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NCIS S16E16 — Bears and Cubs
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NCIS•Season 16•Episode 16

Bears and Cubs

7.7/10 · 593 votesMar 12, 201943 min

Ranked #21 of 24 in Season 16•−0.3 vs season avg

Discussion

Jimmy is torn between family and work after his father-in-law, Ed, asks him to tamper with evidence from NCIS’ current murder investigation. Also, Ed’s poker buddy, Anthony DiNozzo, Sr., offers to help with the case.

Directed byDiana Valentine
Written byScott Williams
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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

Emily Wickersham

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Ellie Bishop

Maria Bello

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Jack Sloane

Rocky Carroll

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Leon Vance

Diona Reasonover

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Kasie Hines

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Scott Williams

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Diana Valentine

Diana Valentine

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Episode Summary

"Bears and Cubs" is episode 16 of NCIS season 16. It scored 7.7/10 from 593 votes, ranking #21 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Diana Valentine and written by Scott Williams, it aired on March 12, 2019.

Next: E17 · Silent ServiceBest of Season 16