NCIS: Los Angeles Season 1 |
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Country of origin | United States | ||
No. of episodes | 24 | ||
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Original channel | CBS | ||
Original run | September 22, 2009 | – May 25, 2010||
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Region 1 | August 31, 2010[1] | ||
Region 2 | August 2, 2010 | ||
Region 4 | August 19, 2010 | ||
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Region A | August 31, 2010 | ||
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List of NCIS: Los Angeles episodes |
NCIS: Los Angeles is an American television series that premiered on CBS on September 22, 2009.[2] The series is set in Los Angeles, California, and follows the stories of the members of the Office of Special Projects, an undercover division of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS).[3] The show and its characters were introduced during the sixth season episodes of NCIS titled "Legend (Part 1)" and "Legend (Part 2)". These episodes served as a backdoor pilot for the series.[4]
The series' first season was originally planned to have thirteen episodes. On October 7, 2009, after rating as the most watched new show of the Fall 2009 U.S. television season, CBS ordered a full set of 22 episodes,[5] which was extended to 24 episodes on November 4, 2009.[6]
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The first season was produced by CBS Television Studios and Shane Brennan Productions and aired on the CBS network. The series was created by Shane Brennan as a spin of from NCIS, which was created by Donald Bellisario. Brennan and R. Scott Gemmill served as executive producers.[7] The writers were Brennan, Gemmill, Dave Kalstein, Gil Grant, Speed Weed, Lindsay Sturman, Tim Clemente, Joseph C. Wilson, and Matt Pyken. Brennan served as the season's show runner.[8]
Character | Portrayed by | Main cast | Recurring cast |
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G. Callen | Chris O'Donnell | entire season | N/A |
Kensi Blye | Daniela Ruah | entire season | N/A |
Nate Getz | Peter Cambor | entire season | N/A |
Dominic Vail | Adam Jamal Craig | episodes 1–12 | episodes 13, 21 |
Eric Beal | Barrett Foa | episode 13 onwards | episodes 1–12 |
Hetty Lange | Linda Hunt | entire season | N/A |
Sam Hanna | LL Cool J | entire season | N/A |
Marty Deeks | Eric Christian Olsen | N/A | episodes 19, 20 |
Leon Vance | Rocky Carroll | N/A | episodes 1, 5, 7–9, 22 |
Abby Sciuto | Pauley Perrette | N/A | episodes 5, 9 |
The first season had 7 actors get star billing. Chris O'Donnell portrayed G. Callen, an NCIS Special Agent in charge of the Office of Special Projects team in Los Angeles.[9] Though his friends call him "G" he does not know what his first name is. LL Cool J portrays Sam Hanna, a former Navy SEAL working as a Senior NCIS agent.[9] Sam is G's partner and is very curious about his past. Daniela Ruah portrayed Kensi Blye, a Junior Field agent on the NCIS Office of Special Projects who comes from a Marine family, studied forensics and criminology in college, and is fluent in Portuguese, lip reading, and Morse code.[10] Adam Jamal Craig portrayed Dominic "Dom" Vail, the team's rookie agent.[11] After his character disappeared in the episode "Missing" he was changed to a guest star.[12] He was written out of the show in the episode "Found" when Dom was fatally wounded while trying to escape from his kidnappers. Peter Cambor portrayed Dr. Nathaniel "Nate" Getz, the operational psychologist working with NCIS observing surveillance tapes and watching or conducting interrogations in order to create psychological profiles of suspects.[10] Nate briefly expressed interest in doing field work but was dissuaded by everyone on the team. Barrett Foa portrayed Eric Beal, the technical operator for the OSP who serves as the primary contact both for agents in the field and with Director Leon Vance.[13] Foa was changed from guest starring to a starring role as of the thirteenth episode of the season. Linda Hunt portrayed Henrietta "Hetty" Lange, the Operations Manager at NCIS in Los Angeles.[9] Hetty has been compared to the character Q in the James Bond novels and films.[14][15]
Rocky Carroll had a recurring role as Leon Vance,[16] the Director of NCIS.
