Many of us in 18-49 watch NCIS. Most of my friends watch it and it is one of the more talked about sows (of course we all watched Studio 60 as well so maybe I just come from an odd group!)

Enjoyed this season a lot -- agree that it is clearly a Tony secret mission (although I think he has fallen for the Doc -- otherwise don't see why there would have been reluctance to say I love you for the missions sake).

He played it well....it looked like the same commitment issues he's had for a long time. Will be interesting to see how this one turns out. Badly most likely. :eek:

Early on in this season they implied that the Doctor was part of Tony's secret mission, but it never seemed to go anywhere. They kept who her father was a secret until the final episode. Very well done in my opinion.
I missed that earlier implication, and as it turns out, it made the story, and especially the cliffhanger, that much more interesting for me. :)

Great season premier tonight.
If Anthony was really inside when it happend.

I wonder if Anthony's girlfriend will ever come back to him.

Anyone else watching in HD have missing dialog for the first 2 minutes?
I tried DTV and off air?

Anyone else watching in HD have missing dialog for the first 2 minutes?
I tried DTV and off air?

Audio was fine for me from cable.

I didn't notice that, either. Watching in Tampa via FiOS.

Hey, not too much comment on the content tonight. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. If i was writing it I'd have opted to have Tony in a relationship, since not one of the characters has a SO. Gibbs has apparently tried, repeatedly, but we don't get to see the effects of a job like this has on a relationship. Might be worth exploring.

Hey, not too much comment on the content tonight. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. If i was writing it I'd have opted to have Tony in a relationship, since not one of the characters has a SO. Gibbs has apparently tried, repeatedly, but we don't get to see the effects of a job like this has on a relationship. Might be worth exploring.

I hope Tony does re-connect with Jeanne. Might be interesting to see what the "big reveal" about her father has done to her.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out. If i was writing it I'd have opted to have Tony in a relationship, since not one of the characters has a SO.

I'm pretty sure this story isn't over with so she will be back for sure.

Anyone else watching in HD have missing dialog for the first 2 minutes?
I tried DTV and off air?

Yup, was more than 2 minutes though. Sounded like 5.1 was missing about 3.1, including the voices. Just got background music.

I'm in northern NJ, so I could have been getting the same feed you were.

Anyone else watching in HD have missing dialog for the first 2 minutes?
I tried DTV and off air?

Here in NY we got one music audio channel and not the voice. Lasted 2-3 minutes into show.

Tony: Who took my American Pie coffee mug and Mighty Mouse stapler? :D

we lost the same length of time on Cablevision of Long Island.. Just background music.. wonder where Tonys girl ran to? Great episode

Anyone else watching in HD have missing dialog for the first 2 minutes?
Yeah, issues OTA here. Receiver was lit up as 2/0 -- obviously just the rear surrounds were being pushed. Thank goodness for CC.

Love the season premiere...looks like they didn't miss a beat. Was glad to see the BIG BAD arms dealer get what was coming to him. :-)

Was laughing my butt off when CIA boy tried to manhandle Tony and the entire team drew down on him. Yay team! :-)

No audio issues here in Dallas.

After watching the epsiode, I am left wondering a few things. First, was it really the Frog in the water? And second, did anyone pick up on the Ziva comments about lying to someone she loved, and that "they never found out"? Would that be Tony she was referring to?

I am pretty sure 3 of Agent Gibbs's wives/girlfriends were all together with Gibbs in last nights episode. How odd! I'm sure he felt very uncomfortable.

Interesting how Agent Gibbs did not bring up his first wife & daughter to one of his wifes. Gibbs and that women kept stopping the elevator. how funny :p

Good episode tonight. Only minutes after they got off..

The TV show that's quietly become a hit

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Scan a list of TV's top 10 programs and you'd expect to find the durably popular "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." But now it's got unlikely company from another series with an alphabet-soup title: "NCIS."

CBS' drama about Navy crimebusters has managed the neat trick of climbing in the ratings in its fifth season, even as many new shows and some veteran ones are finding it tough this fall to woo viewers.

"NCIS" also endured a behind-the-scenes drama last season, a clash between star Mark Harmon and series creator Don Bellisario. That was followed by a shakeup in which the daily production duties handled by Bellisario passed to others.

If the changeover has been difficult it can't be gleaned from talking to Harmon or, especially, new executive producers Charles Floyd Johnson and Shane Brennan, who sound enthusiastic about their efforts to keep the veteran series fresh. (Its 100th episode airs at 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday.)

Then there's those stellar ratings. Last season, it averaged 14.5 million weekly viewers to rank 17th among all shows. For the week of October 15, it drew more than 17.5 million viewers to gain the No. 6 position. It's just behind "Grey's Anatomy," proving that sexy young things have yet to achieve a TV monopoly.

" 'NCIS' is the little show that could, a true hit that does not get the attention it deserves," said Marc Berman, analyst for Media Week Online.

The series even holds its audience against the January-to-May gale force of Fox's top-rated "American Idol," a rare achievement.

"NCIS" has an international following as well, in Europe, Australia and elsewhere.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Harmon sounded pleased but pragmatic about being part of a hit with legs. He recalled the studio celebration held during the filming of the century-mark episode and the thicket of media and cameras that covered it.

"We had a big cake with '100' on it and standing right next to me was (cast member) Cote de Pablo," Harmon said. "In the middle of the photographs she said, 'Whoa, this is kind of a big deal.' I told her, 'I've been standing by a cake that has a '2' on it."

Bellisario is accustomed to creating TV successes, with credits that include "Magnum, P.I." in the 1980s, "Quantum Leap" (1989-93) and "JAG" (1995-2004). He explains the formula.

"When I create a show, I don't tell it all right away. And I don't do serial shows. I do mini (story) arcs within a series, try to make very interesting characters that are different from one another and with a lot of humor," he said. "That attracts an audience."

Now "NCIS" duty falls to Johnson and Brennan (Bellisario retains the title of executive producer as well). Their job, they say, is to build carefully on a "solid template."

"When considering where to take the show, we realized there are unanswered questions about Gibbs and Abby and McGee and Ducky," Johnson said, naming the characters played by Harmon and co-stars Pauley Perrette, Sean Murray and David McCallum.

"We decided it's a great time to answer those questions, and we're turning snippets into story arcs," he said. Those story lines inevitably carry more emotional impact -- as well as a certain risk.

"Not all bets are off," said Johnson, who's worked on the show from the start. "The trick is to maintain the show that the audience knows and loves, a procedural but with a strong core of humor and character interplay."

Added Brennan: "We're lifting the veil; not pulling it off, but giving them (viewers) a little peek."

Harmon said he's comfortable with the shift.

"We're all part of favoring growth ... they (Brennan and Johnson) have pushed that forward this year and the audience has responded," he said. "The actors have, too, but sometimes the actors respond and the audience doesn't."

There are other changes Harmon favors, particularly a less onerous filming schedule.

"We work hard to keep this show what it is. That we're working 12 hours a day versus 16 hours doesn't mean we're working less hard. There's a pride that drives us," Harmon said.

He doesn't draw a connection between the schedule and Bellisario's departure; in fact, he refuses any comment on the latter.

But Harmon, self-effacing in interviews and viewed as one of the industry's reliably nice guys, was reported last spring to have taken exception to a supposedly "chaotic" production environment.

Bellisario said he would prefer to let the matter rest.

"I have a different view than Mark Harmon does of the whole situation, obviously. But it's past and I'm not going to go there," he said. Asked if Harmon was the reason he left, he paused, then replied: "Yes."

Bellisario has established shows before and then moved on to start yet another. This time, he decided to take a year or so off from writing -- he broke his vow this week, after five months -- and then turn in a new direction. Or directions.

He's pondering writing a play, a novel and is resuming work on two film projects that he'd put aside during "NCIS." A cable-style limited run TV series is another possibility.

As for the new game plan for "NCIS," Bellisario strikes a wait-and-see note.

