NCIS season 20 episode 22 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In a high-stakes NCIS operation, Agent Torres goes undercover as a convict to extract information from Yuri, a key figure connected to a planned terrorist attack on the U.S. power grid. The team uncovers a complex plot orchestrated by Yuri's father, Kostya Valkov, and his daughter, who is revealed to be the mastermind behind the cyberattack. As tensions rise in prison, Yuri's suspicion of Torres grows, leading to a dangerous confrontation. The episode climaxes with the NCIS team thwarting the power grid attack and unraveling a deep-rooted family conspiracy, culminating in a personal revelation for Torres.

Full Episode S20E22 Recap

### Opening Scene: NCIS Office - McGee discusses the killer's research on Russia and Yuri's obsession with global chaos and revenge. - NCIS team plans to approach Yuri, who's in prison, for information on weapons of mass destruction. ### In the Prison - Yuri is approached by NCIS in the shower but remains secretive about his mission. - Torres, undercover as Manny Delgado, is placed in the cell across from Yuri, posing a risk but necessary for the operation. ### NCIS Office - The team discusses Yuri's father, Kostya Valkov, an ex-KGB oligarch connected to the Russian mafia and Kremlin, believed to be behind a terrorist attack. - Evelyn Shaw, a Russian spy linked to Kostya, becomes a target after a failed assassination attempt in prison, prompting NCIS to offer her a deal for information. ### In Prison: Torres and Yuri's Interaction - Torres (as Delgado) interacts with Yuri, pretending to be unaware of Yuri's identity. - Yuri's suspicion of Torres being an undercover agent grows. ### NCIS Office: Evelyn's Interrogation - Evelyn reveals Yuri bragged about a massive attack planned by his father, but she lacks details. - The team worries Yuri might know about Torres' true identity. ### In Prison: Torres' Cover at Risk - Torres faces challenges maintaining his cover. - Yuri's men, suspecting a rat, test Torres' background. ### NCIS Office: Deciphering Yuri's Texts - NCIS decodes texts between Yuri and Kostya, revealing plans to attack the U.S. power grid, causing widespread chaos. ### In Prison: Torres' Identity Crisis - Torres' cover is nearly blown but he improvises a story about his education to maintain his alias. ### NCIS Office: Uncovering the Attack Plan - The team uncovers Yuri and Kostya's plan to knock out power across the U.S., causing a Black Sky event. ### In Prison: Confrontation and Lockdown - A lockdown is triggered as Yuri's men attack Torres, suspecting him to be the rat. - Torres is ordered to be released but faces another threat from Yuri's men. ### NCIS Office: Interrogating the Suspects - The team interrogates Boris and Lev, Yuri's men, suspecting a connection to the planned attack. ### In Prison: Torres' Final Confrontation with Yuri - Torres confronts Yuri, hinting at his knowledge of Yuri's plan. - Yuri's men attack him, leading to Yuri's death. ### NCIS Office: Unraveling the Conspiracy - The team realizes Yuri's death might be linked to his father's plan to silence him. ### Final Scene: The Power Grid Attack and Resolution - The team thwarts the power grid attack and apprehends the mastermind, revealing a deeper conspiracy involving Kostya's daughter. - Torres reflects on the operation's aftermath and confronts a figure from his past.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Yuri and what is his significance in the episode?

Yuri is the son of Kostya Valkov, an ex-KGB oligarch involved in a terrorist attack plan. He is a key figure in prison where NCIS tries to extract information from him.

What is the main objective of the NCIS team in this episode?

The NCIS team aims to prevent a terrorist attack on the U.S. power grid, masterminded by Kostya Valkov.

Who is Torres undercover as and why?

Torres is undercover as Emmanuel "Manny" Delgado, a convict in the same prison as Yuri, to gather intelligence about the terrorist attack.

What information does Evelyn Shaw provide to NCIS?

Evelyn Shaw reveals Yuri's bragging about a huge attack planned by his father, Kostya Valkov.

How does the NCIS team discover the attack plan on the U.S. power grid?

The team decodes texts between Yuri and Kostya Valkov, unveiling the plan to target the U.S. power grid and cause a Black Sky event.

What challenges does Torres face in maintaining his undercover identity?

Torres struggles to keep his cover as suspicions arise among Yuri's men, leading to tests of his background and close calls.

What is a Black Sky event as mentioned in the episode?

A Black Sky event refers to a catastrophic scenario where there is a complete breakdown of critical infrastructures, leading to widespread chaos.

Who kills Yuri and why?

Yuri is killed by his own men, possibly under orders from his father, Kostya, to prevent him from revealing details about the terrorist attack.

How is the power grid attack thwarted?

The NCIS team, with the help of white hat hackers, locates and shuts down the host computer responsible for spreading a virus to the power grid.

What is the deeper conspiracy revealed at the end of the episode?

The deeper conspiracy involves Kostya Valkov's daughter, who masterminded the power grid attack in collaboration with her father.

NCIS season 20 episode 22

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