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NCIS S19E16 — The Wake
7.5
NCIS•Season 19•Episode 16

The Wake

7.5/10 · 479 votesMar 21, 202245 min

Ranked #15 of 21 in Season 19•−0.3 vs season avg

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A gruesome mishap at a Petty Officer’s gender-reveal party leads NCIS to the case of a missing teacher that was popularized on a true crime podcast.

Directed byRocky Carroll
Written byKatie White
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Mark Harmon

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Leroy Jethro Gibbs

Sean Murray

Sean Murray

Timothy McGee

Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer Valderrama

Nick Torres

Katrina Law

Katrina Law

Jessica Knight

Brian Dietzen

Brian Dietzen

Jimmy Palmer

David McCallum

David McCallum

Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard

Rocky Carroll

Rocky Carroll

Leon Vance

Diona Reasonover

Diona Reasonover

Kasie Hines

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Episode Summary

"The Wake" is episode 16 of NCIS season 19. It scored 7.5/10 from 479 votes, ranking #15 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Rocky Carroll and written by Katie White, it aired on March 21, 2022.

Next: E17 · Starting Over (I)Best of Season 19