Brian Avers appeared in three episodes as Special Agent Mike Renko;[17] Pauley Perrette appeared in two episodes as Abby Sciuto,[18] the forensic specialist at NCIS headquarters. Eric Christian Olsen guest starred in two episodes as Marty Deeks,[19] the NCIS / LAPD Liaison Officer.
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1 | 1 | "Identity" | James Whitmore, Jr. | Shane Brennan | September 22, 2009 | 101 | 18.73[20] |
Having successfully recovered from his near-fatal shooting, Callen rejoins the OSP team whose headquarters has since moved to new surroundings. His first case back involves a Naval Commander who was kidnapped by a drug cartel and eventually killed in a shootout between the cartel and members of the LAPD. The team soon discover that the Commander's actions might have jeopardised a highly-classified military operation against the various drug cartels in Mexico and also put the life of his young niece in great danger. Recurring characters: Rocky Carroll as Leon Vance. First appearances of: Hetty Lange and Dominic Vail. |
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2 | 2 | "The Only Easy Day" | Terrence O'Hara | R. Scott Gemmill | September 29, 2009 | 102 | 17.42[21] |
Sam is left feeling betrayed when he learns that a military-style hit on a drug dealer was carried by a group of former SEALs, people that Sam himself trained but the double-crossing might run much deeper than expected and may even involve a member of the LAPD. | |||||||
3 | 3 | "Predator" | Tony Wharmby[22] | Dave Kalstein[22] | October 6, 2009 | 104 | 16.31[23] |
During a Marine Corps training exercise an MQ-1 Predator and Hellfire missile are hijacked and soon stolen which leaves a Marine dead. The team are forced to step into the hacker underworld in order to find out answers and also rescue the missiles before they fall into enemy hands. | |||||||
4 | 4 | "Search and Destroy" | Steve Boyum | Gil Grant | October 13, 2009 | 105 | 15.32[24] |
A mentally unstable Iraq war veteran arrives in L.A and his actions trigger a series of killings. As the team look for the ex-Marine, a private security firm, with its own private yet deadly agenda muscles in, threatening the case. | |||||||
5 | 5 | "Killshot" | David Barrett | Shane Brennan | October 20, 2009 | 103 | 16.50[25] |
A defense contractor is murdered while on a jet-ski, and the team fears that his classified-software secrets are lost until they find a suspect: a North Korean assassin named Lee Wuan Kai, who has possible connections to Director Vance and who has also haunted Vance for several years. Meanwhile, rookie Agent Dominic Vail goes on an undercover assignment for the first time. Recurring characters: Pauley Perrette as Abby Sciuto and Rocky Carroll as Leon Vance. |
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6 | 6 | "Keepin' It Real" | Leslie Libman | Matt Pyken | November 3, 2009 | 106 | 15.29[26] |
A Marine Corporal is found dead after dropping from the top of a high rise apartment building. The police say suicide, but NCIS is brought in and soon figure out that he was murdered. As they investigate the death, a major counterfeiting ring is uncovered and a Secret Service agent arrives to help them with the case despite the team's best efforts to brush her off. | |||||||
7 | 7 | "Pushback" | Paris Barclay | Shane Brennan | November 10, 2009 | 107 | 16.19[27] |
A range of surveillance photos found on the body of a murdered woman has the team tackling the cold case of Callen's near-fatal shooting several months ago. They eventually set up a very dangerous assignment: to find out who ordered Callen's death and to also bring his would-be murderer to justice. Recurring characters: Rocky Carroll as Leon Vance. |
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8 | 8 | "Ambush" | Rod Holcomb | Lindsay Sturman | November 17, 2009 | 108 | 14.81[28] |
