NCIS season 9 episode 5 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "NCIS 9x05 Safe Harbor," the team investigates a ship where a U.S. Coast Guard officer is shot, uncovering a Lebanese family seeking asylum. Initially thought to be victims, it's revealed they were alone on the ship, implicating them in the shooting. The mother, Mariam, confesses to the act, believing she was defending her family from pirates. The episode delves into the complexities of asylum, deception, and family protection, with undercurrents of potential romance between Gibbs and Coast Guard Agent Borin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main plot of the NCIS 9x05 episode "Safe Harbor"?
The episode revolves around the NCIS team investigating a dead Coast Guard officer on a ship and discovering a family from Lebanon seeking asylum, leading to a complex case of deception and terrorism.
Who are the primary characters involved in the investigation?
The primary characters are the NCIS team, including Gibbs, Ziva, Tony, McGee, and Ducky, along with Coast Guard Agent Borin.
Why does the U.S. Coast Guard board the unmarked vessel?
The Coast Guard boards the vessel suspecting smuggling activities in U.S. territorial waters.
What do the NCIS team initially suspect the vessel was used for?
They initially suspect the vessel was used for smuggling drugs or weapons.
Who is shot on the vessel?
Coast Guard Petty Officer Cooper is shot on board.
What do the NCIS team find on the vessel?
They find smuggled cosmetics and a family from Lebanon seeking asylum.
What is the family's reason for being on the ship?
The family claims they were locked away by the crew as they approached the coast, seeking asylum in the United States.
How does the team discover the family was lying?
They find out the family was alone on the ship, implying they are lying about the presence of a crew.
What does Mariam confess during the interrogation?
Mariam confesses to shooting the Coast Guard officer, mistaking him for a pirate in self-defense.
What is the team's dilemma regarding the family's asylum request?
The team struggles with the moral complexity of the case, as the family's request for asylum conflicts with the investigation into the officer's death.
How does the team's perception of Gibbs and Borin's compatibility play into the episode?
The team speculates about Gibbs and Borin's potential romantic compatibility, highlighting their mutual respect and effective collaboration during the investigation.
What role does Agent Borin play in the investigation?
Agent Borin collaborates with the NCIS team in investigating the ship and the circumstances around the Coast Guard officer's death.
Is the family ultimately granted asylum?
The resolution regarding the family's asylum request is not clearly stated in the FAQ.
What themes are explored in this episode?
The episode explores themes of deception, family protection, terrorism, and the complexities of asylum requests.
Are there any significant character developments in this episode?
There are
