NCIS Season 4 Episode 7 "Sandblast" cast and characters: Here' who brought the CBS police procedural to life 

NCIS Season 4 Episode 7, titled Sandblast, premiered almost a decade ago on November 7, 2006.

Apart from the regular cast, this episode guest stars Scottie Thompson, Enzo Cilenti, and Sussana Thompson, to name a few.

It follows the NCIS team, who investigate the death of a Marine Colonel who dies in an explosion. The explosion took place at a military golf course while the victim was playing golf with his son. The Army's CID also gets involved. As soon as both team starts digging deep, they unravel secrets that complicate the case.

Here's who plays who in NCIS Season 4 Episode 7. Enjoy a spoiler-free cast and character guide of the episode.

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NCIS Season 4 Episode 7 cast and character guide

Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs - Supervisory Special Agent in Charge

Gibbs leads the Major Case Response Team. He keeps the group focused. His banter with Lt. Colonel Hollis Mann from the Army CID team remains a highlight of this episode. He handles the case with calmness and precision and does not rush into it.

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Michael Weatherly as Anthony Tony DiNozzo - Senior Special Agent

Tony is the second in command. He balances the fieldwork, jokes, and tension. He finds a crucial clue at the beginning of the episode. In this episode, we see a softer side of Tony as he consoles the victim's son. He adds humor to ease tough moments but sticks to professionalism. Weatherly plays Tony as a charming, funny, and warm guy.

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Cote de Pablo as Ziva David - Mossad Liaison Officer

Ziva brings tactical skill and honesty to the case. She is detail-oriented, challenges Tony and supports Gibbs. Her Mossad background gives many scenes a sharper tone. De Pablo plays Ziva as a grounded and ever-alert character. She brings quiet power to the team.

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Pauley Perrette as Abby Sciuto - Chief Forensic Scientist

Abby goes through the evidence and explains those in simple ways that move the investigation forward. Her lip-reading moment is one of the clever moments of the episode.

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Sean Murray as Timothy McGee - Special Agent

McGee handles research, computers, and field notes in this episode. He spots links that others miss. In this episode, his work with surveillance and license plates becomes important.

Other supporting characters of NCIS Season 4 Episode 7

• David McCallum as Donald Mallard, Chief Medical Examiner. Dusky handles the autopsy. His findings help Gibbs and his team.
• Lauren Holly as Jenny Shepard, the NCIS Director who deals with Homeland Security and guides Gibbs' team
• Susanna Thompson as Lt. Col Hollis Mann, Army CID
• Scottie Thompson as Dr. Jeanne Benoit, Tony's girlfriend
• Blake Bashoff as Josh Cooper. Col Federick Cooper's son and the only witness to the incident
• David Fabrizio as Col. Frederick Cooper, the victim who dies in an explosion at the golf course.
• Arnell Powell as Abraham
• Shane Daniel Wood as Army EOD Team
• Enzo Cilenti as Mamoun Sharif, an informant and convenience store owner and a key antagonist

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What makes the NCIS Sandblast cast perfect?

The cast works because every character has a clear purpose. There is no confusion about who leads, who analyzes, who jokes, and who notices small details. The team moves smoothly through the case. Even simple scenes feel lively. Gibbs and Mann bring strong tension. Lt Colonel Hollis Mann challenges Gibbs. She isn't intimidated by him. Their banters push the story forward.

Tony adds both humor and heart. Some scenes show why Tony is more than a comic relief. Ziva and McGee's contribution also helps the team solve the case. And not to forget the contributions of Abby and Ducky.

The guest stars also uplift the story. Josh Cooper's grief, Jeanne Bennoit's introduction, and Mann's arrival all add layers. Each guest star fits into the rhythm of the series perfectly. Sussana Thompson as Mann is phenomenal. She lands every line with confidence in this episode of NCIS Season 4.

NCIS Season 4 Episode 7 "Sandblast" is a good example of how a crime drama can rise above routine cases with simple, honest performances.

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