NCIS season 17 episode 17 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Dylan and his friend hit something with a car, leading to the discovery of Petty Officer Noah O'Donnell's body, already dead from an execution-style murder. NCIS investigates, uncovering Noah's troubled past including his parents' unsolved murder and his sister Claire's disappearance. They find Claire's workshop filled with crime scene miniatures, including one of her parents' murder, and suspect her involvement. The real killer, an electrician and Noah's martial arts classmate, is revealed. He murdered a wealthy student and set a fire to cover it, with Noah uncovering the truth and getting killed. Claire is cleared and Detective Fischer pursues a lead in her parents' case.
Full Episode S17E17 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dylan and what did he do in the opening scene?
Dylan is a character who, along with his friend, discusses another character's Harvard acceptance and accidentally hits something while driving.
What is the team at NCIS Headquarters discussing?
They are discussing personal belongings and decluttering, with a focus on McGee being a packrat.
Who is the victim discovered at the crime scene?
The victim is Petty Officer Noah O'Donnell.
How did Noah O'Donnell die?
Noah was executed with gunshots before being hit by the car.
Who is Claire and why is she significant?
Claire is Noah's sister, who is missing and her phone was off before Noah's murder.
What is the connection between Detective Fischer and the case?
Detective Fischer was the lead on the murder case of Noah's parents ten years ago.
What does the NCIS team find in Claire's workshop?
They find detailed crime scene miniatures, including one of her parents' murder scene.
What suspicion does the NCIS team have about Claire?
They suspect Claire might be recreating her parents' murder scene and could be linked to Noah's murder.
What is Claire's state when Gibbs finds her?
Claire is at the roadside, holding a gun and seemingly talking to her dead brother.
Who killed Louise Fitzgerald and why?
An electrician, who was in Noah's martial arts class, killed Louise Fitzgerald for her jewelry and covered it up with a fire.
How did Noah's investigation lead to his murder?
Noah's investigation into Louise Fitzgerald's death, which was connected to his martial arts classmate, led to his own murder.
What resolution is reached for Claire and Detective Fischer?
Claire is cleared of her brother's murder, and Detective Fischer gets approval to exhume a suspect in the parents' murder case.
