"People don't realize that on a network show, you make 24 episodes a year that's ten-and-a-half months a year, 17 hours a day. Why was Jenny Shepard killed off on NCIS? As Jenny and Mike dig deeper into the case, they're unaware of the fact that the same group of assassins that killed the NCIS agent are after them while Tony and Ziva attempt to find Jenny who has ditched them while they were in Los Angeles but tragedy lies in wait and it's something that threatens to change the structure of the NCIS agency forever. As well as Liza Lapira's Special Agent Michelle Lee and Paula Newsome's Jackie Vance. She then reveals that Oshimaida was a code word they would use in the event that their cover was compromised. Years ago, La Grenouille killed Director Jenny Shepard's (Lauren Holly) father Colonel Jasper Shard and she has been trying to hunt him down ever since. She then grabs a pad before asking Franks for a pen. An encounter at the dead former agent's memorial service has Jenny greatly unnerved and soon realizing . Gibbs and Jennys jobs as Special Agent and Director clashed with each other as Gibbs wanted to focus on the case while Jenny was concerned about public image or orders from the higher up such as SECNAV. McGee tries to leave but Abby drags him back, stating that since he wanted in, he's in and orders him to keep quiet. With the Beach Boys' "I Get Around" playing, Tony and Ziva are continuing their trip through Los Angeles, only for the trip to come to a screeching halt given that they're now caught in traffic. Written by: Abby tries to agree but her weakness for Caf-Pow gets the better of her and she grabs the Caf-Pow before admitting that she does need McGee's help but he has to keep it a secret. Ziva states that this isn't a coincidence and they were assigned to protect her before demanding that Jenny tell them where she is. Other than that, enjoy Villains Wiki!!! McGee grudgingly begins searching and tells them that there are no hits in the LA area. Lauren Holly was one of the first change ups on the NCIS regular cast, as her character Director Jenny Shepard was brought in as the new head . 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. As she works on that, McGee examines the cardboard cutout of Tony. Auntie Shay | The season 4 episode of NCIS, "Brothers in Arms" puts Director Shepard in the center of the story when an informant she is meeting with dies in a gunfight. The two then shout "What?" She then sees something of interest and heads out to the plasma where she points out the scratch on the shell casing, remarking that it could be an ejector impression from when the spent case was ejected or it could have come from a slight defect in the gun clip. A few hours later, with the deceased man having been identified as former NCIS Special Agent William Decker, NCIS Director Jennifer Shepard arrives in Los Angeles for his funeral. Jenny Shepherd owned a 9-mil Glock, which matched the weapon used to kill Rene. As one of the longest-serving actors on "NCIS", Sean Murray has spent a lot of time in "NCIS" filming studios. In the finale, Gibbs tells Sloane. Jenny then sits one of the seats and remarks that when she'd first heard that Decker had died of a heart attack, she'd been relieved. NCIS New Orleans: Is this Agent Christopher Lasalles replacement? 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. 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. While on missions in Europe, Jenny also met and befriended Mossad officer Ziva David with Ziva saving Jenny's life during a mission in Cairo, Egypt two years prior to NCIS Season 3. Compared to some of her former co-stars, like Pauley Perrette, Lauren Holly's tenure on NCIS was comparatively short. The tables were turned when NCIS was the target of an FBI investigation into the death of La Grenouille, which was a major storyline in Season 4. Trent Kort | Melanie Pratt | At the end of the day, nobody is free from critique. But the show continued to strongly suggest this wasnt the truth and it was actually Director Shepard who committed murder. Franks then remarks that it explains all the conversations they had on his boat. Donna Peyton | Status: Deceased- died after being shot in the back of the head by CIA Agent Trent Kort. In July 2005, a couple of months after Todd's dramatic death aired, Bellisario shed some light on the situation in a conversation with theChicago Tribune. For a more detailed list, see Jennifer Shepard/List of Appearances. "I didn't want to wake up and be in my forties and go, 'Oh, my gosh!' Madison | ", Jenny demands. Tony then realizes that Jenny wants the keys to the car which he gives her. It shows a man (Viggo) heading into a SUV and as the SUV leaves the gas station, the Mustang with Tony and Ziva pulls in with music blaring from the stereo. To be honest, now that the work bug had bitten me again, I got bored with my part of the 'Director.' McGee starts to wonder why they're upstairs, only for James Palmer to wander in, announcing that there's a random bug sweep. Following in the footsteps of Morrow, her predecessor, Jenny Shepard was killed in action . NCIS plot hole: Real reason Gibbs shouldn't be a field agent revealed? Home | About | Contact | Copyright | Privacy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap. 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. I am an admin of this site. "What are you waiting for? The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". 