A Thousand Yards

This is probably the worst episode in the entire series which says a lot. They actually showed two of the best episodes in this episode, which is ironic. I'm pretty sure there's a huge plot hole in the storyline. Not very many shows. Go to a thousand episodes even if it's for multiple shows. So too phone this one home without putting any effort into making it good and not bringing back old characters. When you obviously had the chance to didn't make any sense. You literally could have had a big time reunion which would have made the episode significantly better, even if it was written very poorly.

I have loved this show from the debut in 2003. No matter what it never disappoints. This episode how it flashed back to all of the old team mates and got me in the feels. It made me cry for the first time making me remember my Dad who passed away almost three months ago. I wanted to talk to him today and it hit me that i couldn't. I am glad that Leon and Jarrod made amends. I am a 55 year old man and I cried for the first time in a long time.

It was good to see a call back to the beginning of the series. I also forgot there was a time when McGee wasn't in the show. I miss Gibbs and Ducky but the show is still good. I was afraid it was the final episode ever. I am glad it isn't.

This 1000th episode demonstrates why NCIS has been such an enduring franchise. The writing is consistently excellent. The characters are well cast, well acted and seem to genuinely care about each other. There is something for everyone here: Drama, suspense, family, love, history, mystery, grief, joy, conflict, reconciliation. All of these themes are touched on in this episode. It is a wonderful photo album of memories for those of us who have watched since this was a back door pilot on JAG. It shows the quality of the show that this episode would be just as good as an introduction to the NCIS world. It would definitely make you want to binge watch from season 1 in order to get up to date on the rich history of the franchise. A nostalgic nod to 21 years of great work. Excuse me. I have to go wipe my eyes and blow my nose now.

The usual high stakes threat isolated to DC, reminiscent of a old cases, and the entire NCIS franchise. McGee finally having the chance to shine and he only put on a tie. Missed opportunities.

Are we being prepped for conclusion or are we being reminded of the "good" years and when we were excited about a thousand spin offs? Unlike Sydney. Cancel that thing already.

Including Gibbs, DiNozzo, Kate, Elly, Jack, but what about Ducky and Abby? I know we recently spent a whole episode on Ducky, but that was a farewell to an icon.

I know McG is working on an "untitled NCIS spin off" about Tony and Ziva, but that isn't what NCIS needs. It needs a little more this era characters, story lines and a little less explosives.