Episode
NCIS: Third Wheel
Overview
Gibbs’ quiet vacation at his remote cabin is interrupted by a surprise visit from Tobias Fornell and Navy Captain Phillip Brooks, as well as a call from NCIS asking for his help locating a robber hiding in the woods near him.
Details
- Series
- NCIS
- Season
- Season 16
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2018-10-16
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Third Wheel is Episode 4 in Season 16 of NCIS. It aired on 2018-10-16. The runtime is 43 min.
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