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NCIS (season 11)
Season 11
Release
Original networkCBS
Original releaseSeptember 24, 2013 (2013-09-24)
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The eleventh season of the police procedural drama NCIS premiered on September 24, 2013, in the same time slot as the previous seasons, Tuesdays at 8pm.[1] The character of Special Agent Ziva David, portrayed by Cote de Pablo, departed during the season with her final appearance being in "Past, Present and Future".[2] I Love Manni -Moo<3

Cast

Main article: List of NCIS characters
Character Portrayed by Main cast
Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs Mark Harmon
Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo Michael Weatherly
Special Agent Ziva David Cote de Pablo Episodes 1 & 2
Forensic specialist Abby Sciuto Pauley Perrette
Special Agent Timothy McGee Sean Murray
M.E. assistant Jimmy Palmer Brian Dietzen
Director Leon Vance Rocky Carroll
Doctor Donald "Ducky" Mallard David McCallum

Production

On February 1, 2013, CBS renewed NCIS for an eleventh season.[3] The same date Mark Harmon extended his contract on the show with a new "multiyear deal" with CBS.[4] It was announced on July 10, 2013 that Cote de Pablo, who plays Ziva David, had chosen not to return for the eleventh season as a regular. She will appear in enough episodes to close out her character's storylines.[2] Because of de Pablo's exit, showrunner Gary Glasberg had to change his planned storyline for season 11. "Someone asked me if I was planning for this, but I really wasn’t, so basically the minute that this became real, I had to throw out a lot of what I was planning to do and start from scratch".[5] Glasberg has stated that there will be rotating characters coming to fill Ziva's role.

The theme for the season is "unlocking demons", both figurative and literal according to Glasberg. A "pretty interesting adversary" about the theme will be introduced, and "that will carry through the season".[6]

Casting

Colin Hanks is returned for the premiere episode as Defense Department investigator Richard Parsons, a character introduced at the end of the tenth season.[7] Marina Sirtis has reported that she will return as Mossad Director Orli Elbaz from the previous season.[8] Joe Spano also reprises his role as Senior FBI Agent Tobias C. Fornell in the first two episodes.[9][10] Muse Watson (as Mike Franks), Ralph Waite (as Gibbs' father Jackson Gibbs), and Robert Wagner (as Tony's father Anthony DiNozzo, Sr.) are also confirmed to return.[11]

The season premiere will introduce a new character named Ozzy, described as "a towering figure who's tasked with digging up information on an intruder and tracking down a potential hacker".[12] The second episode included a character named Sarah Porter, played by Leslie Hope, who is the new Secretary of the Navy,[13] while Margo Harshman has been cast in a potentially recurring role as Timothy McGee's girlfriend, Delilah Fielding.[14] The third episode introduced retiring NCIS Special Agent Vera Strickland (Roma Maffia) who has known Gibbs for many years.[15]

On August 13, 2013, "casting intel" on a new female character named Bishop was published, with filming scheduled to mid-October.[16] Bishop is described as a "twentysomething female[;] bright, educated, athletic, attractive, fresh-faced, focused and somewhat socially awkward. She has a mysterious mixture of analytic brilliance, fierce determination and idealism. She's traveled extensively, but only feels comfortable at home." Emily Wickersham has been cast to play the character, and the character will be introduced during "November sweeps".[17][18][19]

Episodes

No. in
series 		No. in
season 		Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
2351"Whiskey Tango Foxtrot"Tony WharmbyGary GlasbergSeptember 24, 2013 (2013-09-24)20.02[20]
2362"Past, Present, and Future"James Whitmore, Jr.Gary Glasberg, Scott Williams and Gina Lucita MonrealOctober 1, 2013 (2013-10-01)19.98[21]
2373"Under the Radar"Dennis SmithGeorge Schenck and Frank CardeaOctober 8, 2013 (2013-10-08)18.33[22]
2384"Anonymous Was a Woman"[23]Terrence O'HaraSteven D. BinderOctober 15, 2013 (2013-10-15)N/A
2395"Once A Crook"[24]Arvin BrownChristopher SilberOctober 22, 2013 (2013-10-22)N/A

