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NCIS: Origins S2E2 — Who By Fire

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NCIS: Origins•Season 2•Episode 2

Who By Fire

7.8/10 · 353 votesOct 21, 202541 min

Ranked #17 of 18 in Season 2•−0.6 vs season avg

When the body of a college swimmer washes up on the beach, the team must determine if it was an accident or murder. Also, Gibbs prepares for his first interrogation.

Directed byJessica Lowrey

Written byMatthew T. Brown

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Austin Stowell

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Leroy Jethro Gibbs

Kyle Schmid

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Mike Franks

Mariel Molino

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Lala Dominguez

Tyla Abercrumbie

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Mary Jo Hayes

Diany Rodriguez

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Vera Strickland

Caleb Foote

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Bernard 'Randy' Randolf

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Kyle Keris

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Jessica Lowrey

Jessica Lowrey

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Matthew T. Brown

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Episode Summary

"Who By Fire" is episode 2 of NCIS: Origins season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 353 votes, ranking #17 of 18 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Jessica Lowrey and written by Matthew T. Brown, it aired on October 21, 2025.

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