: It is revealed that Tony has been on Gibbs's team for two years, while Kate has been an NCIS agent for exactly one month. Are you planning to watch the rest of Season 1, or "NCIS" The Curse (TV Episode 2003) - IMDb
: This episode features the first-ever on-screen Gibbs Slap delivered to Tony DiNozzo, a moment many fans consider "glorious" and a foundational element of their father-son dynamic.
The fifth episode of Season 1, titled " The Curse ," is widely regarded as a formative installment where the series truly began to establish its unique blend of military procedural drama and character-driven humor. Airing on October 28, 2003, it masterfully balances a cold case mystery with the developing interpersonal dynamics of the original MCRT. Plot Summary: A Ten-Year-Old Mystery
“The comedic bits did most of the work... The comedic moments are helping episodes like this that are a little weak.” www.imdb.com Production & Casting Notes