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. "The first day was 21 hours," Harmon said, somehow refraining from cringing at the memory. In the car, Tony and Ziva realize that Jenny's with a man although Ziva admits that just because the Director's with a man, it doesn't mean that she's sleeping with him. Monroe then remembers that they told him that Sasha had just buried her boyfriend. "Decker didn't have that problem", Jenny says. However, as usual, there is always room for speculation. With that, Ziva then heads inside, her gun drawn with Tony joining her almost seconds later. She then gives Franks the key to the diner and Franks recommends that she save it for the guy who killed Decker although Jenny tells Franks that they have to find the guy first. Jonas Cobb | Steven D. Binder and David J. Gibbs views the ballistics report. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Franks then remembers seeing a water tank out back. Ziva disagrees, stating that Sasha is dead. He then took part of Operation Lodestone to make Ren Beniot/La Grenouille the biggest arms dealer in the world. 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. Unpopular Opinion - Jenny Shepherd is the worst Character in the history of NCIS. Best Ive ever known, Jeanne says, which is both a compliment of David and a subtle jab at Tony. As I have now had my answers deleted by Quora for including exact quotes and links. McGee has a few theories but Abby shoots them down although his theory of figuring out who the mysterious man was calling at the time proves to be a winner. NCIS New Orleans season 6: When is NCIS New Orleans coming back on? It's a red Ford Mustang GT 500 and Tony's thrilled, commenting on how it goes from 0 to 60 in 5.2 seconds. He is a French weapons dealer who Jenny believes killed . Commenters confirmed (for the most part) that the show made no mention specifically of her illness. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Director Lopez is responsible for approximately 2,000 personnel, including 1,000 federal special agents, in 191 locations around the world. After they've exchanged greetings, Abby drops the hint about a haircut which Ducky believing that it was a suggestion, not an observation. Ducky wonders why McGee wasn't told and then theories that Leroy Jethro Gibbs's head injury might have prevented him from doing it, only to realize that the man in question is standing behind him. Mike and Jenny are now in another car, halfway through the desert. Jenny then remarks that there's no water so there's no point in having any tea. While Gibbs' associate Mike Franks accompanies the former director on a stakeout, he reveals he knows about the woman's illness. Career-wise, Alexander went on to playhalf of crime-solving double act Rizzoli & Islesfor seven seasons, and appeared in the Showtime comedy seriesShameless. However, in season five the arms dealer finds out his real identity and attempts to assassinate him by blowing up his car. NCIS Special Agent in charge of the NCIS Major Case Response Team. She was a military brat; her father, Jasper Shepard, was a colonel in the United States Army . As they reach the door, Franks remarks that if the guy they're looking for knows about Decker's insurance policy, then he'll find them. 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. An impatient McGee demands to know what Tony wants with Ziva telling McGee that they want his advice. Uncredited role. "Keep what on the D.L? 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. However, the Russians killed her instead. Jenny then tells Franks that Decker's dead and that she's next. Abby then asks McGee if there's something wrong. Episode: But he isnt the only one the villain had unfinished business with in NCIS. But exactly who it would be was kept so secret that they even shot an alternate ending where Todd survived, with some of the footage eventually used in Gibbs' alternate reality fantasy. Hobby La Grenouille (The Frog) is the main villain through several seasons of NCIS and was deceased NCIS Director Jenny Shepard's main nemesis. Agent Gibbs has a flashback moment remembering La Grenouille putting down the gun Shepard had given him back on the table in her study. The producers also decided it was time to get rid of her character, so she was killed off during season 5. Cote de Pablo joined NCIS in season 3 as Ziva David and quickly became a fan favourite, but she abruptly left in 2013 when viewers were led to believe that her character had died. George shoots the postbox, causing the lid to open much to the postwoman's shock. In her lab, Abby is busy performing CPR on her Tony model, using her farting hippo, Burt as a pressure point. Smuggle illegal weapons into the U.S. (succeeded)Escape from Trent Kort (failed) So she would have been the only one to have access to that gun prior to La Grenouilles death. Jenny then begins writing down the numbers, remarking that it's some kind of code. is my #1 least favorite/most cringe moment of the ENTIRE series.". A while later, Franks and Jenny arrive at the diner which is in ruins and looks completely empty. 10. After a moment of silence, Jenny admits that Gibbs doesn't know. "You need something, Agent DiNozzo? Seconds later, Gibbs enters the bullpen which has Palmer fleeing the bullpen in fright before McGee gives him a package from Tobias Fornell. Actor Lauren Holly was married to Jim Carrey from 1996 to 1997. Gibbs then holds up a photo of a shell casing that was found at the crime scene. