Off Duty: An NCIS Rewatch
NCIS co-stars and lifelong friends, Michael Weatherly and Cote De Pablo, are hosting Off Duty: An NCIS Rewatch video podcast. They played two of NCIS's most memorable characters, agents Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David, better known as "Tiva" to you. Each week, Michael and Cote break down an episode of NCIS and host a special guest, including stars across the NCIS universe, to reminisce about the show’s impact and reveal behind-the-scenes, never-before-shared moments from the making of this beloved franchise.
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Episodes
Gary Cole: The new #1 on the call-sheet
The new star of NCIS guests in this season finale of Off Duty. Gary Cole talks with Michael and Cote about the seemingly impossible task of filling Mark Harmon's shoes on NCIS, the difference between Alden Parker and Gibbs, and the beautiful last Gibbs scene that was shot in Alaska. Michael and Cote also discuss the epic NCIS season 3 finale: Hiatus: Part 2.
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12/11/24•1h 1m
Mark Horowitz: PinPin Pula and how NCIS started
NCIS producer extraordinaire Mark Horowitz talks to Michael and Cote about the inception of the show, behind the scenes stories, and the magic that lead to its incredible longevity. Michael and Cote discuss S3E24: Hiatus: Part 1.
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05/11/24•1h 7m
Tamara Taylor: NCIS vs. Bones, and Hollywood prejudice
Tamara Taylor [Bones, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.] talks to Michael and Cote about what made the NCIS set special, comparisons between NCIS and Bones, and being asked to use an "urban" accent on TV sets. Michael and Cote discuss S3E22: Jeopardy.
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29/10/24•1h 12m
Jesse Stern: NCIS' all-or-nothing method writer
NCIS writer Jesse Stern talks to Michael and Cote about how he lived and breathed the show for some of it's defining years, killing off beloved characters, and some of his all-time favorite episodes. Michael and Cote discuss S3E21: Bloodbath.
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22/10/24•1h 13m
Matt Jones: The truth behind Dorneget's death
Matt Jones [Breaking Bad, Mom, Bob Hearts Abishola] talks to Cote and Michael about losing his voice (forever) in Amsterdam, getting cast on Breaking Bad, and how he encouraged his own death on NCIS. Michael and Cote discuss S3E20: Untouchable.
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15/10/24•59m 41s
Shane Brennan: Steering "The Mothership", making NCIS: LA, and expanding the franchise
Writer/producer Shane Brennan talks to Michael and Cote about taking over as NCIS showrunner for Donald Bellisario, turning DiNozzo into an action star, and creating NCIS: Los Angeles. Michael and Cote discuss S3E19: Iced.
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08/10/24•1h 7m
All-star TV-director Michelle MacLaren
Director Michelle MacLaren [NCIS, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead] talks to Michael and Cote about the Tony and Ziva arc, her memories from working on some of the biggest shows in television, and her mathematical approach to directing. Michael and Cote discuss S3E18: Bait.
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01/10/24•57m 52s
Rachel Good: Meet the Wardrobe Master
NCIS Head of Wardrobe Rachel Good sits down with Michael and Cote to discuss finding the right look for the entire cast, learning from Jaime Lee Curtis, and S3E17: Ravenous.
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24/09/24•1h 15m
Rocky Carroll: Leon Vance enters the stage
NCIS legend Rocky Carroll, who played Director Leon Vance, sits down with Michael and Cote. Rocky talks about the past, present and future of NCIS, and an on-set toothpick-prank played on him by Mark Harmon. Michael and Cote dissect S3E16: Family Secret.
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17/09/24•1h 19m
Greg Germann: Legendary guest stars, and NCIS longevity
Greg Germann [Ally McBeal, Ned & Stacey, Grey's Anatomy] talks to Michael and Cote about his role on NCIS as Assistant Director Jerome Craig, family, and the upcoming Tony and Ziva spin-off. Michael and Cote discuss S3E15: Head Case.
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10/09/24•58m 54s
Jon Cryer: The dream of playing an NCIS corpse
Jon Cryer [Two and a Half Men, Pretty in Pink] talks to Michael and Cote about his long dream of playing a corpse on NCIS, that ultimately resulted in him playing the doctor that saved Gibbs' life. Michael and Cote discuss S3E14: Light Sleeper.
