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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Up in Smoke (''NCIS'')}}{{Infobox television episode
{{Infobox television episode
| Title = Up in Smoke
| series = [[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]
| Series = [[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]
| season = 9
| Season = 9
| episode = 23
| Episode = 23
| director = [[James Whitmore, Jr.]]
| Director = [[James Whitmore, Jr.]]
| writer = [[Steven D. Binder]]
| Writer = [[Steven D. Binder]]
| airdate = {{Start date|2012|5|8}}
| Airdate = {{Start date|2012|5|8}}
| guests =
| Guests =
* [[Brian Dietzen]] as [[Jimmy Palmer]]
* [[Brian Dietzen]] as [[Jimmy Palmer]]
* [[Jamie Lee Curtis]] as Samantha Ryan
* [[Jamie Lee Curtis]] as Samantha Ryan
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* [[Rick Peters]] as Vincent Maple
* [[Rick Peters]] as Vincent Maple
* [[Jason Gray-Stanford]] as Dr. Jay Berman
* [[Jason Gray-Stanford]] as Dr. Jay Berman
* Dimiter D. Marinov as Ghenna Kozlov
* [[Dimiter Marinov|Dimiter D. Marinov]] as Ghenna Kozlov
* Loren Lester as Dr. Edgar Cromwell
* Loren Lester as Dr. Edgar Cromwell
* Dylan Kenn as Freddie Fountain
* Dylan Kenn as Freddie Fountain
| Prev = [[Playing With Fire (NCIS)|Playing With Fire]]
| prev = [[Playing with Fire (NCIS)|Playing with Fire]]
| Next = [[Till Death Do Us Part (NCIS)|Till Death Do Us Part]]
| next = [[Till Death Do Us Part (NCIS)|Till Death Do Us Part]]
| season_article = NCIS season 9
| Episode list = [[NCIS (season 9)|''NCIS'' (season 9)]]<br />[[List of NCIS episodes|List of ''NCIS'' episodes]]
| episode_list = List of NCIS episodes
}}
}}
"'''Up in Smoke'''" is the 23rd episode of the [[NCIS (season 9)|ninth season]] of the American [[police procedural]] drama ''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'', and the 209th episode overall. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on May 8, 2012. The episode is written by [[Steven D. Binder]] and directed by [[James Whitmore, Jr.]], and was seen by 18.20 million viewers.<ref name=fc>{{cite web|title=(#923) "Up in Smoke" |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20120424cbs11/|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=September 4, 2012}}</ref><ref name=ratings>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Voice', 'Glee', 'DWTS' + 'NCIS' Adjusted Up; 'LA Complex', + 'Private Practice' Adjusted Down|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/09/tuesday-final-ratings-voice-glee-dwts-ncis-adjusted-up-la-complex-private-practice-adjusted-down/133094/|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=September 4, 2012|date=May 9, 2012}}</ref>
"'''Up in Smoke'''" is the 23rd episode of the [[NCIS season 9|ninth season]] of the American [[police procedural]] drama ''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'', and the 209th episode overall. It was written by [[Steven D. Binder]] and directed by [[James Whitmore, Jr.]] It aired on [[CBS]] on May 8, 2012 and had 18.20 million viewers.<ref name=fc>{{cite web|title=(#923) "Up in Smoke" |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20120424cbs11/|work=The Futon Critic|access-date=September 4, 2012}}</ref><ref name=ratings>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Voice', 'Glee', 'DWTS' + 'NCIS' Adjusted Up; 'LA Complex', + 'Private Practice' Adjusted Down|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/09/tuesday-final-ratings-voice-glee-dwts-ncis-adjusted-up-la-complex-private-practice-adjusted-down/133094/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512003110/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/09/tuesday-final-ratings-voice-glee-dwts-ncis-adjusted-up-la-complex-private-practice-adjusted-down/133094/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 12, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers|access-date=September 4, 2012|date=May 9, 2012}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
When a bug is found in Probationary Agent Ned Dorneget's tooth, the team goes full force in the effort to arrest Harper Dearing. The team receives multiple suspects, one of which is Dorneget's dentist, which ends up leading to an MTAC call from Dearing himself. He reveals the reason he is doing this is Gibbs' fault. The team discovers that Dearing's son was a Navy sailor who was killed by a manufacturing defect that could have easily been avoided, and that his plans are to take revenge on the Navy by exploiting similar weaknesses. Since Gibbs was in charge of the case, Dr Samantha Ryan surmises that Dearing has cast Gibbs as his nemesis. The team pursues a lead from information provided by Ryan that Dearing might be manufacturing defective Navy artillery rounds. However, the plot turns out to be a wild goose chase concocted by Dearing, which leads Gibbs to wonder whether Dr Ryan is really on their side or not. After receiving a text from Dearing, Gibbs calls DiNozzo and finds out that Director Vance is missing.
When a bug is found in Probationary Agent Ned Dorneget's tooth, the team goes full force in the effort to arrest Harper Dearing. The team receives multiple suspects, one of which is Dorneget's dentist, which ends up leading to an MTAC call from Dearing himself. He reveals the reason he is doing this is Gibbs' fault. The team discovers that Dearing's son was a Navy sailor who was killed by a manufacturing defect that could have easily been avoided, and that his plans are to take revenge on the Navy by exploiting similar weaknesses. Since Gibbs was in charge of the case, Dr Samantha Ryan surmises that Dearing has cast Gibbs as his nemesis. The team pursues a lead from information provided by Ryan that Dearing might be manufacturing defective Navy artillery rounds. However, the plot turns out to be a wild goose chase concocted by Dearing, which leads Gibbs to wonder whether Dr Ryan is really on their side or not. After receiving a text from Dearing, Gibbs calls DiNozzo and finds out from DiNozzo and Ziva that Director Vance has gone missing.


