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NCIS: Origins S1E1 — Enter Sandman (1)

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NCIS: Origins•Season 1•Episode 1

Enter Sandman (1)

7.6/10 · 744 votesOct 14, 202444 min

Ranked #14 of 18 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office, where he forges his place on a gritty ragtag team.

Directed byNiels Arden Oplev

Written byDavid J. North, Gina Lucita Monreal

Next episodeE2 · Enter Sandman (2)

Seasons3

Season 1 Episodes18

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Cast6

Austin Stowell

Austin Stowell

Leroy Jethro Gibbs

Kyle Schmid

Kyle Schmid

Mike Franks

Mariel Molino

Mariel Molino

Lala Dominguez

Tyla Abercrumbie

Tyla Abercrumbie

Mary Jo Hayes

Diany Rodriguez

Diany Rodriguez

Vera Strickland

Caleb Foote

Caleb Foote

Bernard 'Randy' Randolf

Crew9

D

David J. North

Writer

G

Gina Lucita Monreal

Writer

B

Brian Wessel

Editor

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Tirsa Hackshaw

Editor

K

Kevin McKnight

Director of Photography

Niels Arden Oplev

Niels Arden Oplev

Executive Producer

Niels Arden Oplev

Niels Arden Oplev

Director

M

Maura Kelly

First Assistant Director

S

Sarah Balboa

Second Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"Enter Sandman (1)" is episode 1 of NCIS: Origins season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 744 votes, ranking #14 of 18 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Niels Arden Oplev and written by David J. North, Gina Lucita Monreal, it aired on October 14, 2024.

Next: E2 · Enter Sandman (2)Best of Season 1