Season 1, episode 1
“Musician Heal Thyself”
A case turns personal for Pride when the body of a Petty Officer is identified as a former gang member he once mentored. Meanwhile, Brody continues her search for the perfect place to call home in New Orleans, on the series premiere of NCIS: NEW ORLEANS.
David McCallum guest stars as Doctor Donald “Ducky” Mallard; Steven Weber guest stars as Councilman Douglas Hamilton; and James McDaniel guest stars as Papa Parks.
NCIS: NEW ORLEANS is a drama about the local field office that investigates criminal cases affecting military personnel in the Big Easy, a city known for its music, entertainment and decadence. Leading the team is Special Agent Dwayne Pride, a.k.a. “King,” a native of New Orleans who is driven by his need to do what is right. Working with Pride is Special Agent Christopher LaSalle, who plays hard but works harder; and Special Agent Meredith “Merri” Brody, a
charismatic and tough interrogator who transferred from the Great Lakes office in search of a fresh start. Supporting them is coroner Dr. Loretta Wade, who is as eccentric as she is smart. This colorful city that harbors a dark side is a magnet for service personnel on leave, and when overindulgence is followed by trouble, Pride’s team is at its best.
REGULAR CAST:
Scott Bakula (NCIS Special Agent Dwayne Pride)
Lucas Black (NCIS Special Agent Christopher LaSalle)
Zoe McLellan (Special Agent Meredith “Merri” Brody)
CCH Pounder (Dr. Loretta Wade)
Rob Kerkovich (Forensic Scientist Sebastian Lund)
WRITTEN BY: Jeffrey Lieber
DIRECTED BY: Michael Zinberg