NCIS: Season 1

2003
23 episodes

Season 1 of NCIS premiered on September 23, 2003 and has 23 episodes, from "Yankee White" to "Reveille". The last episode aired on May 25, 2004.

Where to watch NCIS

In the United States, you can stream NCIS on Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus and Philo. It is also free on Spectrum On Demand. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 94 countries.

Where to watch

Episodes

Episode 1Yankee WhiteAired September 23, 2003
While on Air Force One, a Navy commanding officer dies. Agents from the Navy NCIS decide to take the investigation into their own hands and also force a Secret Service Agent to help. Now the NCIS team has to figure out if the Navy officer's death was of natural causes or not.
- 45m
- Directed by Donald P. Bellisario and Dennis Smith
- Written by Don McGill and Donald P. Bellisario
Guest stars
- Gary Grubbs Elmo Poke
- Gregory Itzin Director Charlie
- Gerry Becker William Baer
- Dane Northcutt Timothy Kerry
- Gerald Downey Ray Trapp
- Robert Bagnell Leonard Rish
- Gerald McCullouch FBI Agent
- Michael Adler CPT Burger
Episode 2Hung Out to DryAired September 30, 2003
During a training exercise, a Marine's parachute fails to open and he crashes into a parked car. The NCIS team head to the scene and have to determine if the Marine's death was accidental or a murder.
- 44m
- Directed by Alan J. Levi
- Written by Don McGill
Guest stars
- Pancho Demmings Gerald Jackson
- Patrick Labyorteaux Bud Roberts Jr.
- James MacDonald Captain Faul
- Rick Pasqualone Paul Dafelmair
- Dave Power Dave Ramsey
- Chaney Kley Paul Brinkman
- Keith Diamond Gregory Nutt
- Julie Gonzalo Sarah Schaefer
Episode 3SeadogAired October 7, 2003
When a Navy commander's body washes up on shore along with the bodies of two drug runners, Gibbs refuses to believe that the sailor who was killed was dirty.
- 43m
- Directed by Bradford May
- Written by Donald P. Bellisario and John C. Kelley
Guest stars
- Gregory Itzin Director Charlie
- Pancho Demmings Gerald Jackson
- Alan Dale Tom Morrow
- Joe Spano T.C. Fornell
- William R. Moses Kent Fuller
- Joe Torry Darryl Wilkins
- Benny Nieves Frank Trujillo
- Elena Lyons Diane Fontaine
Episode 4The ImmortalsAired October 14, 2003
The NCIS team investigate when a seaman's body is found at the bottom of the sea in his dress whites, with a ceremonial sword. They discover that he was addicted to an MMORPG. Now, the team must figure out how involved he was in the game and how far he would go to get revenge on his arch enemy, another sailor.
- 44m
- Directed by Alan J. Levi
- Written by Darcy Meyers
Guest stars
- Julian Bailey Ronald Zuger
- Mark Sivertsen Commander Rivers
- Kieran Mulroney Lieutenant Reynolds
- David Andriole Robbins
- Brooks Almy Mrs. MacDonald
- Elizabeth Morehead Medical Corpsman
- Yvonne Delarosa Exchange Clerk
- Eamon Hunt Morris
Episode 5The CurseAired October 28, 2003
A Navy Lieutenant who was reported missing nearly ten years ago has been found by a deer hunter. When the NCIS team arrive at the scene to investigate, they see that his remains have been mummified.
- 43m
- Directed by Terrence O'Hara
- Written by Donald P. Bellisario, Don McGill and Jeff Vlaming
Guest stars
- Tommy Hinkley Deer Hunter
- Robert Pine Ben
- Melora Hardin Erin Toner
- Jim Pirri Randy Wiles
- David Ramsey Richard Owens
- Bill Birch Dan Lynch
- Lauren Bowles Mary Wiles
- Jonathan Wade-Drahos Gregg Pallini
Episode 6High SeasAired November 4, 2003
An NCIS agent who used to work under Gibbs asks for the team's help investigating a case where sailors on an aircraft carrier are dying of a drug overdose, but have no history of any kind of drug abuse.
- 44m
- Directed by Dennis Smith
- Written by Jeff Vlaming and Larry Moskowitz
Guest stars
- Joel Gretsch Stanley Burley
- Pancho Demmings Gerald Jackson
- Charlie Hofheimer Bobby Wilkes
- Carlos Gómez Reyes
- Jonathan T. Floyd Gil Niles
- Anson Scoville Peter Shrewe
- Sal Landi Commander Stovic
- John Littlefield Stovic's Aide
Episode 7Sub RosaAired November 18, 2003
A decomposed body is discovered in a tub of acid at a Naval base and Ducky and Abby learn that the victim was a submariner. However, there have been no reports of a sub crewmember missing.
- 44m
