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S10·E3 Phoenix

Episode
Season 10, Episode 3
Air Date
October 9, 2012
Runtime
42 minutes
Director
Terrence O'Hara
Writer
Steven D. Binder
Score
7.3/10 (9 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired October 9, 2012 42 min ★ 7.3/10 · 9 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

While on medical leave, Ducky orders the exhumation of a Navy Commander's body from a case closed 12 years ago. As a result, Gibbs tasks Ducky with a slightly different role on the investigation.

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Episode recap

In the third episode of the tenth season of the television series NCIS, titled Phoenix, the narrative centers on the medical examiner, Ducky. While currently on medical leave, Ducky initiates a request for the exhumation of a Navy Commander. This specific individual was the subject of a case that had been officially closed twelve years prior. Following this development, Gibbs assigns Ducky a new and distinct role to assist in the ongoing investigation. The series, which follows the Major Case Response Team of the NCIS as they investigate criminal cases connected to the United States Navy and Marine Corps, continues to focus on these personnel and their families. The show, created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill, features a cast that includes Mark Harmon, Sean Murray, and Brian Dietzen. The program, which originated from back-door pilots on the show JAG, remains a long-running crime, drama, and action-adventure series.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 10 Episode 3 of NCIS air?

Season 10, Episode 3 ('Phoenix') originally aired on October 9, 2012.

How long is Season 10 Episode 3 ('Phoenix')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 42 minutes.

What happens in NCIS Season 10 Episode 3?

While on medical leave, Ducky orders the exhumation of a Navy Commander's body from a case closed 12 years ago. As a result, Gibbs tasks Ducky with a slightly different role on the investigation....

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