"It's a matter of how it's executed. ... Turning to the characters' (private) lives, you've got to be careful with that. That one can come back and bite you."

http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/10/30/apontv.ncis.rising.ap/index.html

Surprised this thread isn't getting more action. It's one of the best shows on CBS and rather clearly better than CSI at this point.

This thing that Ziva has for Tony is getting rather obvious now. Wonder if they're going to make it another season-long plot line (or multiple season, to be more accurate. She was pretty jealous of his "girlfriend" through most of last season) or if they're just going to have them get together sooner rather than later.

Surprised this thread isn't getting more action. It's one of the best shows on CBS and rather clearly better than CSI at this point.

This thing that Ziva has for Tony is getting rather obvious now. Wonder if they're going to make it another season-long plot line (or multiple season, to be more accurate. She was pretty jealous of his "girlfriend" through most of last season) or if they're just going to have them get together sooner rather than later.

It was a good ep, but I liked last week's better. Tony blasting those two ex-army guys as an afterthought so he could get to Gibbs and the girl underwater was one of the coolest opening sequences I've seen on TV in ages.

Surprised this thread isn't getting more action. It's one of the best shows on CBS and rather clearly better than CSI at this point.

This thing that Ziva has for Tony is getting rather obvious now. Wonder if they're going to make it another season-long plot line (or multiple season, to be more accurate. She was pretty jealous of his "girlfriend" through most of last season) or if they're just going to have them get together sooner rather than later.

I know, nobody has posted in the "Weeds" thread this week!

I do not mind the thing with Ziva and Tony. I think its funny/cute.

I know, nobody has posted in the "Weeds" thread this week!

I do not mind the thing with Ziva and Tony. I think its funny/cute.

My wife has been waiting for them to get together since she joined the show. She just has much better chemistry with Tony than Kate did. At first, I didn't believe her and thought that they would never become an item. But they've been heading that way all season long.

Been heading that way for more than a season, wasn't Ziva photographed by her ex bosses coming out of Tony's apartment a few seasons back? She was giving him piano lessons or something (or at least they were talking about that being "fun")? Any-hoo, one of the best shows on TV right now, glad it's doing well!!!

Been heading that way for more than a season, wasn't Ziva photographed by her ex bosses coming out of Tony's apartment a few seasons back? She was giving him piano lessons or something (or at least they were talking about that being "fun")? Any-hoo, one of the best shows on TV right now, glad it's doing well!!!

They've been heading that way almost since the beginning, when her character was introduced to catch her brother. Then they had the episode where Ziva and Tony had to pose as a married couple and really got into their roles.

And Ziva was very jealous of Tony's "girlfriend" last season. But I don't remember her ever coming out of Tony's apartment?

Episodes switched tonite..

tonites episode was supposed to be about a Muslim Marine , described in all the guides. But now there is a repeat of the episode with Armand Assante as Tonys future father in law..??

I thought we were supposed to get a new episode tonight? :( They're showing a repeat of the season opener, they even advertised that it was going to be a new ep tonight. This stinks.

I thought we were supposed to get a new episode tonight? :( They're showing a repeat of the season opener, they even advertised that it was going to be a new ep tonight. This stinks.

CBS Yanks New Episodes (http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=7523)

Aww...too bad.

CBS Yanks New Episodes (http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=7523)

Annoying but not surprising. New episodes are a premium commodity at the moment.

Annoying but not surprising. New episodes are a premium commodity at the moment.

It's mostly irritated me because they were promoting the new episode over the weekend.

It's mostly irritated me because they were promoting the new episode over the weekend.

Even worse, they were still promoting "a new episode" during CSI:M&Ms Monday.

I don't care if they want to show reruns -- but don't advertise a New Episode!!! Wife and I sat down to watch this last night off the DVR and it wasn't new. We were both disappointed as most of our favorite shows are in reruns and we have pretty much caught up (at least on the shows we both watch).

At least we'll have something to look forward to in the new year!

I don't care if they want to show reruns -- but don't advertise a New Episode!!! Wife and I sat down to watch this last night off the DVR and it wasn't new. We were both disappointed as most of our favorite shows are in reruns and we have pretty much caught up (at least on the shows we both watch).

My wife and I fell for the same bit...saw the promos, noticed the new recording, and saved it for last night. Then we got treated to the 1st ep of the season...ANNOYING! |-<

I thought we were supposed to get a new episode tonight? :( They're showing a repeat of the season opener, they even advertised that it was going to be a new ep tonight. This stinks.
Just as a heads up, it looks like that new episode is finally airing this week. MCE had it flagged as already recorded (from the fake airing) and wasn't scheduled to recorded it.

Thanks for the heads-up! My Tivo likewise thought it had already recorded it.

Did a new episode air? My D* box didn't record it :(

The odd thing is that I have it set to record all episodes, not just first runs. So I don't know why it didn't record.

Did a new episode air? My D* box didn't record it :(

Yes, a new one did air last night, 'Tribes', it was the one that got scrapped a few weeks back, but it was definitely a new episode last night.

Speaking of Kate, I just want to mention on this thread that USA network is running two eps. of season 1 at 7&8 Central Wednesday nights. They have run 6 so far and I caught all but one which generated a schedule conflict while I wasn't looking.

TerryB

Speaking of Kate, I just want to mention on this thread that USA network is running two eps. of season 1 at 7&8 Central Wednesday nights. They have run 6 so far and I caught all but one which generated a schedule conflict while I wasn't looking.

TerryB

Speaking of which, I'm having the oddest time with those USA broadcasts. On the HR20-100, it will let me set a series link for the episode at 9 but it doesn't pick up the one at 10. I have to manually set the second one to record. Bizarre.

Anyway, it is nice seeing the old team again before McGee and Ziva (not that I have any problem with either of them). The irony is, eventually this thread's title will actually take on it's original meaning. ;)

USA is showing Twilight and Kill Ari saturday night... timers set...

Does USA show NCIS in HD?

Does USA show NCIS in HD?

Absolutely. You just have to make sure you are tuned to the HD feed and not the SD one.

Thanks. (I have the SD feed de-selected on my TiVo).

Thanks. (I have the SD feed de-selected on my TiVo).

Then you are good to go!

Just watched "The Curse" or what ever it was called. I didn't watch the show back then and it was interesting to see how the characters have changed. Abby changed the most. In this episode she came off as clinical, almost bordering on tough -- not the Abby I know, makeup was even different. Di Nozo wasn't spouting movie references, Kate was! Wath's up with that?

It's always interesting to revisit a characters start, especially on a long running serires, often they hold little resemblance to who they are today.

Just watched "The Curse" or what ever it was called. I didn't watch the show back then and it was interesting to see how the characters have changed. Abby changed the most. In this episode she came off as clinical, almost bordering on tough -- not the Abby I know, makeup was even different. Di Nozo wasn't spouting movie references, Kate was! Wath's up with that?

It's always interesting to revisit a characters start, especially on a long running serires, often they hold little resemblance to who they are today.

Very true. Abby doing signing with Gibbs is one device they dropped completely. I had forgotten they ever had.

Was it just me or did Ziva look especially "Kate-like" in the opening stakeout scene? I had to blink my eyes twice to make sure I wasn't imagining it.

Was it just me or did Ziva look especially "Kate-like" in the opening stakeout scene? I had to blink my eyes twice to make sure I wasn't imagining it.
Yes! haha. I was wondering if it was Kate at first.
Good episode, I wonder what Ducky is hiding.

Good episode, I wonder what Ducky is hiding.

Gibbs had a conversation with Ducky near the end of the show. At first Gibbs asked Ducky if it was him and then Gibbs guessed it was Sheppard who has some illness. Ducky didn't deny or acknowledge if Gibbs was correct.

Was it just me or did Ziva look especially "Kate-like" in the opening stakeout scene? I had to blink my eyes twice to make sure I wasn't imagining it.

Funny, I had a moment there as well. All she had done was pulled her hair back, but it made such a surprising difference.

Not sure if I like this news; this show has great characters & chemistry....


There's another shake-up brewing over at NCIS, only this time it's happening on screen.

