NCIS: Season 1

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CBS | Season Premiere Date: September 23, 2003

Starring: Mark Harmon, Mark Harmon, Mark Harmon

Summary: From Donald P. Bellisario comes NCIS, a show bringing us the inner workings of the government agency that investigates all crimes involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents traverse the globe to investigate all crimes with NavyFrom Donald P. Bellisario comes NCIS, a show bringing us the inner workings of the government agency that investigates all crimes involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents traverse the globe to investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.

Leading this team that operates outside of the military chain of command is Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon), a skilled investigator and interrogator who is smart, tough and willing to bend the rules to get the job done. Working under Gibbs is Special Agent Tony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly), a former homicide detective who has instincts that can come only from working on the streets.

Joining them is Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette), a gifted forensics specialist whose dark wit matches her goth-style hair and clothes, and Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard (David McCallum), a medical examiner.

Through season one a new character has been introduced -- special agent Tim McGee (Sean Murray, "The Random Years") whose computer skills will be a very big part of the NCIS team.

Special Agent Caitlin "Kate" Todd (Sasha Alexander, "Dawson's Creek"), a former United States Secret Service agent, has brought her intelligence and gutsy personality to the team through first 2 seasons, until during her duty in season two finale, when she was murdered by a terrorist.

In season three, the NCIS team welcomed Mossad Agent Ziva David (Cote de Pablo), who took Kate's place in the team, and the NCIS team got a new director, Jenny Shepard (Lauren Holly). After Holly's departure at the end of Season 5, the position of the NCIS director was taken over by Leon Vance (Rocky Carroll).… Expand

Creator: Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E23. Reveille
Air Date: May 25, 2004
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S1:E22. A Weak Link
Air Date: May 18, 2004
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S1:E21. Split Decision
Air Date: May 11, 2004

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Noel Holston

Mar 3, 2013

NCIS is going to succeed first and foremost because of Harmon. His character is more or less the same quietly confident, genial guy he played when he was Allison Janney's ill-fated love interest on "The West Wing." He's essentially playing himself, and he's very good at it. [23 Sept 2003, p.B02]

Matthew Gilbert

Mar 3, 2013

It's a competent clone, one that features a promising ensemble cast led by Mark Harmon and David McCallum - that's right folks, Illya Kuryakin from "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." If you have a taste for procedurals and a liking for Harmon's quiet charm, you'll find the show engaging enough. [23 Sept 2003, p.D14]

Virginia Heffernan

Mar 3, 2013

Another well-plotted show by Donald P. Bellisario. Read full review

David Bianculli

Mar 3, 2013

There's nothing flashy or special about this series, but it's satisfying and impressive in an old-fashioned way - much more so, in this opener, than its parent, "JAG." A lot of it is due to the ease with which Harmon and McCallum embody their characters. [23 Sept 2003, p.83]

Rob Owen

Mar 3, 2013

Harmon brings a light touch to this schizophrenic show. He's a sensitive cowboy who does his job and then goes home to work on a boat he's building. [23 Sept 2003, p.B1]

Hal Boedeker

Mar 3, 2013

Harmon gives the show a serious injection of star power, and David McCallum plays a colorful medical examiner named Donald "Ducky" Mallard -- Bellisario went wacky with the names. This average crime procedural needs Ducky and every bit of personality it can muster. [23 Sept 2003, p.E1]

Steve Johnson

Feb 28, 2013

As slow-witted as its redundant title would have you believe. [22 Sept 2003, p.3]

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Andy92

May 21, 2011

My review goes out to the whole show this is definitely one of my favorite series it provides a fair amount of dramatic episodes to keep the attention of viewers. the cast all show great acting skills on the portrayal of their characters and there backgrounds and i will definitely carry onMy review goes out to the whole show this is definitely one of my favorite series it provides a fair amount of dramatic episodes to keep the attention of viewers. the cast all show great acting skills on the portrayal of their characters and there backgrounds and i will definitely carry on watching and would recommend it to all crime drama fans… Expand

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NCISfan

Dec 8, 2017

NCIS stands for Naval Criminal Investigative Services. The Characters in the show have diverse and intriguing histories that are able to connect with all walks of life and are portrayed realistically and smartly. The genre of the show is action/mystery with a hint of thriller. After fifteenNCIS stands for Naval Criminal Investigative Services. The Characters in the show have diverse and intriguing histories that are able to connect with all walks of life and are portrayed realistically and smartly. The genre of the show is action/mystery with a hint of thriller. After fifteen seasons, the writers can still keep it fascinating with devious plot twists and surprising resolves. Over all, NCIS is worth the time if you are looking for an adventure.… Expand

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jessegirl87

Mar 29, 2013

I'm completely lost as to why this has such a poor Metascore from critics. It's always interesting, the team have amazing chemistry and I genuinely care about all of the main characters.

