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Heart Starter

Episode 2.01 (9)
USA: Fri, February 07, 2025 (CBS)
Written by Morgan O'Neill
Directed by Jennifer Leacey

NCIS: Sydney will do whatever it takes to crack the case of a rogue assassin on the run during NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson's chaotic first day as boss.

Starring: Olivia Swann as Michelle Mackey, Todd Lasance as Jim 'JD' Dempsey, Sean Sagar as DeShawn Jackson, Tuuli Narkle as Evie Cooper, Mavournee Hazel as Bluebird 'Blue' Gleeson, William McInnes as Dr Roy 'Rosie' Penrose

Special Guests: Lewis Fitz-Gerald as Richard Rankin, Bert Labonté as NCIS Special Agent Ken Carter, Georgina Haig as Ana Neimus

With (in order of appearance): Angus King as US Military Chaplain, Dominic Longhurst as Bugler, Henry McWilliam as Jack Dempsey, Yinka Olorunnife as Triage Nurse, Kate Jenkinson as Bec Dempsey, Mike Booth as AFP Sergeant Ray Peters, Jackson Heywood as AFP Sergeant Phil Brent, Benedict Hardie as Yaroslav Utkin, Virginie Laverdure as Dr Linda Jacobs, Lawrence Ola as Orderly, Taylan Gogan as Neimus Hostage, Kate Skinner as Natalie Rankin, Kyra Harlan as Alba Rankin, Cindel Harlan as Ginny Rankin

Stunts: Chanique Greyling as Michelle Mackey Stunt Double, Aidan Gillett as JD Dempsey Stunt Double, Ben Toyer as JD Dempsey Ambulance Crash Driver, Mel Eckert as Evie Cooper Stunt Double, Georgie Blackwell as Ana Neimus Stunt Double, Matt Russell as Richard Rankin Stunt Double, Matt Russell as Stunt Pedestrian, Tarah Smyth as Stunt Pedestrian
Stunt Drivers: Ella Lynch, Xanthia Marinelli, Monique Dawes, Matt De Souza, Chris Stanley, David Caputo, Laujine Yassin, Sean Harnett

Fire in the Hole

Episode 2.02 (10)
USA: Fri, February 14, 2025
Written by Andrew Anastasios
Directed by Jennifer Leacey

When a young girl finds the body of a former U.S. Navy officer floating in the harbor, the team is led to an 18th-century sailing ship hosting a pirate-themed wedding, where DeShawn and Evie go undercover to investigate. Meanwhile, Mackey and JD are pulled in to prevent a potential tragedy on the harbor that could rip the U.S.-Australia alliance apart.

With: Chloe Delle-Vedove as Willow, Aaron Scully as Willow's Dad, Brayden Rodrigues as Lieutenant Bradley Shiels, Marvin Rowland as Petty Officer Lucas Darnell, Berynn Schwerdt as Captain Commander Waylon Armitage, Michael Sheasby as Alex Hart, Serena Tan as Janice, Andrea Demetriades as Jen, Jackson Gallagher as Tony, Jack Sacks as Kai

Stunts: Shaun Wood as JD Dempsey Stunt Double, Aidan Gillett as JD Dempsey Stunt Double, Mel Eckert as Evie Cooper Stunt Double, Tabitha Law as Evie Cooper Stunt Double, Chris Stanley as Alex Hart Stunt Double, Brayden Rodrigues as Deshawn Stunt Double, PJ Van Gyen as Deshawn Stunt Double, Aiden Gillett as Stunt Hijacker #1, Sean Harnett as Stunt Hijacker #2, James Kershaw as Stunt Hijacker #3, Ella Lynch as Stunt Wedding Guest #1, Peony Cheung as Stunt Wedding Guest #2, David Caputo as Stunt Wedding Guest #3

Back in the USSR

Episode 2.03 (11)
USA: Fri, February 21, 2025
Story by James Cripps & Clare Sladden
Written by James Cripps
Directed by Catherine Millar

When the body of a long-missing U.S. Naval engineer is discovered buried in concrete, the team enlists Doc Roy's old friend to assist in the investigation.

Special Guests: Tony Martin as ASIO Agent Terry Barnes, Daniela Farinacci as Australian Foreign Minister Susan Quinn, Anne Tenney as Diana Parkinson, Karen Vickery as Russian Consul-General Lina Bukovska

With: David Howell as Henry, Tommy Ropati as Dean, Dean McSporran as Sasha Litkin, Joshua Anderson as Matthew Hazman, Alex Landsberry as Harvey Wilson

Stunts: Tarah Smyth as Michelle Mackey Stunt Double, Aidan Gillett as JD Dempsey Stunt Double, Brayden Rodrigues as Deshawn Stunt Double, Mel Eckert as Evie Cooper Stunt Double, Ella Lynch as Lina Stunt Double, Maya Soni as Stunt Pedestrian #1, James Zhang as Stunt Pedestrian #2, Riley O'Donnell as Stunt Pedestrian #3, Jennifer Lay as Stunt Pedestrian #4, Ethan Browne as Stunt Pedestrian #5

Truth Sabre

Episode 2.04 (12)
USA: Fri, February 28, 2025
Written by Tamara Asmar
Directed by Catherine Millar

NCIS: Sydney is thrown into the murky world of online conspiracies after a car owned by a U.S. Navy cyber engineer explodes just as her teenage daughter was about to take a driving lesson.

