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: This episode features an early guest appearance by Chad W. Murray as the victim, Russell MacDonald. Watch NCIS S01E (4)

: We see the early "Team Gibbs" dynamic in full force—Abby's tech brilliance contrasting with Gibbs’s old-school skepticism of the internet. Why "The Immortals" Matters Are you a fan of the early seasons

Welcome back to our series rewatch! Today, we're taking a look at a classic from the very first season of : Episode 4, titled " The Immortals ." This episode is a fascinating time capsule from 2003, blending high-stakes naval investigation with the then-rising culture of online gaming. The Case: Swords, Scuba, and Sabotage Murray as the victim, Russell MacDonald

This episode is a great example of the early "procedural" DNA of the show. It captures that early 2000s anxiety about the "dark side" of the internet and gaming culture. While some of the tech talk might feel dated now—like failing to check server terminals immediately—the character interactions are pure gold.