Aliyah

Season 6, Episode 25, Aired
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After Tony's confrontation with Rivkin, the NCIS team flies to Israel for a final showdown, where they aren't exactly welcomed by Ziva's father, the head of Mossad. Gibbs has to make a tough choice as the situation gets even more complicated.
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  • Reviewers are missing something

    5.0
    "Mediocre"
    By shlif1, Oct 21, 2011
    I've read many of the reviews for this episode and feel that the reviewers are simply taking things at face value. I agree that the last few episodes have been weak, especially in their portrayal of Israelis as the bad guys who will go around assassinating all terrorists and betraying the U.S. all over the place.

    However, I'm pretty sure the plot, as weak as it is, calls for Zeva to really be working for Gibbs and "against" her father in this case. Remember that Gibbs was told by "SECNAV" (Vance's boss?) that Vance's team's next mission was to investigate Israeli intelligence. What better way than for Zeva to "leave" the NCIS team and work for Mossad.

    I do agree with the reviewers who said how nonsensical it would be for terrorists abroad to be more interested in NCIS than Mossad. Unless, of course, it is Mossad that has Zeva prisoner and they're trying to "debrief" her. I wouldn't put it past her fictional father as they portray him.moreless

  • The team goes to Isreal with not too much happening to settle anything. Ziva has apparently met her demise at the hands of terrorists.

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    "Poor"
    By DarwinBruce, Oct 21, 2011
    I have two complaints about the plots. At least three times the baddie has Gibbs in his sights and is pulling the trigger when he is shot be someone else. "Kill Ari part two", "Sharif returns", and the one where they burn down the dead directors (Jenny), house to hide the russian spy's body. The other is that withthe exception of Abby, every major female on the show has met an untimely end. Gibbs army girlfriend was shipped back to Iraq, not exactly fatal, but not too pleasant either. Let's face it, unless the Mossad is already outside the door, Ziva is not going to get out of this one (and she stated in an earlier episode that she would not let herself be taken alive. Is there a reason for all this ?moreless

  • What an amazing season cliffhanger! (Spoilers!!!)

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    By amazing_race, Aug 30, 2011
    This was certainly another amazing ending to another amazing season on NCIS. I really enjoyed most of this episode, but I was also astounded by the cliffhanger they left us on, right at the end!

    The storyline was interesting, although arguably, it could've been better! Abby was her usual amazing self, when the team got back from Israel!

    I thought the last scene, which depicted Ziva being held hostage and questioned, was amazing ly done, and I thought it added so much suspense to the epiosode. It really was a great, although potentially sad, ending to the sweason.

    Definitely an episode that I would've highly recommended. Amazing show, and this is not one to be missed!moreless

  • What else is there to say. After I saw this episode. The team seems to be a member short now. Who really knows when or if Zeva will be a double spy or come back to NCIS. Lots of questions need to be resolved. The sooner the better.moreless

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    By kingtazzy, Aug 30, 2011
    Theres no way I can see Tony getting with Zeva now. And why did Zeva of all things stay just to get punished. Im kinda thinking the whole NCIS team will have to kick down the door and rescue Zeva unless she can escape. Maybe she doesnt want to. Maybe theres another reason why shes being subjected to so much torture. With a new NCIS show underway I would not be suprised if the team works with them maybe afew times. I think it would be great for ratings on both shows. Have double crossovers. Working together and resolving all there issues. Theres also a part of me that wonders how much longer will NCIS go. Its in its seventh season now. I see maybe afew more left. And that will be it.moreless

  • Blah... this season sucked and with this finale it sucked even more! Please give me season 5 team back!! Damn it why do they have to ruin a perfect team??? Nope, I surely won't come back next season. NCIS is over, ruined forever!moreless

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    By eiencafe, Apr 22, 2011
    Blah... I can't even describe how I'm feeling right now... and I thought season 4 was bad... this is worst! This season sucked big time or it sucked after Road Kill and with this finale it sucked even more! Please give me season 5 team back!! Damn it why do they have to ruin a perfect team??? Why do they have this need to change storyline?? couldn't they leave Ari's story like it was? No! and don't make me talk about Tony!!(stupid guy). Or Ziva!! hate it, hate it, hate it! Nope, I surely won't come back next season. NCIS is over, ruined forever! Goodbye.moreless
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    • TRIVIA: Tony gets sent out of the conference room after being questioned by Vance; and Gibbs pats his butt, when he walks by.

    • TRIVIA: We learn that Ziva's killing of Ari was on her father's orders so that Gibbs would be beholden to him.

    • TRIVIA: When Director Vance says, "The man practically mainlines caffeine," (in reference to Gibbs) it is a throwback to episode 3x06 "The Voyeur's Web," where Director Shepard, says "The girl practically mainlines caffeine" (in reference to Abby).