- Directed by Michael Zinberg
- Written by Frank Cardea and George Schenck
Guest stars
- Sean Murray Timothy McGee
- Peter Onorati Chief of Boat
- Glenn Morshower Robert Peters
- Pancho Demmings Gerald Jackson
- Ben Murphy Captain Veitch
- Michael Lowry Akron
- James Black Crewman
- Eric Ladin Thompson
Episode 8Minimum SecurityAired November 25, 2003
The NCIS team head to Cuba to investigate a Navy translator's connection to smuggling at a detention center after he suddenly dies at the wheel of his car when returning to the U.S. from Guantanamo Bay.
- 44m
- Directed by Ian Toynton
- Written by Donald P. Bellisario and Philip DeGuere Jr.
Guest stars
- Jessica Steen Paula Cassidy
- Pancho Demmings Gerald Jackson
- Erick Avari William Gamal
- Kevin McCorkle Dan McClafferty
- Michael Shamus Wiles Jimmy
- Heath Freeman Benjamin Frank
- Joseph Bey Nasser Al Jazair
- Hrach Titizian Tariq Abassi
Episode 9Marine DownAired December 16, 2003
After a Marine widow receives a call from her dead husband, the NCIS team take on the case and have to exhume the body to deduce whether the call was a prank or not.
- 44m
- Directed by Dennis Smith
- Written by John C. Kelley
Guest stars
- Alan Dale Tom Morrow
- Erich Anderson Jack Canton
- Richard Brooks Walsh
- John Rubinstein Director Bob
- Carlos Sanz Agent Gonzales
- Jason Brooks Danny O'Donnell
- Rebecca Boyd Lisa Peary
- Ron Baker Craig Peary
Episode 10Left for DeadAired January 6, 2004
After being buried alive, a woman comes out of the grave with amnesia and the only thing she remembers is that there is a bomb aboard a Navy ship. While trying to help Jane Doe recover her identity, the team find out that not everything is what it first seemed.
- 44m
- Directed by James Whitmore Jr.
- Written by Don McGill and Donald P. Bellisario
Guest stars
- Sherilyn Fenn Jane Doe / Suzanne McNeil
- Derek de Lint Stephen Brauer
- Kenneth Tigar Diggar Aldridge
- Jim Rash Joel Sanderson
- Al Espinosa Tom Verne
- Asante Jones Andy Kochofis
- Pancho Demmings Gerald Jackson
- Phil Abrams Hotel Manager
Episode 11Eye SpyAired January 13, 2004
When a Navy commander, who was a technical advisor to a civilian contractor for a Navy weapon, is found dead on the beach, the NCIS team investigate the murder using satellite technology.
- 44m
- Directed by Alan J. Levi
- Written by Dana Coen, Frank Cardea and George Schenck
Guest stars
- Sean Murray Timothy McGee
- Pancho Demmings Gerald Jackson
- Katy Boyer Lieutenant Egan
- Marguerite MacIntyre Lauren Tyler
- Bruce Gray Jonathan Overmeier
- James Morrison Roper
- Victor McCay Ashton
- Greg Zola Jeremy Worth
Episode 12My Other Left FootAired February 3, 2004
The NCIS team are called in when a severed leg bearing a Marine tattoo is found in a trash bin, leading them to a small town where a murder scheme is afoot.
- 44m
- Directed by Jeff Woolnough
- Written by Jack Bernstein
Guest stars
- Stacy Haiduk Melissa Dorn
- Bonnie Bartlett Sylvia Chalmers
- Terry Rhoads Brent Peters
- Dean Norris Vestman
- Tony Pasqualini Stanley Borden
- Tom McCleister Mr. Green
- Josh Holloway Sheriff
- Kim Wimmer Darlene
Episode 13One Shot, One KillAired February 10, 2004
The team investigate when a Marine recruitment officer is found shot to death by a sniper with a grudge, who leaves a white feather behind.
- 42m
- Directed by Peter Ellis
- Written by Gil Grant
Guest stars
- Pancho Demmings Gerald Jackson
- Kent Shocknek Guy Ross
- Michael Gaston Major Dougherty
- Francesco Quinn Freddy Alvarez
- Andy Umberger Agent Freedman
- Brad Hawkins Aaron Barnes
- T.J. Thyne Carl
- Noah Segan Kyle Hendricks
Episode 14The Good SamaritanAired February 17, 2004
A Navy dentist stops near a parked car to help a stranded motorist who pulls out a gun. The team investigate a murder with the help from a local sheriff, Charley, when they find out about the similar murder of the Navy civilian employee.
- 44m
- Directed by Alan J. Levi
- Written by Jack Bernstein
Guest stars
- Pancho Demmings Gerald Jackson
- Stephanie Hodge Charlie Dupray
- Heidi Dippold Laura Seeger / Linda Seeger
- Kate McNeil Margaret Green
- Kirk B.R. Woller Wayne Julius
- Sean McGowan Lieutenant Wallace
Episode 15EnigmaAired February 24, 2004
Gibbs risks his career when his former commanding officer is accused of stealing funds.
