NCIS season 11 episode 24 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In NCIS 11x24 "Honor Thy Father", Gibbs' team captures burglar Wayne "The Snail" Levinson during a mixer. Concurrently, a fire on the USS Niagara masks a prison break, freeing terrorists Edwin Smith and Lateef Mir. Tragedy strikes as Gibbs learns of his father's death. The investigation reveals Alejandro Rivera, a cartel leader, orchestrated the break to target Gibbs. The team finds Smith dead, but Mir remains at large. Gibbs confronts Rivera in prison, and later honors his father by attending his funeral and gifting his store to a young mentee, Cal.
Full Episode S11E24 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Wayne "The Snail" Levinson in NCIS 11x24?
Levinson is a known burglar caught by Gibbs' team during a mixer.
What incident occurs on the USS Niagara in the episode?
A fire breaks out during a routine training exercise.
What major event does the Niagara incident cover up?
The fire is a cover for a prison break, with terrorists escaping.
Who are the escapees from the Niagara?
Edwin Smith and Lateef Mir.
What personal tragedy does Gibbs face in this episode?
Gibbs learns about his father's death from a stroke.
How is Alejandro Rivera connected to the prison break?
Rivera, a cartel leader, orchestrated the break to target Gibbs.
What is the significance of the RIB found by the team?
The RIB was used by the escapees, but only Edwin Smith's body is found in it.
How does Gibbs react to his father's passing?
Gibbs is determined to continue working while coping with his loss.
What discovery is made about the dead man in Gibbs' basement?
He is identified as Dar Tareen, a mercenary, not Lateef Mir.
What does Gibbs do with his father's store?
Gibbs gifts the store to Cal, a young man his father helped.
How does the episode "Honor Thy Father" end?
The episode ends with Gibbs attending his father's funeral.
What organization is Lateef Mir associated with?
Mir is tied to the Brotherhood of Doubt.
What is the Brotherhood of Doubt's motive in the prison break?
They aim to free members and target Gibbs.
Who provides key information about Alejandro Rivera's network?
Leticia Gomez, a woman who works for Rivera, gives crucial information.
What does Gibbs' confrontation with Rivera in prison reveal?
It reveals Rivera's ongoing vendetta against Gibbs and his connection to the prison break.
