NCIS season 10 episode 16 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In "NCIS" 10x16 "Detour," the team investigates the bizarre suicide of Lieutenant Roth, who drank drain cleaner after a high-speed chase. Roth, revealed as a mole funded by Cuban sources, had been impersonating

Full Episode S10E16 Recap

### Opening Scene: Plumbing Emergency - A woman is hosting a Mahjong league brunch and faces a plumbing crisis. - Two plumbers, discussing charges, are interrupted by a disheveled man drinking drain cleaner. - The man collapses, leading to a panicked call to 911. ### NCIS Team at Work - Tony discusses a lump on his shoulder; Ziva and McGee have a secretive exchange. - McGee is caught buying concert tickets as a gift, revealing he has connections for tickets. - Gibbs announces a new case involving a dead Navy officer who consumed drain cleaner. ### Investigation of Lieutenant Roth - The victim, Lieutenant Roth, was involved in a high-speed chase before his suicide. - Roth had injuries suggesting a fight and was also shot. - NCIS team discovers Roth worked on military encryption without advanced degrees. ### Autopsy and Kidnapping - Ducky and Palmer conduct an autopsy, revealing Roth was shot and would have died regardless of suicide. - They notice Roth's hearing aid seems unnecessary. - Ducky and Palmer are kidnapped by a mysterious group. ### NCIS Team Uncovers Roth's Identity - The team finds discrepancies in Roth's records, indicating he's an impostor. - They discover Roth was a mole, funded by Cuban sources, and replaced the real Roth years ago. - Abby finds Roth's photos from a park, suggesting he was planning a meeting. ### Ducky and Palmer's Captivity - The kidnappers demand Ducky perform an autopsy to find out what happened to Roth. - Ducky and Palmer secretly plan to escape using a makeshift explosive. - They escape the cabin but are pursued in the forest. ### NCIS Team Tracks Down Ducky and Palmer - NCIS learns of Ducky and Palmer's kidnapping and sets out to find them. - They find the cabin and a clue left by Ducky. - Tony and Ziva track down the kidnappers in the forest. ### Final Confrontation and Rescue - Ducky and Palmer confront one of their captors, leading to a tense standoff. - NCIS team arrives just in time, arresting the kidnappers and saving Ducky and Palmer. - The episode concludes with the revelation that Roth's supervisor was involved in espionage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Lieutenant Roth in NCIS 10x16 "Detour"?

Lieutenant Roth is a Navy officer involved in military encryption, later revealed to be an impostor and a mole funded by Cuban sources.

What happens in the opening scene of "Detour"?

A woman hosting a Mahjong league brunch faces a plumbing crisis, and a disheveled man drinks drain cleaner, leading to a 911 call.

What secret does McGee have in NCIS 10x16?

McGee has connections for concert tickets, which he uses to buy a gift.

What leads to Roth's death in "Detour"?

Roth is involved in a high-speed chase, consumes drain cleaner in a suicide attempt, and was already injured from being shot.

Who conducts Roth's autopsy in NCIS 10x16?

Ducky and Palmer conduct the autopsy.

Why are Ducky and Palmer kidnapped in "Detour"?

They are kidnapped by a group wanting to know what happened to Roth.

What is revealed about Roth's identity?

Roth is an impostor who replaced the real Roth years ago and was a mole funded by Cuban sources.

What plan do Ducky and Palmer devise during their captivity?

They create a makeshift explosive to escape from their captors.

How are Ducky and Palmer rescued in "Detour"?

The NCIS team tracks them down and arrests the kidnappers, rescuing Ducky and Palmer.

Who is involved in espionage in NCIS 10x16?

Roth's supervisor is involved in espionage related to his secret activities.

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