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NCIS S3E16 — Family Secret
7.5
NCIS•Season 3•Episode 16

Family Secret

7.5/10 · 900 votesFeb 28, 200644 min

Ranked #22 of 24 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

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When an ambulance explodes while carrying the remains of a Marine's body that was killed in a car crash, the NCIS team are called in to investigate what actually happened. The investigation leads them to some sudden discoveries - the DNA of the victim found

Directed byJames Whitmore Jr.
Written bySteven D. Binder
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Mark Harmon

Mark Harmon

Leroy Jethro Gibbs

Sean Murray

Sean Murray

Timothy McGee

Michael Weatherly

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Tony DiNozzo

Cote De Pablo

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Ziva David

David McCallum

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Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard

Pauley Perrette

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Abby Sciuto

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Episode Summary

"Family Secret" is episode 16 of NCIS season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 900 votes, ranking #22 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by James Whitmore Jr. and written by Steven D. Binder, it aired on February 28, 2006.

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