CBS and Paramount declined comment, but sources confirm to me exclusively that a major castmember — a series regular — is on the way out. And as tempted as I am to blab this person's identity, after much soul searching, I've decided that doing so would prove WTS (Way Too Spoilery). And here's why: The actor in question will exit the series in a dramatic fashion. I might even go so far as to call it a major freakin' twist, the repercussions of which will be felt well into next season and, perhaps, beyond.

One thing I feel reasonably comfortable letting you know is that the aforementioned twist does, in fact, occur this season — i.e., sometime between tomorrow night's post-strike return and the season finale in May.

http://community.tvguide.com/blog/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/700000049

Losing Sheppard would improve the show. A stronger Director more at conflict with Gibbs would be an improvement. Besides, the storyline about Sheppard's father is provoking no interest with me. Maybe they could hire Fred Thompson now that he is between jobs.

I wish one of the moderators would change the thread title to NCIS on CBS. The word shocker dealt with one episode a long time ago.

Marty Milton,
Yeah I caught that.

wmarkw,
Woah. I wonder who it could be. I would think Tony or Gibbs.

Garrett Adams,
"NCIS on CBS"
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=839274
:p

Was it just me or did Ziva look especially "Kate-like" in the opening stakeout scene? I had to blink my eyes twice to make sure I wasn't imagining it.

Noticed that too....anyone else catch Tony's line (alluding to the strike):

"Feels like we've been locked in this room for months doing absolutely nothing!"

Gretchen Egolf seems to be on a bunch of shows this year, first with Journeyman, then appearances on Medium now NCIS?

Gretchen Egolf seems to be on a bunch of shows this year, first with Journeyman, then appearances on Medium now NCIS?

It was great to see her again in HD!
Really miss her in Journeyman.

Well I hope it isn't one of our 4 agents. That would suck; they make the show but I understand if one of them wants to leave and get a new job or pursue other things. That's life; but why would you want to leave a top 10 show?

Well I hope it isn't one of our 4 agents. That would suck; they make the show but I understand if one of them wants to leave and get a new job or pursue other things. That's life; but why would you want to leave a top 10 show?Might it be Ducky? Maybe the current secret he has is what is leading up to this "event"?

BTW, I agree the thread title needs to be changed.

Gretchen Egolf seems to be on a bunch of shows this year, first with Journeyman, then appearances on Medium now NCIS?
How soon we forget someone!;) I was trying to remember where I had seen her. Sadly, I watched Journeyman every week.

Might it be Ducky? Maybe the current secret he has is what is leading up to this "event"?

BTW, I agree the thread title needs to be changed.


Agree, unless the character who is leaving is "shocking" :D

Maybe I'm in the minority, but I found this episode rather dull and predictable. -sad face-

Agree, unless the character who is leaving is "shocking" :D
ha.

Well, what happend to Kate is something we all will never forget. Reading 'NCIS shocker' always reminds people of dear old Kate.
ha.

I do not mind the thread title. I know this is the native NCIS thread, so...

ha.

Well, what happend to Kate is something we all will never forget. Reading 'NCIS shocker' always reminds people of dear old Kate.
ha.

I do not mind the thread title. I know this is the native NCIS thread, so...

Watching the reruns on USA has reminded me of how much I liked Kate. Of course, I do like Ziva. She is so, um, dangerous.

The local station's signal was crap last night so missed the end of the show.

How did it end?

The local station's signal was crap last night so missed the end of the show.

How did it end?

How far from the end were you?

I'll put it in spoiler space for the benefit of those who haven't seen the episode yet:

Jeanne saying she saw Tony shoot her dad (which he didn't), Jenny interviewing Jeanne and getting her to admit she didn't really witness anything? Jeanne asking Tony at the elevator whether "any of it was real" and him saying "no" and her saying "I wish I never met you"? The CIA calling the investigation off saying they "retired" LaG? Then final discussion between Jenny and Gibbs concerning whether or not LaG really had taken her gun with him?

How far from the end were you?

I'll put it in spoiler space for the benefit of those who haven't seen the episode yet:

Jeanne saying she saw Tony shoot her dad (which he didn't), Jenny interviewing Jeanne and getting her to admit she didn't really witness anything? Jeanne asking Tony at the elevator whether "any of it was real" and him saying "no" and her saying "I wish I never met you"? The CIA calling the investigation off saying they "retired" LaG? Then final discussion between Jenny and Gibbs concerning whether or not LaG really had taken her gun with him?

You left out the most interesting part:

Gibbs and Jenny discuss what really happened and they leave pretty obvious clues that Jenny killed LaG...

Thanks!!

Good episode.

Holy Caff-Pow!

I just saw a de-gothed Abby on a show called "Special Unit 2." Platinum blond, no tats, almost "normal" biz clothes ... downright freaky. ;)

She was also on an episode of Philly that recently aired on UHD. She played a blonde stripper...I mean: dancer.

Tonight CBS aired a NCIS promo and said "Next week, do not miss the Shocker"

Yeah one of the main 7 gets killed. Already confirmed it from what I've been reading lately

Itbetter not be ziva or i''ll quit watching the show,like i did with lost when they kiled off the blonde babe then the latina babe,Ise gots to have my eye candy.;)

Where was the Director this week? Was there any reference made as to why the temp guy was there instead?

Where was the Director this week? Was there any reference made as to why the temp guy was there instead?

I wondered the same thing myself...no idea why, and I don't believe they made any mention of it.

Director is on leave (mentioned in last week's show).

Where was the Director this week? Was there any reference made as to why the temp guy was there instead?

The director said she was taking a couple of weeks personal leave, so the temporary guy had to stick around for a while. He said he didn't mind, but his wife did.

That's right, I do seem to recall that now. :o :)

The director said she was taking a couple of weeks personal leave, so the temporary guy had to stick around for a while. He said he didn't mind, but his wife did.
Could this be setting the scene for him to become the permanent director? Just a thought.

Yeah one of the main 7 gets killed. Already confirmed it from what I've been reading lately
Anyone know who? Post a spoiler...

Tonight CBS aired a NCIS promo and said "Next week, do not miss the Shocker"

Pretty misleading promo. The scenes they showed in the promo were all in the first 5 minutes. The rest of the episode dealt with Ziva dealing with the aftermath.

I didn't buy it. Ziva is a trained assassin. She killed her own brother without any kind of remorse. Why was she so out of it this episode? The explanation in the episode is that she didn't feel bad about the killing, but about her hesitation. But even that didn't seem believable.

Also looks like they're moving away from the previously inevitable Tony/Ziva pairing.

I didn't buy it. Ziva is a trained assassin. She killed her own brother without any kind of remorse. Why was she so out of it this episode? The explanation in the episode is that she didn't feel bad about the killing, but about her hesitation. But even that didn't seem believable.


I think it was her feeling powerless that threw her for a loop. She's used to being in control, but she lost it and nearly died.

I think it was her feeling powerless that threw her for a loop. She's used to being in control, but she lost it and nearly died.+ 1 ... also, I think they are laying the ground work for a more realistic T/Z GTG. He was showing concern and a certain amount of jealousy. They've got to develop his interest over time. Ziva's had been previously revealed over last season.

...I didn't buy it. Ziva is a trained assassin. She killed her own brother without any kind of remorse. Why was she so out of it this episode? The explanation in the episode is that she didn't feel bad about the killing, but about her hesitation. But even that didn't seem believable... I'm with you. It seemed too far out of character. Given her past, it would seem that she must have been in equally difficult -- even worse -- situations in the past. It just didn't ring true. (If such a thing can be said about a fictional character in a fictional circumstance. ;) )

Well when you have a bullit that grazes your head you get a different outlook on life.

Well when you have a bullit that grazes your head you get a different outlook on life.

It's not the first time she's had a gun pointed at her. And I'm pretty sure it's not the first time she's been shot at. I can buy McGee having problems after shooting someone (in fact, they did an episode where McGee had problems after shooting someone). I'd even believe Tony or Gibbs having problems. (Well, maybe not Gibbs). But I can't believe Ziva having those problems. Trying to humanize her, maybe? Didn't they humanize her enough when she fell in love with the dying guy?

