OK, two things. It was a difficult line for them to toe. This is the first season not to feature David McCallum as Dr. Pic credit: CBS The NCIS cast has a few treats for fans when the show finally returns from its winter hiatus. Gibbs' life flashes in front of his eyes. The concept and characters were initially introduced in two episodes of the CBS series JAG (season. "Ziva David is dead; long live Ziva David" was the motto of NCIS season 16 episode "She. It originally aired on CBS in the United States on May 15, 2012. Breena did die of the virus, though it was an interesting choice by the writers to not directly name it. In 2022, just. Paramount Plus offers the latest season of NCIS, while BINGE has complete episodes of NCIS from Seasons 1-17. Wilmer. (season 21) The twenty-first season of the American police procedural television drama series NCIS was announced on February 21, 2023, by CBS, which is set to premiere on February 12, 2024. NCIS is one of the longest-running criminal investigation TV series to ever exist. 03 million viewers. 24 at 8 p. Ducky's assistant since Season 1, Episode 21, and the chief medical examiner after Ducky's departure, Jimmy contrasts well with his boss, while at the same time Jimmy and Ducky's friendship is one of NCIS's best. 02:55, Wed, Feb. Fans of NCIS have a special place in their hearts for Tobias Fornell (Joe Spano), who has already been through enough with the loss of his ex-wife and his daughter’s addiction. The episode ends with Jimmy going to visit Gibbs. This is the first season in which NCIS: Los Angeles did not air after NCIS. Release year: 2003. The 20th episode of NCIS season 20 is expected to air on CBS on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 9 pm ET (tentative time). Fans were over the moon to see the beloved Jimmy Palmer (played by. Breena Palmer (née Slater) was a mortician and the wife of NCIS Medical Examiner, James Palmer. Episode Guide. Leap of Faith: Directed by Dennis Smith. Donald. TV & Film Reporter (SEO) NCIS Season 19 saw the surprise return of Breena Palmer (Michelle Pierce) in its latest episode, "The Helpers," which aired on. CNN —. Yet there are still new stories waiting to be told, as in the episode airing Jan. Put your drinks down. The episode is written by Allison Abner and directed by Arvin Brown, and was seen by 17. This eventually sends the NCIS team deep into the heart of. And make your way in an orderly fashion to the front door, or I will shoot you. Nicky Morris TV and film writer. NCIS opened Season 20 on Monday night with Parker and his secretive ex still in hiding, while McGee & Co. " 'NCiS' Season 18, Episode 9 saw the CBS show kill off. Pic credit: Sonja Flemming/CBS. And Palmer did take chances in this episode. 1/10. By. PT. Create New. NCIS recap: Knight goes viral after a car goes boom. On Christmas Eve, a Navy Captain is murdered by a group of mysterious assassins, forcing the NCIS team to intervene and also protect his pregnant companion who happens to be the group's true target which eventually leads Gibbs and Ziva into an. Brian Dietzen. Also, Jimmy navigates the pressure of parenting his teenage daughter, who is eager to go out on an unchaperoned group date. During an NCIS hit-and-run investigation, Palmer joins a stranger on the outside ledge of a building in an attempt to save his life. I am rewatching all the episodes and just watched the episode of Jimmy saving the kid from jumping off the ledge. Keep Going. " While investigating the case of a young girl who was born to a woman. Torres picks the. But along the way, something. The episode revealed. He asks. The. Paulette Cohn. Palmer sees a fleeing person, who takes a shot at him; a second body turns up. Investigating the death of an intruder at Quantico, Jimmy and Kasie are exposed to a deadly bio-toxin. This week on “ NCIS ” the viewers got a glimpse of Jimmy Palmer’s life as he saved a man from jumping off a building. This story revealed Tony. The team investigate when a Navy Lieutenant who was working at the Pentagon's cryptography department is found dead in her home, having apparently committed suicide. “I think he would say take a breath, you can be conflicted while still shopping,” he says. ET / 7 p. Regrettably, Dietzen, known for his role as Dr. They were supposed to go on a romantic. NCIS aired the season 19 winter finale on December 6. Navy and Marine Corps . Adrian Pimento is former detective at 99th Precinct who was previously undercover for 12 years. NCIS. We