Recapping NCIS Season 5, Episode 13: "Dog Tags" NCIS often mixes high-stakes investigation with character-driven humor, and "Dog Tags" is a fan-favorite for exactly that reason. This episode puts McGee in the literal (and metaphorical) doghouse. 🔍 The Case: Death in the Suburbs
This episode introduces Jethro the dog, who becomes a recurring part of the NCIS lore (and Abby's life). 💡 Fun Facts for Fans
The German Shepherd used in the episode was highly trained, making the "attack" scenes look incredibly realistic without harming Sean Murray. Watch NCIS S05E (13)
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Poor Tim McGee often gets the short end of the stick, and watching him try to work a case while nursing a dog bite provides plenty of "Probie" humor. Recapping NCIS Season 5, Episode 13: "Dog Tags"
The team investigates the death of a drug smuggler found in a suburban home. However, the prime "suspect" isn't a person—it’s a fierce German Shepherd guarding the scene.
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Abby is determined to prove the dog is innocent, while others see it as a dangerous animal that needs to be put down.