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NCIS S1E5 — The Curse
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NCIS•Season 1•Episode 5

The Curse

7.8/10 · 1,309 votesOct 28, 200343 min

Ranked #9 of 23 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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A Navy Lieutenant who was reported missing nearly ten years ago has been found by a deer hunter. When the NCIS team arrive at the scene to investigate, they see that his remains have been mummified.

Directed byTerrence O'Hara
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Cast5

Mark Harmon

Mark Harmon

Leroy Jethro Gibbs

Michael Weatherly

Michael Weatherly

Tony DiNozzo

Sasha Alexander

Sasha Alexander

Caitlin Todd

David McCallum

David McCallum

Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard

Pauley Perrette

Pauley Perrette

Abby Sciuto

Crew12

T

Terrence O'Hara

Director

Donald P. Bellisario

Donald P. Bellisario

Executive Producer

W

William Webb

Director of Photography

Donald P. Bellisario

Donald P. Bellisario

Teleplay

B

Brian Kirk

Original Music Composer

Steven D. Binder

Steven D. Binder

Producer

J

Julie B. Watson

Coordinating Producer

P

Philip DeGuere Jr.

Consulting Producer

C

Chas. Floyd Johnson

Co-Executive Producer

S

Steven Bramson

Music

A

Avery C. Drewe

Producer

Joseph Conlan

Joseph Conlan

Music

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Episode Summary

"The Curse" is episode 5 of NCIS season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 1,309 votes, ranking #9 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Terrence O'Hara, it aired on October 28, 2003.

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