Build, We Fight is the thirteenth episode of NCIS Season 12 and also the 271st episode of the entire NCIS series. Tonight, NCIS season 19 episode 13 delivered a magnificent episode. To specify when the above episodes will be aired, Jimmy's other-people's-dads dilemma in "Bears and Cubs" will air on Tuesday, March 12, while Leon. Since then, he’s helped a lot of agents’ families. It originally aired on CBS in the United States on May 15, 2012. In "NCIS" Season 19, Episode 5 ("Face the Strange"), Jimmy confides in Ducky that he is genuinely struggling with the weight of all the changes that have. The NCIS and the FBI catch the bad guys. Homesick is the eleventh episode of NCIS Season 11 and the 245th episode of the entire NCIS series. Jimmy Palmer normally leaves the derring-do to his colleagues at NCIS who are actually agents, but on tonight's episode, during a hit-and-run investigation,NCIS. Season 16, Episode 13: "She". Source: CBS. recap: Torres works through his feelings with his fists. "NCIS" cast member and episode co-writer Brian Dietzen talks about how Breena Palmer's dreamy return was a. Laurel Pride (daughter) Connor Davenport (son with Sasha Broussard) Dwayne Cassius "King" Pride ( Scott Bakula) is a New Orleans native and former Jefferson Parish deputy sheriff who runs the NCIS Resident Agency in New. ”. Sloane nudged Gibbs to talk to Jimmy. Next up, in the NCIS: Hawai’i episode “Deep Fake,” Jane Tennant, Jimmy Palmer (NCIS‘ Brian Dietzen) and Sam Hanna (NCIS: Los Angeles‘ LL Cool J) find themselves captured with a CIA agent. What a tangled web we weave, Palmer! As Palmer leaves, Torres joins him on the Elevator. Gibbs found himself a new hobby. OK, two things. Watch NCIS Season 20 Episode 17. The new. Leon Vance (304 Episodes) Cote de Pablo. The pandemic hits home for one member of NCIS. Cord-cutters can watch the NCIS season 20 crossover event on Paramount Plus without the need for cable TV. The day before they are due to climb a group of men arrive. Then, the NCIS team is called to investigate the hit-and-run case. 4. NCIS season 8 finale. Jimmy was stuck out on a ledge. List of episodes. Gibbs. The season is produced by CBS Studios, with Christopher Silber and Jan Nash as showrunner and executive producer. gets ready for Christmas, the NCIS team find their holiday plans being put on hold as they investigate when a mysterious illness strikes young children from military families with the disease quickly spreading. In tonight’s NCIS season 20 episode 10, “Too Many Cooks” as per the CBS synopsis, “NCIS agents from Washington, D. During a hit-and-run investigation, Palmer tries to prevent a stranger from jumping off the ledge of a building. The two not only went on. Abigail "Abby" Beethoven Sciuto / ˈ ʃ uː t oʊ / is a fictional character from the American television series NCIS. Jimmy Palmer), and he did a great job bringing the characters to life for the new installment. Keep Going: Directed by Terrence O'Hara. One big reason it was hard to see Emily die is because there had already been a lot of losses on the series. The new NCIS episode from Monday night was co-written by star Brian Dietzen (he plays Dr. With Mark Harmon having less appearances on NCIS, Gary Cole joined the series as FBI Special Agent Alden Parker while Katrina Law (Jessica Knight) was promoted to series regular and appeared in the opening credits, replacing Emily Wickersham (Eleanor Bishop). Episode 5 • Oct 23, 2007 • 44 m. The “NCIS” fan quotes the episode’s dialogue with: “Gibbs: ‘What are you doing Palmer[?]’ NCISS 14 E 13. This happened during NCIS Season 14, Episode 13, titled “Keep Going. For an old but reliable show, NCIS still manages to surprise now and then. During NCIS Season 19 Episode 13 (titled “The Helpers”), Kasie Hines and Jimmy Palmer find themselves in a scary situation. The episode is written by Shane Brennan and directed by Tony Wharmby, and was seen live by 18. 5 / 5. Recap. Read EW's recap of season 20 episode 16. Without thinking, he follows him to the ledge. C. . In “Kompromat,” the penultimate episode airing May 15 (don’t worry, the drama’s already been renewed for Season 21 ), Dr. and Hawai’i, all in D. Yet there are still new stories waiting to be told, as in the episode airing Jan. Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen), is. NCIS Season 21 cast update reportedly announced. That means Season 21 will not premiere in September as originally planned. Brian Dietzen on Getting to Write an Episode for ‘NCIS’ 19 Seasons In, and the Slow Evolution of Jimmy Palmer. Jeopardy is the twenty-second episode in NCIS Season 3 and also the sixty-eighth episode of the entire NCIS series. Weatherly officially left the CBS drama in Season 13 (following de Pablo’s exit in Season 11). On NCIS Season 18, Episode 7 (called The First Day), Dr. Considering this season of NCIS takes place during COVID-19, the following events are. , L. CT on CBS. Genres: Crime, Drama, Action, Adventure, Mystery. Mark Harmon's final episode as the star of 'NCIS' finds Agent Gibbs searching for peace after decades of struggle. Brian Dietzen is an American actor best known for his role as Jimmy Palmer on NCIS since 2004. With Mark Harmon, Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, Katrina Law. NCIS and its characters were originally introduced in a two-part episode of the CBS television series JAG in April 2003. To mark the series’ 450th episode, airing February 27, we solicited fan questions for the actors and creative team. NCIS stands for. NCIS. Leap of Faith. " 'NCiS' Season 18, Episode 9 saw the CBS show kill off. NCIS's latest episode was another thriller toward the end of Season 19, and for fans of the potential pairing of Jimmy Palmer and Jessica Knight, it was one for the books. The episode is written by Lee David Zlotoff and directed by Aaron Lipstadt, and was seen live by 17. With Mark Harmon having less appearances on NCIS, Gary Cole joined the series as FBI Special Agent Alden Parker while Katrina Law (Jessica Knight) was promoted to series regular and appeared in the opening credits, replacing Emily Wickersham (Eleanor Bishop). Yet there are still new stories waiting to be told, as in the episode airing Jan. Pam Dawber — as in Mork’s Mindy, but also NCIS star Mark Harmon’s real-life wife — has booked a role on the well-watched CBS drama, just 18 seasons into its run, reports. The final episode for NCIS Season 20 is scheduled for Monday, May 22, at 9/8c. , Los Angeles and Hawaii, in D. 1) Bishop leads newish team members Torres (Wilmer Valderrama) and Reeves (Duane Henry) in the hunt for Gibbs and McGee, who are missing in Paraguay. “Birds of a Feather” – When Agent Parker is framed for murder, the team puts their jobs and lives on the line in order. worked to ID “The Raven,” believing the adversary to have a vendetta against. NCIS: 15 Best Episodes (According To IMDb) By Jake Dee. The seventh and final season of NCIS: New Orleans an American police procedural drama television series, began airing on CBS on November 8, 2020. Lauren Holly 's character met her demise in Season 5, sacrificing. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2022. It originally aired on CBS in the United States on September 20, 2011. Palmer goes out on the ledge of a building to save a man's life on NCIS. Timothy Farragut "Tim" McGee is an NCIS Special Agent who is also the former temporary leader of the main NCIS Major Case Response Team in the Navy Yard in Washington D. Jimmy Palmer, did not indicate when he might step back onto the NCIS set. The following contains major spoilers from the March 16 episode of CBS’ NCIS. PT. Ryan threatens to jump if anyone else attempts to join them on the ledge. m. Out On a Ledge - NCIS. Mon, Sep 19, 2022. 17 Jan 2023. The good news is that NCIS is back for another season. The real story is that NCIS is not coming back in 2023. Episode 5 • Oct 23, 2007 • 44 m. Jimmy Palmer's romance with Breena Palmer — a mortician — began in the 7th season of 'NCIS' after the pair met at work. As Washington D. 5) Alan Wake 2 Complete Walkthrough & Game Guide. The opener is another great team effort to rescue one of their own and has been a long-time. After NCIS arrives at a Halloween crime scene, Torres recognizes the victim as a friend from federal law enforcement training while Jimmy thinks his lab is haunted by ghosts after objects keep mysteriously moving. CBS. Binder. She was also the daughter of Ed Slater, older sister of Stevie Slater, and mother of Victoria Elizabeth Palmer. Dale McGarrigle at March 9, 2021 10:44 pm. With liberal doses of humor, it’s a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations. NCIS returned for season 20 and continued where we left off on the search for Parker. Dietzen's post is notable in a. 2. " is the 14th episode in the eighth season, and the 176th overall episode, of the American crime drama television series NCIS. I hate you both. Operating independently, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service