Off Duty: An NCIS Rewatch

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices