The episode was highly viewed upon its release, seen by approximately 18.51 million viewers . "NCIS" Phoenix (TV Episode 2012) - IMDb
The content for refers to the third episode of the tenth season of the police procedural drama NCIS , which originally aired on October 9, 2012. Episode Overview Episode Title: Phoenix Series: NCIS (Season 10, Episode 3) Original Air Date: October 9, 2012 Director: Terrence O'Hara Writer: Steven D. Binder Plot Summary [S10E3] Phoenix
This episode is a significant "Ducky-centric" story, focusing on his past work and his persistence in correcting a potential forensic error. The episode was highly viewed upon its release,
While on medical leave following the bombing of NCIS headquarters, decides to reopen a 12-year-old cold case. He suspects that the death of a Navy commander, whose autopsy he performed over a decade ago, was actually a murder rather than natural causes, leading him to unofficially order the body's exhumation. Binder Plot Summary This episode is a significant
The episode features a notable scene where a radiation alarm goes off in the autopsy room, triggered by a code intended for Abby's lab.
Simultaneously, the main NCIS team investigates the recent death of a Marine. As the investigation unfolds, they discover that this new case is directly linked to Ducky’s old case, eventually leading them to a shared solution.