NCIS season 9 episode 22 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "NCIS" episode "Playing With Fire," the NCIS team investigates a series of arson attacks on Navy ships. They uncover a list of targeted ships at arsonist Bruce Johnson's house, suggesting a larger plot. Tobey Abbott, killed in a ship fire, emerges as a suspect due to his desire to join the Navy and subsequent rejections. Abby decodes a Korean document, revealing instructions for the ship attack. Dr. Mallard, having come into a large inheritance, asks Gibbs to be his will's executor. The investigation leads to Harper Dearing, identified as the mastermind behind the attacks, prompting an intense search for him.
Full Episode S09E22 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is suspected of orchestrating the attacks on the U.S. Navy ships?
Harper Dearing is identified as the mastermind behind the attacks.
What evidence links Bruce Johnson to the ship attacks?
A list of Navy warships with faulty wiring, found at Johnson's house, and shredded Korean documents link him to the attacks.
What leads NCIS to suspect Tobey Abbott in the ship fire?
Abbott's presence at the point of ignition and his background, including a desire to join the Navy and being rejected, make him a suspect.
How does the team decipher the Korean document?
The document, typed in English on a Korean-Hangul word processor, is decoded back into English, revealing instructions for the ship attack.
What personal request does Ducky make to Gibbs?
Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard asks Gibbs to be the executor of his will after coming into a significant inheritance.
Was North Korea involved in the attacks?
Despite initial suspicions, there is no evidence to suggest North Korea's involvement in the attacks.
What is the significance of the shredded Korean documents found in Bruce Johnson's possession?
The shredded documents, along with a Korean document in Abbott's quarters, suggest a coded communication method used by the mastermind.
How do NCIS agents get involved in the investigation on the USS Brewer?
Agent McGee is sent to secure the crime scene on the USS Brewer, which leads to further investigation onboard.