pursues the most difficult military-related crimes, led by Special Agent Gibbs. Synopsis – “During an NCIS hit-and-run investigation, Palmer joins a stranger on the outside ledge of a building in an attempt to save his life. By Ryan DeVault. Sean Murray plays Special Agent Timothy McGee on the NCIS cast. Binder. Directed by Terrence O'Hara. NCIS is the latest show navigating the pandemic, with the latest episode featuring a COVID-19 death hitting the show's main team. Donald. He also sees his old friend, Private Joan Matteson (deceased), who calls out joyfully to him. Leap of Faith. An unsettling villain leaves severed heads in his wake with help from a surprising murder weapon. The episode is written by Gary Glasberg and directed by Tony Wharmby, and was seen by 19. Things were tense between the couple after Jimmy had to cancel Valentine’s Day plans because of a case (NCIS Season 17, Episode 15, “Lonely Hearts”). In the span of 22 episodes, fans saw massive changes for the group of government agents, including Jimmy. Jimmy Palmer's wife on NCIS died of COVID-19. That is what happens when Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen), the assistant medical examiner, puts his own life on the line to stop a man from jumping from a building in the Season 14 episode "Keep Going. Season 2 Episode 18 Recap & Review. The cast and crew of the beloved crime drama were slated to start working. Jimmy Palmer on NCIS since 2004. 9. Jimmy Palmer. Donald. While Bishop and Jake’s relationship ended due to their careers forcing them to keep secrets, which eventually led to. The Missionary Position (. Just because he wants to step back from the intensive NCIS work schedule of lead actor entailing 10 months with typically 9-day 12-16 hour a day filming. If a show runs long enough. Poor fellow literally never saw what hit him. "NCIS" Keep Going (TV Episode 2017) - Referenced in, Featured in, Spoofed and more. NCIS. It will lead right into the second part of the NCIS: Hawai’i season finale that is scheduled for 10/9c. . Torres [to McGee and Bishop] Permalink: I hate you both. With help the gang find a mole. " For anyone missing the NCIS in its usual time, it can watch the latest. [Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for NCIS Season 19, Episode 13 “The Helpers. At the Norfolk Naval Base, two workers later discover the partially dissolved corpse of a submariner in a barrel of acid, prompting the NCIS team to be called to the scene where they work with the Base Agent in charge to investigate the circumstances surrounding. Parker and Jesse (Noah Mills) find Cano's body in the trunk, and then they. Read EW's recap of 'NCIS' season 20, episode 8, 'Turkey Trot. The new showrunner, starting from this season, is Shane Brennan. The season was produced by Belisarius Productions and CBS Studios. ”. The medical examiner doesn’t own a gun because of the. Also, Jimmy navigates the. First, Agent Parker's ex-wife Vivian has yet to live up to her role as a recurring. S2 E10. A man dies at a retrofitting site at a Navy facility; Gibbs and company investigate. The Season 7 premiere is definitely one to watch and showcases what NCIS is all about at that point. 'IMDb Rating: 9. 101 votes, 13 comments. 7/10 (390) Rate. While the team investigates the Navy Captain’s death, Palmer tries his best to prevent his son from jumping. Palmer and Knight have had a will-they-won't-they dynamic over the course. Created by Donald P. Air Date: Jan 24, 2017. This is when the producer Scott Williams decided to write the character what Williams calls Jimmy Palmer’s “game-changing” episode. Jimmy Palmer suffered a devastating loss when his wife. Brian Dietzen and Katrina Law as Dr Jimmy Palmer and Special Agent Jessica Knight in "NCIS" Season 19. (season 20) The twentieth season of the American police procedural television series NCIS premiered on September 19, 2022 on CBS during the 2022–23 television season, and concluded on May 22, 2023. ET. Liz Raftery Feb. His most memorable episode is one where his Jimmy Palmer character goes out on a ledge. NCIS is back with a new episode called Bridges that is going to have the team in action again following that big crossover. Linda Pride (ex-wife) CDR Rita Devereaux, JAGC, USNR. m. In the 2017 NCIS episode titled Keep Going, Palmer digs into his own personal grief; as he talks a suicidal stranger off a. fandom. Jenny Shepard (Lauren Holly) CBS. m. