NCIS season 16 episode 14 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

"Once Upon a Tim" delves into Agent Timothy McGee's teenage years, revealing his early fascination with the Internet and a virus he unknowingly created. The NCIS team investigates a dead Navy contractor, uncovering connections to McGee's past. Flashbacks showcase McGee's high school experiences and conflicts with his father about joining the Navy. The episode climaxes with the discovery that McGee's old computer virus, now active, poses a threat to the Department of Defense. McGee confronts his former teacher and resolves the case, reflecting on how his past shaped his present life and career at NCIS.

Full Episode S16E14 Recap

### Once Upon a Tim - NCIS 16x14 #### Opening Scene: Tim's Teenage Flashback - **Tim McGee**: Reflects on his teenage years, discovering the Internet and his fascination with technology. - **Timothy McGee and Friends**: Discuss the possibilities of the new "web browser" and the Internet. #### McGee's First Computer and Childhood Memories - **Timothy McGee**: Reminisces about the first PC he ever built. - **Discussion with Friends**: They joke about his lack of girlfriends and his early interest in computers. #### NCIS Team Discusses Expense Reports and Auditing - **NCIS Team**: Worried about being audited by the Deputy Inspector General, Dick Sullivan. - **Discovery of a Dead Body**: The team is called to investigate the death of a Navy contractor, leading to a new case. #### Investigation at the Crime Scene - **Crime Scene Analysis**: The team finds a dead contractor with bruises on his neck, indicating strangulation. - **Clue Discovery**: An empty notebook with indentations leads to a sequence of numbers that match McGee's old computer password. #### Investigating Edward Kane's Connection to McGee - **NCIS Team's Discovery**: Edward Kane, the victim, had connections to McGee’s past. - **High School Memories**: McGee and Agent Torres visit McGee's old high school, encountering Mr. Lewis, McGee's former computer teacher. #### Flashback to High School Talent Show - **Timothy McGee's High School Talent Show**: McGee reflects on his aspirations and conflicts with his father about joining the Navy. #### The Intruder and McGee's Old Computer - **Home Invasion**: McGee's family experiences a break-in, leading to the discovery that the intruder was after McGee's old computer. - **McGee's Teenage Hacking Activities**: Flashback reveals McGee's hacking skills as a teenager. #### The Virus and Its Origins - **Discovery of a Virus**: McGee realizes his old computer contains a virus he wrote in high school, now active and threatening the Department of Defense. #### McGee Confronts His Past and High School Teacher - **Interrogation of Mr. Lewis**: McGee confronts his old teacher about the virus and his past actions. - **Unraveling the Mystery**: The team learns that the virus was modified and used for illegal activities. #### Resolving the Case and Finding Chloe - **Finding Chloe**: McGee uses a secret code to locate Chloe, his high school friend. - **Chloe's Explanation**: She reveals her involvement and the reason behind the virus's activation. #### Closing Scene: Reflections and Resolutions - **McGee's Reflection**: He contemplates his past decisions, his relationship with his father, and his current life. - **Dinner with Chloe and Delilah**: McGee's wife and Chloe plan to go to dinner, leaving McGee to reflect on his journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main focus of NCIS 16x14 "Once Upon a Tim"?

The episode centers around Agent Timothy McGee's past, a virus he created as a teenager, and its unforeseen consequences in the present.

How is McGee's teenage interest in technology portrayed?

McGee is shown as fascinated with the newly released "web browser" and the possibilities of the Internet.

What triggers McGee's memories of his first computer?

McGee reminisces about his first PC build when discussing with friends, highlighting his early passion for computers.

What issue is the NCIS team facing apart from the case?

The team is concerned about being audited by the Deputy Inspector General, Dick Sullivan.

What key evidence is found at the crime scene?

An empty notebook with indentations revealing a sequence of numbers, which match McGee's old computer password.

Who is Edward Kane and what is his connection to McGee?

Edward Kane is the dead Navy contractor connected to McGee’s past through a computer password.

What significant event from McGee's high school is shown?

A flashback to McGee's high school talent show is shown, highlighting his aspirations and conflict with his father about joining the Navy.

What does the intruder at McGee's home want?

The intruder is after McGee's old computer, which contains a virus McGee wrote as a teenager.

How does McGee confront his past?

McGee confronts his old high school computer teacher, Mr. Lewis, about the virus and his past actions.

What is the significance of Chloe in the episode?

Chloe is McGee’s high school friend who reveals her involvement in the activation of the virus and provides crucial information to resolve the case.

What does the virus McGee created do?

The virus, originally created by McGee and later modified, is designed to take rounding errors from payroll checks and deposit them into a holding account.

How is McGee's relationship with his father portrayed?

McGee's relationship with his father is shown as strained, with his father pressuring him to join the Navy against his own aspirations.

What resolution does McGee find at the end of the episode?

McGee reflects on his journey, acknowledging his past decisions and how they have shaped his current life.

Who joins Chloe and Delilah for dinner?

Chloe and Delilah, McGee's wife, plan to go to dinner together.

What is the overarching theme of "Once Upon a Tim"?

The episode explores themes of past decisions, family expectations, and their impacts on one's present and future.

NCIS season 16 episode 14

Once Upon a Tim