With: Pez Warner as Grace Mason, Ethan Lamb-Kelly as Jake, Will McNeill as Gene, Alice Parkinson as US Navy Commander Kira Mason, Amy Mathews as Heather

Stunts: Tarah Smyth as Michelle Mackey Stunt Double, Aidan Gillett as Jim 'JD' Dempsey Stunt Double, Brayden Rodrigues as Deshawn Jackson Stunt Double, Mel Eckert as Evie Cooper Stunt Double, Monique Dawes as Grace Mason Stunt Double, Tabitha Law as Heather Stunt Double, Chris Stanley as SWAT Stunt Driver

Shucked

Episode 2.05 (13)
USA: Fri, March 07, 2025
Written by Michael Miller & Ella Cook
Directed by David Caesar

When a petty officer is found murdered and frozen, it leads the team into a twisted underworld of seafood and sex trafficking.

Special Guests: Lewis Fitz-Gerald as Richard Rankin, Justin Rosniak as Marvo Armando

With: Luke J. Morgan as Santo, Ife Alayande as Raver 1, Tahlia Wade as Raver 2, Kane Schrader as Petty Officer Rueben Daniels, Hester Van Der Vyver as Doctor Kingly, Kate Skinner as Natalie Rankin, Jack Patten as Craig Beachley, Chrissy Mae as Jordan, Hannah Waterman as Razzie, CJ Bloomfield as Bobby, Ana Thu Nguyen as Kim Dang, Johnny Nasser as Mr Todarello, Keenan Walker as Ant, Eva Chen as Waitress, Cindy Giang as Ahn Dang

Stunts: Tarah Smyth as Michelle Mackey Stunt Double, Aidan Gillett as Jim 'JD' Dempsey Stunt Double, Brayden Rodrigues as Deshawn Jackson Stunt Double, Mel Eckert as Evie Cooper Stunt Double, Timothy Parsons as Marvo Stunt Double, Chris Stanley as Tactical Team Stunts, Daniel Webber as Pimp Stunts

Hell Weak

Episode 2.06 (14)
USA: Fri, March 14, 2025
Written by Michael Miller
Directed by David Caesar

The suspected suicide of a former U.S. Navy SEAL leads NCIS: Sydney to a wellness retreat to investigate a group of his fellow former SEAL buddies.

With: Nathan Phillips as Chief Finn Mckay, Daniel Widdowson as Petty Officer Sully 'Scalpel' Dunbar, Charles An as Victor Austin, Blessing Mokgohloa as Petty Officer Axel 'Axeman' Beysdorf, Radek Jonak as Lieutenant Pete Levinson, Rebecca Montalti as Jane Mathews, Shingo Usami as Clyde Raines, Xanthia Marinelli as Amy, Angela Sullen as Hilary Johnson, Susan Ling Young as Angela Austin

Stunts: Tarah Smyth as Michelle Mackey Stunt Double, Aidan Gillett as Jim 'JD' Dempsey Stunt Double, Brayden Rodrigues as Deshawn Jackson Stunt Double, Mel Eckert as Evie Cooper Stunt Double, Paul Doyle as Chief Finn Mckay Stunt Double, Elliot Joseph as Petty Officer Axel 'Axeman' Beysdorf Stunt Double, Mike Duncan as Petty Officer Suily 'Scalpel' Dunbar Stunt Double, Douglas Chalmers as Lieutenant Pete Levinson Stunt Double

Notes: watch the first and final scenes of Peter Weir's Gallipoli if you don't know Evie's references. The Marvel comics character Wolverine, played in film by Aussie Hugh Jackman, is Canadian.

Breathless

Episode 2.07 (15)
USA: Fri, April 04, 2025
Written by Michael Miller & James Cripps
Directed by Jennifer Leacey

The suspicious death of a U.S. Navy choir singer performing with a pop star draws NCIS: Sydney into the world of obsessive fans.

With: Mel Jarnson as Nova, Chantal Elyse as Petty Officer Sally Poole, Anica Calida as Chief Petty Officer Ellenor Cole, Gus Murray as Jeff Sykes, Tony J Black as Toran, Lola Bond as Cassie Hayes

Stunts: Aidan Gillett as Jim 'JD' Dempsey Stunt Double, Mel Eckert as Evie Cooper Stunt Double

Blood Is Thicker Than Vodka

Episode 2.08 (16)
USA: Fri, April 11, 2025
Written by Andrew Anastasios
Directed by Jennifer Leacey

The discovery of an exsanguinated sailor takes NCIS: Sydney into the world of modern-day vampires, family feuds, and bespoke vodka.