Ratings

Episode U.S. ratings Canada ratings Australian ratings
Original airdate Viewers
(millions) 		Rank Original airdate Viewers
(millions) 		Rank Original airdate Viewers
(millions) 		Rank
Night Week Night Week Night Week
"Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" September 24, 2013 20.02[20] 1 3[20] — — — — — — — —
"Past, Present, and Future" October 1, 2013 19.98[21] 1 2[21] — — — — — — — —
"Under the Radar" October 8, 2013 18.33[22] 1 — — — — — — — — —

References

  1. ^ Ausiello, Michael (July 9, 2013). "Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on Bones, HIMYM, NCIS, Nashville, Castle, True Blood, Glee and More". TV Line. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Cote De Pablo To Depart CBS' 'NCIS'". Deadline. July 10, 2013. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  3. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (February 1, 2013). "'NCIS' Renewed by CBS for 11th Season". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 1, 2013). "UPDATE: Mark Harmon Inks New 'NCIS' Deal, Hit CBS Drama Renewed For Next Season". Deadline. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  5. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (July 29, 2013). "NCIS Boss Opens Up About Cote de Pablo's Surprising Decision ('I Really Wasn't Planning for This'), Hints at 'Romantic' Exit Storyline". TV Line. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  6. ^ "Fall TV Spoiler Spectacular: Exclusive Scoop and Photos on 45 Returning Favorites!". TV Line. September 3, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
  7. ^ Bryant, Adam and Natalie Abrams (July 30, 2013). "Mega Buzz: Ziva's NCIS Exit, Arrow's New Villains, and a New Good Wife Lover". TV Guide. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
  8. ^ https://twitter.com/Marina_Sirtis/status/355382356539998209
  9. ^ "(#1101) "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot"". Listings – NCIS on CBS. the Futon Critic. Retrieved September 4, 2013.
  10. ^ "(#1102) "Past, Present, and Future"". Listings – NCIS on CBS. the Futon Critic. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
  11. ^ Keveney, Bill (September 30, 2013). "'NCIS' says farewell to Ziva". USA Today. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  12. ^ Ausiello, Michael (July 9, 2013). "Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on Bones, HIMYM, NCIS, Nashville, Castle, True Blood, Glee and More". TVLine. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
  13. ^ http://www.tvfanatic.com/2013/08/leslie-hope-to-play-pivotal-role-on-ncis-season-11/
  14. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (July 30, 2013). "NCIS Exclusive: Big Bang Brainiac Cast as McGee's Girlfriend". TV Line. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  15. ^ Ausiello, Michael (August 13, 2013). "NCIS Exclusive: Meet Ziva's Successor". TVLine. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
  16. ^ Ausiello, Michael (August 13, 2013). "NCIS Exclusive: Meet Ziva's Successor". TV Line. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  17. ^ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/17/ncis-emily-wickersham-ziva-bishop-season-11_n_3944391.html
  18. ^ http://tvline.com/2013/09/17/emily-wickersham-ncis-season-11-after-ziva/
  19. ^ http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/09/ncis-emily-wickersham-cast-in-season-11-as-cote-de-pablo-replacement---who-is-she.html
  20. ^ a b c Bibel, Sara (October 1, 2013). "TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'Sunday Night Football' Tops Week 1 With Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
  21. ^ a b c Kondolojy, Amanda (October 8, 2013). "TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'NFL on CBS' Tops Week 2 With Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  22. ^ a b Kondolojy, Amanda (October 9, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.', 'NCIS' & 'The Voice' Adjusted Up; 'Chicago Fire', 'The Goldbergs' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
  23. ^ "NCIS Season 11 Episode 04 - Anonymous Was a Woman - Zap2it TV Listings". Zap2it. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  24. ^ "Listings - NCIS on CBS | TheFutonCritic.com". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October, 10, 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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