Season 1 - Best Episodes Of NCIS: Origins
Season 1 - Best Episodes Of NCIS: Origins
(Overall Rating: ★ 7.4)Episode Ratings & Analysis
Explore season 1 episodes of NCIS: Origins. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
In 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, Leroy Jethro Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office, where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.
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Blue Bayou
As Leroy Jethro Gibbs prepares for his first Christmas without his wife and daughter, flashbacks reveal the unlikely journey that led to his first day on the job as a special agent.
Vivo o Muerto
The case of a missing woman who disappeared after a night of clubbing with a Navy seaman takes the team to Mexico, where they learn of a possible connection to Gibbs' past.
I really wish they would stop trying to make a romance with lala. First, the actors have zero chemis...
Monsoon
The team investigates the brutal murder of a veteran who fell on hard times after serving in Vietnam, leading Franks to reflect on his own struggles following the war. Also, Gibbs considers a new path forward.
This is going from strength to strength. Great episode, heartbreaking
All's Not Lost
Still grieving the loss of his wife and daughter, Gibbs helps the team work a case involving a missing girl. The moment that irrevocably changed Gibbs' life is revealed.
It was only me. Until it wasn’t. Damn. These four episodes has been both great and kinda hard. E...
Flight of Icarus
The team investigates the death of a famed Marine commander's son, while a pivotal part of Franks' past involving his family is revealed.
It's nice to get some story about Mike past
One Flew Over
NIS investigates the murder of a dementia-afflicted Jane Doe. Also, flashbacks reveal the first time Gibbs met Franks
Annoyed by Franks with that coyote. Shoot down, not up!! Shooting up means that bullet could go anyw...
Touchstones
When the evidence room is broken into and significant cash goes missing, the team looks into a connection to a recent case. Also, Lala opens up to Gibbs, and Kowalski struggles to move forward.
I am so fricking glad they're doing (some of) the side characters backstory
Sick as Our Secrets
Gibbs and the team investigate the case of a Navy priest who was killed in the confessional booth and may have been targeted by mistake. Meanwhile, Randy shows Gibbs the ropes of working a protective detail while struggling with a personal situation.
Damn that was such a good episode. I don't know why but I keep fearing [spoiler]them killing a chara...
Bend, Don't Break
A murder near Camp Pendleton leads Gibbs and the team to a suburban mall in San Diego, where Gibbs takes matters into his own hands. Jackson Gibbs pays Franks an unexpected visit.
Based on my previous knowledge of Gibbs from the original show, I know it can be impossible to read ...
Last Rites
With the countdown on to an execution, Franks races to extricate the location of a missing body from a death row inmate and honor a promise he made to the victim's sister before time runs out.
The sister said she never took off her part of the necklace. So why didn't Franks check the body the...
Incognito
Gibbs goes undercover for the first time with Lala as NIS works the case of a dead Navy seaman who may have been sharing top-secret intel that poses a threat to national security. Also, Lala struggles with her place on the team and an unexpected development in her personal life.
Hmmm, they're playing a dangerous game with [spoiler]Lala. I hope it won't go to that point though, ...
Enter Sandman (1)
Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office, where he forges his place on a gritty ragtag team.
Gibbs's Birthday is November 21 which is the same as me and my husbands wedding anniversary. Pretty ...
Enter Sandman (2)
Gibbs and the gritty ragtag team continue their investigation at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office.
I have a feeling 'Sandman' isn't over with. Gibbs acted like he wasn't so sure about 'Bugs' being th...
Episode 14
Enter Sandman (1)
Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office, where he forges his place on a gritty ragtag team.
Gibbs's Birthday is November 21 which is the same as me and my husbands wedding anniversary. Pretty ...
Enter Sandman (2)
Gibbs and the gritty ragtag team continue their investigation at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office.
I have a feeling 'Sandman' isn't over with. Gibbs acted like he wasn't so sure about 'Bugs' being th...
Bend, Don't Break
A murder near Camp Pendleton leads Gibbs and the team to a suburban mall in San Diego, where Gibbs takes matters into his own hands. Jackson Gibbs pays Franks an unexpected visit.
Based on my previous knowledge of Gibbs from the original show, I know it can be impossible to read ...
Last Rites
With the countdown on to an execution, Franks races to extricate the location of a missing body from a death row inmate and honor a promise he made to the victim's sister before time runs out.
The sister said she never took off her part of the necklace. So why didn't Franks check the body the...
Incognito
Gibbs goes undercover for the first time with Lala as NIS works the case of a dead Navy seaman who may have been sharing top-secret intel that poses a threat to national security. Also, Lala struggles with her place on the team and an unexpected development in her personal life.
Hmmm, they're playing a dangerous game with [spoiler]Lala. I hope it won't go to that point though, ...
Sick as Our Secrets
Gibbs and the team investigate the case of a Navy priest who was killed in the confessional booth and may have been targeted by mistake. Meanwhile, Randy shows Gibbs the ropes of working a protective detail while struggling with a personal situation.
Damn that was such a good episode. I don't know why but I keep fearing [spoiler]them killing a chara...