    • GOOF: It is inconceivable that Ziva would have worn a Star of David necklace on an undercover mission to a Muslim nation, as is shown at the end of the episode.

    • GOOF: The aircraft that the NCIS team fly to Israel is a C-130 Hercules, a turboprop cargo plane that has been in service with the military for more than 50 years (with many updated models). Riding in the back of a C-130 would be noisy, uncomfortable, and slow. It seems odd that the head of NCIS would not be able to requisition one of the small jets that the Air Force retains to transport VIPs.

    • TRIVIA: When Eli is interrogating Tony, Tony comments on the style of Eli's shirt, "What is that Zegna, Cavalli?" He is referring to Ermenegildo Zegna and Roberto Cavalli two Italian designers of fine men's clothing.

    • GOOF: A sign in the Mossad building read "Rama Shlisheet 3", which means "Third Level 3". Level, as in stage, not floor. The Hebrew word for floor is Koma.

    • GOOF: The term Aliyah, which (not literally) means to emigrate to Israel is not used in the case of Israelis returning to Israel, who are described as shavim, meaning, those who return.

    • TRIVIA: When Ducky is in Gibbs' basement, you can clearly see that Gibbs has gotten rid of another (the fourth) of the boats he makes down there.

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    • Vance: (watching Tony's interview with Eli) Son of a bitch! How many times did I tell DiNozzo to leave his smart ass attitude back in D.C. Gibbs: You should've checked his bags.

    • Tony: My gut told me it was Rivkin, not Ziva. Sometimes my gut just... sucks. But if Ziva knew something, I wanted to give her a chance to explain it to me. Vance: To protect her. Tony: If she needed it.

    • Eli: You're angry. Ziva: I am confused. Eli: That is why I asked you here. Ziva: To find answers? Eli: No, my dear, to find solace. You leave finding the answers to me.

    • Eli: Agent DiNozzo what you need to understand is that I am very aware of who you are; your achievements and your misjudgments. Tony: Okay, stop right there, if this is about my Twitter page, I just want to clarify. I'd had a couple of cocktails and what can I say? Sometimes I get a little chatty.

    • Eli: Agent DiNozzo, my sincere apologies for your wait. Tony: That's okay, I dig hanging out in concrete bunkers, especially after 12 hour plane rides, in cramped quarters. Eli: Your sarcasm is noted. Tony: So's your shirt, nice style, what is that Zegna, Cavalli? Got good taste. Eli: I'm not certain how my apparel applies to your visit. Tony: And I'm not really certain how you can classify my visit, as a visit.

    • Tony: I had no choice. Ziva: That's a lie. Tony: Why would I lie to you Ziva? Ziva: To save your worthless ass. Tony: From who? Vance? Mossad? Ziva: You jeopardized your entire career for what? Tony: For you.

    • (Gibbs picks up phone) Gibbs: Yeah, Gibbs. McGee: Hey boss, how's Tel Aviv? Abby: Forget Tel Aviv, how's Tony? How's Ziva? Are they talking yet? Gibbs: They're fine Abby. Abby: I take that as a no. So how's Israel? (McGee glares at Abby) Abby: What? He said they're fine. (starts talking to Gibbs again) Abby: It's magical right? I mean, I've been wanting to go there for years, it's like third on my list. Galapagos Island and of course, Dollywood.

    • McGee: Gives a whole new meaning to fried hard-drive, huh? (McGee chuckles, Abby stares at him) Abby: How many times have you told that joke today? McGee: None! (Abby gives him a look) Maybe once or twice. Abby: Newsflash McGee, now is not the time for haha's, ok? McGee: Sorry.

    • Eli: Ziva. (he kisses Ziva on both cheeks) When did you start wearing so much make-up? Ziva: Nice to see you too. (Eli looks at watch) Eli: The traffic, I wasn't expecting you for another hour. Ziva: I drove. Eli: Enough said.

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    • Original International Airdates: Denmark: May 24, 2009 on TV3 Australia: June 23, 2009 on Channel Ten Norway: September 29, 2009 on TV3 Spain: October 29, 2009 on La Sexta Sweden: November 3, 2009 on TV3 Germany: November 15, 2009 on SAT 1 The Netherlands: November 24, 2009 on SBS6 Latin America: January 29, 2010 on AXN Slovakia: May 13, 2010 on Markiza Finland: July 6, 2010 on Nelonen Czech Republic: November 8, 2010 on TV Nova

    • Music Featured In This Episode: "Fear" by Stop Making Friends (as they arrive in Tel Aviv) Also, Pauley Perrette (Abby) sings lead vocals for the band, including their song "Fear."

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    • Episode Title: "Aliyah" In Hebrew the world Aliyah means to go up. When a Jewish person Immigrates to Israel people say he/she is making Aliyah. This is because it is believed that it is spiritually higher to live in Israel than any other country.

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