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The Best Episodes of NCIS: Origins Season 3

Every episode of NCIS: Origins Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of NCIS: Origins Season 3!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    NCIS: Origins Season 3 Episode 1 - Don’t You Forget About Me
    8.8/10(247 votes)

    S3:E1

    Set in the present day, ghosts from the past of Leroy Jethro Gibbs finally catch up to him, shattering his peaceful retirement in Alaska. In 1992, the team races to rescue a kidnapped Randy while Gibbs and Lala deal with the aftermath of their kiss.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. NCIS: Origins Season 3 Episode 3 - Return of the Mack
    8.7/10(88 votes)

    S3:E3

    In 1992, Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard helps the team investigate when a young Marine is found murdered on a beach with suspicious markings all over his body. In the present, Gibbs reunites with a familiar face from the past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. NCIS: Origins Season 3 Episode 2 - My Own Worst Enemy
    8.5/10(169 votes)

    S3:E2

    In 1992, the team bands together to help Woody when he’s accused of murdering a bowling rival. In the present, Gibbs returns to civilization and calls in a favor from old friend Woody.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Don’t You Forget About Me" is the best rated episode of "NCIS: Origins" season 3. It scored 8.8/10 based on 247 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/6/2026. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Return of the Mack".