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NCIS S14E10 — The Tie That Binds
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NCIS•Season 14•Episode 10

The Tie That Binds

8.1/10 · 710 votesDec 13, 201643 min

Ranked #4 of 24 in Season 14•+0.4 vs season avg

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After the NCIS team tracks evidence from the murder of a Navy captain to Ducky’s deceased mother, Ducky looks back and questions a pivotal life choice he made 37 years ago.

Directed byArvin Brown
Written bySteven D. Binder
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Cast10

Mark Harmon

Mark Harmon

Leroy Jethro Gibbs

Sean Murray

Sean Murray

Timothy McGee

Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer Valderrama

Nick Torres

Brian Dietzen

Brian Dietzen

Jimmy Palmer

David McCallum

David McCallum

Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard

Pauley Perrette

Pauley Perrette

Abby Sciuto

Emily Wickersham

Emily Wickersham

Ellie Bishop

Duane Henry

Duane Henry

Clayton Reeves

Jennifer Esposito

Jennifer Esposito

Alex Quinn

Rocky Carroll

Rocky Carroll

Leon Vance

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Arvin Brown

Director

Steven D. Binder

Steven D. Binder

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Tie That Binds" is episode 10 of NCIS season 14. It scored 8.1/10 from 710 votes, ranking #4 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Arvin Brown and written by Steven D. Binder, it aired on December 13, 2016.

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