: The season is defined by Gibbs' relentless pursuit of terrorist Ari Haswari, a narrative thread that creates tension beneath the standalone "villain of the week" cases.
Take a nostalgic look back at the original intro sequence that set the tone for this groundbreaking season: NCIS - Season 2 - Opening Intro YouTube• Nov 4, 2015 NCIS - Season 2
Often cited as the highest-rated episode of the season; involves an elderly Marine confessing to a 60-year-old murder. : The season is defined by Gibbs' relentless
: This season marked the first use of the "foof"—the signature three-second black-and-white preview shown at the start of each act. Top-Rated Episodes Significance "Call of Silence" drawing 15.65 million viewers.
The devastating season finale featuring the sudden death of a main character.
: In one of the most shocking finales in TV history, Sasha Alexander (Special Agent Caitlin "Kate" Todd) exited the series after her character was killed by Ari Haswari in the final seconds of "Twilight". Major Story Arcs & Landmarks
The season's most-watched episode, drawing 15.65 million viewers.