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NCIS: Origins S2E13 — Homeward Bound

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NCIS: Origins•Season 2•Episode 13

Homeward Bound

8.5/10 · 317 votesMar 31, 202643 min

Ranked #6 of 18 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

When Dr. Tango is arrested for stealing human remains from a national park, Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard returns to assist the team in proving his innocence.

Directed byJessica Lowrey

Written byGina Lucita Monreal, Margarita Matthews

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Episode Summary

"Homeward Bound" is episode 13 of NCIS: Origins season 2. It scored 8.5/10 from 317 votes, ranking #6 of 18 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Jessica Lowrey and written by Gina Lucita Monreal, Margarita Matthews, it aired on March 31, 2026.

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