NCIS TV Show Quiz

By: Allie T.
Estimated Completion Time
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NCIS TV Show Quiz
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About This Quiz

So, you think you know everything there is to know about NCIS? Do you know what the name of the TV series was during its first year of release? We can hear your mind ticking away trying to figure it out. The answer is, "Navy NCIS." The "Navy" was dropped after the first season due to a redundancy of the title: Navy - Navy Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS). Consider this a gift of knowledge, because this may be the only question not on this quiz, but it sets you up for what to expect. 

While NCIS is known for its spin-offs, can you figure out which popular TV series NCIS was a spin-off of? You may know that, but did you know that the NCIS characters were introduced in two full episodes of that original TV series? 

Gibbs is arguably the most popular character on the show, and you'll get your fair share of questions surrounding him. From his past influences to questions such as who married his ex-wife and which branch of the military Gibbs served in.

Think you're ready? Order up a caf-pow, relax and take this quiz. Don't worry, you've got an entire NCIS team behind you if you need help. 


What do the initials NCIS mean?
Nobody Criminal Investigative Service
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service investigates crimes involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
Norway Criminal Investigative Service
Naples Criminal Investigative Service
What network airs 'NCIS?'
ABC
CBS
CBS is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network", in reference to the company's iconic logo.
NBC
TBS
The first spin-off of 'NCIS' is located in _________?
Austin
Nashville
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Hetty Lange is at the helm on 'NCIS: Los Angeles.'

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The second spin-off of 'NCIS' is located in ________?
New Orleans
Dwayne Cassius Pride is in charge in NOLA.
Las Vegas
Chicago
New York City
Who is the Director of NCIS?
Gibbs
Vance
Leon Vance is played by Rocky Carroll who is a classically-trained actor.
Mallard
McGee
Who is in charge of the NCIS team?
DiNozzo
Kort
Gibbs
Gibbs uses few words to communicate and still uses a flip phone.
Franks

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What is Gibb's full name?
Leon Jon Gibbs
Larry Jet Gibbs
Leroy Jethro Gibbs
His father, Jackson Gibbs, named Leroy.
Landon Jim Gibbs
Gibbs served in what branch of the military?
Army
Navy
Marines
The Marine Corps has been a component of the U.S. Department of the Navy since 1834.
Air Force
Gibbs was a ________ for the marines.
Mechanic
Cook
Sniper
A USMC Scout Sniper is a Marine, highly skilled in fieldcraft and marksmanship, who can deliver long-range precision fire on selected targets, from concealed positions.
Airman

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Which team member likes to boast that he is a "Very Special Agent?"
McGee
Gibbs
DiNozzo
Tony is an ex-cop from Philadelphia.
Vance
Who is the medical examinator?
Dr. Mallard
Dr. Mallard is played by David McCallum who shot to fame in the U.S. back in the 1960's in the TV show, "Man from U.N.C.L.E."
Dr. Keller
Dr. reer G
Dr. Death
What is Dr. Mallard's nickname?
Mucky
Flucky
Wonky
Ducky
Ducky grew up in Scotland.

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What two NCIS Special Agents also appeared on the show Jag'?'
Ducky and McGee
DiNozzo and Gibbs
The episodes are "Meltdown" and "Ice Queen."
Abby and Cliff
Ellie and Ziva
Before he died, who was Gibbs long-time mentor and friend?
Red Butler
Mike Franks?
Gibbs and Franks were part of a group of young and accomplished NIS (as NCIS was known as prior to 1992) agents known as the "Fed Five" who gained recognition for apprehending the notorious "Privileged Killer" during the mid-1990s.
San Sanford
Will Mark
Who is the Director before Vance steps into the job?
Ziva Volker
Jenny Sheppard
Director Sheppard is gunned down at the end of Season Eight.
Abby Sciuto
Ellie Bishop

