NCIS season 9 episode 23 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Harper Dearing, CEO of Dorado Hills Investments, is identified as the orchestrator behind a dangerous plot against the Navy, motivated by his son's death linked to a Navy defect. NCIS discovers an ingenious bug in an agent's dental implant, revealing Dearing's surveillance tactics. The team chases leads, including Dearing's financial transactions and a visit to associate Vincent Maple. An NCIS raid on a warehouse expecting to find munitions equipment turns up empty, a clever diversion by Dearing. Meanwhile, Maple is caught attempting to flee, exposing his embezzlement but not direct involvement in Dearing's terrorist activities. The episode ends on a tense note with Director Vance driving home alone, hinting at looming danger.
Full Episode S09E23 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Harper Dearing?
Harper Dearing is the CEO of Dorado Hills Investments and the mastermind behind the plot involving faulty Navy wiring and surveillance of NCIS.
What did NCIS find in an agent's dental implant?
They found a sophisticated bug that used piezoelectricity and graphene, charging from the pressure of chewing.
Why is Harper Dearing targeting the Navy?
Dearing's vendetta against the Navy stems from his son's death, which he blames on a Navy defect.
How did NCIS discover Dearing's involvement?
NCIS connected Dearing to the plot through various leads, including financial transactions and surveillance evidence.
What was discovered at the warehouse?
The team expected to find equipment for building munitions at the warehouse, but it was empty, indicating a ploy by Dearing.
What was Vincent Maple's role in Dearing's plan?
Vincent Maple was embezzling money from Dearing's company, but he was not directly involved in Dearing's terrorist activities.
How did Dearing manipulate NCIS?
Dearing manipulated NCIS by using Maple's embezzlement as a distraction, leading them on a false trail while he advanced his actual plan.
What was the purpose of the sting operation?
The sting operation was set up to intercept the transfer of money to Dearing's limousine, using a night watchman as the delivery person.
What is the significance of the empty warehouse?
The empty warehouse signifies that Dearing had anticipated NCIS's moves and had either moved his operations or completed his mission.
What was the closing scene about Director Vance?
The closing scene reveals that Director Vance insisted on driving home alone, creating a sense of foreboding and hinting at potential danger.
