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NCIS: Origins S1E17 — Darlin', Don't Refrain
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NCIS: Origins•Season 1•Episode 17

Darlin', Don't Refrain

8.2/10 · 381 votesApr 21, 202544 min

Ranked #6 of 18 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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After the shocking developments in the Sandman case, the team works with the FBI to investigate further; while Wheeler struggles to hold onto his job, his family reaches a crisis point.

Directed byPamela Romanowsky
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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

Crew10

K

Kyle Keris

Editor

M

Margarita Matthews

Producer

R

Rafael Samano

Staff Writer

D

Daniel J. Egbert

Staff Writer

Pamela Romanowsky

Pamela Romanowsky

Director

D

David J. North

Story

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David J. North

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B

Brendan Fehily

Story

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Brendan Fehily

Teleplay

G

Gina Lucita Monreal

Story

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Episode Summary

"Darlin', Don't Refrain" is episode 17 of NCIS: Origins season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 381 votes, ranking #6 of 18 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Pamela Romanowsky, it aired on April 21, 2025.

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