Investigating major crimes for NCIS is a dangerous business. And so is being a lead character on a long-running military crime series.
NCIS' Most HEARTBREAKING Moments RANKED..
In the 20 years that NCIS has been on the job, more than a few agents have met their end in the pursuit of justice. Whether the cause was a hail of gunfire, the explosion of a terrorist's bomb, or the knife of a serial killer, the loss of each person on this list (including beloved family members) has been felt deeply by the NCIS team.
Below are 21 characters whose deaths broke our hearts and whose time on the hit series deserves to be remembered.
This is an excerpt from the NCIS: Special Collector's Edition issue of TV Guide Magazine. For more inside scoop on the long-running CBS franchise, pick up a copy of the issue, available on newsstands and online at NCISMagazine.com.
