NCIS season 17 episode 12 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Lieutenant Weeks, on a post-maintenance check flight, becomes nonresponsive and veers off course, causing concern on her aircraft carrier. Initially thought to have crashed, it's revealed she ejected and faked her death. The NCIS team investigates a dead sailor found in Weeks' bunk, uncovering a secret relationship between them. The true culprit of the sailor's murder and Commander May's wife's death is revealed to be Commander May's lover, a weapons systems officer. Weeks faces a court-martial while McGee grapples with a personal decision about a vasectomy.

Full Episode S17E12 Recap

### Opening Scene: Aircraft Carrier Communication Chaos - **Communication with F-18 Pilots**: The episode opens with rapid communication between the aircraft carrier and F-18 pilots. We're introduced to Weeks, a pilot on a post-maintenance check flight, who has veered off course and become nonresponsive. - **Weeks' Unusual Behavior**: Concern grows over Weeks' erratic flight path and her lack of response to calls. - **Descending Altitude and Speed**: Weeks' aircraft is tracked at 700 knots, descending, raising alarms about her safety. ### Alarm and Action on the Aircraft Carrier - **Flight Deck Preparations**: The aircraft carrier's crew prepares for a potential emergency. Rescue and assistance teams are summoned. - **Concern for an Unconscious Pilot**: The possibility of an unconscious pilot, Weeks, is discussed. - **Imminent Danger**: Weeks' aircraft is dangerously close to a population center, escalating the urgency. ### Tragic Outcome - **Failed Attempts to Contact Weeks**: Despite repeated attempts to reach Weeks, there is no response. - **Aircraft Impact**: Weeks' aircraft is lost from radar and confirmed to have impacted the ocean. The situation turns tragic with the confirmation of no ejection or bailout by Weeks. ### NCIS Team Introduced - **NCIS Team's Daily Life**: The scene shifts to the NCIS team, showcasing their personal conversations and life outside of work. - **News of the Plane Crash**: The team is alerted about the F-18 crash and begins their investigation. ### Investigation on the Aircraft Carrier - **Exploring Weeks' Background**: Lieutenant Weeks is described as an exemplary pilot. The team delves into the possible causes of the crash, focusing on hypoxia. - **Discovery of a Dead Sailor**: The investigation takes a turn when the team discovers a dead sailor in Weeks' bunk, pointing towards a potential murder case. ### Autopsy and Investigation - **Autopsy Findings**: The autopsy of the sailor reveals an overdose of oxycodone, leading to suspicions of murder. - **Exploring Relationships and Motives**: The NCIS team uncovers the secret relationship between Weeks and the dead sailor, delving into the potential motives for murder. ### Twists and Revelations - **Weeks' Ejection and Disappearance**: Contrary to initial beliefs, it is revealed that Weeks ejected from her plane and faked her own death. - **Weeks' Covert Operations**: Weeks' actions post-ejection, including stealing a motorcycle and a car, are traced, revealing her determination to stay hidden. ### Final Confrontation and Resolution - **Weeks' Accusation Against Commander May**: In a dramatic confrontation, Weeks accuses Commander May of killing his wife by hacking into her car's system. - **Uncovering the Real Culprit**: The investigation leads to the revelation that Commander May's lover, a weapons systems officer, was the true perpetrator. - **Weeks' Court-Martial and McGee's Personal Decision**: The episode concludes with Weeks facing a court-martial for her actions and McGee grappling with a personal decision regarding a medical procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Weeks in the episode?

Weeks is a pilot on a post-maintenance check flight who becomes nonresponsive and veers off course.

What was the initial concern about Weeks' aircraft?

The concern was that Weeks had become nonresponsive, and her aircraft was descending rapidly, posing a danger to herself and potentially others.

Did Weeks eject from her plane?

Yes, it was later revealed that Weeks ejected from her plane and faked her own death.

What was the relationship between Weeks and the dead sailor found in her bunk?

Weeks and the dead sailor, Petty Officer First Class Fisher Patrick, were secretly dating.

How did the sailor in Weeks' bunk die?

The sailor died of a cardiac arrest caused by an overdose of oxycodone.

Was Weeks responsible for the sailor's death?

No, it was later revealed that Commander May's lover, a weapons systems officer, poisoned the sailor and framed Weeks.

What was the motive behind the sailor's murder?

The motive was to prevent him from reporting Commander May to NCIS for his involvement in his wife's death.

How did Commander May's wife die?

Commander May's wife died in a car crash, which was later revealed to have been caused by his lover hacking into the car's system.

What was McGee's personal decision in the episode?

McGee was considering getting a vasectomy.

How did the NCIS team become involved in the case?

The NCIS team was alerted about the F-18 crash involving Weeks and began investigating the incident and its aftermath.

What did Weeks do after ejecting from the plane?

Weeks stole a motorcycle and a car in an attempt to uncover the truth behind Commander May's wife's death and clear her name.

Who was ultimately responsible for Commander May's wife's death?

Commander May's lover, a weapons systems officer, was responsible for hacking the car's system and causing the crash.

Was Commander May aware of his wife's murder?

Commander May was not aware of his wife's murder and believed her death to be an accident.

What was the outcome for Lieutenant Weeks?

Lieutenant Weeks faced a court-martial for her actions, including crashing a government warplane and faking her death.

Did Agent Gibbs testify on Weeks' behalf?

Agent Gibbs offered to testify on Weeks' behalf at her court-martial.

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