I think it was her feeling powerless that threw her for a loop. She's used to being in control, but she lost it and nearly died.

I'm going with that one too.

She's too much of a professional to let things get to her----but she second guessed herself and it almost got her killed.

I was a little upset with the promo's and talk here too. In previous posts it was indicated that someone leaves the show, and from the promos and what I read I thought it was this week. Since I like the cast as it is I was reluctant to watch this week episode- big surprise no one gone. I did a little digging online and while it seems to be public knowledge that one of the main characters is leaving in some way I have yet to find out who.

At this point I'm willing to visit a spoiler board if anyone can point me to one.

Question: I need to know who is getting murdered in NCIS! I want answers! — Irv

Ausiello: Actually, word around NCIS is that the buzzed-about death won't be the biggest surprise of the season. Consider this line from Director Vance to Gibbs from the two-hour season finale: "If you think you can protect them forever, Jethro, you are mistaken. There's already been one casualty. There will be more." What does it mean?! Beats me!

http://www.tvguide.com/Ask-Ausiello/080507

At this point I'm willing to visit a spoiler board if anyone can point me to one.

Nobody knows who dies. I've searched and couldn't find anything.

I would love to see Kate come back from the dead.

I just thought I would bump this up a few hours before the real activity begins.

I wish I could think of someone I'd want to go away, like the villain on CSI Las Vegas who shot Warrick.

TerryB

I just thought I would bump this up a few hours before the real activity begins.

I wish I could think of someone I'd want to go away, like the villain on CSI Las Vegas who shot Warrick.

TerryB


I agree as there really isn't anyone on the show that bothers me that much I just hope it isn't Abby or I will never watch again

I would love to see Kate come back from the dead.

X2. Kate was one of the reasons I got hooked on NCIS.

I wouldn't miss the NCIS director.

I wouldn't miss the NCIS director.Not the current fill in, but I sure would miss Lauren!:p

It has been a well kept secret. The show is going to start in less than an hour and nobody knows who will die.

So I guess the TV magazine I carefully avoided with the Gibbs cover was only a tease anyway?

Darn, it's going to be hard to put off starting the DVR playback so as to zoom the commercials instead of watching real time for the quickest answers.


What do you suppose the suspense will do for the sweeps?

TerryB

The director just said she think's she is next.

So they killed the director and then split up the team.

I thought there was going to be two killings.

Well, another let down. Not a great season ender. Too much telegraphed. When someone starts talking about their "feelings" just before a shoot out the outcome is pretty much assured.

As to splitting up the team, I'm pretty sure after the season opener they will all be back together. When that piece of the file was shredded the new director's fate was sealed. I'm sure Jenny had an insurance policy too to protect Gibbs and the team.

Split up the team, weird idea.
New Director, ok idea. I think he was in that show The Agency, Carl Reese.

Good finale. Major changes in CSI, CSI Miami and now NCIS.

As to splitting up the team, I'm pretty sure after the season opener they will all be back together.

Wasn't there rumors that Mark Harmon was getting tired of working all those hours?

Splitting the team into TWO... would (theoretically) cut his workload in half...

~Alan<~~~~~~~~~Who hasn't watched tonight's show yet...

Well, another let down. Not a great season ender. Too much telegraphed. When someone starts talking about their "feelings" just before a shoot out the outcome is pretty much assured.

As to splitting up the team, I'm pretty sure after the season opener they will all be back together. When that piece of the file was shredded the new director's fate was sealed. I'm sure Jenny had an insurance policy too to protect Gibbs and the team.

It was a let down. They built up the last episode as more than it was.

I think the new director is a good idea.

Is Ziva gone? They are sending her back home?

Split up the team, weird idea.
New Director, ok idea. I think he was in that show The Agency, Carl Reese.

Good finale. Major changes in CSI, CSI Miami and now NCIS.
well now they have an screwed up 3 shows. what are they going to do next. knowing my luck abc will screw up "lost" and i'll have to wait nine months for them to fix it.

But what he shredded was an outstanding performance evaluation (big screen, freeze frame, and too much time on my hands) of himself done by Jenny. Huh?

It was a let down. They built up the last episode as more than it was.

I think the new director is a good idea.

Is Ziva gone? They are sending her back home?


If you believe the new director.

Well, another let down. Not a great season ender. Too much telegraphed. When someone starts talking about their "feelings" just before a shoot out the outcome is pretty much assured.

As to splitting up the team, I'm pretty sure after the season opener they will all be back together. When that piece of the file was shredded the new director's fate was sealed. I'm sure Jenny had an insurance policy too to protect Gibbs and the team.

Anyone get a good look at what that file said?

****, I liked the season Finale. I think the New Director is cool as hell, and would be a good addition to the team. I just wanna see how they tie this whole thing up now. I Will be pissed though if any of the cast members left at the end of tonight, are not on board for season 6.

I think the new Director is dead meat... and Gibbs and team will be back together again before Oct.. Good episode Imho...

I think the new Director is dead meat... and Gibbs and team will be back together again before Oct.. Good episode Imho...

As much as I like Gibbs, he is the main character, I'm not sure I could handle the whole team being gone, this is just too good of a show with all the right chemistry between the cast to have this kind of a shakeup.

Anyone get a good look at what that file said?

A U.S. Navy "Fit-Rep" (AKA Performance Review). From what I could read in the freeze frame, a highly rated one, including the author's praise and recommendation for "any promotion that he is qualified for".

Administratively, that file should have been in the possession of his CO (Which previously was Director Sheppard) and would have been transferred to the new CO for evaluation of a promotion (in this case, he should have not had access to it, as the Secretary of the Navy "SecNav" should have already received it prior to his being named Director)

I wonder if there's more to this than what we could even read on the HD video, and that Director Vance has more skeletons in his closet than even Gibbs has. The breakup of the team is his way of isolating Gibbs since Gibbs could be the new Directors' undoing (which he probably will).

****, I liked the season Finale. I think the New Director is cool as hell, and would be a good addition to the team.
.

Whenever I see that actor I always think of his role in Crimson Tide...memorable role. He hasn't really done anything high profile/successful since, but I know he's been getting steady work, and I'm glad for that.

I see his splitting up the team as damage control pure and simple. Things got way too personal...their loyalties were to Gibbs and the team and not to the Agency. He had a scandal to cover up, and the best way was to spread them to the wind.

The show wouldn't be the same without Tony...I think Ziva and McGee are replaceable (not that I want them too).

As much as I like Gibbs, he is the main character, I'm not sure I could handle the whole team being gone, this is just too good of a show with all the right chemistry between the cast to have this kind of a shakeup.Yup... would be show killer to replace everyone....

A U.S. Navy "Fit-Rep" (AKA Performance Review). From what I could read in the freeze frame, a highly rated one, including the author's praise and recommendation for "any promotion that he is qualified for".

Administratively, that file should have been in the possession of his CO (Which previously was Director Sheppard) and would have been transferred to the new CO for evaluation of a promotion (in this case, he should have not had access to it, as the Secretary of the Navy "SecNav" should have already received it prior to his being named Director)

I wonder if there's more to this than what we could even read on the HD video, and that Director Vance has more skeletons in his closet than even Gibbs has. The breakup of the team is his way of isolating Gibbs since Gibbs could be the new Directors' undoing (which he probably will).

Thanks. I'm still trying to figure out what "side" this new director is on. He seems ok, but in Abby's words, "something's hinkey".

Hopefully, this will not be another House situation. IMHO, that plot device failed with them replacing the original team--the chemistry just isn't there. Replacing Gibbs' entire team? I don't think so.

I think its called a cliffhanger people. They split up the team and leave us guessing for the summer. As one poster said they will be reunited sometime next fall after "several months" of split duty or something like that. The new director knew he couldn't trust Gibbs & his team since they will always work for Gibbs (he comes first) so he split them up. Good eppy. Wonder what Dir Shepard was diagnosed with?

If they replace everyone I'm gone.

