The second episode of NCIS Season 5, titled originally aired on October 2, 2007 . It is widely remembered for its intense race-against-the-clock plot and its heavy emotional focus on Tony DiNozzo following his undercover assignment. Plot Summary: The Search for a Missing Infant
: eagle-eyed fans noted that Ducky should have seen gunshot residue on the Petty Officer's clothes immediately, rather than being surprised later. Watch NCIS S05E02 You can stream "Family" on the following platforms: Paramount+ CBS.com Apple TV A Year of NCIS, Day 96: Family (Episode 5.2) Watch NCIS S05E (2)
: Ducky reveals that Heidi was beaten to death before the crash and had given birth just moments before her murder. The second episode of NCIS Season 5, titled
: The final scene features the song "All We Are" by Matt Nathanson. Watch NCIS S05E02 You can stream "Family" on
: The team discovers that Heidi was a surrogate for a wealthy couple, the Nelsons. The case evolves into a kidnapping investigation as they realize the infant is missing.
The episode begins with the suspicious death of Petty Officer Christopher Munoz in what initially appears to be a hit-and-run accident. However, the investigation takes a sharp turn when Dr. Mallard (Ducky) discovers the body of a young woman, Heidi Campisano, near the scene.
: Ducky nearly starts a story about his brief stint as a stripper in his youth before being interrupted.