Episodes 20 and 21 of JAG Season 8 (" Ice Queen " and " Meltdown ") serve as the "backdoor pilot" for the series NCIS .
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The sequence typically refers to the Season 8 finale of the medical drama ER , which is famously titled "On the Beach." The specific episodes are: Season 8, Episode 20: " The Letter " Season 8, Episode 21: " On the Beach " Key Plot Summary Episodes 20 and 21 of JAG Season 8