It was the most-watched show of its night, drawing 20.69 million viewers . Key Plot Points
The abductors, led by a woman named Anna (Valerie Cruz), force the duo to perform an improvised autopsy in a remote location to retrieve a sensitive item the deceased was carrying. NCIS - UnitГ anticrimine 10x16
Ducky and Palmer use their wits to stall their captors. A pivotal moment features Jimmy Palmer’s fierce loyalty when he refuses to leave Ducky behind. Eventually, they outsmart the kidnappers and are rescued by Gibbs' team. Main & Guest Cast Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs. David McCallum as Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard. Brian Dietzen Dr. Jimmy Palmer. Michael Weatherly as Tony DiNozzo. Cote de Pablo as Ziva David. Valerie Cruz as Anna (Lead Captor). Ricky Whittle as Lincoln (Captor). Robert Gant as Mike Dunkel. It was the most-watched show of its night, drawing 20
The episode centers on a high-stakes race against time for the NCIS team as they search for their missing medical examiners. A pivotal moment features Jimmy Palmer’s fierce loyalty
For more details on the production and reviews, you can check the episode's listing on IMDb or read fan recaps on NCIS Fandom . NCIS: Season 10, Episode 16 | Cast and Crew