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. As Gibbs wanders back out again, Abby remarks that it's mysterious with Ducky agreeing. You wanna call and ruin her private party, be my guest". "And the fact that her name came back up again for the role of Jenny Shepard did not surprise me a lot because of what [Holly] has an actress. Tony and Ziva then approach Jenny's body with Tony edging in closer and feeling Jenny's neck, hoping to get some sign of a pulse but there's nothing. Natasha, who never saw it coming, is killed by Franks, after Gibbs set a trap for her at Jenny . The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Franks wonders if she read that in the manual. Patricia McClain | It's obvious that the two are having another argument. Rachael Sparks | According to the CIA agent, it was a sanctioned assassination and the killing had to be carried out. However, at the end of the episode, when NCIS give up trying to find La Grenouille again, the camera shows someone shot him in the head and is sinking in the water beside his yacht. Jennifer Shepard. "Nothing", Abby replies before switching off the monitor. For some, however, it was also a low point of the series. In her original . While Gibbs associate Mike Franks accompanies the former director on a stakeout, he reveals he knows about the womans illness. In the diner, Jenny is busy reassembling the gun Franks gave her while the man himself sits in a chair, smoking another cigarette. Franks guesses that the third photos was taken September 18, 2004 and when Jenny looks at him, Franks points out the TV in the background of the photo, stating that the boxing match was Hopkins-De La Hoya. Director of NCIS. In Season 15, Fornell reveals that he knows by bringing it up when Gibbs questioned his judgement. According to another Reddit thread, fans didnt so much dislike the pairs relationship as they disliked the Jenny character overall. McGee realizes that ten calls were in progress when Jenny took the photo and the two soon discover the man's name: Viggo Drantyev. Abby's phone rings at the moment and she picks up to see that it's Jenny calling. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Ziva remarks that she doesn't like this because something feels off. When a former NCIS Special Agent is found dead in a swimming pool at his home in Los Angeles, Jenny, Tony and Ziva travel to Los Angeles to attend the dead Agent's funeral. Later dies in a gunfight in an abandoned diner in the Californian desert that takes place against herself and four other assassins who have been sent to kill her. 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). McGee then states that Jenny's probably fine. Tahir Khaled | Further, they relied heavily on Paris flashbacks that provided little to the NCIS plot. Down in the lab, Abby's going through the photos Jenny sent her from the funeral, commenting that while Jenny is a great Director, she's not Annie Leibovitz. Although she was only on the show for three seasons before being dramatically killed off . By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. After Holly let the showrunners know that she wanted out, the decision was made to kill me, and boy did they. He pours some alcohol into a glass after throwing some nails out of said glass. She then places the photo underneath some lamps and heads over to her computer where the photo is in the process of being scanned onto the computer and transferred to the plasma screen. At the diner, Franks and Jenny are searching for the insurance policy. Jennifer Shepard made NCIS history when she became the first-ever female NCIS director. Thankfully, Dinozzo wasnt in the vehicle at the time but knew La Grenouille was now onto him and was now in danger. La Grenouille was found with a bullet to the head in the water by his yacht. After leaving the show in 2005, Alexander went on to star inRizzoli & Isles which ran on TNT for seven seasons. Tony then asks McGee to expand the search which McGee does but McGee reveals that the search has come up blank, stating that Jenny must have turned her phone off. ", Franks asks. 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. It's hard core," she said. She was also the daughter of Colonel Jasper Shepard and sister of Heather Shepard. It was soon discovered that La Grenouille was not responsible for the death of Colonel Shepard and that Kort was the true culprit. Before the events of the series, Shepard and Gibbs had a romantic relationship, which occasionally got brought up during her time on the show. As the two continue standing there, still stunned, they both get a surprise when Jenny's phone which has been by her side, silent lights up and begins ringing loudly, suggesting that someone's trying to call Jenny. Abby takes the photo of him and explains that shell casings contain a variety of useful data points. In a 2012 interview with TV Guide, she reiterated that she only left because she personally couldn't handle the long hours. McGee singsongs that Gibbs is going to kill Tony and Ziva. Jenny then berates Franks for looking at her ass with Franks stating, "Not much else to look at" and remarks that it would help if Jenny told him what he was looking for. Once Sasha's gone, Franks wonders if Jenny forgot her name but Jenny assures Franks that it's better that Sasha doesn't know who she is. "Gibbs did say you were complicated", Franks mutters. Her illness, which she hid from colleagues, forefronted during the season 5 finale