Ony my DVR, it said in bold caps... Series Finale.... can someone confirm that was not the finale?

Ony my DVR, it said in bold caps... Series Finale.... can someone confirm that was not the finale?

It was not the series finale, it's already been renewed for next year, same time, same channel. No worries, it's coming back.

I was seriously let down they didn't get back to the pool and the bikini. :)

It was not the series finale, it's already been renewed for next year, same time, same channel.There was even a promo for The Mentalist, which was described as airing on Tuesdays after NCIS...

As I said weeks ago, the old Director needed to go (she looked silly playing a tough broad) and a new one to replace her was needed to provide more conflict between Gibbs and that character. Have no fear; part of the coming conflict will be how Gibbs finagles the recomposition of his old team back together. There will probably be at least one loss though along the way.

I'd like to see them sharpen up the picture some, it's just so soft the majority of the time.

I'd like to see them sharpen up the picture some, it's just so soft the majority of the time.

What is your display?

I have a 1080p FP with an 8' screen, and it looked very good. Some shots were soft in spots, but I believe it is for creative reasons. I like how all CBS' CSI type shows (I realize this show is by a different producer) have unique visual styles. I'm sure smaller screens and/or farther viewing distances would have less impact.

Art

What is your display?

I have a 1080p FP with an 8' screen, and it looked very good. Some shots were soft in spots, but I believe it is for creative reasons. I like how all CBS' CSI type shows (I realize this show is by a different producer) have unique visual styles. I'm sure smaller screens and/or farther viewing distances would have less impact.

Art

I just don't care for the look, I have a 42" display 1080p, I sit close enough, I just don't think it adds a thing to the show, some of the shots are crystal clear, but the others are just too soft for my tastes. I just like crisper images. It's not going to stop me from watching or enjoying the show. I think CSI looks pretty good, I don't watch CSI:Miami, but from the little bit I've seen of it, it looks really sharp.

A U.S. Navy "Fit-Rep" (AKA Performance Review). From what I could read in the freeze frame, a highly rated one, including the author's praise and recommendation for "any promotion that he is qualified for".

Administratively, that file should have been in the possession of his CO (Which previously was Director Sheppard) and would have been transferred to the new CO for evaluation of a promotion (in this case, he should have not had access to it, as the Secretary of the Navy "SecNav" should have already received it prior to his being named Director)

I wonder if there's more to this than what we could even read on the HD video, and that Director Vance has more skeletons in his closet than even Gibbs has. The breakup of the team is his way of isolating Gibbs since Gibbs could be the new Directors' undoing (which he probably will).

I didn't catch the fact that it was an Office's Fitness Report; but he's a civic service employee (not military). A Naval Officer Fitness Report (assuming he had prior active duty as a Naval Officer) should not/would not administratively be available for his civilian personnel file. Of course, NCIS has access to all Navy records if required for investigations. But, it's also very likely that the writers don't know what is administratively correct for either federal civil service or Naval Officer personnel files; and 99%+ plus of the viewers won't know the difference.

However, it is obvious that this quick scene/action definitely is establishing some kind of thread; and I believe it is regarding something negative on the new director.

I finally watched this last night and thought it was a good ending and really not sad to see the director go I just don't think she fit the role all that well. I too believe that they qwill be back together again by Oct. with someone else missing maybe?

I did not see this coming. I understand they have to "shake things up" but I am still not over losing Kate.

Maybe they'll clone her? Have her "sister" put on the team?

Just watched this, and it looked like the new director was shredding something incriminating. It makes him look like a "bad guy", and it could lead to a storyline of Gibbs far flung old team investigating and exposing him.

Then we get a new hot chick as director.

http://www.tvguide.com/Ask-Ausiello

Question: You would have to take the week off when NCIS drops three big bombs on all of us. What gives? — Tygerbam

Ausiello: What gives is… I'm about to more than make it up to you with the following exclusive mini-Q&A with exec producer Shane Brennan featuring your burning questions about the season finale! Woo-hoo!

• Are they really writing out McGee, DiNozzo and Ziva à la House, or will they all be back next season?! Patrick

Brennan: No fan of NCIS will be disappointed when the show returns in September. I promise, we're not doing a House! But strap into your seats, it's going to be a heart stopping ride....

• Please, please, please tell me that they’re not really breaking up the team on NCIS! Lu Ann

Brennan: Deep breaths. Everything is going to be fine. This is Gibbs' team, right?

• Will the show be introducing any new team members next season? Chris

Brennan: Yes. And no.

I hope this isn't too spoilery, but it does answer some questions here:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117987173.html?categoryid=14&cs=1

I hope this isn't too spoilery, but it does answer some questions here:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117987173.html?categoryid=14&cs=1

I thought that might be the case.

I'm sorry, but I don't need Rocky. I sick of programs that seem to think that there must be an adversary. This is a cop show that doesn't need the duty a$$.

Truly sad news.

Truly sad news.

Not sure what the big deal is...the director's role has always been that of exposition...I can't even remember who the original director was. I'm sure they'll work him into it after a period of conflict things will settle down into their old routine.

Not sure what the big deal is...the director's role has always been that of exposition...I can't even remember who the original director was. I'm sure they'll work him into it after a period of conflict things will settle down into their old routine.

It was an older man that I think went on to be the Owner of the magazine in Ugly Betty.

edit I checked imdb and am right.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0197638/

I'm sorry, but I don't need Rocky. I sick of programs that seem to think that there must be an adversary. This is a cop show that doesn't need the duty a$$.

I agree they should bring Kate back as the Director just think of all the fun they could have with Tony

It was an older man that I think went on to be the Owner of the magazine in Ugly Betty.

edit I checked imdb and am right.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0197638/

That man is everywhere...he's on LOST, Ugly Betty...you go boy.

The point I was making was that his role was utterly replaceable, as is Jenny's. The Director just needs to hem and haw, fill us in on the political situation, and issue deadlines.

I agree they should bring Kate back as the Director just think of all the fun they could have with TonyKate as the director? What are you talking about?

Let's forget for the moment that she's as dead as dead can be, At the beginning of S1, she was moved to NCIS from Secret Service. So even if she were still alive, she'd only have been with NCIS for what? 5 years? She doesn't know enough to be director. Hell---Tony was the senior agent in their partnership and he even ran his own team while Gibbs was playing beach bum---he's vastly more qualified than Kate and he's nowhere near qualified for the job.

Not sure what the big deal is...the director's role has always been that of exposition...I can't even remember who the original director was. I'm sure they'll work him into it after a period of conflict things will settle down into their old routine.

I agree, the writers haven't let us(at least me) down yet, I'm not overly concerned, it should/could be a very interesting storyline, especially with the way the season finale concluded.

Kate as the director? What are you talking about?

Let's forget for the moment that she's as dead as dead can be, At the beginning of S1, she was moved to NCIS from Secret Service. So even if she were still alive, she'd only have been with NCIS for what? 5 years? She doesn't know enough to be director. Hell---Tony was the senior agent in their partnership and he even ran his own team while Gibbs was playing beach bum---he's vastly more qualified than Kate and he's nowhere near qualified for the job.

Calm down just kidding

Jenny was cool, smart and attractive, this guy is none of these.

Jenny was cool, smart and attractive, this guy is none of these.

Well I'd agree he's not attractive from my point of view, and he's too nerdy 'by the book' to be cool, but he does seem smart.

Again, I find the whole position of the Director to be superfluous to the show anyway. The character helps move the story along, but any time spent on them is time they could be spending on Jethro and the team...and they are the reason I tune in.

Well I'd agree he's not attractive from my point of view, and he's too nerdy 'by the book' to be cool, but he does seem smart.

Again, I find the whole position of the Director to be superfluous to the show anyway. The character helps move the story along, but any time spent on them is time they could be spending on Jethro and the team...and they are the reason I tune in.

I agree they should just eliminate that position it really brings nothing to the table

My issue is the way he walked in and ripped everything apart. We've all seen people and characters like this and it's never a good experience. Any good manager, or director, takes some time and learns his/her subordinates qualities and strengths and weaknesses. The way this character is written is adversarial, and that is a plot point we don't need, it simply takes away for the team.

