NCIS season 17 episode 12 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Lieutenant Weeks, on a post-maintenance check flight, becomes nonresponsive and veers off course, causing concern on her aircraft carrier. Initially thought to have crashed, it's revealed she ejected and faked her death. The NCIS team investigates a dead sailor found in Weeks' bunk, uncovering a secret relationship between them. The true culprit of the sailor's murder and Commander May's wife's death is revealed to be Commander May's lover, a weapons systems officer. Weeks faces a court-martial while McGee grapples with a personal decision about a vasectomy.
Full Episode S17E12 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Weeks in the episode?
Weeks is a pilot on a post-maintenance check flight who becomes nonresponsive and veers off course.
What was the initial concern about Weeks' aircraft?
The concern was that Weeks had become nonresponsive, and her aircraft was descending rapidly, posing a danger to herself and potentially others.
Did Weeks eject from her plane?
Yes, it was later revealed that Weeks ejected from her plane and faked her own death.
What was the relationship between Weeks and the dead sailor found in her bunk?
Weeks and the dead sailor, Petty Officer First Class Fisher Patrick, were secretly dating.
How did the sailor in Weeks' bunk die?
The sailor died of a cardiac arrest caused by an overdose of oxycodone.
Was Weeks responsible for the sailor's death?
No, it was later revealed that Commander May's lover, a weapons systems officer, poisoned the sailor and framed Weeks.
What was the motive behind the sailor's murder?
The motive was to prevent him from reporting Commander May to NCIS for his involvement in his wife's death.
How did Commander May's wife die?
Commander May's wife died in a car crash, which was later revealed to have been caused by his lover hacking into the car's system.
What was McGee's personal decision in the episode?
McGee was considering getting a vasectomy.
How did the NCIS team become involved in the case?
The NCIS team was alerted about the F-18 crash involving Weeks and began investigating the incident and its aftermath.
What did Weeks do after ejecting from the plane?
Weeks stole a motorcycle and a car in an attempt to uncover the truth behind Commander May's wife's death and clear her name.
Who was ultimately responsible for Commander May's wife's death?
Commander May's lover, a weapons systems officer, was responsible for hacking the car's system and causing the crash.
Was Commander May aware of his wife's murder?
Commander May was not aware of his wife's murder and believed her death to be an accident.
What was the outcome for Lieutenant Weeks?
Lieutenant Weeks faced a court-martial for her actions, including crashing a government warplane and faking her death.
Did Agent Gibbs testify on Weeks' behalf?
Agent Gibbs offered to testify on Weeks' behalf at her court-martial.