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NCIS S20E5 — Guardian
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NCIS•Season 20•Episode 5

Guardian

7.8/10 · 460 votesOct 17, 202243 min

Ranked #4 of 22 in Season 20•+0.2 vs season avg

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Agent Parker steps up to protect Director Vance after a terrifying home invasion.

Directed byJames Whitmore Jr.
Written byMarco Schnabel
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Sean Murray

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Timothy McGee

Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer Valderrama

Nick Torres

Katrina Law

Katrina Law

Jessica Knight

Brian Dietzen

Brian Dietzen

Jimmy Palmer

David McCallum

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Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard

Rocky Carroll

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Leon Vance

Diona Reasonover

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Kasie Hines

Gary Cole

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Alden Parker

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James Whitmore Jr.

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Marco Schnabel

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Episode Summary

"Guardian" is episode 5 of NCIS season 20. It scored 7.8/10 from 460 votes, ranking #4 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by James Whitmore Jr. and written by Marco Schnabel, it aired on October 17, 2022.

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