NCIS season 20 episode 4 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "NCIS" Season 20, Episode 04 "Leave No Trace," the team investigates the stabbing of Petty Officer Aaron Thomas, initially thought to be a bear attack. They cross paths with Special Agent Gage Winchester, Agent Knight's ex-boyfriend, from the U.S. National Park Service. The plot twists as they uncover a cocaine smuggling operation involving a drugged bear, linking the murder to drug trafficking in national parks. Suspect Greg Walsh, connected to the operation, is assassinated, complicating the case. The team eventually captures the smugglers, and Gage resolves his tension with Knight before leaving.
Full Episode S20E04 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the storyteller at the beginning of the episode?
The storyteller is an unnamed character who recounts a tale of a dangerous bear in the woods.
What is the significance of the bear story?
The bear story sets the scene for the episode's theme involving a bear and introduces the idea of a dangerous presence in the woods.
Who are the main characters in this NCIS episode?
The main characters include Nick Torres, McGee, Agent Knight, and Special Agent Gage Winchester from the U.S. National Park Service.
What is the primary case in this episode?
The primary case involves the investigation of Petty Officer Aaron Thomas's death, initially thought to be a bear attack but later revealed as a stabbing.
How is the NCIS team alerted to the crime?
The NCIS team is alerted to the crime through a report of a body, leading them to investigate in Shenandoah.
Who is Gage Winchester?
Gage Winchester is a Special Agent with the U.S. National Park Service and an ex-boyfriend of Agent Knight.
What is the relationship between Agent Knight and Gage Winchester?
Agent Knight and Gage Winchester have a past romantic relationship that ended due to personal and professional reasons.
What discovery leads the team to suspect a human killer?
The discovery of human shoe prints disguised as bear prints leads the team to suspect a human killer.
Who is Greg Walsh and what is his role in the episode?
Greg Walsh is a suspect connected to the murder and a cocaine smuggling operation. He is assassinated during custody transfer.
What unusual element is involved in the case?
An unusual element is the involvement of a cocaine-influenced bear, linking the murder to drug smuggling in national parks.
How is the cocaine smuggling operation uncovered?
The NCIS team, with help from Gage, uncovers the smuggling operation by tracking down smugglers using an RV and an ATV.
What happens to Gage Winchester at the end of the episode?
Gage Winchester leaves the investigation and departs, resolving some tension with Agent Knight.
What personal relationships are explored in this episode?
The episode explores Nick's interactions at an auction, McGee's romantic spa weekend, and the relationship between Knight and Jimmy Palmer.
How do personal challenges affect the NCIS team?
Personal challenges create moments of humor, tension, and camaraderie among the NCIS team members.
Does the episode conclude with the case being solved?
Yes, the episode concludes with the NCIS team solving the case and capturing the drug smugglers.
