NCIS season 11 episode 11 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "NCIS 11x11 Homesick," the NCIS team tackles a mysterious illness affecting children of military families. Initially baffled by the rapidly spreading epidemic, they investigate various leads, including a suspicious lab assistant, Max Comey. The breakthrough comes when they identify Marine Captain Louis Boggs, who played Santa at military base parties, as Patient Zero. The illness, Meningococcal A from Africa, is finally contained with the right antibiotics. Meanwhile, Director Vance faces personal challenges with his wife's estranged father, Lamar Addison, choosing to keep him away from his family.
Full Episode S11E11 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What illness is affecting the children of military families in the episode?
Meningococcal A.
How many children are initially affected by the illness?
14 children initially.
Who is suspected of spreading the illness?
Max Comey, a former lab assistant.
What is the connection between the sick children and Marine Captain Louis Boggs?
Boggs, who played Santa Claus at military base parties, is identified as Patient Zero.
How does Director Vance know Lamar Addison?
Addison is Vance's wife's estranged father.
What is the final count of sick children mentioned in the episode?
34 children.
What personal issue does Director Vance face in the episode?
Vance deals with Lamar Addison trying to reconnect with his family.
Who brings the illness to the attention of NCIS?
Carol from the Naval Medical Research Center.
What initially hinders the identification of the illness?
Its rarity and mutation, making it hard to diagnose.
How does the team finally identify the illness?
Through lab analysis, identifying it as Meningococcal A, specific to Africa.
What is the relationship between Abby and Carol?
They are old friends.
Does Max Comey intentionally try to harm people with the illness?
No, his intentions are unclear but not directly harmful.
How is the illness finally treated?
With the correct antibiotics for Meningococcal A.
What is Abby's role in solving the case?
Abby, along with Carol, works in the lab to identify the illness.
How does the episode conclude for Director Vance?
Vance decides to keep Lamar Addison away from his family, maintaining that Jackie's father is "long dead."