Gibbs' Rules

Rule #1: Never let suspects stay together.

Rule #1: Never screw over your partner.

Rule #2: Always wear gloves at a crime scene.

Rule #3: Don't believe what you're told. Double check.

Rule #3: Never be unreachable.

Rule #4: The best way to keep a secret? Keep it to yourself.
Second best? Tell one other person - if you must.
There is no third best.

Rule #5: You don't waste good.

Rule #6: Never say you're sorry. It's a sign of weakness.

Rule #7: Always be specific when you lie.

Rule #8: Never take anything for granted.

Rule #8a: Never assume.

Rule #9: Never go anywhere without a knife.

Rule #10: Never get personally involved in a case.
(Gibbs burned this one in the fireplace)

Rule #11: When the job is done, walk away.

Rule #12: Never date a co-worker.

Rule #13: Never, ever involve a lawyer.

Rule #14: Bend the Line, do not ever Break It

Rule #15: Always work as a team.

Rule #16: If someone thinks they have the upper hand, break it.

Rule #17: Never, ever interrupt Gibbs during an interrogation.

Rule #18: It's better to seek forgiveness than ask permission.

Rule #20: Always look under.

Rule #22: Never, ever bother Gibbs in interrogation.

Rule #23: Never mess with a Marine's coffee... if you want to live.

Rule #27: There are two ways to follow someone.
First way, they never notice you.
Second way, they only notice you.

Rule #28: You need help, ask.

Rule #35: Always watch the watchers.

Rule #36: If you feel like you are being played, you probably are.

Rule #38: Your case, your lead.

Rule #39: There is no such thing as coincidence.

Rule #39a There is no such thing as a small world.

Rule #40: If it seems someone is out to get you, they are.

Rule #42: Never accept an apology from someone who just sucker punched you.

Rule #44: First things first, hide the women and children.

Rule #45: Clean up your own mess.

Rule #51: Sometimes - you're wrong.

Rule #62: Always give people space when they get off the elevator.

Rule #69: Never trust a woman who doesn't trust her man.

Rule #73: Never meet your heroes.

Rule #91: When you decide to walk away, don't look back.