NCIS: Origins The Edge (Season 2, Episode 3)
TV-14
TV Episode | Crime, Drama

NCIS: Origins

The Edge (Season 2, Episode 3)

TV-14

TV Episode | Crime, Drama

When Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard, a liaison from D.C. headquarters and an old acquaintance of Gibbs, arrives to evaluate whether Pendleton needs an in-house medical examiner, not everyone trusts that's the real reason behind his visit.

Creators

Gina Lucita Monreal (created by) | David J. North (created by)

Showrunners

Gina Lucita Monreal | David J. North

Director

Patrick Cady

Writers

Margarita Matthews (teleplay by) (story by) | Gina Lucita Monreal (story by) | Ryan Lee (executive story editor) | Daniel J. Egbert (story editor) | Rafael Samano (story editor)

Producer

Joshua Rexon (producer)

Editor

Jesse Ellis (editor)

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 28, 2025

Release date

Oct 28, 2025 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win

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Cast	+ Add Cast
23 cast members

Name	Known for
Austin Stowell Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs See fewer	Bridge of Spies (2015)
Kyle Schmid Special Agent Mike Franks Special Agent Mike Franks See fewer	Six (2017)
Mariel Molino Lala Dominguez Lala Dominguez See fewer	The Watchful Eye (2023)
Caleb Foote Special Agent Bernard 'Randy' Randolph Special Agent Bernard 'Randy' Randolph See fewer	Made for Love (2021)
Tyla Abercrumbie Mary Jo Hayes Mary Jo Hayes See fewer	The Chi (2018)
Diany Rodriguez Special Agent Vera Strickland Special Agent Vera Strickland See fewer	The Blacklist (2013)
Patrick Fischler Cliff Wheeler Cliff Wheeler See fewer	Mad Men (2007)
Bobby Moynihan Woodrow 'Woody' Browne Woodrow 'Woody' Browne See fewer	Saturday Night Live (1975)
Julian Black Antelope Dr. Tengalkat Dr. Tengalkat See fewer	Secret History: Women Warriors (2024)
Michael Harney Richard Kowalski (as Michael J. Harney) Richard Kowalski (as Michael J. Harney) See fewer	Soy Nero (2016)
Adam Campbell Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard See fewer	Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015)
Lori Petty Dr. Lenora Friedman Dr. Lenora Friedman See fewer	Tank Girl (1995)
Ely Henry NIS Junior Chemist Philip Elertson NIS Junior Chemist Philip Elertson See fewer	NCIS: Origins (2024)
Chen Tang Lieutenant Commander Roland Lam Lieutenant Commander Roland Lam See fewer	Warrior (2019)
Brandon Morales Officer Oliver Marino Officer Oliver Marino See fewer	Sugar (2024)
Timothy Hornor Dr. Magnus Dr. Magnus See fewer	Unstoppable (II) (2024)
Marisa Baram Gail Price Gail Price See fewer	A.P. Bio (2018)
Jeannie Bolet Angela Tan (as Jeannie Bolét) Angela Tan (as Jeannie Bolét) See fewer	Atropa (2018)
Kayla Maisonet Nadia Nadia See fewer	Speechless (2016)
Todd Aaron Brotze Factory Owner Joseph Peterson Factory Owner Joseph Peterson See fewer	Hacks (2021)
Nancy De Mayo Attorney Amanda Greyson Attorney Amanda Greyson See fewer	The Notebook (2004)
Barry Floyd Manager Jordan Harris Manager Jordan Harris See fewer	Black-ish (2014)
Mark Harmon Older Leroy Jethro Gibbs / Narrator (voice) (uncredited) Older Leroy Jethro Gibbs / Narrator (voice) (uncredited) See fewer	NCIS (2003)