottom. And a hat?? 

Tony: Puerto Rican! 

Gibbs: Any chance you're going to try that on? 

Kate: (tosses it at Gibbs) You first. 

Gibbs: (looks over the bikini bottom) Trust me. It's not gonna fit. 

Kate: Pigs. I work with pigs. 

Tony: (as Gibbs is opening his gift) It's a fantasy RPG book. Complete with character sheets and dice. Baby steps, Gibbs. Baby steps. 

Gibbs: It's in Spanish. 

Tony: There's just no pleasing you, is there?

Season Eight Kickoff

     We're off! Season 8 of NCIS is under way. I'm Gary Glasberg, Executive Producer, and I'm thrilled to be welcoming you back for another action-packed, emotional, entertaining season of the #1 scripted drama on television. We have some very exciting stories planned as well as some true surprises. Everyone here at the show is thrilled to be back. And I'd like to take a moment to introduce a new writer/producer joining our family, Nicole Mirante-Matthews. She'll be delivering an episode to you in November. Until then there's a lot to look forward to. The season will open answering the question, "What happened to Jackson Gibbs?" I wrote the opener myself and genuinely hope you enjoy the ride. After that, we've got episodes coming from Steve Binder, Schenck and Cardea, Reed Steiner, Chris Waild, and something very exciting from Jesse Stern. Not only are surprises in-store for Tony, but Ziva is in for some unexpected visitors as well. Read into the title of the first episode, "Spider and the Fly" as you will. Just know that we're working hard to make season 8 of NCIS one of our best years ever.

     In the coming months, following each original airing, check back for some behind-the-scenes info on the episode you just watched. Tidbits from the writers that I hope will provide some interesting insight into how we, as a team, put this show together.

     Until then, get the kids back to school, unpack your fall clothing, dust off your remote control, and get ready for our season premiere on September 21st!

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NCIS Episode Guide Season 1 Episode 3: Seadog

Synopsis:

      During a night campfire beach party, nine college students witness seem to be a fireworks display in the middle of the ocean in front of them. After a few minutes, suddenly a speedboat full of shot holes came crashing into them. The NCIS is dispatched to the crime scene, grateful to skip their lecture on sexual harassment. Upon further surveillance of the area they found the body of a Navy Lieutenant Commander, bullet-riddled. They also found on the nearby beach two drug dealers carrying $100 bills. The bills were found to be works of forgery and it was spent by 9-11 terrorist. The Navy Lieutenant Commander is then suspected of being a drug dealer himself. Now, the NCIS team must find the gangs involve and prove the Navy Lieutenant Commander's innocence.

Title: Seadog
TV Series: "NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service" (2003)
Original Airdate: October 7, 2003
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Director: Bradford May

Writers:
Donald P. Bellisario (creator)
Don McGill (creator)
John C. Kelly (written by)
Donald P. Bellisario (written by)

Cast:
Mark Harmon ... Special Agent Jethro Gibbs
Sasha Alexander ... Secret Service Agent Caithlin Todd
Michael Weatherly ... Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo
Pauley Perrette ... Abby Scuito
David McCallum ... Dr. Donald Mallard
Joe Spano … Tobias Fornell
William R. Moses … DEA Agent Kent Fuller
Gregory Itzin … FBI Director

Favorite Quote:
Kate: I was in the Secret Service, we tend to get all hot and bothered over large numbers of $100 bills.
Tony: Is that what does it for you?

Tony: (about to send drug kingpins to Gitmo as suspected terrorists) You do not have the right to remain silent. You do not have the right to an attorney. If you want an attorney, you won't get an appointment to see one. Do you understand these rights you don't have?

Tony: Are you sure? I knew a granny in Baltimore hid a kilo of H in her horse's rectum.
Kate: No horse on the boat, Tony.

Tony: Well that gives you a warm fuzzy feeling doesn't it?
Gerald: What?
Tony: That Gibbs trusts us with a contaminated crime scene.   

