NCIS season 16 episode 16 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Jimmy's father-in-law, Ed, is in deep gambling debt, leading him to cover up the murder of Petty Officer Logan Braddish, initially staged as a bear attack. Ed's involvement is tied to a high-stakes poker game run by Kenny Deng. The situation escalates when Ed's son Stevie is taken hostage by Deng. NCIS, led by Gibbs, uncovers the truth, rescuing Stevie and exposing the murder. The case resolution leads to personal reflections among the team, especially Ducky, who ponders his future with NCIS.

Full Episode S16E16 Recap

### Opening Scene: Hiking in the Woods - A couple jokes about seeing animals in the woods. - They discuss snakes being dormant in winter. - Suddenly, they are startled by an unseen threat. ### NCIS Office: Gibbs and Team Discuss Case - McGee's detailed case summaries are praised. - The team jokes about a typo in McGee's report. - Gibbs interrupts with news of a dead petty officer in Great Falls Park. ### Autopsy Room: Examining the Victim - The victim is identified as Petty Officer Third Class Logan Braddish. - Dr. Palmer and the team speculate about the cause of death, considering animal attacks. - They find a claw, suggesting a bear might be involved. ### Interactions Between Characters - Jimmy's father-in-law, Ed, visits unexpectedly. - Jimmy and Ed discuss the victim's injuries and the bear attack theory. - Ed acts suspiciously, insisting it was a bear attack. ### Further Investigation at the Scene - The team searches for evidence of a bear attack but finds none. - Jimmy finds a knife wound under a claw mark on the body. - Ed panics and insists on calling it a bear attack, raising suspicions. ### NCIS Office: Team Discusses Case Progress - The team reviews the victim's last known activities. - Gibbs orders further investigation into the bear attack theory. ### Autopsy Room: Conflicting Evidence - Palmer and Ducky discuss the case. - They find no bear saliva on the victim, contradicting the bear attack theory. - Ed's suspicious behavior continues. ### Jimmy's Dilemma and Ed's Secret - Jimmy struggles with lying about the case. - Ed reveals he's in debt due to gambling and involved in a cover-up. ### Confrontation with the Dry Cleaner - The team confronts the dry cleaner, Peter Liu, involved in the cover-up. - Peter threatens Jimmy and reveals he's holding Ed's son, Stevie, hostage. - The situation escalates with Peter demanding they stick to the bear attack story. ### Jimmy's Conflict and Team Investigation - Jimmy feels guilty and conflicted about lying to Gibbs. - The team continues investigating the victim's background and activities. ### Revelation of Family Issues and the True Culprit - Ed reveals his son Stevie's involvement in gambling debts. - The team uncovers a connection to a high-stakes poker game run by Kenny Deng. ### Confrontation and Rescue of Stevie - The team tracks down Kenny Deng, leading to a confrontation and rescue of Stevie. - Ed and Jimmy reconcile, and Stevie is safe. ### Closing Scene: Reflections and Decisions - Ducky contemplates his future with NCIS. - The team members reflect on their experiences and the case's resolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the victim in the episode?

Petty Officer Third Class Logan Braddish.

What initially leads the NCIS team to believe it was a bear attack?

They find a claw at the scene and the victim's injuries suggest a large animal attack.

Who is Jimmy's father-in-law?

Ed Slater.

Why does Ed insist on calling the death a bear attack?

He is trying to cover up the real cause of death due to his involvement in a gambling debt.

What does the team discover that contradicts the bear attack theory?

They find a knife wound under a claw mark on the victim's body and no bear saliva.

What is Ed's connection to the dry cleaner, Peter Liu?

Ed owes him $50,000 from a poker game and Peter is involved in the cover-up.

What does Peter Liu do to ensure Ed cooperates?

He takes Ed's son, Stevie, hostage.

Who is Kenny Deng?

He is the son of a wealthy businessman and the organizer of a high-stakes poker game.

How is the victim, Logan Braddish, connected to the poker game?

He was killed in a dispute related to the game.

How is the case resolved?

The NCIS team tracks down Kenny Deng, rescues Stevie, and reveals the truth behind the murder.

Does Jimmy lie to Gibbs about the case?

Yes, Jimmy initially lies to Gibbs about the bear attack under pressure from Ed.

How does Jimmy feel about lying to Gibbs?

He feels guilty and conflicted.

What personal issues does Ed face?

Ed has gambling debts and struggles with his relationship with his son, Stevie.

What does Ducky contemplate at the end of the episode?

Ducky contemplates his future with NCIS.

How does the episode end?

With the case resolved, the team reflects on their experiences and decisions.

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