Additionally, we also learn that Ducky had initially done some testing for Shepard, which Gibbs eventually found out about. In the basement, Gibbs is studying the photographs of the crime scene involving the Frog. Agent Tony Dinozzo (Michael Weatherly) was working undercover, trying to investigate La Grenouille by dating his daughter Jeanne Woods (Scottie Thompson). As she says this, Gibbs realizes something and abruptly leaves the lab, taking the photo with him. Madison | Jeanne told the FBI that she saw DiNozzo assassinate her father, making DiNozzo the subject of the investigation into La Grenouille's murder. Jenny then remarks that there's no water so there's no point in having any tea. Her character, Jenny Shepard, was introduced in 2005 with Holly departing the show in 2008. Jennifer "Jenny" Shepard was a former NCIS Special Agent and Director of NCIS from September 2005 up until her death in the field in May 2008. Abby states that it depends on who Gibbs is asking with Gibbs stating that he's asking her. NCIS Season 5 In the car, Tony's stunned when Ziva puts the phone on speaker and aims it at him. It then cuts to Ziva who stares at Sasha's lifeless body. Jenny then states that Decker knew someone was after him and he knew why. Samuel "Sam" Hanna is an NCIS Senior Special Agent and former Navy SEAL. Ziva disagrees, stating that Sasha is dead. NCIS season 17 spoilers: Gibbs didnt kill Xavier as fans spot clue? ", For u/WaffleHouse308, one of the biggest marks against Shepard was her obsessive search for La Grenouille. She then spots something or rather someone lying on the ground in the distance and calls Tony's name. Tony tells McGee to do it anyway, stating that if Jenny is at the Farmer's Daughter's Motel with some guy, then they'll call it a day. Powers / Skills Evil-doer "Fifty miles away from her car", Ziva states. Hayes, Tracee Ellis Ross, Golden Brooks, Persia White, Keesha Sharp, Jill Marie Jones, Jason. "Decker didn't have that problem", Jenny says. Pulling out his credentials he flung them at her face. Upon seeing nothing out of the ordinary, Ziva relents and rejoins Tony back in the car where he asks her where to- Rodeo Drive? The two sparred regularly during her time as director, but Gibbs and the team still had nothing but . Other than that, enjoy Villains Wiki!!! The two then shout "What?" Who was responsible for determining guilt in a trial by ordeal? McGee finds nothing in the domestic database but uncovers some disturbing information in the national database. Meanwhile, Jenny and Mike have gotten into Decker's house and are busy searching for any evidence to determine that Decker's death was anything but a heart attack. Lauren Holly As the flashback ends, Gibbs takes another sip. When Abby asks if Jenny wants McGee to put out a BOLO, McGee again tries to leave but Abby prevents him from doing so. Gibbs wants to know what's going on with Ducky telling him that it's CPR re-certifications and that work has been slow enough for Ducky to be able to update them before asking if he can put Gibbs's name down. After Holly let the showrunners know that she wanted out, the decision was made to kill me, and boy did they. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Once they're alone, Gibbs and Ducky talk about the Frog's autopsy report with Ducky admitting that there was nothing out of the ordinary. Franks then heads out back, leaving Jenny alone in the diner and with nothing to do, she keeps staring out the window. While pouring some alcohol, Franks tells Jenny that she told him that Decker died of a heart attack. Eddie Barrett | Back in the desert, Tony and Ziva are still driving to the diner but they're having no luck getting there. Thankfully, Dinozzo wasnt in the vehicle at the time but knew La Grenouille was now onto him and was now in danger. Monroe then remembers that they told him that Sasha had just buried her boyfriend. Tony raises the volume on the radio but Ziva turns it all the right down, causing a frustrated Tony to beep the horn rather loudly. It then cuts to Jenny who nods in agreement before smiling again. With that, Tony hangs up and glances around, obviously nervous about something. Hobby "Sasha came in two days before I was to leave, and with tears in her eyes, she said, 'I just can't work this hard.'" She first appears in the episode "Kill Ari (Part I)". Alias Gibbs was not convinced, continued investigating, and found forensic evidence suggesting that Director Shepard had been the one who had killed La Grenouille but he buried the evidence. As they head for the ice machine, Jenny wants to know if Franks