NCIS season 16 episode 17 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
On a military submarine, tensions rise when a SEAL, Petty Officer Robert White, dies during a routine dive. The NCIS team, including Gibbs and Bishop, investigates under challenging conditions, uncovering that White's scuba gear was tampered with. As the submarine suddenly dives and prepares for war based on mysterious orders, the investigation reveals the weapons officer, Hardy, as a suspect in both the murder and the manipulation of the submarine's orders. The crisis is averted with an emergency surface order, and the team solves the murder, preventing an unnecessary conflict.
Full Episode S16E17 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Captain's initial concern on the submarine?
The Captain was dissatisfied with the seven-minute duration of a missile drill, expecting faster execution due to the military nature of the ship.
What emergency occurred on the submarine?
An emergency was reported in the escape trunk, leading to the discovery of Petty Officer Robert White's death.
How did Petty Officer Robert White die?
Preliminary autopsy findings suggested drowning, but further investigation was required.
What did the NCIS team initially suspect about White's death?
The team explored the possibility of foul play, considering it unusual for a trained SEAL to drown during a routine dive.
Were Gibbs and Bishop able to leave the submarine during the investigation?
No, they remained on the submarine to continue their investigation despite the unfolding situation.
What discovery indicated that White's death might have been murder?
White's scuba gear was found to have been tampered with.
What unexpected action did the submarine take during the investigation?
The submarine unexpectedly dived and prepared for potential combat, based on mysterious orders.
Who was identified as a suspect in both White's murder and the tampering of the submarine's orders?
The submarine's weapons officer, Hardy, was implicated in both the murder and the manipulation of the submarine's orders.
What prevented the submarine from engaging in an unnecessary conflict?
An emergency surface order was issued after the realization that the submarine's orders had been manipulated.
What was the outcome of the investigation?
The crisis was averted, the submarine surfaced, and the NCIS team solved the murder, implicating the weapons officer.
