NCIS season 11 episode 21 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Ensign Lester Tate's death initially seems linked to a car accident, but NCIS discovers it stemmed from a bar fight over a woman. While investigating, the team uncovers Tate's involvement in reporting a sexual assault case on behalf of Ensign Farrell. Farrell initially denies being assaulted but later cooperates, leading to the identification

Full Episode S11E21 Recap

### Scene: City Life vs. Country Life - A man expresses relief at leaving city life for a quieter, rural setting. He's starting a new job but enjoys the lack of stress and the presence of wildlife. ### Scene: NCIS Office - Dietary Discussions - Bishop, McGee, and Tony discuss dietary habits. McGee and Tony are on a cleansing diet, involving water with lemon, cayenne pepper, and maple syrup, while Bishop eats a bacon and egg breakfast. - McGee clarifies his status with Delilah and Tony's motivation for the cleanse. - The team is called to a crime scene involving a dead Navy officer, Ensign Lester Tate. ### Scene: Crime Scene Investigation - The team investigates Tate's death. Dr. Mallard (Ducky) suggests the cause of death wasn't the car accident but hints at a fight. - Gibbs inquires about the team's cleanse, and they head to the USS Soteria for more information. ### Scene: USS Soteria - Investigating Tate's Connections - The team learns that Tate was on leave and was friends with Ensign Burke, who is now missing. - They find Burke and question him about the previous night. Burke mentions a bar fight but claims innocence in Tate's death. ### Scene: The Silver Leaf Bar - Uncovering the Fight - Tony and Bishop investigate the bar where Tate and Burke were last seen. The bartender recalls a fight over a girl, involving Tate. ### Scene: NCIS Autopsy Room - Cause of Death Revealed - Ducky reveals Tate died from blunt-force trauma, not from the car accident. - The team continues to piece together the events of Tate's last night. ### Scene: NCIS Office - Link to a Sexual Assault Case - Agent Cabot reveals Tate was a complainant in a sexual assault case, reporting on behalf of a friend, Ensign Farrell. - Gibbs confronts Farrell, who denies the assault but seems troubled. ### Scene: NCIS Lab - Investigating the Assault - Abby investigates potential drugs used in the assault. Holly Farrell eventually agrees to cooperate with the investigation. ### Scene: Further Investigation and a Break in the Case - The team continues to gather information. They find a suspect in the bar fight but rule him out as the killer. - A lead in the sexual assault case emerges when they connect it to a similar case from three years ago. ### Scene: Confronting the Assailant - The team identifies and confronts the assailant, Commander Wexler, who has a history of similar assaults. - Agent Cabot physically reprimands Wexler. ### Scene: Conclusion - The team reflects on the resolution of both cases. Tate's death is ruled accidental, and Wexler is exposed for his crimes. - Farrell attends a memorial for Tate and is offered support from the team.

Frequently Asked Questions

What new lifestyle is the man in the opening scene enjoying?

He enjoys a quieter, rural setting away from the city's stress, cabs, subways, and noise.

What diet are McGee and Tony following?

They are on a cleanse diet consisting of water with lemon, cayenne pepper, maple syrup, and a daily salad.

Who is the dead Navy officer the team is called to investigate?

The dead Navy officer is Ensign Lester Tate.

What initial theory does Dr. Mallard (Ducky) have about Tate's death?

Ducky suggests Tate's death was due to a fight, not the car accident.

Who is Ensign Burke and what is his connection to Tate?

Ensign Burke is Tate's friend, who was with him the night of the bar fight.

What information does the team learn at The Silver Leaf Bar?

The bartender recalls a fight involving Tate and another man over a girl.

What was Ensign Tate's role in a sexual assault case?

Tate was a second-party complainant, reporting an assault on behalf of his friend, Ensign Farrell.

How does Ensign Farrell initially respond to questions about the assault?

She initially denies the assault but appears troubled and conflicted.

How does the team identify Commander Wexler as the assailant?

They connect him to a similar assault case from three years ago and find a pattern in his postings.

What is the outcome for the suspect in Tate's death?

The death is ruled accidental, and the suspect is likely to face reduced charges of involuntary manslaughter.

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