The Beautiful Ballad of Gary Callahan

9.3/10 · 428 votesApr 7, 202643 min

Ranked #1 of 18 in Season 2•+0.9 vs season avg

When the team's trusted K-9 agent, Gary Callahan, is critically wounded at a crime scene, NIS races to track down the culprit while a surprising pre-Pendleton chapter in Franks' life is revealed.

Season 2 Episodes18

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The Edge

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Funny How Time Slips Away (I)

E6 8.1

Happy Birthday

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Crazy Little Thing Called Love

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Fools Rush In

Lean on Me

Feelin' Alright?

The Gambler

Homeward Bound

The Beautiful Ballad of Gary Callahan

E15 8.4

Johnny B. Goode

E16 8.3

Who's Gonna Drive You Home?

E17 8.5

Rule 13

E18 8.9

Hollywood Ending

Cast6

Austin Stowell

Leroy Jethro Gibbs

Kyle Schmid

Mike Franks

Mariel Molino

Lala Dominguez

Tyla Abercrumbie

Mary Jo Hayes

Diany Rodriguez

Vera Strickland

Caleb Foote

Bernard 'Randy' Randolf

Crew3

David J. North

Writer

Daniel J. Egbert

Writer

Diana Valentine

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Beautiful Ballad of Gary Callahan" is episode 14 of NCIS: Origins season 2. It scored 9.3/10 from 428 votes, ranking #1 of 18 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Diana Valentine and written by David J. North, Daniel J. Egbert, it aired on April 7, 2026.

The Beautiful Ballad of Gary Callahan

Seasons3

Season 2 Episodes18

Cast6

Crew3

Discussion

Episode Summary