Now, if after the first couple of episodes he was demoted and made part of the team, that might be a whole 'nother story....

My issue is the way he walked in and ripped everything apart. We've all seen people and characters like this and it's never a good experience. Any good manager, or director, takes some time and learns his/her subordinates qualities and strengths and weaknesses. The way this character is written is adversarial, and that is a plot point we don't need, it simply takes away for the team.

Now, if after the first couple of episodes he was demoted and made part of the team, that might be a whole 'nother story....

Honestly if this were the 'real' world any other manager would probably do the same thing. They've constantly put the team and individual loyalty over/above the NCIS organization. They are all very good individually and even better as a team, but at a certain cost to the organization (their director got MURDERED because Tony/Ziva didn't do their jobs).

I've no doubt they'll work out their differences and things will go back to the way they were before...this is TV after all. :-)

(...their director got MURDERED because Tony/Ziva didn't do their jobs).

Isn't it their job to do what they were told? Even Gibbs said so.

Isn't it their job to do what they were told? Even Gibbs said so.

Bodyguard have to protect their clients from themselves as much as from outside threats. The security detail was mandatory, it's unlikely she had the authority to dismiss them.

And for what exactly? All she had to do is confess to Jethro that she hadn't killed her target...He wouldn't have ratted her out, he would have helped her. I know she thought she was protecting him, but all she did was get herself killed.

damn, people are buggin out right now. I have an idea, lets wait till the season starts to make any comments. There is no way in hell anyone can say its goin to be good or bad. IMO, Im lookin foward to it, I think it could have potential.

Bodyguard have to protect their clients from themselves as much as from outside threats. The security detail was mandatory, it's unlikely she had the authority to dismiss them.



She was their boss. Having been in the military, when your superior "orders" you to do something, or in this case orders you not to, you do it.

It wasn't their fault.

Art

Drama must have conflict. The antagonistic new Director will be added conflict for Jethro off which to play, as opposed to the old Director who was essentially a stump, plotwise. There wasn't even any sexual tension there for that relationship. That character needed to be killed off. Good move. There can only be so many happy, peaceful and content relationships in a good drama, and the team has enough of those. After them, it should be the team against the world. Kind of like The A-Team Joins The Navy.

Drama must have conflict. Perhaps, but it doesn't have to be within the organization. The NCIS agents can be in conflict with killers or terrorists or even FBI agents, etc.

She was their boss. Having been in the military, when your superior "orders" you to do something, or in this case orders you not to, you do it.

It wasn't their fault.

Art

If the President ordered his detail to stop following him and protecting him, would they obey? Personally I don't think they CAN obey that order. It's like Eddie Murphy and his bride to be in in Coming To America:

"I ORDER you NOT to obey me!!!"

"No!"

:-)

Ok, bad example, but I couldn't help it.

If the President ordered his detail to stop following him and protecting him, would they obey? Personally I don't think they CAN obey that order. It's like Eddie Murphy and his bride to be in in Coming To America:

"I ORDER you NOT to obey me!!!"

"No!"

:-)

Ok, bad example, but I couldn't help it.

I don't think the President has the authority to do that anyway, isn't the Secret Service part of the Treasury Dept?

It is now part of the Department Of Homeland Security. My question is, who does the Secretary of Treasury or Homeland Security report to. If it is the President, and I think it is, then he/she should have that authority.

It is now part of the Department Of Homeland Security. My question is, who does the Secretary of Treasury or Homeland Security report to. If it is the President, and I think it is, then he/she should have that authority.

Could be, but I would think the security of the Prez wouldn't be left up to himself, that there was some sort of Constitutional provision that put that responsibility and decision making somewhere else.

Treasury and Homeland report to Congress if I'm not mistaken.

All cabinet positions are approved by Congress, but they are submitted by the President. Think about Cabinet meetings, the President has the final word.

All cabinet positions are approved by Congress, but they are submitted by the President. Think about Cabinet meetings, the President has the final word.

Indeed...interesting discussion. But my point was that some people need protection regardless of whether they want it or not. Imagine the classified info someone like Jenny had about anti-terrorist operations around the globe. They aren't really protecting her, they are protecting her position and the information she carries. They are also protecting a high level government official whose presence is required during a crisis. Again, I don't think she can remove her detail, that would be above her head.

Season opener is this Tuesday.
Hopefully, I'll have power by 9:00 PM tomorrow (No power, Ike.)

"Season opener is this Tuesday.
Hopefully, I'll have power by 9:00 PM tomorrow (No power, Ike.)"

Which begs the question - how are you posting now?:D

Doug

Ha.
Took a trip to the office, duh. :p (Office has power.)

....well, that didn't take long!

My wife nailed it, then backed off after the scene in the Server room. Final reveal was a surprise. Nice job.

Final reveal was a surprise.Not to me.
I questioned when the director said that she was "cleared" after Tim verified that she had logged the calls.

Also, we saw two people go into the server archives and one come out. Why should we (or would Gibbs) believe that the survivor was the "good guy"?

Finally, I quickly realized that her story to Gibbs couldn't be what we saw actually happen. We saw the dead agent find the key card in the tech guy's bag. But since Gibbs and the director acted as if everything were over, it was clear that she didn't mention where the dead agent found the card...and if she lied about that, then she was probably the bad guy...

Ha. My friend nailed it to.
Good episode.
(Still without power. SDTV here.)

Absolutely brilliant. I can't wait for the rest of the season to see where this goes.

I'm not so sure Gibbs was fooled by Lee, they may be leaving her in place to track down who she's working with. Ziva even gave her an odd look at the elevator. Interesting to see how this plays out. Glad to see the show back, always been one of my favorites.

Maybe it's just me, but Ziva looked rather unattractive in the night club scene, I'm thinking it was to fit the local scene maybe..?

Great show, I agree with above poster.. I think Gibbs knows she is guilty but wants the bigger fish.. Picture quality looked exceptionally sharp, Tony still on the ship..

I'm not so sure Gibbs was fooled by Lee, they may be leaving her in place to track down who she's working with. Ziva even gave her an odd look at the elevator. Interesting to see how this plays out. Glad to see the show back, always been one of my favorites.

Maybe it's just me, but Ziva looked rather unattractive in the night club scene, I'm thinking it was to fit the local maybe..?

I think it's just you. Those legs and the VERY low back on that dress did it for me. She also had a bit more makeup on and looked quite attractive in my opinion.

My feelings for the new director did a 180 last night now that the reason for the "break-up" was revealed. I've been with this show since the beginning and it has never failed to deliver (though I do still miss Kate).

I'm not so sure Gibbs was fooled by Lee, they may be leaving her in place to track down who she's working with. Ziva even gave her an odd look at the elevator. Interesting to see how this plays out. Glad to see the show back, always been one of my favorites.

Maybe it's just me, but Ziva looked rather unattractive in the night club scene, I'm thinking it was to fit the local scene maybe..?

I'm thinking it was just you re: Ziva. Wow!

I'm thinking it was just you re: Ziva. Wow!

It was probably too much make-up, and the dress didn't seem to fit all that well, as she has looked quite stunning in the past.

It was probably too much make-up, and the dress didn't seem to fit all that well, as she has looked quite stunning in the past. "That well?" It hardly "fit" at all, at least from the back. :p

I was in the "wow!" camp. :D

I agree about the too much make up, though.

and the dress didn't seem to fit all that wellpast.

I thought it fit just perfect. :)

I thought it fit just perfect. :)

Me too!!!!

Wonder if that was actually her singing as well....wasn't bad. And the view from the back of that dress.....

I am in the Ziva wow camp, not too much makeup for a nightclub performance.

I'm not so sure Gibbs was fooled by Lee, they may be leaving her in place to track down who she's working with. Ziva even gave her an odd look at the elevator. Interesting to see how this plays out. Glad to see the show back, always been one of my favorites.

I hope so (they know but are leaving her in place)...I knew it would be her, even after the shootout. Lapaglia was too obvious a choice.

