NCIS season 9 episode 19 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Petty Officer Caleb Adams is found dead after a night out with fellow sailors. The NCIS team, led by Gibbs, investigates, uncovering a complicated web involving Adams' girlfriend Meredith, his sailor friend Brian Smith, and a rigged card game at a pizza place. Director Vance faces a personal crisis when his brother-in-law Michael Thomas is implicated. Michael initially claims innocence but eventually confesses to killing Adams in self-defense during a confrontation about the card game. The case hits close to home for Vance, who grapples with family loyalty and professional duty, ultimately leading to Michael's arrest.

Full Episode S09E19 Recap

### Scene 1: A Night Out Gone Wrong - Hill and Adams, two sailors, are out drinking. Hill teases Adams about his weight, suggesting it's due to beer. - Adams struggles to get up, and Hill refuses to drag them both back, insisting they return to their ship by 0600. ### Scene 2: Quiet Morning at NCIS - At NCIS, the team enjoys a rare quiet moment. McGee and Ziva express concern about Tony's silence, suspecting he might be ill. - Tony breaks his silence, explaining his need for occasional quiet reflection, which McGee and Ziva doubt, suspecting he's sick. ### Scene 3: Performance Appraisal - The team discusses Tony's performance appraisal from Gibbs, highlighting his talkative nature in the field. - Tony, feeling self-conscious, considers dialing back his talkativeness, seeing it as a critique from Gibbs. ### Scene 4: New Case in Baltimore - Gibbs interrupts the team's conversation, announcing a new case involving a dead petty officer in Baltimore. ### Scene 5: Investigating Petty Officer Adams' Death - The team arrives at the crime scene, discovering Petty Officer Caleb Adams' body with signs of a fight and a fatal stab wound. - They learn Adams was on liberty from the DD-350 Hagen and begin investigating the circumstances of his death. ### Scene 6: Suspect in Custody - Baltimore PD has a suspect, Michael Thomas, found trying to wash blood off his hands. - Director Vance is shocked to discover Michael is his wife's brother, insisting on accompanying Gibbs for questioning. ### Scene 7: Michael's Interrogation - Michael claims innocence, stating he found Adams dying and tried to help. He denies knowing Adams or having any motive for murder. - Vance expresses belief in Michael's innocence but faces a conflict of interest as Michael is family. ### Scene 8: Investigating Adams' Last Hours - The team delves into Adams' background and last known activities, uncovering his calls to a Meredith Bilson and his visit to a pizza place. - They learn Adams was with two other sailors, including Petty Officer Brian Smith, who is now missing. ### Scene 9: Confronting Meredith and Brian - Tony and Ziva visit Meredith, Adams' girlfriend, but are interrupted by the discovery of Brian Smith in her apartment. - Brian claims he and Adams fought over Meredith, but insists he didn't kill Adams. ### Scene 10: Vance's Dilemma - Vance struggles with his role in the investigation and his familial ties to Michael. - Michael's past and Vance's protective nature complicate the investigation. ### Scene 11: New Evidence - Abby finds that Adams was drugged with methaqualone, suggesting impairment before his death. - Brian Smith's fingerprints are found on Adams' body, but the murder weapon remains unidentified. ### Scene 12: Michael's Confession - Vance confronts Michael at home, where Michael confesses to accidentally killing Adams during a fight over a rigged card game. - Michael pleads for help, but Vance, realizing the gravity of the situation, decides to turn Michael in. ### Scene 13: Resolution and Aftermath - Vance, with a heavy heart, brings Michael to NCIS for arrest. - The team reflects on the case's emotional toll, especially on Vance, who must reconcile his duty with his family ties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the main characters involved in the episode "The Good Son" of NCIS?

The main characters include Director Vance, Gibbs, Tony, McGee, Ziva, Michael Thomas, Petty Officer Caleb Adams, and Meredith Bilson.

What is the primary case in this NCIS episode?

The primary case involves the investigation of Petty Officer Caleb Adams' murder in Baltimore.

How is Director Vance personally involved in the case?

Vance is personally involved because the main suspect, Michael Thomas, is his wife's brother.

What was Petty Officer Caleb Adams' state before his death?

Adams was impaired due to being drugged with metha

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