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NCIS S17E8 — Musical Chairs
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NCIS•Season 17•Episode 8

Musical Chairs

7.8/10 · 572 votesNov 19, 201941 min

Ranked #13 of 20 in Season 17•−0.3 vs season avg

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The NCIS team investigates the murder of a musician in the Navy’s most elite band that performs at diplomatic events around the world.

Directed byMichael Zinberg
Written byKate Torgovnick May
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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

Emily Wickersham

Ellie Bishop

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

Jack Sloane

Rocky Carroll

Rocky Carroll

Leon Vance

Diona Reasonover

Diona Reasonover

Kasie Hines

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Michael Zinberg

Michael Zinberg

Director

Kate Torgovnick May

Kate Torgovnick May

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Musical Chairs" is episode 8 of NCIS season 17. It scored 7.8/10 from 572 votes, ranking #13 of 20 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Michael Zinberg and written by Kate Torgovnick May, it aired on November 19, 2019.

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