One Flew Over
NIS investigates the murder of a dementia-afflicted Jane Doe. Also, flashbacks reveal the first time Gibbs met Franks
Annoyed by Franks with that coyote. Shoot down, not up!! Shooting up means that bullet could go anyw...
Touchstones
When the evidence room is broken into and significant cash goes missing, the team looks into a connection to a recent case. Also, Lala opens up to Gibbs, and Kowalski struggles to move forward.
I am so fricking glad they're doing (some of) the side characters backstory
All's Not Lost
Still grieving the loss of his wife and daughter, Gibbs helps the team work a case involving a missing girl. The moment that irrevocably changed Gibbs' life is revealed.
It was only me. Until it wasn’t. Damn. These four episodes has been both great and kinda hard. E...
Flight of Icarus
The team investigates the death of a famed Marine commander's son, while a pivotal part of Franks' past involving his family is revealed.
It's nice to get some story about Mike past
Monsoon
The team investigates the brutal murder of a veteran who fell on hard times after serving in Vietnam, leading Franks to reflect on his own struggles following the war. Also, Gibbs considers a new path forward.
This is going from strength to strength. Great episode, heartbreaking
Vivo o Muerto
The case of a missing woman who disappeared after a night of clubbing with a Navy seaman takes the team to Mexico, where they learn of a possible connection to Gibbs' past.
I really wish they would stop trying to make a romance with lala. First, the actors have zero chemis...
Blue Bayou
As Leroy Jethro Gibbs prepares for his first Christmas without his wife and daughter, flashbacks reveal the unlikely journey that led to his first day on the job as a special agent.
Possibly the best episode so far, but it's still just a bunch of cliches. They are effective, but oh...
Enter Sandman (1)
Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office, where he forges his place on a gritty ragtag team.
Gibbs's Birthday is November 21 which is the same as me and my husbands wedding anniversary. Pretty ...
Enter Sandman (2)
Gibbs and the gritty ragtag team continue their investigation at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office.
I have a feeling 'Sandman' isn't over with. Gibbs acted like he wasn't so sure about 'Bugs' being th...
Bend, Don't Break
A murder near Camp Pendleton leads Gibbs and the team to a suburban mall in San Diego, where Gibbs takes matters into his own hands. Jackson Gibbs pays Franks an unexpected visit.
Based on my previous knowledge of Gibbs from the original show, I know it can be impossible to read ...
All's Not Lost
Still grieving the loss of his wife and daughter, Gibbs helps the team work a case involving a missing girl. The moment that irrevocably changed Gibbs' life is revealed.
It was only me. Until it wasn’t. Damn. These four episodes has been both great and kinda hard. E...
Last Rites
With the countdown on to an execution, Franks races to extricate the location of a missing body from a death row inmate and honor a promise he made to the victim's sister before time runs out.
The sister said she never took off her part of the necklace. So why didn't Franks check the body the...
Incognito
Gibbs goes undercover for the first time with Lala as NIS works the case of a dead Navy seaman who may have been sharing top-secret intel that poses a threat to national security. Also, Lala struggles with her place on the team and an unexpected development in her personal life.
Hmmm, they're playing a dangerous game with [spoiler]Lala. I hope it won't go to that point though, ...
One Flew Over
NIS investigates the murder of a dementia-afflicted Jane Doe. Also, flashbacks reveal the first time Gibbs met Franks
Annoyed by Franks with that coyote. Shoot down, not up!! Shooting up means that bullet could go anyw...
Sick as Our Secrets
Gibbs and the team investigate the case of a Navy priest who was killed in the confessional booth and may have been targeted by mistake. Meanwhile, Randy shows Gibbs the ropes of working a protective detail while struggling with a personal situation.
Damn that was such a good episode. I don't know why but I keep fearing [spoiler]them killing a chara...
Vivo o Muerto
The case of a missing woman who disappeared after a night of clubbing with a Navy seaman takes the team to Mexico, where they learn of a possible connection to Gibbs' past.
I really wish they would stop trying to make a romance with lala. First, the actors have zero chemis...
Blue Bayou
As Leroy Jethro Gibbs prepares for his first Christmas without his wife and daughter, flashbacks reveal the unlikely journey that led to his first day on the job as a special agent.
Possibly the best episode so far, but it's still just a bunch of cliches. They are effective, but oh...
Flight of Icarus
The team investigates the death of a famed Marine commander's son, while a pivotal part of Franks' past involving his family is revealed.
It's nice to get some story about Mike past
Touchstones
When the evidence room is broken into and significant cash goes missing, the team looks into a connection to a recent case. Also, Lala opens up to Gibbs, and Kowalski struggles to move forward.
I am so fricking glad they're doing (some of) the side characters backstory
Monsoon
The team investigates the brutal murder of a veteran who fell on hard times after serving in Vietnam, leading Franks to reflect on his own struggles following the war. Also, Gibbs considers a new path forward.
This is going from strength to strength. Great episode, heartbreaking
Episode 14
| Season | Average Rating | Episodes | Best Episode | Worst Episode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ★ 8.0 | 13 |
★ 8.9
Blue Bayou
|
★ 7.6
Enter Sandman (1)
|
Possibly the best episode so far, but it's still just a bunch of cliches. They are effective, but oh...