NCIS season 12 episode 17 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In "NCIS 12x17 - The Artful Dodger," Tony DiNozzo juggles a murder investigation and personal challenges involving his father. The team investigates the death of Lieutenant Dominic Pine, killed during an art theft at the Defense Logistics Agency. Tony's father, facing a breakup, gets involved by offering insights into the black market art world. The culprit, Gloria Hernandez, Lieutenant Pine's girlfriend, is revealed as both the murderer and art for

Full Episode S12E17 Recap

#### Opening Scene - **Location:** A cleaning area - **Characters:** Janitor (Dad) and his son - Dad demonstrates effective mopping techniques. - They discuss the importance of pride in any job, regardless of its nature. #### NCIS Office Scene - **Location:** NCIS squad room - **Characters:** Tony DiNozzo, Bishop, Gibbs, and others - Tony talks about his plans to make bread with Zoe Keates. - The team receives news of a dead Navy lieutenant at the DLA (Defense Logistics Agency). - They discuss the lieutenant's background and connections. #### Crime Scene Investigation - **Location:** DLA office - **Characters:** NCIS team, Janitor and his son (witnesses) - Investigation of Lieutenant Dominic Pine's murder. - Discovery of a pen and other evidence. - Gibbs instructs Tony to go home and relax, acknowledging his recent hard work. #### Tony DiNozzo's Apartment - **Location:** Tony's apartment - **Characters:** Tony DiNozzo, his father (Senior) - Senior visits Tony, revealing his breakup and calling off his wedding. - Tony's bread-making plans with Zoe are postponed due to his father's emotional state. #### Further Investigation - **Location:** Various, including NCIS office and crime scenes - **Characters:** NCIS team, Admiral Janet Kleibor, Gloria Hernandez (girlfriend of the victim), Perry Swann (art forger) - Investigation leads to the discovery of a fake painting and connections to art theft. - Tony's father, Senior, provides insights into the art black market. - Uncovering the role of Gloria Hernandez in both the art theft and the lieutenant's murder. #### Climactic Confrontation - **Location:** Adams House bar - **Characters:** Tony, Senior, Gloria Hernandez, Gibbs, Aziz (terrorist), and NCIS team - A sting operation to capture Gloria and retrieve the stolen painting. - Senior is used as bait, and the operation reveals the involvement of Aziz. - The painting is recovered, and Gloria and Aziz are apprehended. #### Conclusion - **Location:** NCIS office and Tony DiNozzo's apartment - **Characters:** NCIS team, Senior, Tony - The team reflects on the case and its resolution. - Tony and Senior have a heart-to-heart conversation, clarifying misunderstandings. - Senior departs for another trip, leaving Tony contemplating their relationship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the janitor teaching to mop in the opening scene?

His son.

What job does Lieutenant Dominic Pine have at the DLA?

He worked as an aide to Vice Admiral Janet Kleibor.

How did Lieutenant Pine die?

From blunt force trauma to the head.

Who are the first witnesses to the crime?

The janitor and his son.

What plans did Tony DiNozzo have to cancel due to the murder investigation?

Making bread with Zoe Keates.

Who does Tony DiNozzo's father (Senior) reveal left him?

Linda, his fiancée.

What role does Tony's father play in the investigation?

He provides insights into the art black market.

Who is revealed to be the art forger and murderer?

Gloria Hernandez, Lieutenant Pine's girlfriend.

What is the significance of the painting "The Chesapeake" in the case?

It was stolen and replaced with a fake by Gloria Hernandez.

How is the terrorist Aziz connected to the case?

He was involved in the theft of the painting for a bug planted inside it.

What does Tony DiNozzo's father do for a living?

He is an entrepreneur.

Where does the final confrontation with Gloria Hernandez take place?

At the Adams House bar.

What is Tony DiNozzo's reaction to his father's relationship issues?

He is sympathetic and postpones his plans to support him.

How does the NCIS team discover the painting is a fake?

Abby Sciuto notices discrepancies in the blood spatter and the painting's age.

What does Tony's father decide to do at the end of the episode?

He plans to start another European trip.

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The Artful Dodger