ever worked with Special Agent William Decker. Being a good friend of Agent Gibbs he asks the director if her romantic partner knows. Further, they relied heavily on Paris flashbacks that provided little to the NCIS plot. Back in the lab, McGee is giving cardboard Tony a little mustache courtesy of a marker which ends when he and Abby get a hit from pinging all the cell-towers in the area. Tony finishes checking his area and reports that it's all clear. On her personal website, Holly wrote, "I was saddened that Don Bellisario was forced out, and I missed him a lot. Required fields are marked *. During Season 5, Episode 18 "Judgement Day," NCIS saw the demise of their first female director. Katya Marinova | Michael Rivkin, Ziva's boyfriend, was killed by Tony though La Grenouille (real name: Ren Benoit) is a villain that appears on NCIS. Natasha, who never saw it coming, is killed by Franks, after Gibbs set a trap for her at Jenny . Jenny then states that the reason for her relief was because she always knew that there was a chance that this whole thing could come back to haunt them before remarking that it's her fault. Gibbs arrives and the three of them talk about the situation until Shepards father is mentioned and she points a gun at La Grenouille shouting that he was the one who killed him. Gibbs also discovered forensic evidence which indicated Shepard was the real culprit but as she was his boss and love interest, he decided to bury the potential evidence against her. It then cuts to George and Frankie who look at each other, both kids now greatly concerned. She was also the daughter of Colonel Jasper Shepard and sister of Heather Shepard. All of the clues you missed, NCIS plot hole: JAG NCIS plot h blunder exposes huge error in storylin, NCIS season 17: Fans baffled as CBS reveal episode 15 delay. She was also the daughter of Colonel Jasper Shepard and sister of Heather Shepard. She agrees and asks him where and when but when she turns around, he is standing there in front of her in Shepards study. The showrunner admitted that NCIS is "a hard show to make. Since then, the show has killed off Lauren Holly's character, Director Jenny Shepard. Tracy Keller | In a 2017 interview withThe Talk, Harmon described the early days of the series in terms that suggest a schedule that was nothing short of brutal. "Maybe if you had one, you'd be a little more understanding". He then pulls his magazine and then a round to find identical grooves. After Shepard's death, Lauren (obviously) left the show but why did she leave? They then grab their guns from the trunk of the SUV and upon cocking them and while leaving the truck of the SUV still open, head for the diner. Who played Dana Arnett? NCIS season 17 episode 15: Will Gibbs and Sloane admit their feelings. Steven D. Binder and David J. You wanna call and ruin her private party, be my guest". Alejandro Rivera | One Reddit thread recently brought up the specifics concerning former director Jenny Shepard's illness. To be honest, now that the work bug had bitten me again, I got bored with my part of the 'Director.' is my #1 least favorite/most cringe moment of the ENTIRE series.". Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Louise Moreau | Gender: Vincent Hanlan | As this happens, Franks gets up from the seat, stating that Viggo's probably on his way and suggests that they leave. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Kort was a tall, lean man in his late forties, early fifties with a shaved head and blue eyes. Then the decision was made to kill me, and boy did they. What illness did director Jenny Shepard have? Back in the present, Jenny approaches the wall and begins removing the photos, remarking that the dates are all wrong. It then cuts to Franks who is staring at Jenny before he nods in agreement. NCIS New Orleans season 6: When is NCIS New Orleans coming back on? Abby's ringtone which consists of a bird crying and a bell tolling then erupts and she checks it before leaving the bullpen. While Jenny gets ready, putting on a wig and makeup, Gibbs, sitting on a bed examines the photos and writes down the numbers. Directed by: "Gibbs did say you were complicated", Franks mutters. "Answers", Gibbs replies and leaves the morgue. "DiNozzo," Shepard called in a commanding voice, "if you leave you never work in law enforcement again." "Happy Days are here again." DiNozzo responded. But fans may remember the significant shake-up of Season 5 of the hit procedural, as the NCIS team got a notable change in leadership. Jenny attempts to get something from Decker's laptop but they're interrupted by a thud and soon find that it's coming from one of the wardrobes. Next episode: The daughter of Jasper Shepard and an unnamed civilian woman, Jenny and her unseen sister Heather were presumably born and raised in Los Angeles. Before Director Vance ( Rocky Carroll ), there was Jenny Shepard (Lauren Holly). Anna Boudreau | "You need something, Agent DiNozzo? Tony and Ziva tell her that LAPD is still investigating the scene and that it looks like she broke her neck in a fall. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Trent Kort | George shoots the postbox, causing the lid to open much to the postwoman's shock. Thomas Argento | Jenny swallows and doesn't say anything, instead choosing to look out the window. Jenny and Franks manage to kill all of the men, but Jenny dies from injuries she receives during the gunfight and her body is found by Tony and Ziva. CIA's Trent Kort eventually confessed to killing La Grenouille but fans are still not sure if this is the truth. La Grenouille She then states any policy would contain names. ", McGee asks, walking in, carrying a Caf-Pow. Ziva states that Jenny's car is there with Tony agreeing that there are fifty other cars there too. When Jenny volunteers to go, Franks tells her he'll go instead and that he has to go hit the head again anyway before telling Jenny that she's up. Ducky then realizes that the sweeping's probably finished and leaves too, thanking McGee or rather the Probie for the hospitality which has McGee looking after him, stunned. Back in Los Angeles, while his men process the scene, LAPD Detective Monroe tells Tony and Ziva there's no obvious signs of foul play in regards to Sasha Gordon's death. It then cuts to Tony and Ziva who are silently looking at each other in despair while wondering how they're going to tell Gibbs that his former partner and girlfriend as well as the Director of NCIS, Jenny Shepard is dead. Jennifer "Jenny" Shepard was a former NCIS Special Agent and Director of NCIS from September 2005 up until her death in the field in May 2008. Venice Beach? Jennifer "Jenny" Shepard was the Director of NCIS from 2005 until she was killed in action in 2008, dying from injuries sustained in a gunfight in an abandoned diner during the NCIS Season 5 finale, Judgment Day Part 1 (episode). Taking the risk and leaving NCISdid seem to pay off personally and professionally. On June 4, 2019, Omar R. Lopez became the sixth civilian director of NCIS, having been appointed to the position by the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer. Sasha tells them that Decker had some sort of insurance policy in a small place out in the desert and that he was planning on fixing it before he died. Lauren admitted that after a few years working as Jenny Shepard, she was beginning to get a bit bored with her role as the Director. In Todd's case, Gibbs imagined what could have happened if she hadn't died, and pictured her having a baby with her NCIS partner Anthony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly). During that particular season, Lauren Holly decided to leave her role as Director Jennifer Shepard, but Rocky Carroll came in as Assistant Director Leon Vance. Sasha breaks down again and once she's recovered, tells Jenny and Franks that Decker told her that if anything were to happen to him, she would deliver a message for him. Uncredited role. NCIS has not made it clear whether La Grenouille was killed by Kort or Shephard, only inferring the possibility of the NCIS director committing the murder and leaving the ending mostly to fans imaginations. Harper Dearing | Jenny believes that it might be a safety deposit box and the rambling is interrupted by her cell-phone ringing. And that started three seasons of will-they-or-won . List of Appearances Smuggle illegal weapons into the U.S. (succeeded)Escape from Trent Kort (failed) At some point, Jenny, fueled by the need to make her dream of arresting the Frog a reality joined NIS/NCIS where in 1999 and as an NCIS Special Agent, she worked with NCIS Special Agents Leroy Jethro Gibbs and William Decker on a covert mission in Paris involving the assassination of Russian arms dealer, Anatoly Zhukov and his fiance, Svetlana Chernitskaya. