NCIS season 20 episode 19 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Jess and Jimmy get caught in a security gate backup at the Navy Yard. A car crash occurs, leading to a heroic rescue by Jess. Back at NC

Full Episode S20E19 Recap

### At the Southeast Gate - Two NCIS agents, Jimmy and Jess, are stuck at a backed-up Navy Yard security gate. - Jimmy is bringing pain au chocolat (chocolate croissants) for the team. - Jess smells gas at the gate and a car accident occurs. - They rescue individuals from the burning car. ### NCIS Headquarters: Fib or Lie? - Team discusses Jimmy's "fib" to Jess about being hungry. - They humorously discuss the consequences of lying to federal agents. - A crash is reported outside the Navy Yard, involving Agent Knight's car. ### The Car Crash Scene - Jimmy and Parker find Jess at the crash scene. - Jess and Jimmy help the injured while a bystander records the incident. - Reyna, a woman from the crash, fears police involvement and tries to flee with her son, Adam. ### NCIS Team Discussion - The team speculates on Reyna's behavior and decides to investigate further. - They learn Reyna and Adam are being taken to Washington General Hospital. - Jimmy, having been involved in two accidents, faces jokes about his car, Dolly. ### Hospital Encounter - Reyna is nervous about police questioning and suddenly disappears from the hospital. - Adam, Reyna's son, is left behind, upset and distrustful of the agents. - Reyna is revealed to have been with a DEA agent, Daniel Tanner, who was found shot. ### NCIS Headquarters with Adam - Agent Knight tries to connect with Adam, who remains distant and resentful. - The team learns Tanner was killed with his own gun, deepening the mystery. - Reyna's connection to the Serrano cartel is uncovered, complicating the case. ### Hospital Confrontation and Revelations - Reyna's escape from the hospital is revealed to be a kidnapping by the Serrano cartel. - Nurse Allegra, forced by the cartel, facilitated Reyna's abduction. - Reyna was an informant against the cartel, and her recordings are crucial evidence. ### Decoding the Recordings - Adam's music mixing skills help uncover parts of the destroyed recordings. - The team listens to Reyna's recordings, hoping to find leads on the shooter. - Reyna is found to be innocent, and the focus shifts to finding her kidnapper. ### Final Confrontation and Resolution - The team tracks Reyna to Mateo's Taqueria, a cartel operation. - A rescue operation is launched, with Reyna being safely recovered. - Agent Frank of the DEA is revealed as a traitor and arrested. - Reyna and Adam are reunited, their safety ensured by the NCIS team's efforts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why were Jimmy and Jess stuck at the Navy Yard security gate?

They were stuck due to a backup at the gate.

What did Jimmy bring for the team?

Jimmy brought pain au chocolat (chocolate croissants).

What happened at the security gate?

A car accident occurred, and Jess smelled gas just before the incident.

How did the NCIS team respond to the crash?

Jess and Jimmy helped rescue individuals from the burning car.

What was the team's discussion about at NCIS Headquarters?

They discussed Jimmy's "fib" about being hungry and the consequences of lying to federal agents.

What crash was reported outside the Navy Yard?

A crash involving Agent Knight's car was reported.

What was Reyna's reaction to the police at the crash scene?

Reyna was fearful of police involvement and tried to flee with her son, Adam.

Who was Reyna with during the crash?

Reyna was with a DEA agent, Daniel Tanner, who was found shot.

How did Adam, Reyna's son, react at NCIS Headquarters?

Adam was upset and distrustful of the agents.

What cartel was Reyna connected to?

Reyna was connected to the Serrano cartel.

How was Reyna's escape from the hospital revealed?

It was revealed that she was kidnapped by the Serrano cartel.

What role did Nurse Allegra play in Reyna's kidnapping?

Nurse Allegra, coerced by the cartel, facilitated Reyna's abduction.

How did the team use Adam's skills in the investigation?

Adam's music mixing skills helped uncover parts of destroyed recordings.

Where was Reyna found by the team?

Reyna was found at Mateo's Taqueria, a cartel operation.

Who was revealed as a traitor in the DEA?

Agent Frank of the DEA was revealed as a traitor and arrested.

NCIS season 20 episode 19

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