NCIS season 5 episode 10 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Corporal Damon Werth, a marine treated for PTSD, escapes from Bethesda Naval Hospital, attacking an orderly and taking Dr. Adrian de la Casa hostage. NCIS investigates, uncovering Werth's history of violent behavior and experimental drug treatment. They theorize he's reliving war experiences. After a standoff at Walter Reed hospital, Werth is subdued. The team learns he's been self-administering steroids, part of an experiment

Full Episode S05E10 Recap

### Code Red in Secure Inpatient Wing - A code red is announced in a secure inpatient wing, calling for the floor supervisor. - Scene shifts to NCIS team members joking and discussing personal fitness and comic books. - They are interrupted by news of an escaped mental patient from Bethesda Naval Hospital who attacked an orderly. ### Bethesda Naval Hospital - The NCIS team arrives at the hospital to investigate. - They learn the patient, Corporal Damon Werth, was being treated for PTSD and had exhibited violent behavior. - Werth, a decorated marine, had been receiving a combination of antidepressants and sedatives. ### Investigating Werth's Escape - NCIS team discusses Werth's military background and his recent erratic behavior. - They launch a search operation, employing a "hard-target search" of the surrounding area. - They discover Werth has taken a hostage, Dr. Adrian de la Casa, and is on the run. ### Dr. De la Casa's Kidnapping - De la Casa, involved in Werth's treatment, is believed to increase Werth's chances of survival. - The team discusses Werth's mental state and possible motivations for his actions. - They track down the location of Dr. De la Casa using technology and proceed to rescue him. ### Werth's Psychological State - Werth is shown to be confused and paranoid, believing he's still in a combat environment. - His conversation with Dr. De la Casa reveals his disoriented mental state. - The team theorizes that Werth is reliving traumatic war experiences. ### Confrontation at Walter Reed - NCIS team tracks Werth to Walter Reed hospital, where he intends to find members of his unit. - A tense standoff occurs, but Werth is eventually subdued without serious injury. - The team reflects on Werth's condition, indicating he might be suffering from more than just PTSD. ### NCIS Headquarters: Investigating Werth's Condition - The team uncovers that Werth has been subjected to a series of experimental drugs, hinting at a "super-soldier" project. - They delve into the origins of these experiments, suspecting a pharmaceutical company might be involved. ### Confrontation with Biotech Corporation - NCIS confronts Karen Sutherland at Biotech, suspecting the company's involvement in Werth's condition. - Sutherland denies direct involvement but shows concern for Werth's well-being. - The team continues to investigate, uncovering more about the experimental drug program. ### Werth's Hospitalization and Discovery - Werth is hospitalized and under sedation to detoxify from the drugs. - A dramatic moment occurs when his sedative levels are tampered with, almost killing him. - The team discovers an orderly has been stealing drugs and manipulating Werth's treatment. ### Conclusion: Werth's Realization and Aftermath - Werth slowly recovers and begins to understand his situation. - The team uncovers that Werth had been self-administering steroids to enhance his performance. - The episode ends with Werth facing the consequences of his actions, and his future in the Marines uncertain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What triggered the code red in the secure inpatient wing?

An escaped mental patient, Corporal Damon Werth, triggered the code red.

Who is Corporal Damon Werth?

Corporal Damon Werth is a marine being treated for PTSD at Bethesda Naval Hospital.

What treatment was Werth receiving?

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