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Franks suggests Viggo but Jenny tells him that the policy would have real names, targets, dates, plus operational blueprints, photos. In a motel room, Jenny tells Franks why she called him to LA. Meredith Ragen | Jenny tells him that it's slow because of too many interruptions. Tom Morrow was the NCIS Director before Jenny Shepard and served from . NCIS Special Agent in charge of the NCIS Major Case Response Team. Previous episode: Franks wonders it's a bank routing number but it's too long for a cash account. Tahir Khaled | NCIS: Status: Deceased- died after being shot in the back of the head by CIA Agent Trent Kort. As he does that, the SUV that left the gas station arrives outside the diner and all the passengers including Viggo get out. NCIS' current Director is Leon Vance (played by Rocky Carroll) a stern man who likes to stick by the rules. Ziva states that this isn't a coincidence and they were assigned to protect her before demanding that Jenny tell them where she is. The daughter of Jasper Shepard and an unnamed civilian woman, Jenny and her unseen sister Heather were presumably born and raised in Los Angeles. Jennifer "Jenny" Shepard was the Director of NCIS from 2005 until she was killed in action in 2008, dying from injuries sustained in a gunfight in an abandoned diner during the NCIS Season 5 finale, Judgment Day Part 1 (episode). Mark Harmon, who has portrayed Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the series for 17 grueling years, has spoken in the past not only about how difficult a gigNCIS can be, but about how it used to be evenmore so early in the series' run. Answer (1 of 3): Jenny was killed by a group of assassins sent to kill her (and Gibbs) in a diner in the Mojave desert, Gibbs was not at the diner at the time and as a result only Jenny died (former NCIS agent Mike Franks was also at the diner, but survived as he was outside at the time) Of cour. 18 Ziva wants to know what Tony's doing but he tells her to leave the Director out of it. Instagram/@therealseanhmurray. In Los Angeles, Jenny arrives at a secluded motel and meets Michael Franks who demands to know why she had him jump on the earliest flight out of Mexico. Once Gibbs has gone, Abby confronts her Tony doll, stating that she has a really bad feeling too and wondering why he didn't stop her before giving the doll a head-slap. Why Some NCIS Fans Think Jenny Shepard Was The Worst. This article is converted from Wikipedia: Kill Ari. Appearance. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. [PLOT HOLE], NCIS New Orleans: Is this Agent Christopher Lasalles replacement? "Would it make a difference? McGee tries to leave but Abby drags him back, stating that since he wanted in, he's in and orders him to keep quiet. Anne Foreman | "But this looks so much easier than it is. In Los Angeles, Tony and Ziva have arrived at the Santa Monica Pier where they discover Jenny's rental. He answers it with Tony wondering what took McGee so long. Franks wonder who's better for and stating that when they find who did this Jenny vows that it will be just the way Franks likes it: no paperwork. Alexandra Schwartz | Although she was only on the show for three seasons before being dramatically killed off, the character made a huge impact both on the NCIS team and the series itself. But he isnt the only one the villain had unfinished business with in NCIS. DiNozzo tells her that it's a beautiful day to be stuck inside. He was portrayed by Armand Assante, who also played Rico in Judge Dredd, Tzekel-Kan in The Road to El Dorado, and Carlo D'Allesandro in Hoffa. An impatient McGee demands to know what Tony wants with Ziva telling McGee that they want his advice. McGee assures her that his lips are sealed but the two make a pinky-promise before Abby shows McGee the photos, informing that the Director needs an ID on the John Doe. Back in the present, Gibbs then takes a bullet out of the clip and using a magnifying glass, realizes that the round has the same marks as the shell casing found at the crime scene which seems to confirm that it was Jenny who killed the Frog, not Kort as originally suspected with the revelation leaving Gibbs completely stunned. When Sasha asks Franks if he knows Jenny, he replies, "Unfortunately", causing Jenny to glare at him. Deceased - Franks and Macy. Donna Peyton | OccupationAffiliationRank / Title Following in the footsteps of Morrow, her predecessor, Jenny Shepard was killed in action in 2008 on the Season 5 finale. Pedro Hernandez | Jennifer Jenny Shepard was a former NCIS Special Agent and Director of NCIS from September 2005 up until her death in the field in May 2008.Wiki Targeted (Entertainment). Jenny takes the Hecker and Koch and smiles. Her role was initially as a recurring guest but transitioned into a full-time role for two seasons. He also admits that he knows its pretty serious. However, their relationship soon soured and she eventually left Gibbs, apparently to