==Production==
==Production==
"Up in Smoke" is written by [[Steven D. Binder]] and directed by [[James Whitmore, Jr.]] [[Richard Schiff]] is introduced as the character of Harper Dearing, who since last episode was NCIS' most wanted fugitive. First revealed in the episode "[[Playing With Fire (NCIS)|Playing With Fire]]", Dearing is haunted by the loss of his son, who died in a terrorist bombing some years ago. According to Executive producer Gary Glasberg, Schiff is joining NCIS for a multi-episode storyline.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bryant|first=Adam|title=Exclusive: NCIS Books West Wing Star for Major Finale Arc|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/NCIS-Richard-Schiff-1045579.aspx|work=TV Guide|accessdate=September 4, 2012|date=April 3, 2012}}</ref> "This arc is something that we’ve been talking about for a while," Glasberg says of Dearing's terrorist plot which started in the episode "[[Rekindled]]".<ref>{{cite web|last=Gonzalez|first=Sandra|title='NCIS' boss teases the team's high-stakes mission, the upcoming shocking season finale|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/05/08/ncis-boss-teases-season-finale/|work=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=September 4, 2012|date=May 8, 2012}}</ref>
[[Richard Schiff]] is introduced as the character of Harper Dearing, who, following the previous episode is NCIS' most wanted fugitive. Introduced in the episode "[[Playing with Fire (NCIS)|Playing with Fire]]", Dearing is haunted by the loss of his son, who died in a terrorist bombing some years earlier. According to executive producer [[Gary Glasberg]], Schiff is joining NCIS for a multi-episode arc.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bryant|first=Adam|title=Exclusive: NCIS Books West Wing Star for Major Finale Arc|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/NCIS-Richard-Schiff-1045579.aspx|work=TV Guide|access-date=September 4, 2012|date=April 3, 2012}}</ref> "This arc is something that we’ve been talking about for a while," Glasberg says of Dearing's terrorist plot which started in the episode "[[Rekindled]]".<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Gonzalez|first=Sandra|title='NCIS' boss teases the team's high-stakes mission, the upcoming shocking season finale|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/05/08/ncis-boss-teases-season-finale/|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=September 4, 2012|date=May 8, 2012}}</ref>


[[Brian Dietzen]] (as Jimmy Palmer), [[Jamie Lee Curtis]] (as Dr. Samantha Ryan) and [[Matt L. Jones]] (as NCIS Probationary Agent Ned Dorneget) continued their recurring roles on ''NCIS''.
[[Brian Dietzen]] (as Jimmy Palmer), [[Jamie Lee Curtis]] (as Dr. Samantha Ryan) and [[Matt L. Jones]] (as NCIS Probationary Agent Ned Dorneget) continued their recurring roles on ''NCIS''.


