The Positively Positive

This week’s episode of NCIS was a little different than I expected and once again, like last week’s episode of Supernatural, I’m totally blaming it on the preview. I swear I’m gonna stop watching the darn things because they keep giving me the wrong impression of what the upcoming episode will be like.

Last week’s preview of ‘Moonlighting’ gave me the distinct impression that it was going to be pretty serious, with Gibbs getting hooked up to a polygraph and having to face the demons from a past he’s trying very hard to forget (like for instance having shot the man who killed his first wife and child). But that wasn’t the case at all. This week’s ep wasn’t necessarily all that serious and as for Gibbs on the polygraph, well that scene happens mostly as a joke and barely lasts a few minutes.

So once again, I found myself having to forget what I thought I knew about the ep, and simply enjoy it…..and there was a lot to enjoy. McGee and Tony’s constant (and good natured) ribbing of each other continues as Tony finds out that the Probie has been spending way too much time online.

Hmm….considering how much weight Sean Murray has lost this season, maybe they should have McGee take up a more strenuous hobby, like maybe jogging or something. Personally I never thought McGee looked bad before but yay for Sean for dropping what looks to be some serious lbs (I’d wager at least 20). I too have been working on losing weight (20 lbs and counting so far for me too) so I applaud anyone who makes the commitment.

Oh and speaking of Sean (and going off on a slight tangent) – I just heard he and his wife had their second child this week (a boy named River), congrats to them!

Okay now back to our regularly scheduled programming…..

I also loved that we got to see a lot of Palmer in this episode – he fits in nicely with the Tony and McGee, giving them someone else to pick on than each other. Since those two are being portrayed more as friends these days (which I am loving!), it’s kinda funny to watch them give Palmer some of the hell they used to give each other.

Speaking of boys giving each other hell, Gibbs and Fornell totally remind me of Tony and McGee sometimes themselves. Gibbs making cracks about Fornell’s beard, Fornell getting a kick out of watching Gibbs take a polygraph (with its “sphincter sensor” – LOL!), they’re just as much fun to watch as the other “boys”.

Plus there was the fun of McGee being in the awkward situation of having to deal with the woman who had a crush on him.

Highlights….

The many ‘Gremlins’ references made about Palmer. Especially Gibbs saying “don’t get him wet”.

The two “dudes” trying to give a description of the other “dudes” they saw drive away from the murder scene. Seriously, when did Bill and Ted get to DC?

Gibbs telling Fornell that he’s going to start calling him “The Gambler” because of his undercover beard. LOL!

Palmer continuously saying the most inappropriate things at the most inappropriate times….and still not learning his lesson (no matter how many Gibbs’ glares he receives).

Tony spotting Sacks’ name on the report he was checking over and hoping that the man was the leak. Hey, can’t say I blame Tony for that.

Watching how fast McGee scooted out of the room when the Susan said she thought it was fate that brought them together. LOL.

Palmer joking that maybe the victim with the rabbit’s foot should try and get their money back….because obviously it didn’t work. Okay yeah, totally inappropriate but still freaking funny!

Abby trying to hide her jealousy over McGee and Susan. The look on her face when she found them blowing up a mattress in her lab was classic.

McGee begging Gibbs to let him go with Tony instead of Ziva so he could get away from Susan. He looked like such a little kid! LOL.

Tony giving McGee what sounds like very mature advice to give Susan a chance…..until he admits that it’s because he has a feeling she has a nice ass. Yep, that’s more like the Tony we know.

Ziva saying “Shamu” when she meant “SNAFU” – LOL! (Note: for any who don’t know “SNAFU” stands for “situation normal: all fucked up”)

Fornell and Vance in the other room giggling like little children as Gibbs gets his first-ever polygraph exam at NCIS.

Gibbs still managing to get out of answering the “have you ever committed a felony?” question. Whew. That was a close one.

Gibbs using what he knew after sitting for his own polygraph, to catch the judge in her lies. Nice. Loved all the “bells and whistles” (no doubt added by McGee).

Tony and Ziva running in terror from a shirtless Palmer covered in welts from his henna tattoo and needing someone to put salve on his back. Palmer looks good without a shirt, I’ll admit it, but I’d probably be running just as fast as they were cuz…you know….ick.

Overall a much lighter episode than I was expecting this week, with great appearances from Palmer and Fornell.

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