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents traverse the. Written by Scott Williams, Scott J Jarrett, & Matthew R Jarrett. Jimmy Palmer on the longtime series) helped pen two episodes over the last two seasons. The Ledge is set in Northern Italy and it initially focuses on Sophie and Kelly who have ventured into the mountain district to embark on a climbing expedition. He was markedly nervous and awkward to begin with, but has grown so much since his debut. NCIS. The NCIS account asked viewers to "sit down, take a breath," while Jimmy Palmer actor Brian Dietzen advised fans to "have your tissues ready. In fact, he kept adding to it. A. A group of investigators, led by Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, look into crimes related to the Navy and Marine Corps. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2022. Jimmy Palmer “Future’s Coming With Or Without You. The team investigate the death of a Petty Officer who seemingly committed suicide and when Ducky and Jimmy are in the process of bringing the body back to NCIS for an autopsy, they're both kidnapped by a woman and her team who appear to be after. It’s close to real time. An unsettling villain leaves severed heads in his wake with help from a surprising murder weapon. First and foremost, as detailed here, the Oct. Read EW's recap of 'NCIS' season. The. ”. “For over 20 years, David McCallum endeared himself to audiences around the world playing the wise, quirky, and sometimes enigmatic, Dr. The Helpers is the thirteenth episode of NCIS Season 19 as well as the 427th episode of the entire NCIS series. Tue Feb 08, 2022 at 7:11am ET. This week, Torres is the one stepping into the ring — just in time to work out his abandonment issues. Spouse. Here's a full list of who of the main cast and crossover stars for NCIS season 20: Gary Cole as Alden Parker. As Jimmy rightfully pointed out, the girlfriend Colleen was blonde. Kelly Dietzen. 7. CBS. In “Unusual Suspects,” the team. Without. . Wilmer Valderrama as Nick Torres. In a season 15 episode of NCIS, fans saw some big growth in Dietzen’s Jimmy Palmer. Season 13 Finale Recap: ‘An Obviously Very Fond Farewell’ — Grade Michael Weatherly’s Final Episode. This week on NCIS, Gibbs landed in the dog house when a brash act of aggression threatened to end his career. Sean Murray talks NCIS longevity and saying goodbye to Mark Harmon as the show hits 450 episodes. Jimmy finds himself being torn between family loyalty and work after his father-in-law, Ed, asks him to tamper with evidence from NCIS's current murder investigation while Ed's poker buddy, Anthony DiNozzo, Sr. ’s return as “a very. 'NCIS agents from Washington, D. The battered duo report that the men seem interested in the helicopter, and Parker assures them that his plan's coming together in baby steps before crawling off through the vent. Beneath this simple question, Dietzen appears to confirm that "NCIS" fans will finally meet Victoria Palmer, the daughter of Jimmy and his late wife, on February 28. S1. " Till Death Do Us Part " is the 24th and final episode of the ninth season of the American police procedural drama NCIS, and the 210th episode overall. "Defiance". Malloy goes out on the ledge to pull him back in. It features Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen), assistant to medical examiner Dr. Here is the synopsis for the episode, titled "Birds of a Feather": "When Agent Parker is framed for murder, the team puts their jobs and lives on the line in order to buy time and uncover the truth. ET. NCIS has cracked the code: the fastest way to make the audience weep is by giving Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen) an uplifting speech in a desperate moment. Originally Season 21 was meant to air in the Fall of 2023, however that date is being pushed back. C. 'NCIS' sails into 2022 with a possible traitor hiding in the heart of D. NCIS. ”. Likewise, they mourn dead characters along with the rest of the team. Knight is the one with all the training when it comes to guns and hand-to-hand. The Helpers. CBS. In the episode,. Jimmy Palmer ( Brian Dietzen) is used to being in the background (or downstairs, as it were) on NCIS, but in Tuesday's episode, the assistant medical. The show premiered on September 23, 2003, in the United States. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard,” said NCIS producers Seven D. The entire season eleven cast renewed their contracts and returned for the. NCIS ' Brian Dietzen only worried about only one thing when he learned his character, Jimmy Palmer, would get a new love interest: Would she meet the. 12 at 9 p. Wright, and was seen by 14. C. NCIS works to solve the murder of a Marine private who appears to have been killed for helping an Afghan refugee. 