NCIS Hot Shots: What Brings Ziva's Father Back?

By Matt Webb Mitovich

Shabbat Shalom

Shabbat Shalom "Shabbat Shalom" -- Ziva (Cote de Pablo, left) is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. also pictured: Mark Harmon (right) and Rocky Carroll (center) Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

"Shabbat Shalom" — Ziva (Cote de Pablo, left) is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. also pictured: Mark Harmon (right) and Rocky Carroll (center) Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS Ã'©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Shabbat Shalom

Shabbat Shalom "Shabbat Shalom" -- Ziva (Cote de Pablo) is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

"Shabbat Shalom" — Ziva (Cote de Pablo) is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS Ã'©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Shabbat Shalom

Shabbat Shalom "Shabbat Shalom" -- Ziva is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. pictured: Mark Harmon Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

"Shabbat Shalom" — Ziva is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. pictured: Mark Harmon Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS Ã'©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Shabbat Shalom

Shabbat Shalom "Shabbat Shalom" -- Ziva (Cote de Pablo, center) is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, (Michael Nouri, right) who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. also pictured: Rocky Carroll (left) Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

"Shabbat Shalom" — Ziva (Cote de Pablo, center) is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, (Michael Nouri, right) who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. also pictured: Rocky Carroll (left) Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS Ã'©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Shabbat Shalom

Shabbat Shalom "Shabbat Shalom" -- Ziva is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. pictured: Rocky Carroll (right) and Paula Newsome (left) Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

"Shabbat Shalom" — Ziva is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. pictured: Rocky Carroll (right) and Paula Newsome (left) Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS Ã'©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Shabbat Shalom

Shabbat Shalom "Shabbat Shalom" -- Ziva is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. pictured: Rocky Carroll Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

"Shabbat Shalom" — Ziva is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. pictured: Rocky Carroll Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS Ã'©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Shabbat Shalom

Shabbat Shalom "Shabbat Shalom" -- Ziva (Cote de Pablo) is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

"Shabbat Shalom" — Ziva (Cote de Pablo) is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS Ã'©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Shabbat Shalom

Shabbat Shalom "Shabbat Shalom" -- Ziva (Cote de Pablo, right) is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, (Michael Nouri, left) who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. also pictured: Rocky Carroll and Paula Newsome Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

"Shabbat Shalom" — Ziva (Cote de Pablo, right) is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, (Michael Nouri, left) who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. also pictured: Rocky Carroll and Paula Newsome Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS Ã'©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Shabbat Shalom

Shabbat Shalom "Shabbat Shalom" -- Ziva (Cote de Pablo, right) is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, (Michael Nouri, left) who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

"Shabbat Shalom" — Ziva (Cote de Pablo, right) is taken aback by the sudden emotional visit by her father, (Michael Nouri, left) who she hasn't seen in more than two years. While Ziva questions the purpose of her father’s visit as the Director of Mossad, her father insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner, on NCIS, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS Ã'©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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