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NCIS S1E17 — The Truth Is Out There
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NCIS•Season 1•Episode 17

The Truth Is Out There

7.4/10 · 1,097 votesMar 16, 200443 min

Ranked #21 of 23 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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When the body of a sailor is found after a party in an illegal night club, the team investigate a number of possible leads - including blackmail and accidental death.

Directed byDennis Smith
Written byJack Bernstein
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Mark Harmon

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Leroy Jethro Gibbs

Michael Weatherly

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Tony DiNozzo

Sasha Alexander

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Caitlin Todd

David McCallum

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Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard

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Episode Summary

"The Truth Is Out There" is episode 17 of NCIS season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 1,097 votes, ranking #21 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Dennis Smith and written by Jack Bernstein, it aired on March 16, 2004.

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