05 million viewers. With only two episodes left in NCIS Season 20, there are a few things that need to be settled before the season wraps up. " Till Death Do Us Part " is the 24th and final episode of the ninth season of the American police procedural drama NCIS, and the 210th episode overall. McCallum was the last original cast. NCIS revolves around a fictional team of special agents from the. Gardening advice, from Calatheas to composting. ”. [1] [2] This is the first season to not credit Mark Harmon who portrayed Leroy Jethro Gibbs since the show's first season, and the last to. NCIS season 19, episode 20. 96 million viewers. It aired on CBS in the United States on April 10, 2012. When rebuffed, Jimmy opened up about how a series of losses — starting with wife Breena’s death, followed by Bishop and now Gibbs leaving the team — have left him shaken. C. Palmer, but I can't resist the urge to give you one of my all-time favorite pieces of advice: If you're going through hell, keep going. He was 90 years old. Several other fans of "NCIS" chimed in with their approval of the. Throughout the last few seasons of NCIS, Emily Fornell (Juliette Angelo) battled her addiction, which led to a. NCIS. S14 E13 41min TV-14 D, V. Karen Neal/CBS. NCIS fans in meltdown as Knight and Palmer hit major romance milestone Dr Jimmy Palmer and Agent Jessica Knight have been dating throughout the latest season of the hit action-packed drama NCIS. Help. McCallum died of natural causes, according to TV Line. A drug seizure for the team goes disastrously wrong when the suspect dies while in Ziva's custody, resulting in Ziva becoming the prime suspect in the investigation into the. Tuesday's episode of NCIS fast-forwarded to the pandemic, and revealed that one member of the team was hit especially hard by COVID-19. m. However, this episode focuses on Palmer and sees him climb onto a. Jimmy Palmer referenced the death of his wife. During their investigation into the death of an intruder at Quantico. Correction 2/11/21: This article originally stated that Jimmy's wife Breena Palmer gave birth to twins. In season 18 episode 7, it’s revealed that Jimmy Palmer’s wife, Breena, has passed away due to COVID-19. Bellisario and Don McGill as a backdoor pilot with the season eight episodes "Ice Queen" and. When the team discovers a malnourished and neglected 9-year-old girl hiding in a base's storage unit, they think she might be the daughter of a Marine who was reported missing. "Kompromat" was the season's penultimate episode, and as the first part of a two-part finale, it got the ball rolling. A fun tidbit we learned: At one point, producers hoped to have all the living. (Season 13, Episode 13) gave fans a more profound insight into Jimmy Palmer. Stranger in a Strange Land. In. Gibbs is building another boat in his basement. Jimmy Palmer’s wife. NCIS Season 2- See No Evil (episode), The Good Wives Club (episode), Lt. . He graduated with a BFA, majoring in acting, the University of Colorado at Boulder. James "Jimmy" Palmer (AKA "Autopsy Gremlin") is a Doctor and also the Chief Medical Examiner for the NCIS Major Case Response Team. Mon, Feb 28, 2022. as well as the second-in-command of the team, first under NCIS Special Agent in Charge Leroy Jethro Gibbs from September 2016 up until March 2021 and later following Gibbs's. Crockford / April 6, 2022 3:31 pm EST. Brian Dietzen as Jimmy Palmer, and Elle Graper as Victoria Palmer. It was an abrupt revelation for NCIS fans, especially since the episode. Before becoming the Chief Medical Examiner and the 'Autopsy Gremlin,' Palmer was portrayed as a static character who was used for comic relief. From Donald P. A hit and run, so quick that it could barely be seen and sounded incredibly awful, kicked off the show as a car. 25, 2023 brings to an end his 20-year run as Chief Medical Examiner Donald “Ducky” Mallard. Kids all going to college in Kelly’s honor. A Navy lieutenant threatens to jump from an 11th-floor ledge in Washington; the Metro PD calls the NCIS; Gibbs and company respond and investigate; Gibbs talks the man out of jumping, then someone shoots him. James "Jimmy" Boyd (paternal half-brother) Spouse. Tue Jan 25, 2022 at 6:45am ET. 'The death of Emily Fornell was tough for a lot of NCIS fans.