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While on an undercover mission, Ziva's life is put in grave danger when the serial killer she's been tracking becomes suspicious of her. Read full recap »

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Writers:: George Schenck Frank Cardea Dan E. Fesman

Director:: James Whitmore Jr.

Stars:: David McCallum (Chief Medical Examiner Ducky Mallard); Pauley Perrette (Forensic Specialist Abby Sciuto); Mark Harmon (Senior Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs); Cote de Pablo (Mossad Agent Ziva David); Lauren Holly (Director Jenny Shepard); Michael Weatherly (Special Agent Tony DiNozzo); Sean Murray (Special Agent Tim McGee)

Recurring Role:: Brian Dietzen (Jimmy Palmer)

Guest Star:: Scott Holroyd (Navy PO Kevin Massey); Nick Chinlund (Det. Steve Rosetti); Steve Kazee (Michael Locke); Mia Lee (Newscaster); Ella Thomas (Heidi); Michael Hagerty (Andy Hoffman)

TRIVIA: When she is undercover at the bar, Ziva uses the alias "Gina". This is ironic since Cote de Pablo played a character named Gina in "The Education of Max Bickford." edit »
TRIVIA: When Tony says "Sea of Love, Boss. Remember that movie. Al Pacino played a cop, sleeps with a serial killer, played by Ellen Barkin," In the movie Sea of Love Ellen Barkin's character is a suspect in a serial killing case, but she turns out to be innocent in the end. edit »
GOOF: When Ziva said in Hebrew "Sheket Bevakasha" she translated that as "shut up" it's not the exact translation. The proper translation should have been "silence please". edit »
GOOF: At the beginning of the episode before Tony entered Hoffman's house he was talking to Gibbs and McGee on radio through his earpiece. When Tony entered Hoffman's house we can actually see his earpiece in his right ear, afterwards when he had seen the body he used his phone to call Gibbs and report that. Why didn't he just use the radio? edit »
TRIVIA: When Ziva is at her desk on the phone trying to find Locke's former girlfriend, there is a shot of one of the buildings that can be seen outside. The building in focus is the actual NCIS headquarters at the Washington Navy Yard. edit »

Original International Airdates:
Denmark: May 13, 2008 on TV3
Sweden: July 6, 2008 on TV3
UK: August 31, 2008 on FX UK
Australia: August 26, 2008 on Channel 10
New Zealand: September 28, 2008 on TV 3
Germany: September 28, 2008 on Sat.1 edit »
The song at the end is "Where I Stood" sung by Missy Higgins. edit »
Lauren Holly (Director Jenny Shepard) does not appear in this episode, even though she's featured in the opening credits. edit »

Ziva: (when Michael attempts to pick her up) Have you been telling me the truth about your girlfriend, or are you just taking advantage of my raw, emotional state?Michael: Yes! (pause) And, yes. edit »
Ziva: Sheket Bevakasha!
Tony: I don't know him. Borscht belt comedian?
Ziva: It is Hebrew, for shut up!
Tony: Really did effect you, huh? Have you had your mandatory session with the shrink?
Ziva: Yes.
Tony: Still crazy, then? edit »
Gibbs: Always suspect the spouse!
Ducky: Speaking from experience Jethro?
Abby: That's why I'm never getting married! edit »
Tony: McGee said you were a wreck... (tries to mess up Ziva's hair but she takes his arm and slams it down on her desk) I was just gonna tousle your hair. Sometimes that makes you smile. edit »
Tony: Sea of Love, Boss. Remember that movie. Al Pacino played a cop, sleeps with a serial killer, played by Ellen Barkin. The zany twist here is, Ziva's Pacino and Locke is Barkin, might even be bitin'. edit »

Tony refers to Ziva's assault on the copier as her "raging against the machine." Rage Against the Machine is a Los Angeles based rock band noted for its eclectic blend of hip hop, heavy metal, punk and funk fused with revolutionary politics and lyrics. edit »
When Tony is singing the song: "Sea Of Love", he refers to the movie of the same name starring Al Pacino. edit »

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sfviewer
member since: Jul 28, 2006
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The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
great episode ...Continue »
05/15/08 01:11pm | report abuse
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ilhbk923
member since: Sep 26, 2005
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The Bottom Line: "Out of character"
I enjoyed the episode even though, in my opinion, Ziva was completely out of character. ...Continue »
05/12/08 09:49pm | report abuse
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caymanswimmer
member since: Mar 23, 2008
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The Bottom Line: "Painful to watch"
Ahhh! What happened, this episode was terrible! Actually, the last two weeks have been pretty bad. ...Continue »
05/12/08 09:47am | report abuse
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OrangeSparkles
member since: May 11, 2008
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The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
Oh thank God! I thought the writers had completely forgot her this season. Hallelujah! ...Continue »
05/10/08 07:28pm | report abuse
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Fwirrel
member since: Mar 15, 2007
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The Bottom Line: "Not my favorite storyline"
ok...I guess... ...Continue »
05/10/08 07:15pm | report abuse