NCIS Episode Guide Season 1 Episode 2: Hung Out to Dry

Synopsis:    

   

     During a jump training exercise a Marine's parachute fails to open and crashes into a parked car where two teenagers are making out. His parachute was sabotaged. NCIS is sent to the crime scene to find out who did it.

Title: Hung Out to Dry

TV Series: "NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service" (2003)

Original Airdate: September 30, 2003

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Director: Alan J. Levi

Writers:

Donald P. Bellisario (creator)

Don McGill (creator)

Don McGill (written by)

Cast:

Mark Harmon ... Special Agent Jethro Gibbs

Sasha Alexander ... Secret Service Agent Caithlin Todd

Michael Weatherly ... Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo

Pauley Perrette ... Abby Scuito

David McCallum ... Dr. Donald Mallard

Patrick Labyorteaux ... Lt. bud Roberts

James MacDonald ... Capt. Faul

Rick Pacqualone ... Corporal Paul Dafelmair

Favorite Quote: 

Gibbs: Y'know, some of these guys freeze on their first jump. Have to be kicked in the ass to get them out. 

Tony: Not me. 

Gibbs: Nope. You fall in the category that I want to kick in the ass on the ground.

NCIS Episode Guide Season 1 Episode 1: Yankee White

Synopsis:    

     Aboard Air Force One, a Navy Commander dies of an apparent stroke after eating with the president. All the three agencies (Secret Service, F.B.I. and N.C.I.S.) want to take charge of the investigation to determine the real cause of the Navy Commander's death. To by some time to examine the crime scene, they force Secret Service Agent Kate Todd to help them transfer the crime scene (Air Force One) to St. Andrews Airport. Now, the NCIS team has to figure out if the Navy Commander's death was of natural causes or if he was murdered onboard Air Force One.

Title: Yankee White

TV Series: "NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service" (2003)

Original Airdate: September 23, 2003

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Director:Donald P. Bellisario

Writers:

Donald P. Bellisario (creator/story)

Don McGill (creator/story)

Donald P. Bellisario (teleplay)

Cast:

Mark Harmon ... Special Agent Jethro Gibbs

Sasha Alexander ... Secret Service Agent Caithlin Todd

Michael Weatherly ... Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo

Pauley Perrette ... Abby Scuito

David McCallum ... Dr. Donald Mallard

Gerry Becker ... Secret Service Agent William Baer

Joe Spano ... FBI Special Agent Tobias Fornell

Favorite Quote:

Tony: Excuse me. You'll need to stand clear so I can take measurements for my crime scene sketches. Thanks.

Kate: Sketches? You've taken a dozen photos.

Tony: [Picks up a men's magazine] Tell me her measurements.

Kate: You're pathetic.

Tony: No, I'm serious. Can you tell if she's 5'4 and a 34C or 5'7 and a 36D? You can't. Not from a photo. That's why we do sketches and take measurements. Thanks.

[Later]

Ducky: I thought your photo analysis was brilliant, Tony, but isn't 36D a bit of wishful thinking?

Tony: You think?

Story Line

     NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it's a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations.

     NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon), a former Marine gunnery sergeant, whose skills as an investigator are unmatched, formerly led this troupe of colorful personalities. Gibbs, a man of few words, only needs a look to explain it all.

     The team includes NCIS Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly), an ex-homicide detective who may come off as the world's oldest frat boy, but whose instincts in the field are unparalleled; forensic specialist Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette), a talented scientist whose dark wit matches her Goth style and eclectic tastes, NCIS Special Agent Timothy McGee (Sean Murray), an MIT graduate whose brilliance with computers far overshadows his insecurities in the field and Ziva David (Cote de Pablo), a former Mossad agent who shares a bond with Gibbs over the death of his arch nemesis, Ari, the terrorist who killed former NCIS Special Agent Kate Todd.

     Assisting the team is medical examiner Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard (David McCallum), who knows it all because he's seen it all, and he's not afraid to let you know. Rounding out the team is the new NCIS director, Leon Vance (Rocky Carroll), who constantly challenges Gibbs with his no-nonsense attitude. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents travel the globe to investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.