Personal Day is the 2nd episode of NCIS Season 13 and the 284th episode of the entire NCIS series.
Synopsis
The NCIS team investigate the murder of a Marine Sergeant, which is later revealed to be connected to a cold case concerning a notorious drug dealer. Tony soon discovers that Gibbs and DEA agent Luis Mitchell share a tragic past while Gibbs's new appearance has the team intrigued.
Prologue
Act One
Act Two
DiNozzo after Gibbs has told him to keep the family tree of DEA agent Luis "Mitch" Mitchell to himself.
Act Three
Act Four
Act Five
Major Events
- Bishop learns about Gibbs's first family.
- It is revealed that Benson Long ordered the hit that killed NIS Agent Kurt Mitchell and Gibbs' family.
Trivia
- The song playing in the last few minutes of the episode is Heather Stewart - If I Can't Take You With Me.
Cast
Series Regulars
| Name | Portrayed by | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Leroy Jethro Gibbs | Mark Harmon | Special Agent in charge of the NCIS Major Case Response Team. |
| Anthony DiNozzo Junior | Michael Weatherly | Senior Special Agent and second-in-command of the NCIS Major Case Response Team. |
| Timothy McGee | Sean Murray | Special Agent of the NCIS Major Case Response Team. |
| Abigail Sciuto | Pauley Perrette | Chief Forensic Specialist for the NCIS Major Case Response Team. |
| James Palmer | Brian Dietzen | Assistant Medical Examiner for the NCIS Major Case Response Team. Despite being credited, Dietzen does not appear in this episode. |
| Eleanor Bishop | Emily Wickersham | Probationary Special Agent of the NCIS Major Case Response Team. |
| Leon Vance | Rocky Carroll | Director of NCIS. Despite being credited, Carroll does not appear in this episode. |
| Donald Mallard | David McCallum | Chief Medical Examiner for the NCIS Major Case Response Team. |
Other Cast
| Name | Portrayed by | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Benson Long | Robert Knepper | A criminal. |
| Roy Evans | Darin Cooper | Benson Long's cousin. |
| Luis "Mitch" Mitchell | John Gabriel | An agent with the DEA. |
| Fisher Hyland | Billy Lush | A man who appears in the episode. |
| Realtor (Personal Day) | Nefetari Spencer | A woman who appears in the episode. |
| Cole Gleason | Joshua W. Beasley | Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and the main murder victim. Uncredited role. |
| Thug (Personal Day) | Manos Krystalis | Uncredited role. |