Special Guest: Sarah Wiseman as Dawn Lazar

With: Sara Wiseman as Dawn Lazar, Jack Aldo as Grant, Tamara Lee Bailey as Lisa, Dylan Jeffries as Petty Officer Ezra Stokes, Xarve Buchholz as Atticus, Roman Delo as Nicholai Lazar, Grace O'Sullivan as Celeste Lazar, Nicole Hamblin-Walker as DJ Scratchula

Stunts: Aidan Gillett as Jim 'JD' Dempsey Stunt Double, Brayden Rodrigues as Deshawn Jackson Stunt Double, Mel Eckert as Evie Cooper Stunt Double, Beverley Kennedy as Dawn Lazar Organ Hand Double, Tarah Smyth as Michelle Mackey Stunt, Jake Bennett as Atticus Stunt Double, Oscar Mackay as Nicholai Lazar Stunt Double (Footchase), Matt De Souza as Nicholai Lazar Stunt Double (Bike Crash), Martin Reyes as Grant Kayak Stunt Double, Maya Soni as Lisa Kayak Stunt Double, Jesse Rowles as Stilt Monster 1, Thomas Remaili as Stilt Monster 2

Mango Madness [Part 1]

Episode 2.09 (17)
USA: Fri, April 18, 2025
Written by Steven McGregor
Directed by Kriv Stenders

The team battles searing temperatures to investigate the death of a U.S. Marine corporal killed during a joint training exercise between U.S. and Australian troops.

Special Guest: Rob Collins as Angus Tipoloura

With: Elijah Williams as Corporal David Garcia, Jack Mitsch as Corporal Carson Buckley, Ilavalu Tupou as Staff Sergeant Lalakai Cruz, Rupert Raineri as Gunnery Sergeant Miles Jensen, Andrea Solonge as Sergeant Britney Wright, Tatiana E Silva as Maria Soares, Liam Walker as Corporal Setterfield, John Fabry as Etienne Cabrel, Zane Menegazzo as Sergeant Ethan Watts

Stunts: Aidan Gillett as Jim 'JD' Dempsey Stunt Double, Brayden Rodrigues as Deshawn Jackson Stunt Double, Mel Eckert as Evie Cooper Stunt Double, PJ Van Gyen as Corporal David Garcia Stunt Double, Dean Povic as Corporal Carson Buckley Stunt Double
US Marines Stunt Doubles: Chris Stanley, Aidan Gillett, Shaun Wood, Matt De Souza, Douglas Chalmers, Chris Kelly, David Caputo, Keegan Karambelas, James Zhang, Oscar Mackay, Matt Russell, Sean Harnett

Sting in the Tail [Part 2]

Episode 2.10 (18, season finale)
USA: Fri, April 25, 2025
Written by James Cripps & Morgan O'Neill
Directed by Kriv Stenders

The team races to find a missing stinger missile on the eve of a World War II commemoration ceremony.

Special Guests: Lewis Fitz-Gerald as Richard Rankin, Bert Labonté as NCIS Special Agent Ken Carter, Daniela Farinacci as Australian Foreign Minister Susan Quinn

With: Ben Rigby as Hansie Dekker, John Fabry as Etienne Cabrel, Jordan Abbey-Young as Banjo, Kate Skinner as Natalie Rankin, Hester Van Der Vyver as Doctor Kingly, Dilroop Khangura as Nurse Kahtri, Melissa Le-Vu as Nurse Tan, Kakae Martins as Carlos, Martin Campbell as Boy Fishing [Jimmy Loxon], Kevin Copeland as Rear Admiral Gary Olsen, Armando Lay as Freedom Fighter #1, Dolly De Oliveira as Freedom Fighter #4, Wayan Eka Diana as Freedom Fighter #5, Tatiana E Silva as Maria Soares, Doris Younane as Aspira

Stunts: Brianna Pannekoek as Michelle Mackey Stunt Double, Olivia Venturin as Michelle Mackey Boat Driving Stunt Double, Aidan Gillett as Jim "JD" Dempsey Stunt, Brayden Rodrigues as Deshawn Jackson Stunt, Mel Eckert as Evie Cooper Stunt Double, Laujine Yassin as Etienne Cabrel Stunt Double, Chris Stanley as Hansie Dekker Stunt Double, Matt De Souza as Freedom Fighter Stunt Driver, Sean Harnett as Commonwealth Car Driver, Laujine Yassin as Stunt Event Guest, Sean Harnett as Stunt Event Guest, Ella Lynch as Stunt Event Guest, Brianna Pannekoek as Stunt Event Guest, Ella Lynch as Stunt Restaurant Patron, Matt De Souza as Stunt Restaurant Patron, Olga Miller as Stunt Restaurant Patron, Chris Stanley as Stunt Restaurant Patron