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NCIS: Origins S1E16 — Bugs
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NCIS: Origins•Season 1•Episode 16

Bugs

7.8/10 · 379 votesApr 14, 202544 min

Ranked #13 of 18 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Vera receives an unexpected call from Bugs, who claims he's ready to answer more questions from prison after being identified as the sniper known as Sandman.

Directed byJessica Lowrey
Written byMichael J. Ballin, Thomas Aguilar, Jennifer Corbett
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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

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Brian Wessel

Editor

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Rafael Samano

Staff Writer

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Daniel J. Egbert

Staff Writer

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Michael J. Ballin

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Thomas Aguilar

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Jessica Lowrey

Jessica Lowrey

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Jennifer Corbett

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Brandon Hwang

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Episode Summary

"Bugs" is episode 16 of NCIS: Origins season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 379 votes, ranking #13 of 18 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Jessica Lowrey and written by Michael J. Ballin, Thomas Aguilar, Jennifer Corbett, it aired on April 14, 2025.

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