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NCIS: Los Angeles S1E4 — Search and Destroy
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NCIS: Los Angeles•Season 1•Episode 4

Search and Destroy

7.6/10 · 491 votesOct 13, 200943 min

Ranked #14 of 24 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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The NCIS team searches Los Angeles for the lead suspect of a murdered Iraqi businessman, a former Marine who had been hired by a private security firm to protect him.

Directed bySteve Boyum
Written byGil Grant
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Chris O'Donnell

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Peter Cambor

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Nate Getz

Daniela Ruah

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Kensi Blye

Barrett Foa

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Eric Beale

Adam Jamal Craig

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Dominic Vail

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Linda Hunt

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Henrietta "Hetty" Lange

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Episode Summary

"Search and Destroy" is episode 4 of NCIS: Los Angeles season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 491 votes, ranking #14 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Steve Boyum and written by Gil Grant, it aired on October 13, 2009.

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