NCIS season 12 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Amidst a severe snowstorm in Washington D.C., NCIS agents deal with an assassination plot at the airport during Thanksgiving. Suspicion arises around an air marshal's identity, leading to the discovery of a plot to kill Hector Gomez, a high-level cartel member. As TSA increases security and re-screens passengers, NCIS races to identify and stop the assassin. The episode culminates in thwarting the assassination attempt, with Bishop and Jake making their holiday flight and DiNozzo learning his father missed his flight from London.

Full Episode S12E09 Recap

### Cold Thanksgiving in Washington D.C. - **Meteorologist** reports severe snow in D.C., causing visibility and road issues. - **Character** discusses travel plans, mentioning Paris and Thanksgiving dinner. - **Knock on door**: The character's cab arrives. - **TV continues**: Meteorologist discusses local temperatures and weather conditions. ### NCIS Headquarters - **Bishop and Abby** await someone's arrival, discussing Thanksgiving plans. - **Jake Malloy introduced**: Ellie's husband, Jake, meets the NCIS team. - **Planning a holiday**: Jake and Ellie plan to spend the holiday in Turks and Caicos. - **Gibbs and Jake meet**: Gibbs acknowledges Jake's importance to Ellie. - **DiNozzo's father's flight**: Mention of DiNozzo's father flying in from London. ### Airport Scenes - **Jake and Ellie at the airport**: Discuss their relationship and Ellie's changed behavior since joining NCIS. - **Encounter with an air marshal**: Suspicion arises about an air marshal's identity. - **Tony DiNozzo at the airport**: Encounters Jake and Ellie, they discuss various airport personalities. - **Fake Air Marshal Identified**: Suspicion confirmed that the air marshal is an imposter. - **Assassination Plan Revealed**: Discussion about a potential assassination at the airport. - **Investigating the imposter**: The team works to uncover the imposter's real identity and his target. - **Security Measures Increased**: TSA begins re-screening passengers due to the threat. - **Final Showdown**: The assassin is stopped before he can attack his target, Hector Gomez. - **Conclusion**: Normalcy returns, Bishop and Jake make their flight, and DiNozzo learns his father missed his flight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the weather like in Washington D.C. during the episode?

Severe snowfall with low visibility and slick roads.

Who was planning to travel to Paris?

A character in the episode, though their name is not mentioned.

What event is being celebrated in the episode?

Thanksgiving.

Who is Jake Malloy?

Jake Malloy is Ellie's husband.

What were Jake and Ellie's holiday plans?

They planned to spend the holiday in Turks and Caicos.

Who is DiNozzo's father and where was he flying in from?

DiNozzo's father was flying in from London.

Why was there suspicion about an air marshal's identity?

The air marshal's behavior and appearance raised doubts about his identity.

Who was the assassination target at the airport?

Hector Gomez, a high-level member of Cartel Dominguez.

What was the TSA's response to the threat at the airport?

TSA increased security measures and began re-screening passengers.

How was the assassin stopped?

The NCIS team identified and apprehended the assassin before he could attack his target.

Did DiNozzo's father make it to the airport as planned?

No, DiNozzo's father missed his flight but did not inform Tony.

What is the general theme of the episode?

An assassination plot unfolds at an airport during a severe snowstorm on Thanksgiving.

How does the episode end?

With the assassination plot foiled, Bishop and Jake make their flight, and DiNozzo learns about his father's missed flight.

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