I'm glad they didn't drag out bringing the team back together for very long...I got a kick out of all the geeks calling Tim 'boss' though :-)


Maybe it's just me, but Ziva looked rather unattractive in the night club scene, I'm thinking it was to fit the local scene maybe..?

I thought she looked 'va-voom' hot...she has a natural beauty that doesn't really need makeup, etc. But it still looked great on her.

Good opener for the season...still one of my favorite shows. And it killed in the ratings, so it's not going anywhere.

Great premiere. Obviously glad to see the team reunited.
Ziva looked HOT!!
I was disappointed that Li is crooked, but I'm glad too, because that means she'll be back!
(She's a QT!) Can she be undercover also?
I too still miss Kate... sigh...

Got my answer about Ziva singing from some Googling with "Cote de Pablo sings":

"Great episode. It was good to finally be able to hear Cote de Pablo sing. A most talented actor/performer. She was in the stage version of Mambo Kings and is reportedly signing on two tracks of Roberto Pitre's CD Vivo En Vida."

Apprently Cote appeared in several theater productions like: Indiscretions, The Fantasticks, The House of Bernarda Alba, And The World Goes 'Round, A Little Night Music and Cloud Techtonics.

Who knew?

^^^ I had an idea that she wasn't a novice singer. I suspect the producers were looking for a chance to showcase that aspect of her talent within the context of her character, and finally found a way.

Probably the way the producers of The Sarah Connor Chronicles found a way for Summer Glau to show off her ballerina talents, or Eli Stone's producers to showcase Victor Garber's great Broadway voice.

Now, if Gibbs starts yodeling.....

Great premiere. Obviously glad to see the team reunited.
Ziva looked HOT!!
I was disappointed that Li is crooked, but I'm glad too, because that means she'll be back!
(She's a QT!) Can she be undercover also?
I too still miss Kate... sigh...

I wonder if she really is crooked, the text still could have been unrelated. I mean they definitely led us down the path and made us drink, but it could still be misdirection. I was devastated that she was crooked, and never even considered that she might not be for a couple of days.

I loved her on Huff, she was Tupper's(aka Oliver Platt) secretary.

Great premiere. Obviously glad to see the team reunited.
Ziva looked HOT!!
I was disappointed that Li is crooked, but I'm glad too, because that means she'll be back!
(She's a QT!) Can she be undercover also?
I too still miss Kate... sigh...

Agree that Ziva looked hot.

Don't miss Kate at all. Ziva has much better chemistry with Tony than Kate ever did.

Watching the ending of "Murder 2.0" last nite got me thinking: Why don't the press treat glory seeking criminals like MLB treats fans who run on the field? Just don't show the offender and "would be"s might be discouraged from attention getting stunts.
Obviously these are 2 different animals, but the results might be the same.
Book sale profits going to victims families is a good idea, but not at the expense of feeding some morbid exploitative tabloid mentality. The press may argue that the public eats that stuff up, but the truth is if "they" didn't produce/write/broadcast it, "we" couldn't watch it.

Agree that Ziva looked hot.

Don't miss Kate at all. Ziva has much better chemistry with Tony than Kate ever did.

I disagree I miss Kate a lot in this show but admit that Ziva has done a great job and can look pretty hot herself

^ Ditto on both. At least USA is re-running the earlier episodes in HD, so I can get a "Kate" fix pretty much whenever needed. ;)

Still confused at why when the director called Gibbs for the award at the end and Tony came forward.

Still confused at why when the director called Gibbs for the award at the end and Tony came forward.

Gibbs does not like being spotlighted by higher ups. It was covered a couple of seasons ago, that he is notorious for disappearing during those presentations, and DiNozzo accepts the award on his behalf.

Tony has a drawer full of Gibbs' awards.

Season 3, Episode 11: "Model Behavior"

good episode, Gibbs still suspicious about Lee.. going for the bigger fish..

Yep, good ep.

Someone please refresh my memory though. The blond agent/woman they showed on the wall right before he placed the ID. I don't remember her name & also don't remember her getting killed during a case but I know she worked with the team.

i'm also surprized they didn't have Kate up there.

She was the agent that took the suicide bomber through the false wall and sacrificed herself, avenging her dead teammates.

OK I kind of remember that now. Thanks!

OK I kind of remember that now. Thanks!

Cassidy(Jessica Steen), funny you mention that, the episode she got killed on was on USA today and I just happened to catch it.

Still wonder why they didn't have Kate's photo in sight. Probably would have cost them more than production was willing to pay or there is bad fellings there somewhere.

Kinda odd they focused a bit on Cassidy's photo.

good episode, Gibbs still suspicious about Lee.. going for the bigger fish..

Oh yeah. When he gave her the "Gibbs look", she knows that he suspects.

Oh yeah. When he gave her the "Gibbs look", she knows that he suspects.

Yeah, I figured Gibbs would begin to suspect her. But I thought it would be because she slipped up somewhere else or gave him new reason to do so. His 'ahole radar' just seems to have kicked in again after a period of self-doubt. :-)

Great episode last night, I enjoyed every minute right down to the Continued sign. To me, the NCIS crew has the best chemistry of any show on air. And the ratings just continue to soar.

great episode! I'm soooooo glad agent Lee isn't dirty... wait... I want her to be dirty...maybe just a little (wink wink nudge nudge) Hopefully this means she'll be on more (though I see she also appears on DEXTER and I caught her on ER too!)

Oh please, she's dirty. She killed the guy!

To me, the NCIS crew has the best chemistry of any show on air. Agree with this 100%. It's the show I look forward to most.

Wonder how much longer they're going to tease us with the Ziva/Tony relationship, though?

Have you all checked out the buzz in the HOTP thread? It still surprises people that this show continues to garner top ratings.

Agree with this 100%. It's the show I look forward to most.

Wonder how much longer they're going to tease us with the Ziva/Tony relationship, though?

When they were hiding in the closet during the break in, there was a moment. ;)

When they were hiding in the closet during the break in, there was a moment. ;)
And it was done to perfection as well, we knew what Ziva was thinking, yet Tony's mind was so far away getting worked up over the exercise they were running, what she was thinking didn't even cross his mind. Well done.

Yeah, there was the moment in the closet and the moment in the elevator. But they've been teasing us with these moments for 2 seasons now.

Yeah, there was the moment in the closet and the moment in the elevator. But they've been teasing us with these moments for 2 seasons now.

Yes, they have, and I'm not sure if it will be such a good idea if "it" does happen. Quite often in these cases, once they've "hooked up", all the tension and anticipation is gone and the character interaction goes flat, becomes uninteresting. Sort of like dating, and then getting married. :p:D

Yes, they have, and I'm not sure if it will be such a good idea if "it" does happen. Quite often in these cases, once they've "hooked up", all the tension and anticipation is gone and the character interaction goes flat, becomes uninteresting. Sort of like dating, and then getting married. :p:D

Agreed on that point. And going "flat" is not a good thing, believe me. :D

Oh please, she's dirty. She killed the guy!
This story arc has not finished yet, according to the preview for the next episode.

This story arc has not finished yet, according to the preview for the next episode.Didn't the episode end with "To Be Continued..."?

Didn't the episode end with "To Be Continued..."?

I just checked my recording and it didn't say 'To be continued', which I said earlier that it did, but judging from the previews, it certainly is a continuation of the current story line.

holy carp....

can abby's mini skirt get anymore mini'er????? ;)

can abby's mini skirt get anymore mini'er?????Let's hope...

Agent Lee!!!!
Say it aint so!!! How could they do this to me??????
Now all I've got left is a few more "Dexter"s!
I guess I'll have to ask her to marry me. Anyone got her cell number?

I was going to post an hour ago. Architecture called first ;)

I know! Agt. Lee! I was shocked when it happend :confused:

So what, Gibbs and Probie really did hack into the system to get a hold of Domino?

I was going to post an hour ago. Architecture called first ;)

I know! Agt. Lee! I was shocked when it happend :confused:

So what, Gibbs and Probie really did hack into the system to get a hold of Domino?

