5 Most Iconic David McCallum's Ducky Moments in NCIS
NCIS fans should revisit these episodes where David McCallum absolutely stands out.
Scottish actor David McCallum, famous for his roles in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and NCIS, passed away at the age of 90. This is a significant loss for anyone who enjoyed his brilliant acting, but it hits especially hard for NCIS fans.
Portraying the lovable Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard in NCIS, McCallum has delivered some of the most unforgettable moments on the show. Let’s have a moment and revisit some of the iconic scenes.
Ducky Going Undercover
In the season 4 episode titled Blowback, Ducky stepped out of his comfort zone — the lab, and went undercover on a perilous mission to meet with La Grenouille, a big arms dealer.
This was one of those rare times when we saw Ducky actively involved in fieldwork, and it was nerve-racking. Despite the danger, Ducky, with his usual grace and courage, managed to pull through, giving us this thrilling episode.
Ducky, the Mediator
In the 16th episode of season 2, when Kate and Tony’s bickering reached new heights, Ducky stepped in as the official mediator. His analysis of their sibling-like rivalry and the suggestion of “marriage counseling” left fans in stitches. Ducky’s wisdom and humor? A winning combo.
Ducky’s Past
Who would’ve thought our beloved Ducky had skeletons in his closet? In the episode titled Broken Bird, we were given a sneak peek into Ducky’s past, which was, admittedly, a bit dark. The revelation came about rather abruptly as Ducky found himself under attack at a crime scene. But it was great to know our beloved character a bit better.
Ducky’s Verbal Comeback
In the 12th episode of season 10, Ducky is performing a tactical autopsy and has a wild encounter with Mossad's deputy director, Elon Bodnar. When he tries to offend Ducky by asking who’s grandfather he is, Ducky replies “Well that depends. Who's your grandmother?” Ducky’s sassy reply to Elon’s demanding tone had fans cheering.
Ducky’s Dangerous Date
Ducky’s online date with Mary in episode 6 of season 9 turned out to be a thrilling adventure. Mary, a psychopathic serial killer, claimed she killed for Ducky. The shocking revelations and Ducky’s narrow escape had fans on the edge of their seats.