Robert Wagner
Actor Robert Wagner arrives at the world premiere of the 40th anniversary restoration of the film "Cabaret" during the opening night gala of the 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood, California, April 12, 2012. Reuters/Fred Prouser

“NCIS” season 14 episode 14 once again witnessed the presence of character Anothony DiNozzo Sr (Robert Wagner). Here is the list describing 11 times when the recurring character appeared on the show.

Anothony DiNozzo Sr debuted in the show as Tony DiNozzo’s (Michael Weatherly) father in season 7. After Weatherly’s exit from the show, Anothony’s presence on the show became unlikely. However, he was soon back on the show.

Season 14 episode 14 titled “Nonstop”

In the latest episode of the show, fans saw sparks of love flying between Anothony and the Sherlocks’ member Judith McKnight (Jessica Walter). He helped the NCIS team in solving a murder mystery case. There were several hilarious moments in the episode as well. The most hilarious one was when Gibbs (Mark Harmon) walked in the bathroom with a gun while Anothony and Judith were bathing together.

Season 14 episode 7 titled “Home of the Brave”

In “NCIS” season 14 episode 7 “Home of the Brave,” Robert Wagner appeared on the show for the first time after Weatherly’s exit. He played Tony’s landlord while Bishop (Emily Wickersham), Abby (Pauley Perrette), Timothy McGee (Sean Murray) and Nicholas "Nick" Torres (Wilmer Valderrama) tried to claim his property.

Season 13 episode 24 titled “Family First”

Senior made his appearance in season 3 episode 24 when Tony was bidding farewell to his NCIS team. He visited him in Washington, DC, in the finale episode of the last season.

Season 13 Episode 19 titled “Reasonable Doubts”

Senior became a part of the NCIS investigation on “reasonable doubts.” Anothony DiNozzo Sr is often seen as a fatherly figure on the show, and in this particular episode, a woman confuses him to be her own father.

Season 12 episode 20 titled “No Good Deed”

In “No Good Deed,” Senior returns to meet son Tony’s girlfriend. He meets ATF Special Agent Zoe Keates (Marisol Nichols) over dinner.

Season 12 episode 17 titled “The Artful Dodger”

Senior joins in the investigation of “NCIS” team after his fiancée leaves him. He helps them in tracking a painting that has a listening device planted by terrorists. He uses his connections in the black market art world for the same.

Season 11 episode 16 titled “Dressed to Kill”

In episode 16 of season 11, Senior returns to Washington, DC, in order to tell a secret to his son. He ends up being the sole witness of a shootout that takes place between Tony and an impostor Navy officer.

Season 10 episode 10 titled “You Better Watch Out”

In “You Better Watch Out,” Tony visits his father and finds it awkward to see him in bed with one of his neighbours. Later, both of them resolve the issue following a brief discussion.

Season 9 episode 10 titled “Sins of the Father”

In “Sins of the Father,” a dead body is found in Senior’s car putting him in question of murder. However, he turns out to be not guilty in the end.

Season 8 episode 7 titled “Broken Arrow”

In “Broken Arrow” Gibbs surprises his team. He brings Senior on board to help them solve a murder case. Senior uses his contacts to break into a private party attended by arms dealers. In this episode, Tony reconciles his differences with his father.

Season 7 episode 12 titled “Flesh and Blood”

Robert Wagner appears in the episode for the first time in the show in season 7 episode 12. Apparently, he shared a discomforting bond with his son Tony. Anothony DiNozzo Sr gets involved in the case by being the acquaintance of the victim.

“NCIS” season 14 airs in the US on Tuesdays on CBS. The show also airs on Channel Ten in Australia at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.

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