While Hetty is attending a Senate hearing in D.C., the investigation of a murdered Marine Lance Corporal leads the NCIS team to stolen anti-tank missiles and a dangerous militia group which has Callen caught in the middle. Recurring characters: Rocky Carroll as Leon Vance. |
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9 | 9 | "Random on Purpose" | Steven DePaul | Speed Weed | November 24, 2009 | 109 | 17.18[29] |
When a Naval engineer is murdered, the team believe that international espionage might be the motive for his death but they're in for a shock when Forensic Scientist Abby Sciuto arrives in Los Angeles with information suggesting that a possible serial killer, one she calls the Phantom is responsible. She also claims that what makes him unique is his M.O and that the killer himself also leaves no physical evidence of any kind behind. However, when Abby herself is kidnapped, Callen and the team find themselves racing against the clock to save Abby's life and stop the murderer before it's too late. Recurring characters: Pauley Perrette as Abby Sciuto and Rocky Carroll as Leon Vance. Final appearance of: Abby Sciuto. |
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10 | 10 | "Brimstone" | Terrence O'Hara | R. Scott Gemmill | December 15, 2009 | 110 | 17.36[30] |
A trio of Marine veterans are targeted by a bomber with one of them dying as a result of his cell-phone exploding and the evidence leads the team to a disfigured ex-serviceman who's been fingered for murder in Iraq. | |||||||
11 | 11 | "Breach" | Perry Lang | R. Scott Gemmill & Shane Brennan | January 5, 2010 | 111 | 18.07[31] |
When a Petty Officer is murdered, the team discover a plot at a strip club that involves intelligence secrets which are being exorted and presumbly sold. Meanwhile, a friend of Sam's is unknowingly recruited by an Islamic militant. | |||||||
12 | 12 | "Past Lives" | Elodie Keene | Dave Kalstein | January 12, 2010 | 112 | 15.50[32] |
Another of Callen's old alias is brought back to life as he prepares to investigate the shooting of a sailor and in the process, he uncovers a shocking secret from his past. Note: Last appearance of Adam Jamal Craig as a regular cast member |
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13 | 13 | "Missing" | David Barrett | Gil Grant and Matt Pyken | January 26, 2010 | 113 | 17.16[33] |
Hetty receives an Agent needs assistance call from Special Agent Dom Vail. The Agents find his blood covered car, but soon become convinced that the blood is not his, leaving the team wondering if Dom is dead or alive. Notes: First appearance of Barrett Foa as a regular cast member; first appearance of Adam Jamal Craig as a recurring guest star. |
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14 | 14 | "LD50" | Jonathan Frakes | Speed Weed & R. Scott Gemmill | February 2, 2010 | 114 | 16.42[34] |
The agents discover that a biochemical weapons expert suffering from Alzheimer's disease was tricked into producing a deadly toxin for an arms dealer. When Sam goes undercover to the auction they learn that there will be a demonstration of the weapon in a Los Angeles mall, and the team must hurry to stop it. | |||||||
15 | 15 | "The Bank Job" | Terrence O'Hara | Dave Kalstein | February 9, 2010 | 115 | 17.91[35] |
While attempting to open a security deposit box at a bank, armed robbers hold hostage and then start battling with Special Agent Kensi Blye, leading to her being shot in the chest. The events of the day before are then revisited, revealing that Kensi's injuries are not as they seem and neither are the robbers. | |||||||
16 | 16 | "Chinatown" | Alan J. Levi | Lindsay Sturman | March 2, 2010 | 116 | 14.97[36] |
The team suspects that the death of a naval officer ruled as a suicide could be a murder, and that the crime implies a threat to national security. | |||||||
17 | 17 | "Full Throttle" | David Barrett | Joseph C. Wilson | March 9, 2010 | 117 | 16.99[37] |
The team investigates the death of a sailor who died in an underground street race, and they find that his car was sabotaged. Meanwhile, having been caught speeding again, Callen, on Hetty's orders and much to his own dismay is forced to go to traffic school. | |||||||
