Watch Ncis S01e (5) -

: This episode features the first-ever on-screen Gibbs Slap delivered to Tony DiNozzo, a moment many fans consider "glorious" and a foundational element of their father-son dynamic.

“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 Watch NCIS S01E (5)

The fifth episode of Season 1, titled " The Curse ," is widely regarded as a formative installment where the series truly began to establish its unique blend of military procedural drama and character-driven humor. Airing on October 28, 2003, it masterfully balances a cold case mystery with the developing interpersonal dynamics of the original MCRT. Plot Summary: A Ten-Year-Old Mystery : This episode features the first-ever on-screen Gibbs