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The fifth episode of Season 1, titled " The Curse ," is widely regarded as a formative installment where the series truly began to establish its unique blend of military procedural drama and character-driven humor. Airing on October 28, 2003, it masterfully balances a cold case mystery with the developing interpersonal dynamics of the original MCRT. Plot Summary: A Ten-Year-Old Mystery

“The comedic bits did most of the work... The comedic moments are helping episodes like this that are a little weak.” www.imdb.com Production & Casting Notes Watch NCIS S01E (5)

: The episode highlights Gibbs's protective leadership, showing he only values the input of "HIS team" while ruthlessly dressing down outside agents like Richard Owens, who handled the original investigation sloppily. The fifth episode of Season 1, titled "