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