==Reception==
==Reception==
"Up in Smoke" was seen by 18.20 million live viewers following its broadcast on May 8, 2012, with an 11.7/19 share among all households, and 3.1/10 share among adults aged 18 to 49.<ref name=ratings/><ref name=ratings2>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title=TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'American Idol' & 'NCIS' Top Week 34 Viewing|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/15/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-american-idol-ncis-top-week-34-viewing/134023/|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=September 4, 2012|date=May 15, 2012}}</ref> A rating point represents one percent of the total number of television sets in American households, and a share means the percentage of television sets in use tuned to the program. In total viewers, "Playing With Fire" easily won ''NCIS'' and CBS the night. The spin-off ''[[NCIS: Los Angeles]]'' drew second and was seen by 14.56 million viewers.<ref name="ratings"/> The episode was the most watched television program the week it aired.<ref name=ratings2/> Compared to last week's episode "Playing With Fire", "Up in Smoke" was up a bit in viewers and even in adults 18-49.<ref name=ratings3>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Biggest Loser' & 'DWTS' Adjusted Up; 'Raising Hope' Adjusted Down|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/18/tuesday-final-ratings-biggest-loser-raising-hope-adjusted-down/129794/|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=September 4, 2012|date=April 18, 2012}}</ref>
Among its 18.20 million live viewers it had an 11.7/19 share among all households, and 3.1/10 share among adults aged 18 to 49.<ref name=ratings/><ref name=ratings2>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title=TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'American Idol' & 'NCIS' Top Week 34 Viewing|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/15/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-american-idol-ncis-top-week-34-viewing/134023/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120518004416/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/15/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-american-idol-ncis-top-week-34-viewing/134023/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 18, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers|access-date=September 4, 2012|date=May 15, 2012}}</ref> In total viewers, "Playing with Fire" easily won ''NCIS'' and CBS the night. The spin-off ''[[NCIS: Los Angeles]]'' drew second and was seen by 14.56 million viewers.<ref name="ratings"/> The episode was the most watched television program the week it aired.<ref name=ratings2/> Compared to last week's episode "Playing with Fire", "Up in Smoke" was up a bit in viewers and even in adults 18-49.<ref name=ratings3>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Biggest Loser' & 'DWTS' Adjusted Up; 'Raising Hope' Adjusted Down|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/18/tuesday-final-ratings-biggest-loser-raising-hope-adjusted-down/129794/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419074152/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/18/tuesday-final-ratings-biggest-loser-raising-hope-adjusted-down/129794/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 19, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers|access-date=September 4, 2012|date=April 18, 2012}}</ref>


Steve Marsi from ''TV Fanatic'' gave the episode 4.5 (out of 5) and stated "Few shows would leave their main character so flummoxed at such a crucial juncture, or send the team down the wrong path for the better part of an episode as "Up in Smoke" did this evening. That's part of what makes this arc (and NCIS in general) so good, though. Every chapter fits into a broader narrative, keeping you guessing as to what's next while remaining entertaining on its own merit."<ref name=tf>{{cite web|last=Marsi|first=Steve|title=NCIS Review: Going Down in Flames|url=http://www.tvfanatic.com/2012/05/ncis-review-going-down-in-flames/|work=TV Fanatic|accessdate=September 4, 2012|date=May 8, 2012}}</ref>
Steve Marsi from ''TV Fanatic'' gave the episode 4.5 (out of 5) and stated "Few shows would leave their main character so flummoxed at such a crucial juncture, or send the team down the wrong path for the better part of an episode as "Up in Smoke" did this evening. That's part of what makes this arc (and NCIS in general) so good, though. Every chapter fits into a broader narrative, keeping you guessing as to what's next while remaining entertaining on its own merit."<ref name=tf>{{cite web|last=Marsi|first=Steve|title=NCIS Review: Going Down in Flames|url=http://www.tvfanatic.com/2012/05/ncis-review-going-down-in-flames/|work=TV Fanatic|access-date=September 4, 2012|date=May 8, 2012}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 14:43, 5 April 2024

