| NCIS | |
|---|---|
| Season 5 | |
 Season 5 U.S. DVD cover | |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 19 |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | September 25, 2007 – May 20, 2008 |
| Season chronology | |
The fifth season of the police procedural drama NCIS premiered on September 25, 2007, and marks the end of Donald P. Bellisario's involvement as show runner.[1] The new showrunner, starting from this season, is Shane Brennan. It concludes the La Grenouille storyline which ended with a cliffhanger in season four's finale, "Angel of Death". This season also includes the show 100th episode, and reveals more background information about Gibbs.
The Writers Guild strike limited episode production and the DVD set had five discs instead of six. The season ended with its 19th episode on May 20, 2008; the strike-caused gap is between episodes 11 and 12. The season ended with a two-part season finale called "Judgment Day". The season featured the departure of recurring characters Colonel Hollis Mann and Jeanne Benoit, as well as the death of Jenny Shepard, one of the main characters.
From this season on, the opening sequence was shortened to 30 seconds instead of the normal 37–44 seconds that was present in the previous seasons.
- ^ Michael Ausiello (May 5, 2007). "Exclusive: NCIS Boss Exits!". TV Guide. Archived from the original on March 11, 2009. Retrieved March 22, 2009. (subscription required)