NCIS Season 11

NCIS Season 11 premiered on September 24, 2013 and concluded on May 13, 2014.
Like NCIS Season 6 which had introduced the first spin-off: NCIS Los Angeles, NCIS Season 11 was responsible for introducing characters associated with the third spin-off series, NCIS: New Orleans who appeared in Crescent City (episode) and Crescent City Part 2 (episode).
==Cast==
===Series Regulars===
::::::NCIS Season 11 Cast 
Name 	Portrayed by 	Role
Leroy Jethro Gibbs 	Mark Harmon 	NCIS Special Agent in charge of the main NCIS Major Case Response Team.
Anthony DiNozzo Junior	Michael Weatherly	Senior Special Agent and second-in-command on the NCIS Major Case Response Team.
Ziva David 	Cote de Pablo 	NCIS Junior Agent who later resigns from the team for good. Appears only in "Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot" and "Past, Present, and Future".
Abigail Sciuto 	Pauley Perrette 	NCIS's Chief Forensic Scientist.
Timothy McGee 	Sean Murray 	NCIS Special Agent.
James Palmer 	Brian Dietzen 	NCIS Assistant Medical Examiner.
Eleanor Bishop 	Emily Wickersham 	NSA analyst who upon joining NCIS becomes a Probationary Agent. Makes her debut appearance in the episode, "Gut Check".
Leon Vance 	Rocky Carroll 	NCIS Director.
Donald Mallard 	David McCallum 	NCIS's Chief Medical Examiner.
==Cast Notes==
Cote de Pablo who played Ziva David opted not to renew her contract for Season 11. As such, Ziva was written out of the show with de Pablo departing the cast and the show in the episode, "Past, Present and Future".
With de Pablo's departure, Emily Wickersham later joined the cast as NSA agent Eleanor "Ellie" Bishop, debuting in the episode, "Gut Check".
==Episodes==
NCIS Season 11 Episode List 
Episode Number	Episode Number	Title 	Airdate 	Notes
Series 	Season 	Title 	Airdate 	Notes
235 	1 	Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (episode) 	September 24, 2013.	The NCIS team struggle to come to terms with the aftermath of the events of the last episode and face a huge challenge when an explosion at an event in D.C. leaves the SECNAV dead and an associate of NCIS badly injured while, DiNozzo and McGee attempt to cope with the fact that they're both civilians and things get worse when it's revealed that the Brotherhood of Doubt are not only targeting NCIS but Ziva as well.
236 	2 	Past, Present, and Future (episode)	October 1, 2013. 	As Tony heads to Israel to search for Ziva, back in D.C., Gibbs and McGee continue searching for Benham Parsa. This episode also marked the final appearance of Ziva David.
237 	3 	Under the Radar (episode) 	October 8, 2013. 	The team investigate an explosion at a Lieutenant's apartment, only to discover that the Lieutenant who washed out of aviator training is out for revenge against his former Naval classmates while McGee struggles to come to terms with the fallout that could occur after accidentally losing his badge and credentials and the team try to adjust to life without Ziva.
238 	4 	Anonymous was a Woman (episode) 	October 15, 2013. 	NCIS investigate the death of a Marine Sergeant, only for McGee to discover that the supposed Sergeant is actually an Afghani immigrant. This sends both McGee and Gibbs to Afghanistan to investigate further with Gibbs recalling how his mentor supported the Afghan's women shelter.
239 	5 	Once a Crook (episode) 	October 22, 2013. 	Still struggling with Ziva's departure, DiNozzo sees a suspect from a fifteen-old case at the scene of a murdered Naval officer, prompting DiNozzo to recall his time as a Baltimore Police Department officer.
240 	6 	Oil and Water (episode) 	October 29, 2013. 	The NCIS team investigate the bombing on board an oil rig while a mysterious prankster is targeting members of the team.
241 	7 	Better Angels (episode) 	November 5, 2013. 	As Gibbs leaves to help his father, Tony and McGee argue over who gets point as the NCIS team attempt to solve the murder of a Marine Sergeant.
242 	8 	Alibi (episode) 	November 12, 2013. 	The NCIS team investigate a hit and run that resulted in the death of a Petty Officer but complications arise when the suspect's lawyer informs the team tells Gibbs that she's confident her client's alibi is solid while McGee grows suspicious of Tony's strange behavior.
243 	9 	Gut Check (episode) 	November 19, 2013. 	The NCIS team investigate when they discover that Secretary of the Navy Sarah Porter has been bugged. They then call on the help of a young NSA agent who two years ago predicted that a security breach would occur.
244 	10 	Devil's Triad (episode) 	December 10, 2013. 	The NCIS team investigate the death of a Marine Corporal while Ellie Bishop adjusts to joining the NCIS team.
245 	11 	Homesick (episode) 	December 17, 2013. 	NCIS race to stop a mysterious illness plaguing children from various military families while Vance is left stunned when his estranged father-in-law pays a visit.
246 	12 	Kill Chain (episode) 	January 7, 2014. 	NCIS investigate the death of a Petty Officer and discover that the elusive terrorist Benham Persa has captured a drone which he intends to use as a means of striking back against the United States. This episode also marked the debut appearance of Benham Parsa and the return of Retired Lieutenant Colonel Hollis Mann after a seven year absence.
