NCIS season 20 episode 12 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Torres is surprised to encounter Sawyer, who's struggling with his undercover role's mental strain. Meanwhile, McGee is excited about appearing on a game show. The team investigates when they learn Sawyer might be in trouble, leading to the discovery of a car fire and a body, initially thought to be Sawyer's. It turns out Sawyer killed an FBI agent in self-defense during his undercover mission. Torres goes undercover at

Full Episode S20E12 Recap

### Scene: Torres and Sawyer's Unexpected Encounter - Torres is surprised to see Sawyer, as he was supposed to be on an undercover operation. - Sawyer expresses his mental strain from living a double life and being in constant danger. - He reveals his lack of sleep due to noisy trains near his hideout and shows signs of distress and fatigue. ### Scene: Trivia Game and McGee's Smart Alecks Opportunity - The team engages in a trivia game, with Sawyer correctly answering questions about Scotland's national animal and the only food that never spoils. - McGee reveals he's been selected to appear on the game show "Smart Alecks," to everyone's excitement. ### Scene: Concerns about Sawyer and Investigation Begins - Torres expresses concern about Sawyer's well-being and suspicious behavior, including having blood on his clothes. - The team learns about Sawyer's undercover operation with the FBI and begins to search for him, suspecting something went wrong. ### Scene: Discovering the Car Fire and Possible Victim - A car fire is reported near Sawyer's supposed location. - The team discovers the car belongs to Sawyer and finds a body in the trunk, leading to fears that Sawyer might be dead or in serious trouble. ### Scene: The Investigation Deepens - The team discovers the body in the car isn't Sawyer, but an FBI agent, Greg Parlamis. - Sawyer's undercover operation involved investigating thefts targeting trucks heading to naval bases. - The team struggles with the possibility that Sawyer might have gone rogue and killed Parlamis. ### Scene: McGee's Preparations for Smart Alecks - Kasie tries to help McGee prepare for Smart Alecks by testing his reaction time with trivia questions. - McGee learns that the bullet that killed Parlamis came from Sawyer's gun, intensifying the mystery. ### Scene: Undercover Operation at The Triple Deuce - Torres goes undercover to infiltrate the criminal crew Sawyer was investigating. - He meets Wade Cutler, a suspect, and faces suspicion and hostility at the roadhouse. - The operation takes a dangerous turn as Torres's cover is nearly blown. ### Scene: Sawyer's Confession and Twist in the Investigation - Torres finds Sawyer, who admits to killing Parlamis in self-defense, claiming Parlamis was corrupt. - Sawyer reveals his personal motive to stay undercover – his sister died from GHB, which is linked to the case. ### Scene: Confrontation and Resolution - The team tracks Torres and Sawyer, leading to a confrontation with Mama Jo Dalton, the operation's mastermind. - The operation results in the arrest of the criminal crew and the confiscation of the drugs. ### Scene: Aftermath and Team Celebration - The team celebrates their success and welcomes Sawyer. - McGee's appearance on Smart Alecks is postponed due to a cheating scandal, but the team creates their own trivia game to cheer him up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the national animal of Scotland?

The unicorn.

What is the only edible food that never goes bad?

Honey.

What is on the top floor of the U.S. Supreme Court building?

A basketball court.

What game show is McGee going to be a contestant on?

Smart Alecks.

Who was supposed to be on an undercover operation?

Sawyer.

What is causing Sawyer distress during his undercover operation?

The strain of living a double life and constant danger.

What was the team doing when McGee revealed his game show opportunity?

Playing a trivia game.

Who is concerned about Sawyer's well-being?

Torres.

What did the team discover at the site of a car fire?

A body in the trunk of Sawyer's car.

Whose body was in the trunk of the car?

FBI agent Greg Parlamis.

What was the undercover operation about?

Investigating thefts targeting trucks heading to naval bases.

How did McGee prepare for Smart Alecks?

By practicing trivia questions with Kasie.

Where did Torres go undercover?

At a roadhouse called The Triple Deuce.

Who did Sawyer kill, and why?

FBI agent Greg Parlamis, in self-defense, claiming Parlamis was corrupt.

What was the outcome of the operation involving Torres and Sawyer?

The arrest of a criminal crew and the confiscation of drugs.

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