“Great episode - really let the humor fly. This was an outstanding episode in which the humor of the individual characters really started to come out.” www.imdb.com
Reviewers often highlight the balance of humor and emotional stakes in this early episode. Watch NCIS S01E (5)
The investigation takes a personal turn as Kate Todd becomes obsessed with clearing Schilz’s name. The trail leads to (played by Melora Hardin), a former Petty Officer living a luxury lifestyle she claims is funded by the lottery. The team eventually deduces that Toner and an accomplice, Ted Martinez, murdered Schilz, stuffed him in the pod, and used Toner's looks to distract the crew while they moved the body. Critical Review & Highlights “Great episode - really let the humor fly
: The episode is heavy on specific military references, such as TFOA ("Things Falling Off Aircraft") reports. The trail leads to (played by Melora Hardin),
“The comedic bits did most of the work... The comedic moments are helping episodes like this that are a little weak.” www.imdb.com Production & Casting Notes
: Guest star Melora Hardin is praised for "chewing all the scenery" as the manipulative, "Black Widow" villain Erin Toner.
: It is revealed that Tony has been on Gibbs's team for two years, while Kate has been an NCIS agent for exactly one month. Are you planning to watch the rest of Season 1, or "NCIS" The Curse (TV Episode 2003) - IMDb