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NCIS S5E2 — Family

7.5

NCIS•Season 5•Episode 2

Family

7.5/10 · 885 votesOct 2, 200744 min

Ranked #15 of 19 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

During an autopsy, Ducky makes a startling discovery that turns a murder of a Petty Officer into a search for a missing infant.

Directed byMartha Mitchell

Written bySteven D. Binder

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Mark Harmon

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Leroy Jethro Gibbs

Sean Murray

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Timothy McGee

Michael Weatherly

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Tony DiNozzo

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Ziva David

David McCallum

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Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard

Pauley Perrette

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Abby Sciuto

Lauren Holly

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Jenny Shepard

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Martha Mitchell

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Steven D. Binder

Steven D. Binder

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David J. North

Executive Story Editor

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Linda Burstyn

Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"Family" is episode 2 of NCIS season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 885 votes, ranking #15 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Martha Mitchell and written by Steven D. Binder, it aired on October 2, 2007.

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