18 | 18 | "Blood Brothers" | Karen Gaviola | Tim Clemente | March 16, 2010 | 118 | 15.10[38] |
A Marine is killed in a gang-related drive-by shooting, and the team fears his younger brother may also be targeted. They soon uncover evidence of an operation smuggling automatic weapons which are being taken from the Iraqi battlefields and placed into the hands of a local street gang. | |||||||
19 | 19 | "Hand-to-Hand" | Paris Barclay | Matt Pyken | April 6, 2010 | 119 | 13.79[39] |
The investigation of an ex-marine's murder leads the team to a mixed martial arts gym, where Sam must go undercover. First appearance of: LAPD Detective Marty Deeks. |
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20 | 20 | "Fame" | Dennis Smith | Speed Weed | April 27, 2010 | 120 | 15.62[40] |
The death of a marine leads the team to Hollywood glitz and glamor. Recruited by Hetty, Det. Marty Deeks officially joins the team as LAPD liaison officer. Recurring characters: Eric Christian Olsen as Marty Deeks. |
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21 | 21 | "Found" | James Whitmore, Jr. | R. Scott Gemmill | May 4, 2010 | 121 | 14.34[41] |
After months of getting nowhere, the team finally receives video evidence of Dom being held hostage several months after his original kidnapping in "Missing". With a deadline being issued by the group who also demand the release of its captured leader, the OSP team rushes to Dom's aid in hopes of saving him before the deadline expires but the final outcome might be something no-one was expecting. Final appearance of: Dominic "Dom" Vail. |
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22 | 22 | "Hunted" | Steven DePaul | Corey Miller | May 11, 2010 | 122 | 16.04[42] |
The team search for the head of the terrorist organisation responsible for Dom Vail's kidnapping and who escaped from Army custody during a secretive transfer. Meanwhile the OSP team struggle to come to terms with Dom's tragic death and Hetty has second thoughts about continuing on as OSP's Operational Manager. Recurring characters: Rocky Carroll as Leon Vance. |
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23 | 23 | "Burned" | Steve Boyum | Dave Kalstein | May 18, 2010 | 123 | 15.23[43] |
Callen's cover is blown and at the same time the NCIS OSP's computers are hacked, forcing the team to go off the grid for the time being. The team struggles to get back on its feet while at the same time investigating the source of the security breach which is later revealed to have come from a shadowy intelligence dealer who has ties to an Eastern European mafia group. Guest starring: Peter Wingfield (Highlander: The Series) Final appearance of: Mike Renko. |
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24 | 24 | "Callen, G" | Tony Wharmby | Shane Brennan | May 25, 2010 | 124 | 13.12[44] |
The NCIS team race against the clock to stop a brutal and murderous cabal who are hellbent on launching nuclear war in the Middle East while Callen finds himself embarking on a very personal and possibly the most dangerous mission of his entire career so far- to find the woman who might hold the answers to his true identity and past. Note: Last appearance of Peter Cambor as a regular cast member. |
Episode | US ratings | Canada ratings | Australia ratings | UK ratings | |||||||
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"Identity" | September 22, 2009 | 18.06[20] | 1.701[45] | 2 | 14 | September 30, 2009 | 0.935[46] | 40 | October 21, 2009 | 0.735[47] | 5 |
"The Only Easy Day" | September 29, 2009 | 17.42[21] | 1.927[48] | 3 | 18 | October 7, 2009 | 0.915[49] | 40 | October 21, 2009 | 0.554[47] | 9 |
"Predator" | October 6, 2009 | 16.31[23] | 1.926[50] | 2 | 14 | October 14, 2009 | 1.435[51] | 38 | October 28, 2009 | 0.563[47] | 10 |
"Search and Destroy" | October 13, 2009 | 15.32[24] | 1.857[52] | 2 | 15 | October 21, 2009 | 1.052[53] | 29 | October 28, 2009 | 0.576[47] | 9 |