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03/09/24•1h 8m
Emily Wickersham: Ellie Bishop and a gift from Gibbs
Ellie Bishop-actor Emily Wickersham talk with Michael and Cote about her arc on NCIS, the gift given to her by Mark Harmon during the casting process, and life after the show. Michael and Cote discuss S3E13: Deception, which had special guest appearances by then teenagers Jessie Plemons and Zac Efron.
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27/08/24•56m 8s
Dennis Smith: Behind the NCIS camera
NCIS director Dennis Smith reminisce with Cote and Michael about making his favorite episodes of the show with them, TIVA, the "secret sauce" that has kept it going for over 20 years, and S3E12: Boxed In.
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20/08/24•1h 20m
Joe Spano: Fornell, Tom Hanks, and "Bootcamp Babes"
Joe Spano talks to Cote and Michael about his character Tobias Fornell, his relationship with Mark Harmon, how he inspired Tom Hanks to start acting, and S3E11: Model Behavior.
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13/08/24•1h 2m
Sean Murray Returns: Probie and 20+ seasons of NCIS
Sean Murray returns to discuss what is possibly the most iconic McGee-episode in NCIS history. Sean, Michael and Cote talks about shifts in the main cast dynamic, inside jokes, and S3E10: Probie.
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06/08/24•53m 57s
Michael Bellisario: “Chip” on his shoulder?
Michael Bellisario, who played Chip Sterling on NCIS, talks to Michael and Cote about his villain arc, getting hog-tied and covered in goo, his life in the LA party scene, and growing up with Donald Bellisario as his dad. Michael and Cote discuss S3E9: Frame Up
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30/07/24•1h 4m
Under Covers and a First Kiss
Michael and Cote rewatch one of the most talked-about episodes in the TIVA-saga, where things suddenly get very steamy between the two of them...: S3E8: Under Covers.
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23/07/24•59m 0s
Robert J Wagner: Dad, what are you doing here?
Legendary actor Robert J. Wagner, who played Anthony DiNozzo Sr. on NCIS, talks with Cote and Michael about his storied life and career, his experience on NCIS, and his close real-life relationship with Michael. Cote and Michael discuss S3E7: Honor Code.
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16/07/24•1h 1m
Eric Olsen: Punched in the Face by LL Cool J
Eric C. Olsen talks to Cote and Michael about getting cast for NCIS: Los Angeles, the extreme athleticism and professionalism of LL Cool J (... and taking a punch to the face from him on his first episode). Michael and Cote discuss S3E6: The Voyeur's Web.
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09/07/24•1h 21m
Daniela Ruah: NCIS LA and Deeks-dynamic
NCIS: Los Angeles-star Daniela Ruah talks to Michael and Cote about Kensi Blye, and playing romantic partners with her brother-in-law Eric Olsen. Michael and Cote discuss S3E5: Switch.
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02/07/24•1h 9m
Brian Dietzen: Remembering Ducky (David McCallum)
Jimmy Palmer-actor Brian Dietzen talks to Michael and Cote about his journey from recurring character to main cast member, getting injured on set, and fond memories working with the late David McCallum. They also discuss S3E4: Silver War.
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25/06/24•1h 14m
Sean Murray: McGee and Pranking the Cast
Fan favorite Sean Murray, who played Special Agent Timothy McGee, reminisces with Michael and Cote, sing songs, and talk everything NCIS. They also discuss S3E3: Mind Games.
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18/06/24•59m 35s
Rudolf Martin: Kill Ari Part 2
Ari Haswari-actor Rudolf Martin calls in from Germany to discuss the most notorious villain in NCIS history. Michael and Cote discuss S3E2: Kill Ari: Part 2.
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11/06/24•54m 36s
Sasha Alexander: Kill Ari Part 1
Sasha Alexander, who played Special Agent Caitlin Todd, talks about shooting the first seasons of NCIS with Michael, her infamous TV death, and life after NCIS. Michael and Cote discuss S3E1: Kill Ari: Part 1.
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04/06/24•1h 5m
TIVA are Together Again
Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly discuss their tumultuous first meeting, how they first got into NCIS, and much, much more!
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04/06/24•1h
Welcome to Off Duty: An NCIS Rewatch!
Welcome to Off Duty, An NCIS Rewatch, where hosts Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo rewatch Season 3 of NCIS and interview very special guests. Watch full video episodes of Off Duty on Spotify!
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28/05/24•1m 19s