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NCIS: Sydney S3E1 — Gut Instinct
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NCIS: Sydney•Season 3•Episode 1

Gut Instinct

7.5/10 · 243 votesOct 14, 202543 min

Ranked #19 of 20 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

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The discovery of two missing U.S. Navy aviators adrift in the Coral Sea leads the team to expose a sinister terrorist plot.

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Episode Summary

"Gut Instinct" is episode 1 of NCIS: Sydney season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 243 votes, ranking #19 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on October 14, 2025.

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