247 	13 	Double Back (episode) 	January 14, 2014. 	NCIS battle to find Parsa in the aftermath of the drone attack on the black-tie gala function while McGee struggles to cope with the aftermath and also the news that his girlfriend has been left permanently paralyzed.
248 	14 	Monsters and Men (episode) 	February 4, 2014. 	NCIS continue their relentless quest to bring Parsa to justice while Bishop reveals her past connection to the wanted terrorist.
249 	15 	Bulletproof (episode) 	February 25, 2014. 	NCIS discover body armor in the back of a downed bakery truck but the investigation grows intense when Abby's tests reveal that the vests are actually faulty.
250 	16 	Dressed to Kill (episode) 	March 4, 2014. 	As Tony is grounded for an IG investigation after shooting a man who was allegedly impersonating a Navy officer, the rest of the NCIS team investigate and how it's all connected to a United States Senator while DiNozzo Senior arrives back in town with a secret that he has to reveal to his son.
251 	17 	Rock and a Hard Place (episode) 	March 18, 2014. 	The NCIS team investigate a explosion and need to determine if the target was a washed up rock star who was big in the 1980s while Palmer prepares for fatherhood.
252 	18 	Crescent City (episode) 	March 25, 2014. 	The NCIS team investigate the murder of a Congressman who was also a highly decorated NIS agent and join forces with their NCIS New: Orleans counterparts with both teams suspecting that it could be connected to the Privileged Killer case.
253 	19 	Crescent City Part 2 (episode) 	April 1, 2014. 	As Gibbs and Bishop explore New Orleans to search for the copycat killer of the Privileged Killer with Gibbs's friend, NCIS Special Agent Dwayne Cassius Pride and Pride's own team assisting them, back in D.C, DiNozzo and McGee continue exploring other aspects connected to the case with help from FBI Agent Tobias Fornell while DiNozzo receives a surprise gift from Bishop.
254 	20 	Page Not Found (episode) 	April 8, 2014. 	The NCIS team investigate a potentially conversational case while McGee wonders if he should ask Delilah to move in with him or not.
255 	21 	Alleged (episode) 	April 15, 2014. 	The NCIS team investigate the death of a Navy officer and discover that it may be connected to an attack on a female Naval officer.
256 	22 	Shooter (episode) 	April 29, 2014. 	NCIS investigate the disappearance of a Marine photographer and soon discover that his murder may be connected to an illegal organ harvesting trade while Abby tries to help a young homeless woman reconnect with her family.
257 	23 	The Admiral's Daughter (episode) 	May 6, 2014. 	While in France to escort the daughter of an Admiral to America, DiNozzo finds himself on the run after being framed for murder.
258 	24 	Honor Thy Father (episode) 	May 13, 2014. 	As Gibbs struggles to cope with his father's death, the rest of the NCIS team find themselves investigating a breakout on board a Navy ship and as such, are reunited with an enemy from their past.
==Description==
*From the Region 2 DVD*
"Season 11 of the hard-hitting drama, NCIS is back. With 24 adrenalin-packed episodes, Special Agent Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) continues to guide the elite unit from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service into dangerous waters in order to protect the nation from biological attacks, hospital bombings and an unpredictable terrorist group known as "The Brotherhood of Doubt". This season, the NCIS team is tested like never before when one of their own is taken hostage by a terrorist at large and the mysterious re-emergence of the infamous Privileged Killer takes the team to New Orleans for a thrilling, two-part episode. Co-starring Michael Weatherly, Sean Murray, Pauley Perette, Rocky Carroll, Brian Dietzen, David McCallum and Emily Wickersham as new team member, Ellie Bishop- the NCIS crew is back and stronger than ever!".
==Special Features==
*Celebrating 250- The NCIS cast and crew celebrate the airing of the NCIS Season 11/200th episode, "Dressed to Kill".
*NCIS in New Orleans- The NCIS cast and crew talk about filming the backdoor pilot episodes for NCIS: New Orleans, Crescent City Part 1 and Crescent City Part 2, on site in the city of New Orleans in Louisiana.
*Game Change- The NCIS cast and crew reflect on NCIS Season 11.
*Remembering Jackson Gibbs: A tribute to Ralph Waite- The NCIS cast and crew reflect on the late actor Ralph Waite who played Jackson Gibbs.
*On the Record- A behind-the-scenes feature showing Michael Weatherly recording his new song, "Under the Sun".
*Finding Ellie Bishop- The NCIS cast and crew discuss the newest addition to the team, Eleanor Bishop played by Emily Wickersham.
*In the Stills of the Night- A behind-the-scenes glimpse at the various "photographs" taken during numerous episodes of NCIS.
*Background Check- A behind-the-scenes feature on the extras seen in the background of the NCIS Squadroom.
*Joe Spano- Fornell For Real- The NCIS cast and crew talk about FBI Special Agent Tobias Fornell played by Joe Spano.
*Cast and Crew Commentaries on Selected Episodes (Region 1 and 2): Commentary on "Past, Present, and Future" with Michael Weatherly, James Whitmore Jr, Scott Williams and Gina Lucita Monreal, Commentary on "Crescent City" with Mark Harmon and Gary Glasberg, Commentary on "Shooter" with Pauley Perette, Sean Murray and Frank Cardea.
==Trivia==
*NCIS Season 11 aired alongside NCIS: Los Angeles Season 5 and Hawaii Five-0 Season 4.
*This is also the first ever season to have Emily Wickersham (Eleanor Bishop) on the DVD cover.
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