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LuckySeamus

Feb 27, 2011

Entertaining show and a very diverse cast. It is always fun to watch Gibbs to see if he will smack someone in the back of the head and wait for Ziva to mess up some American slang. No real hook from episode to episode so new viewers can catch up quick. Long term viewers stick around for theEntertaining show and a very diverse cast. It is always fun to watch Gibbs to see if he will smack someone in the back of the head and wait for Ziva to mess up some American slang. No real hook from episode to episode so new viewers can catch up quick. Long term viewers stick around for the dynamic between the characters.… Expand

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GypsyPeach

Sep 17, 2014

I've watched this show for a long time and I've always enjoyed it. Even though I'm not an avid follower of it like I was for some other shows (House MD for example) meaning I wait for the new episodes to show and am sure to watch them etc.... but I watch it whenever it's on and even if it'sI've watched this show for a long time and I've always enjoyed it. Even though I'm not an avid follower of it like I was for some other shows (House MD for example) meaning I wait for the new episodes to show and am sure to watch them etc.... but I watch it whenever it's on and even if it's not in order it's enjoyable. I like it and I own a few seasons on DVD. Gibbs is a hardass, Ziva is a badass, Tony is funny, Abby is great, Ducky is awesome.....all of the characters are pretty amazing. The cases are done well I think and overall it's quite enjoyable.... there are a number of reasons throughout the seasons that prevent me from giving it a ten (errors I've caught, things I didn't like, etc) but I still enjoy it.… Expand

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greenplanet

Nov 29, 2012

I give this show a low score because it is one of many with strong military themes. It also fails to use themes that show how vulnerable the internet is to people who want to create trouble. I had an email bounced back today after it was rejected for no reason by the receiver domain-and whenI give this show a low score because it is one of many with strong military themes. It also fails to use themes that show how vulnerable the internet is to people who want to create trouble. I had an email bounced back today after it was rejected for no reason by the receiver domain-and when I resent it to a alternate email address I checked the sent copy & there were mistakes in it that I had already corrected...I would call that a problem-it makes you sound like you can't speak your own language. Good Job. In this show I don't like how a 25 year old woman dresses like a 12 year old. In real life that isn't cute. It is the show makers soft selling the ridiculous idea that people are still children in their twenties-an idea backed by quack psychologists everywhere also. There is enough of war in the real world-althogh the show is not about war specifically, it seeks to make war an accepted part of life when it is a last resort. The older pathologist saves the show from being a complete failure.… Expand

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scavoski77

Mar 27, 2018

Very disappointed with season 15 the doctors gone Jimmy has a way different attitude and Gibb's is ruined now Abby is leaving and the new female phycologist sucks used to be a favorite

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Seasons & Episodes

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  Air Date: November 17, 2020
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  Air Date: September 24, 2019
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  Air Date: September 25, 2018
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  Air Date: September 26, 2017
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  Air Date: September 20, 2016
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  Air Date: September 22, 2015
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  Air Date: September 23, 2014
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  Air Date: September 24, 2013
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  Air Date: September 25, 2012
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  Air Date: September 20, 2011
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  Air Date: September 21, 2010
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  Air Date: September 22, 2009
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  Air Date: September 23, 2008
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  Air Date: September 25, 2007
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  Air Date: September 19, 2006
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  Air Date: September 20, 2005
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  Air Date: September 28, 2004
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 2003
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  S1:E23. Reveille
  Air Date: May 25, 2004
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  S1:E22. A Weak Link
  Air Date: May 18, 2004
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  S1:E21. Split Decision
  Air Date: May 11, 2004
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  S1:E20. Missing
  Air Date: May 4, 2004
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  S1:E19. Dead Man Talking
  Air Date: April 27, 2004
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  S1:E18. UnSEALeD
  Air Date: April 6, 2004
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  S1:E17. The Truth Is Out There
  Air Date: March 16, 2004
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  S1:E16. Bête Noire
  Air Date: March 2, 2004
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  S1:E15. Enigma
  Air Date: February 24, 2004
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  S1:E14. The Good Samaritan
  Air Date: February 17, 2004
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  S1:E13. One Shot, One Kill
  Air Date: February 10, 2004
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  S1:E12. My Other Left Foot
  Air Date: February 3, 2004
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  S1:E11. Eye Spy
  Air Date: January 13, 2004
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  S1:E10. Left for Dead
  Air Date: January 6, 2004
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  S1:E9. Marine Down
  Air Date: December 16, 2003
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  S1:E8. Minimum Security
  Air Date: November 25, 2003
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  S1:E7. Sub Rosa
  Air Date: November 18, 2003
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  S1:E6. High Seas
  Air Date: November 4, 2003
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  S1:E5. The Curse
  Air Date: October 28, 2003
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  S1:E4. The Immortals
  Air Date: October 14, 2003
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  S1:E3. Seadog
  Air Date: October 7, 2003
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  S1:E2. Hung Out to Dry
  Air Date: September 30, 2003
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  S1:E1. Yankee White
  Air Date: September 23, 2003