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NCIS S8E5 — Dead Air
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NCIS•Season 8•Episode 5

Dead Air

7.4/10 · 816 votesOct 19, 201043 min

Ranked #24 of 24 in Season 8•−0.5 vs season avg

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The team uncovers a sinister plan when a controversial DJ and a Naval officer are shot to death.

Directed byTerrence O'Hara
Written byChristopher J. Waild
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Mark Harmon

Mark Harmon

Leroy Jethro Gibbs

Sean Murray

Sean Murray

Timothy McGee

Michael Weatherly

Michael Weatherly

Tony DiNozzo

Cote De Pablo

Cote De Pablo

Ziva David

David McCallum

David McCallum

Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard

Pauley Perrette

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Abby Sciuto

Rocky Carroll

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Leon Vance

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Christopher J. Waild

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Terrence O'Hara

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Episode Summary

"Dead Air" is episode 5 of NCIS season 8. It scored 7.4/10 from 816 votes, ranking #24 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Terrence O'Hara and written by Christopher J. Waild, it aired on October 19, 2010.

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