further her career but also because of his inability to commit to a future together. Eloise Sanchez | So conclusively, Shepard has long been dead and NCIS provided very little information on the directors illness. Jennifer "Jenny" Shepard was a former NCIS Special Agent and Director of . Back in the basement, Gibbs examines the gun clip and it then cuts to a flashback of him talking to Jenny during Bury Your Dead (episode). About Face (episode). Rachael Sparks | As a child, he was sent to Military Academy by his father Colonel Hanna who served in the Marines. About five different ways! (Shepard had been diagnosed with a fatal brain tumor before she was taken out by assassins.). Shepard was the Director of the NCIS from Sept. 2005 through May 2008, when she was killed in the field, much to the surprise of many NCIS fans. Franks believes that if Sasha probably went back to her apartment to grab a few things and that Viggo got to her, they have to assume that Sasha talked which means that Viggo knows about Franks and Jenny, the insurance policy and the diner. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Ducky simply reclines in DiNozzo's chair, putting his feet up on the table while Abby, having found one of Ziva's knives, begins playing with it. The same Reddit user also listed Inconsistencies with how she was written, as a major problem for fans. He is partnered to his good friend, Grisha "G." Callen. An attendant at William Decker's funeral. After a moment of silence, Jenny admits that Gibbs doesn't know. McGee realizes that ten calls were in progress when Jenny took the photo and the two soon discover the man's name: Viggo Drantyev. Cote De Pablo "That is what he said", Ziva confirms, implying it's either the unseen gas station owner or McGee who gave them the directions. Judy Brown | In the diner, Jenny is busy reassembling the gun Franks gave her while the man himself sits in a chair, smoking another cigarette. Over 15 years into its run, NCIS has had members of the team kidnapped, shot, stabbed and even blown up by terrorists but one of the most shocking deaths came just two seasons in. Back at Decker's house, Jenny's examining a map, searching for the desert and the diner when her phone rings. Jenny advises her to go there right now, knowing that Sasha's a potential target. He is a French weapons dealer who Jenny believes killed . Abby states that the first thing she's found is the indentation caused by the firing pin with its position narrowing down the list of possible firearms. McGee grudgingly begins searching and tells them that there are no hits in the LA area. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. No changes during Season Eight although it should be noted that recurring character, Michael Franks was killed off in the Season Eight episode, Swan Song (episode). Ziva remarks that she doesn't like this because something feels off. Franks admits that in addition to that, he went through Jenny's purse, her cell-phone and glove box. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. ", Jenny replies. Jenny grabs the photos and dumps them in a coal fireplace before setting them on fire, destroying any proof of the photos. She was also the daughter of Colonel Jasper Shepard and an unnamed woman as well as the sister of Heather Shepard. Here is a look at the 10 most tragic deaths in NCIS history. Gibbs arrives down to the morgue to find Palmer performing CPR on a doll while shouting although Ducky emerges, carrying some planets as he tells Palmer he doesn't remember shouting being one of the instructions. Abby takes the photo of him and explains that shell casings contain a variety of useful data points. Smuggling She also boasts three seasons as Director Jenny Shepard in NCIS, opposite Mark Harmon. She was also the daughter of Colonel Jasper Shepard and an unnamed woman as well as the sister of Heather Shepard. Who was the director of NCIS in 2005? "We've, I think, maneuvered the [schedule] over the years to make it much more specific, and I think we've gotten better with that.". All of the clues you missed[CLUES], NCIS plot hole: Real reason Gibbs shouldn't be a field agent revealed? LongtimeNCIS fans may remember that in the season two finale, Caitlin Todd (aka Kate, played by Sasha Alexander) survived a bullet to the chest meant for Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon), only to be fatally shot in the head seconds later. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Jenny wants to know who. One Reddit thread recently brought up the specifics concerning former director Jenny Shepards illness.