before her death. They were stationed in Europe together, working on undercover operations and during that time, they began a romantic relationship. Buy. Gender: An encounter at the dead former agent's memorial service has Jenny greatly unnerved and soon realizing that the agent's death may not have been natural after all, prompting her to bring in an ally of the NCIS team to help out. Tagged: Grenouille, Killed, Really. "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.'" Shepard was so annoying. Phoenix looked up from the computer that he'd been set up with at the NCIS headquarters in the section near his Uncle. Director Shepard NCIS Director Jennifer "Jenny" Shepard was a fictional character on the TV show NCIS played by Lauren Holly.She replaced NCIS's former director, Thomas Morrow, at the start of the program's third season after Morrow took a Deputy Director's position with the Department of Homeland Security.Her appointment occurred in the wake of the assassination of NCIS agent Caitlin Todd by . NCIS Episodes written by Steven D. Binder, NCIS Episodes directed by Thomas J. Wright. Comescu Family| In the first, second, and once during the third season, he was seen in the company of a . Jenny wants to know who. Ziva snaps that she's not providing security detail for the fifty other cars there. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". But according to Lauren Holly herself, between becoming bored with the role of Director Shepard and a decision made by the powers that be, Jenny Shepard was killed off pretty conclusively toward the end of NCISs fifth season. 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. Tony tells her that it was three hours ago. In a conversation withCBS News, Harmon revealed that Lauren Holly who portrayed Director Jenny Shepard onNCIS from seasons 3 to 5 almost landed the part before it was handed to Alexander. She was also the daughter of Colonel Jasper Shepard and an unnamed woman as well as the sister of Heather Shepard. Sean Murray - Timothy McGee. NCIS: CIA's Trent Kort eventually confessed to killing La Grenouille but fans are still not sure if this is the truth. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. So, alive - Abby, DiNozzo, Sloane, Fornell, Vance, Hart, Rivera and Shannon's mom. "Fifty miles away from her car", Ziva states. Opening it, they find Decker's girlfriend, Sasha inside, crying. Susan Brosnan | All of the clues you missed[CLUES], NCIS plot hole: Real reason Gibbs shouldn't be a field agent revealed? Tony then tells McGee to let them know before hanging up. Jennifer "Jenny" Shepard was a former NCIS Special Agent and also the former Director of NCIS who led the agency from September 2005 up until her death in the field in May 2008. Carroll's character experiences an unexpected promotion when Shepard is tragically killed during the Season 5 finale. As they head for the ice machine, Jenny wants to know if Franks ever worked with Special Agent William Decker. Omar R. Lopez One of the reasons Holly left NCIS was because she was getting bored playing the character Jenny Shepard. [PLOT HOLE], NCIS New Orleans: Is this Agent Christopher Lasalles replacement? One Reddit thread recently brought up the specifics concerning former director Jenny Shepard's illness. Smuggling As he moves to take the doll, Ducky tells Palmer that "Annie" can stay with Palmer dropping the doll and leaving the morgue. "Enjoy your time in LA because believe me, I could always find something for you to do", Jenny states before hanging up. NCIS season 17: Who killed Xavier Zolotov? Copyright 2023 Stwnews.org | All rights reserved. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Abby winces, stating that she's sorry she asked and that she thought the case was closed. As Franks searches for a pen, Jenny brings the photos back to the table and lays them down one by one. She then tells Franks about the mysterious man at the funeral who asked for someone named "Oshimaida". Cookies help us deliver our Services. The family relocated to Washington, D.C., after Colonel Shepard was assigned to the Pentagon. Tony believes that they're tag-teaming the paperwork while Ziva believes Jenny's hiding something from them. Carla Shear | LAPD Detective in the Los Angeles Police Department. Louise Moreau | McGee smugly realizes that they've lost the Director but Tony and Ziva disagree or rather lie, simply stating that they don't know where she is. Lieutenant Egan | We work very long hours," and added that although Alexander was technically under contract to CBS, he persuaded the network's brass to let her go. Realizing that Sasha's life might in danger, Jenny decides not to reveal who she really is and assures Sasha that they'll deliver the message. Upon Ducky calling Gibbs's name, Palmer stops. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Who Can Benefit From Diaphragmatic Breathing? He then points out that the locks are Deadbolt, Schlage and that they're the same as the front before stating that there's a wood-frame, stucco exterior, lath and plaster walls, stone in the rear. Lauren Holly Jeanne told the FBI that she saw DiNozzo assassinate her father, making DiNozzo the subject of the investigation into La Grenouille's murder. When a former NCIS Special Agent is found dead in a swimming pool at his home in Los Angeles, Jenny, Tony and Ziva travel to Los Angeles to attend the dead Agent's funeral. Franks then states that it comes back to choices and that she made her bed.