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NCIS: Los Angeles S4E5 — Out of the Past (1)
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NCIS: Los Angeles•Season 4•Episode 5

Out of the Past (1)

7.9/10 · 385 votesOct 30, 201244 min

Ranked #5 of 24 in Season 4•+0.2 vs season avg

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When a CIA agent who worked with Sam Hanna over eight years ago seeks his help and is soon found dead of an apparent suicide, Hanna and Callen suspect foul play and a bigger conspiracy. Meanwhile, Deeks finds his inner “dog whisperer” with Kensi as

Written byFrank Military
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Chris O'Donnell

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G. Callen

Daniela Ruah

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Kensi Blye

Eric Christian Olsen

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Marty Deeks

Barrett Foa

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Episode Summary

"Out of the Past (1)" is episode 5 of NCIS: Los Angeles season 4. It scored 7.9/10 from 385 votes, ranking #5 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Written by Frank Military, it aired on October 30, 2012.

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