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Who always comes through for Gibbs in the lab?
Abby Sciuto
Abby is played by Pauley Perrette who also appeared in 'Almost Famous' and 'The Ring.'
Caitlin Todd
T.C. Fornell
Trent Kort
What does DiNozzo's father do for a living?
Financial analyst
Con man
DiNozzo Sr., is played by Robert Wagner who played Number Two in the 'Austin Powers' movies.
Hedge fund manager
Car saelsman
What FBI agent also married Gibb's ex-wife Diane Sterling?
DiNozzo
Vance
Fornell
Fornell and Gibbs were both married to Diane Sterling.
McGee

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'NCIS' is a spin-off of what series?
Magnum P.I.
Dallas
Jag
'Jag" was an American legal drama television show with a distinct U.S. Navy theme, created by Donald P. Bellisario. It ended in 2005.
Law & Order
Who had the nickname "Probie" for at least the first five seasons?
Jimmy Palmer
Timothy McGee
DiNozzo gave McGee the nickname because Tim was a junior agent and was portrayed as timid and inexperienced in the early seasons.
Leon Vance
Elle Bishop
What major event in Gibbs early life had a major impact on him?
The death of his wife.
The death of his father.
The death of his wife and daughter.
His wife Shannon, along with their eight-year-old daughter Kelly, was murdered by a Mexican drug dealer named Pedro Hernandez.
The death of his daughter.

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McGee writes ______ stories.
Erotica
Sci-fi/fantasy
Mystery/crime
McGee writes under the name "Thom E. Gemcity," which is an anagram of "Timothy McGee".
War
Who has a coffin in their home?
Tim
Jimmy
Abby
Abby sleeps in the coffin.
Gibbs
Who is Ziva David?
Assassin
Spy
NCIS Special Agent
Before becoming a NCIS agent, Ziva was an agent with Mossad.
Police officer

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Who moves from the NSA to NCIS?
Ziva David
Guy Ross
Ellie Bishop
Ellie is played by Emily Wickersham who first made a splash as Rhiannon on the 'The Sopranos.'
Jake Malloy
Where is the east coast division of NCIS located?
Washington Navy Yard
The Washington Navy Yard is the former shipyard and ordnance plant of the United States Navy, and is the oldest shore establishment of the U.S. Navy.
Norfolk Navy Yard
Oakland Navy Yard
Manhattan Navy Yard
Which NCIS member died on a rooftop?
Abby Sciuto
Tony DiNozzo
Leroy Jethro Gibbs
Caitlin Todd
Kate is shot in the head by sniper and Mossad double-agent Ari Haswari.

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DiNozzo has a daughter with ________?
Jenny
Delilah
Ziva
Tony did not know about the existence of his daughter until the end of season fourteen.
Hollis
Who builds boats in his basement?
Vance
Gibbs
Building boats and other objects in his basement helps Gibbs release stress.
Franks
DiNozzo
Who saves Gibb's life after he is shot by a child?
Dr. Philip Chandler
Dr. Robert Caldwell
Dr. Wayne Fiscus
Dr. Cyril Taft
Dr. Cyril Taft is played by Jon Cryer who may be best known as playing Alan on "Two and a Half Men."

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What happens to Vance's wife?
Disappears
Treason
Murdered
Vance's wife and Ziva's father are both gunned down at the Vance residence.
Poisoned
Who is Ducky's timid, yet intelligent assistant?
Cynthia Sumner
Ari Haswari
Jimmy Palmer
Palmer is nearly always blamed by Ducky for getting them lost on the way to the crime scene.
Jacob Scott
What drink does Gibbs always bring Abby?
Caf-Pow
Caf-Pow is fictional a high energy-caffeine drink.
Coffee
Coke
Mountain Dew

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Who is Leroy Jethro Gibbs named after?
Leroy Rosco Coltrane
Leroy Jethro "LJ" Moore
Leroy was a good friend and business partner of Gibb's father Jackson Gibbs.
Leroy Jessie Duke
Leroy J.R. Ewing
How many seasons has 'NCIS' been on-air?
11
12
13
14
The 15th season begins September 2016.
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