Typecast as doctors: Scottie Thompson plays Dr. Van Dine. Both before and after this show, she played a physician in a semi-recurring role on NCIS - Unità anticrimine (2003). John Terry plays Nancy's father, Dr. Carnahan. He has played a physician with recurring appearances on Brothers & Sisters (2006), Lost (2004), and E.R. - Medici in prima linea (1994). His second acting role was a physician on Lou Grant (1977).