- 44m
- Directed by Thomas J. Wright
- Written by John C. Kelley
Guest stars
- John Rosenfeld Agent Charles
- Pancho Demmings Gerald Jackson
- Alan Dale Tom Morrow
- Joe Spano T.C. Fornell
- Terry O'Quinn Will Ryan
- Grinnell Morris FBI Agent Carlson
- Jeff Austin Mike Granger
- Kevin McClatchy David Cameron
Episode 16Bête NoireAired March 2, 2004
A terrorist holds Ducky, Gerald, and Kate hostage while NCIS investigate how exactly the terror organization member got a job at a Navy base.
- 44m
- Directed by Peter Ellis
- Written by Donald P. Bellisario
Guest stars
- Rudolf Martin Ari Haswari
- Jessica Steen Paula Cassidy
- Pancho Demmings Gerald Jackson
- Alan Dale Tom Morrow
- Tim Kelleher Christopher Pacci
- Robert Cicchini Daniel Snyder
- Jennifer Gatti Negotiator Arkin
- Ali Afshar Yasir Qassam
Episode 17The Truth Is Out ThereAired March 16, 2004
When the body of a sailor is found after a party in an illegal night club, the team investigate a number of possible leads - including blackmail and accidental death.
- 43m
- Directed by Dennis Smith
- Written by Jack Bernstein
Guest stars
- Brian Thompson Vince Nutter
- Leonard Roberts Howard Carter
- Chris Johnson James Morgan
- Ryan Tasz David Bowman
- James Huang Wong
- Adam Wylie Darin Spotnitz
- Jennifer Lyons Zoey
- Reginald Ballard Antwane Mann
Episode 18UnSEALedAired April 6, 2004
The team are looking for an ex-SEAL who escaped from prison in search of revenge. He is determined to find the real murderer of his wife.
- 44m
- Directed by Peter Ellis
- Written by Thomas L. Moran
Guest stars
- Sean Murray Timothy McGee
- Tim Abell Jack Curtin
- Alicia Coppola Faith Coleman
- Tim Kelleher Christopher Pacci
- Randy J. Goodwin Diego Clare
- Leon Russom Mr. Donaldson
- Barbara Tarbuck Mrs. Donaldson
- Al Sapienza William Foley
Episode 19Dead Man TalkingAired April 27, 2004
An NCIS agent has been murdered while investigating a case and the team's job is to find out what happened.
- 45m
- Directed by Dennis Smith
- Written by Frank Cardea and George Schenck
Guest stars
- Sean Murray Timothy McGee
- Jamie Luner Amanda Reed
- Fredric Lehne Captain Graves
- Tim Kelleher Christopher Pacci
- Cristine Rose Pat Stone
- John Marshall Jones Detective Hanley
- Edmund L. Shaff Norm
- Loren Lazerine George Trimmets
Episode 20MissingAired May 4, 2004
A Marine goes missing after a date with a reporter. During the investigation, the team discover that three former members of his unit are dead and suspect the unit commander to be a serial killer.
- 45m
- Directed by Jeff Woolnough
- Written by John C. Kelley
Guest stars
- Sean Murray Timothy McGee
- Steve Rankin Bill Atlas
- Alex Meneses Vanessa
- Derek Webster Joe Sacco
- Jenya Lano Carol Powers
- Jacobi Wynne Mark Cohen
- Cole Griffin Jackson
- Michael Goetz Bartender
Episode 21Split DecisionAired May 11, 2004
When a body of a murdered Marine is found in the forest, the investigation leads to the local militia and a weapon deal gone wrong.
- 44m
- Directed by Terrence O'Hara
- Written by Bob Gookin
Guest stars
- Sean Murray Timothy McGee
- Brian Dietzen Jimmy Palmer
- Bellamy Young Melinda Stone
- Scott MacDonald Roger Cooke
- Laz Alonso Steven Washington
- Sam Witwer Rafael
- Erin Wiley Sands Patricia McClain
- Michael Graziadei Chuck Mannis
Episode 22A Weak LinkAired May 18, 2004
Gibbs' team investigate the death of a SEAL during a training exercise, and come to suspect that it wasn't an accident, but a murder.
- 43m
- Directed by Alan J. Levi
- Written by Jack Bernstein
Guest stars
- Sean Murray Timothy McGee
- Brian Dietzen Jimmy Palmer
- Adam Baldwin Michael Rainer
- Julie Benz Denise Johnson
- Doug Savant Larry Clannon
- Johnny Sneed Andrew Kramer
- Matt Battaglia Porcaro
- Ross Gibby Vengal
Episode 23ReveilleAired May 25, 2004
The terrorist from Bête Noire returns with a plan to attack the President. Gibbs and his team follow the clues to reveal his identity and find Kate who is kidnapped.
- 44m
- Directed by Thomas J. Wright
- Written by Donald P. Bellisario
Guest stars
- Sean Murray Timothy McGee
- Brian Dietzen Jimmy Palmer
- Rudolf Martin Ari Haswari
- Jessica Steen Paula Cassidy
- Joe Spano T.C. Fornell
- Robert Cicchini Daniel Snyder
- Josie Davis Marta
- Paul Perri Marvin Atwood