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Red Cell

  • Episode aired Apr 26, 2005
  • TV-PG
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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An NROTC midshipman stumbles over the body of another middy at 02:00 on the campus of their university; a third mid has disappeared, and McGee finds his body. Abby helps. Gibbs finds the kil... Read allAn NROTC midshipman stumbles over the body of another middy at 02:00 on the campus of their university; a third mid has disappeared, and McGee finds his body. Abby helps. Gibbs finds the killer, then Kate and Tony cuff him.An NROTC midshipman stumbles over the body of another middy at 02:00 on the campus of their university; a third mid has disappeared, and McGee finds his body. Abby helps. Gibbs finds the killer, then Kate and Tony cuff him.

  • Director
    • Dennis Smith
  • Writers
    • Donald P. Bellisario
    • Don McGill
    • Christopher Silber
  • Stars
    • Mark Harmon
    • Sasha Alexander
    • Michael Weatherly
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    880
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dennis Smith
    • Writers
      • Donald P. Bellisario
      • Don McGill
      • Christopher Silber
    • Stars
      • Mark Harmon
      • Sasha Alexander
      • Michael Weatherly
    • 4User reviews
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    Mark Harmon
    Mark Harmon
    • Leroy Jethro Gibbs
    Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander
    • Caitlin Todd
    Michael Weatherly
    Michael Weatherly
    • Anthony DiNozzo
    Pauley Perrette
    Pauley Perrette
    • Abby Sciuto
    Sean Murray
    Sean Murray
    • Timothy McGee
    David McCallum
    David McCallum
    • Donald Mallard
    Jeff Wincott
    Jeff Wincott
    • GySgt Leeka
    • (as Jeffrey Wincott)
    Sherman Augustus
    Sherman Augustus
    • Captain Daniel Lemay
    Brian Dietzen
    Brian Dietzen
    • Jimmy Palmer
    Matt DeCaro
    Matt DeCaro
    • Sheriff Daryl Bello
    • (as Matt Decaro)
    Jon Wellner
    Jon Wellner
    • Simon 'Urkel' Frankel
    Judd Trichter
    • Hunter Huxley
    Kaj-Erik Eriksen
    Kaj-Erik Eriksen
    • Frank Smith
    Billy Aaron Brown
    Billy Aaron Brown
    • Donny Potter
    Chase Ryan Jeffery
    Chase Ryan Jeffery
    • Kyle Zolin
    Troian Bellisario
    Troian Bellisario
    • Sarah McGee
    Maria Delle Grazie
    • Ashley Simmons
    • (as Marie Dellegrazie)
    Amy Tipton
    Amy Tipton
    • Liza Taylor
    • Director
      • Dennis Smith
    • Writers
      • Donald P. Bellisario
      • Don McGill
      • Christopher Silber
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    Geekdom thrives

    A good season 2 episode with plenty of great "chemistry" moments with the team. Solidifies McGeek (McGee) qualities, and enough twists for the fans. A great episode to establish just how tough Gibbs is, along with some fun Abby, and Kate vs. DiNozzo moments. Well worth the watch.
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    NCIS investigate a case and after investigating thoroughly they solve it

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    Crime
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    Drama
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    Mystery
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    • Trivia
      Although this is not made clear until a later episode, the girl in McGee's apartment is his sister, Sarah. The actress playing her is his real-life step-sister, Troian Bellisario. Troian Bellisario's father is Donald P. Bellisario, one of the creators of the show.
    • Goofs
      The landscape bears no resemblance to the Washington, DC suburbs where it is set. Craggy dry southern California mountains are visible throughout.
    • Quotes

      Agent Caitlin 'Kate' Todd: [watching DiNozzo from observation] What kind of interogation technique is that?

      Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs: The DiNozzo method. Not pretty, but it's effective.

    • Connections
      References Family Matters (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Fallout Shelter
      (uncredited)

      Written by Dominic Kelly

      Performed by Dominic Kelly

      Courtesy of Addax Music Company

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    • Release date
      • April 26, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Filming locations
      • College of the Canyons - 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California, USA(as Waverly University)
    • Production companies
      • CBS Paramount Network Television
      • Belisarius Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 45m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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