Yes, but the flash drive never left the Director's office. It was in an envelope on his desk all along.

I guess I don't really understand why he felt the need to shoot Lee....

I guess I don't really understand why he felt the need to shoot Lee....
She gave Gibbs the "go ahead", at least it looked like it to me. She had nothing really to live for anyway - rot in jail or executed for treason/murder. It was a surprise.

larry

Yup, she nodded her head. At least this way she could go out making sure the bad guy got his and didn't have the chance to harm anyone else on the bus.

Even though we may have understood her motives behind the treason, she still murdered a federal agent.

I just watched this episode this morning - the last two episodes have been like the peeling of the onion - take off one layer only to expose more...

Gibbs said it best when asked what to tell the little sister - "Is she a hero or a traitor ?" "Both".

My wife and I must both be skipping a beat. After the reveal last night about who the murderer was, we went, "Oh"...and then a quick "Huh????"

We couldn't figure out:

....what was the motive of the neighborhood watch guy to kill? What did we miss????

Hopefully I do these tags right...

The petty officer was innocent. The neighborhood watch guy had been stealing his internet signal and he was the one who was blackmailing people. So the husband killed the petty officer, but the watch guy killed the husband.

You did the spoiler tags just fine!

Whew. My wife and I must have both been asleep at the wheel to miss that. Thanks.

Anyone notice a bluish glow around actors near the end of last night's show? They were in a darkened room and the glow was quite noticeable (here). Have only seen something similar in a few darkened-lab CSI Vegas shows, but in no other images. (Might indicate the blue CRT in my year-2000 1080i CRT RPTV (Philips 64PH9905) has finally developed cooling fluid contamination, but wouldn't be the case if some with non-CRT displays saw this.) -- John

I did not notice anything. 55" HD CRTRPTV here.

I did notice 'Period girl" from Superbad aka Daisy from Californication (played by Carla Gallo) She's great! :p

I thought last night was great! Timmy locked in a women's prison during a riot :)

I thought last night was great! Timmy locked in a women's prison during a riot :)

Pretty good episode, of course most of them are. Who really dunnit? :)

The one whose daughter was being abused.

ha.
I liked the episode too.

Good old NCIS. It just goes chugging along without much buzz (other than it continues to be a top rated show) or recognition.

I wonder if "crazy eyes" was a How I Met your Mother reference.

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Thank you for changing the title of this thread. It was a bit odd having the title refer to an event from several seasons ago.

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Wow, finally, after all these years. :p

Tonights episode 'Broken Bird' was great.
Who is Ducky's lady-friend? I don't rememer hearing about her. Very pretty.

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Torri Higginson as Dr. Jordan Hampton.

Wow, finally, after all these years. :p

Tonights episode 'Broken Bird' was great.
Who is Ducky's lady-friend? I don't rememer hearing about her. Very pretty.

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Torri Higginson as Dr. Jordan Hampton.

Torri, aka Jordan was in the episode where Ducky was in front of a bunch of medical students and while they were passing around a skull, something I think bluish liquid came running out of it, he was livid and embarrassed and went to find the Doctor who performed the original autopsy, he was going to ream them a new one, and it was her, he was totally smitten as soon as he met her and Gibbs was really rubbing it in about how tough he was on her.

She also was the leader of the team on Stargate Atlantis for 4 years.

Good deal. ok.

I just finished doing a gray scale calibration on my Panasonic Plasma and watching NCIS felt the red push on fleshtones was overwhelming. Other material looks fantastic so I want to blame this show but I guess I'm looking for a level set from others that watched last night's (1/27/09) show. Thanks!

OK, it only seems to be in indoor scenes that it's over the top. The final outdoor scene seems to look a lot better.

I just finished doing a gray scale calibration on my Panasonic Plasma and watching NCIS felt the red push on fleshtones was overwhelming. Other material looks fantastic so I want to blame this show but I guess I'm looking for a level set from others that watched last night's (1/27/09) show. Thanks!

OK, it only seems to be in indoor scenes that it's over the top. The final outdoor scene seems to look a lot better.

I don't know the calibration stuff, but the indoor scenes have always been horrible to my eye, from day one on this show. Outdoor stuff is nice, but inside is soft and fuzzy looking and does seem to have an overall reddish tint.

Couldn't help but notice the softness, as well as the excessive red tint, in this week's show. Years back I stopped watching NCIS because of the cooked-lobster flesh tones. Wish they'd hire someone to explain how to film/filter to eliminate red low-light tint...and also dump all the resolution-blocking filters plastered over their lenses. Maybe they could try digital-camera shooting if it produces images that appear more HD. ER's final 7 episodes, captured with the RED digital-cameras instead of film, are supposedly starting this week. Of course, ER (or NCIS) could also be a mess with digital capture. -- John

Couldn't help notice the softness, as well as the excessive red tint, in this week's show. Years back I stopped watching NCIS because of the cooked-lobster flesh tones. Wish they'd hire someone to explain how to film/filter to eliminate red low-light tint...and also dump all the resolution-blocking filters plastered over their lenses. Maybe they could try digital-camera shooting if it produces images that appear more HD. ER's final 7 episodes, captured with the RED digital-cameras instead of film, are supposedly starting this week. Of course, ER (or NCIS) could also be a mess with digital capture. -- John Initially, NCIS was one of the worst looking HD shows I've ever seen. It's better now, but still not very good. Someone there has a bad monitor, or they love sunburn. ;) Maybe they are after the supersaturated look, a la CSI: Miami, but don't do it well.

I've always suspected the filters were for Mark Harmon's benefit (and maybe David McCallum's, too). :rolleyes: Lots of stars are not thrilled with having every pore, wrinkle and blemish exposed in larger than life HD close ups.

Gee, more than 18 Million people watching and no one noticed the loss of dialog during the opening scene of the 2/24/09 episode? (Oh, all right, not all 18 million were watching in HD.)

Gee, more than 18 Million people watching and no one noticed the loss of dialog during the opening scene of the 2/24/09 episode? (Oh, all right, not all 18 million were watching in HD.)

I didn't notice any audio problems, the opening scene didn't have any dialog as far as I could tell, have you got a particular instance or scene that didn't have dialog. It sounds like a local station problem, I watched and I don't remember any problems with audio, first time in three weeks for me on NCIS too, the previous two weeks had minor audio dropouts/glitches every minute or two.

Gee, more than 18 Million people watching and no one noticed the loss of dialog during the opening scene of the 2/24/09 episode? (Oh, all right, not all 18 million were watching in HD.)

I think it was only in the NY area. It was either a CBS feed problem or a D* problem.

Gee, more than 18 Million people watching and no one noticed the loss of dialog during the opening scene of the 2/24/09 episode? (Oh, all right, not all 18 million were watching in HD.)

Spouse and daughter, both dedicated viewers, said it was fine in Detroit.

It was only for a few minutes during the opening scene. This was via Comcast. You could kind of hear them sometimes. I'll try to come up with some more exact times if you have DVR versions that you can check.

It was only for a few minutes during the opening scene. This was via Comcast. You could kind of hear them sometimes. I'll try to come up with some more exact times if you have DVR versions that you can check.

I've got that episode on two different DVRs, one from Direct and one from Comcast(same station of course, but different delivery methods) I don't plan on keeping it, but that episode should be around for at least three or four more days before it auto deletes.

Any of you that have HD Net, next Wednesday 3/18/09 at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm Eastern, the backdoor pilot for NCIS which appeared on JAG will be airing in HD, for any of you interested and like me never had the opportunity to catch the real pilot in HD.

Any of you that have HD Net, next Wednesday 3/18/09 at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm Eastern, the backdoor pilot for NCIS which appeared on JAG will be airing in HD, for any of you interested and like me never had the opportunity to catch the real pilot in HD.
Thanks for the heads up. I occasionally watch Jag on HD Net but will definitely catch this episode next week.

Thanks for the heads up. I occasionally watch Jag on HD Net but will definitely catch this episode next week.

It is episodes, a two parter, both of them airing back to back.