"Killshot" | October 20, 2009 | 16.50[25] | 1.887[54] | 2 | 13 | October 28, 2009 | 1.429[55] | 36 | November 4, 2009 | 0.507[47] | 10 |
"Keepin' It Real" | November 3, 2009 | 15.29[26] | 1.788[56] | 4 | 19 | November 11, 2009 | 1.293[57] | 40 | November 4, 2009 | 0.580[47] | 8 |
"Pushback" | November 10, 2009 | 16.19[27] | 2.141[58] | 2 | 13 | November 18, 2009 | 1.302[59] | 39 | November 11, 2009 | 0.530[47] | 8 |
"Ambush" | November 17, 2009 | 14.81[28] | 1.890[60] | 2 | 14 | March 23, 2010 | 1.25[61][62] | 40+ | November 18, 2009 | 0.463[47] | 9 |
"Random on Purpose" | November 24, 2009 | 17.18[29] | 1.929[63] | 3 | 13 | March 30, 2010 | 1.3[64] | 8 | November 25, 2009 | 0.567[47] | 5 |
"Brimstone" | December 15, 2009 | 17.36[30] | 0.917[65][lower-alpha 1] | 11 | 29 | April 6, 2010 | 0.838[66] | 40 | March 15, 2010 | <0.581 | - |
"Breach" | January 5, 2010 | 17.96[67] | 1.582[68] | 5 | 11 | April 13, 2010 | 1.24[69] | 38 | March 22, 2010 | <0.445 | - |
"Past Lives" | January 12, 2010 | 15.50[32] | 1.399[70] | 5 | 20 | April 20, 2010 | 0.771[71] | 64 | March 29, 2010 | 0.564 | 9 |
"Missing" | January 26, 2010 | 17.16[33] | 1.239[72] | 4 | 21 | April 27, 2010 | 0.898[73] | 47 | April 5, 2010 | ||
"LD50" | February 2, 2010 | 16.42[34] | 1.770[74] | 3 | 16 | May 4, 2010 | 1.36[75] | 36 | April 12, 2010 | 0.560 | 9 |
"The Bank Job" | February 9, 2010 | 17.91[35] | 1.937[76] | 3 | 18 | May 11, 2010 | 1.32[77] | 39 | April 19, 2010 | 0.574 | 7 |
"Chinatown" | March 2, 2010 | 14.98 | 1.783[78] | 2 | 17 | May 18, 2010 | 1.44[79] | 34 | April 26, 2010 | ||
"Full Throttle" | March 9, 2010 | 16.93 | 1.832[80] | 3 | 16 | May 25, 2010 | 1.42[81] | 36 | May 3, 2010 | ||
"Blood Brothers" | March 16, 2010 | 15.04 | 2.053[82] | 3 | 6 | June 1, 2010 | 0.964 | 13 | May 10, 2010 | ||
"Hand-to-Hand" | April 6, 2010 | 13.79[39] | 1.741[83] | 3 | 14 | June 8, 2010 | 0.916[84] | 51 | May 17, 2010 | ||
"Fame" | April 27, 2010 | 15.53[40] | N/A[lower-alpha 1] | N/A | N/A | June 15, 2010 | 0.946[85] | 52 | May 24, 2010 | 0.484 | 10 |
"Found" | May 4, 2010 | 14.34[41] | N/A[lower-alpha 1] | N/A | N/A | June 22, 2010 | 0.817[86] | 63 | May 31, 2010 | ||
"Hunted" | May 11, 2010 | 16.04[42] | N/A[lower-alpha 1] | N/A | N/A | June 29, 2010 | 0.828[87] | 58 | June 7, 2010 | 0.535 | 7 |
"Burned" | May 18, 2010 | 15.23[43] | 1.037[88][lower-alpha 1] | 10 | 30 | July 6, 2010 | 1.046[89] | 32 | June 14, 2010 | 0.425 | 6 |
"Callen, G" | May 25, 2010 | 13.12[44] | 0.785[90][lower-alpha 1] | 12 | 30 | July 13, 2010 | 0.930[91] | 47 | June 21, 2010 | 0.561 | 2 |
Notes
Set details | Special features | |||
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Country | North America | United Kingdom | Australia |
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# episodes | 26 | |||
Aspect ratio | 1.78:1 | |||
Running time | 1032 minutes | |||
Audio | Dolby Digital 5.1 | |||
Subtitles | English, French, Spanish | English SDH | N/A | |
No. of discs | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Region | 1 (NTSC) | 2 (PAL) | 4 (PAL) | |
Rating | NOT RATED | 15 | M | |
Release date | August 31, 2010[1] | August 2, 2010[93] | August 19, 2010[94] |
Set details | Special features | |||
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Country | North America | United Kingdom | Australia |
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# episodes | 26 | 26 | N/A | |
Aspect ratio | 1.78:1 | 1.78:1 | N/A | |
Running time | 1027 minutes | 1027 minutes | N/A | |
Audio | English:5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio French: Stereo |
English:5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio | N/A | |
Subtitles | English SDH, Spanish and French subtitles | English SDH, Spanish and French subtitles | N/A | |
No. of discs | 5 | 6 | N/A | |
Rating | NOT RATED | N/A | N/A | |
Region | A | B | ||
Release dates | August 31, 2010[96] | N/A | N/A |
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