"Up in Smoke"
NCIS episode
Episode no.Season 9
Episode 23
Directed byJames Whitmore, Jr.
Written bySteven D. Binder
Original air dateMay 8, 2012 (2012-05-08)
Guest appearances
Episode chronology
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"Till Death Do Us Part"
NCIS season 9
List of episodes

"Up in Smoke" is the 23rd episode of the ninth season of the American police procedural drama NCIS, and the 209th episode overall. It was written by Steven D. Binder and directed by James Whitmore, Jr. It aired on CBS on May 8, 2012 and had 18.20 million viewers.[1][2]

Plot

When a bug is found in Probationary Agent Ned Dorneget's tooth, the team goes full force in the effort to arrest Harper Dearing. The team receives multiple suspects, one of which is Dorneget's dentist, which ends up leading to an MTAC call from Dearing himself. He reveals the reason he is doing this is Gibbs' fault. The team discovers that Dearing's son was a Navy sailor who was killed by a manufacturing defect that could have easily been avoided, and that his plans are to take revenge on the Navy by exploiting similar weaknesses. Since Gibbs was in charge of the case, Dr Samantha Ryan surmises that Dearing has cast Gibbs as his nemesis. The team pursues a lead from information provided by Ryan that Dearing might be manufacturing defective Navy artillery rounds. However, the plot turns out to be a wild goose chase concocted by Dearing, which leads Gibbs to wonder whether Dr Ryan is really on their side or not. After receiving a text from Dearing, Gibbs calls DiNozzo and finds out from DiNozzo and Ziva that Director Vance has gone missing.

Production

Richard Schiff is introduced as the character of Harper Dearing, who, following the previous episode is NCIS' most wanted fugitive. Introduced in the episode "Playing with Fire", Dearing is haunted by the loss of his son, who died in a terrorist bombing some years earlier. According to executive producer Gary Glasberg, Schiff is joining NCIS for a multi-episode arc.[3] "This arc is something that we’ve been talking about for a while," Glasberg says of Dearing's terrorist plot which started in the episode "Rekindled".[4]

Brian Dietzen (as Jimmy Palmer), Jamie Lee Curtis (as Dr. Samantha Ryan) and Matt L. Jones (as NCIS Probationary Agent Ned Dorneget) continued their recurring roles on NCIS.

Reception

Among its 18.20 million live viewers it had an 11.7/19 share among all households, and 3.1/10 share among adults aged 18 to 49.[2][5] In total viewers, "Playing with Fire" easily won NCIS and CBS the night. The spin-off NCIS: Los Angeles drew second and was seen by 14.56 million viewers.[2] The episode was the most watched television program the week it aired.[5] Compared to last week's episode "Playing with Fire", "Up in Smoke" was up a bit in viewers and even in adults 18-49.[6]

Steve Marsi from TV Fanatic gave the episode 4.5 (out of 5) and stated "Few shows would leave their main character so flummoxed at such a crucial juncture, or send the team down the wrong path for the better part of an episode as "Up in Smoke" did this evening. That's part of what makes this arc (and NCIS in general) so good, though. Every chapter fits into a broader narrative, keeping you guessing as to what's next while remaining entertaining on its own merit."[7]

References

  1. ^ "(#923) "Up in Smoke"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c Kondolojy, Amanda (May 9, 2012). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Voice', 'Glee', 'DWTS' + 'NCIS' Adjusted Up; 'LA Complex', + 'Private Practice' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 12, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
  3. ^ Bryant, Adam (April 3, 2012). "Exclusive: NCIS Books West Wing Star for Major Finale Arc". TV Guide. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
  4. ^ Gonzalez, Sandra (May 8, 2012). "'NCIS' boss teases the team's high-stakes mission, the upcoming shocking season finale". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
  5. ^ a b Bibel, Sara (May 15, 2012). "TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'American Idol' & 'NCIS' Top Week 34 Viewing". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 18, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
  6. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (April 18, 2012). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Biggest Loser' & 'DWTS' Adjusted Up; 'Raising Hope' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 19, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
  7. ^ Marsi, Steve (May 8, 2012). "NCIS Review: Going Down in Flames". TV Fanatic. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
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