NCIS season 10 episode 16 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "NCIS" 10x16 "Detour," the team investigates the bizarre suicide of Lieutenant Roth, who drank drain cleaner after a high-speed chase. Roth, revealed as a mole funded by Cuban sources, had been impersonating
Full Episode S10E16 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lieutenant Roth in NCIS 10x16 "Detour"?
Lieutenant Roth is a Navy officer involved in military encryption, later revealed to be an impostor and a mole funded by Cuban sources.
What happens in the opening scene of "Detour"?
A woman hosting a Mahjong league brunch faces a plumbing crisis, and a disheveled man drinks drain cleaner, leading to a 911 call.
What secret does McGee have in NCIS 10x16?
McGee has connections for concert tickets, which he uses to buy a gift.
What leads to Roth's death in "Detour"?
Roth is involved in a high-speed chase, consumes drain cleaner in a suicide attempt, and was already injured from being shot.
Who conducts Roth's autopsy in NCIS 10x16?
Ducky and Palmer conduct the autopsy.
Why are Ducky and Palmer kidnapped in "Detour"?
They are kidnapped by a group wanting to know what happened to Roth.
What is revealed about Roth's identity?
Roth is an impostor who replaced the real Roth years ago and was a mole funded by Cuban sources.
What plan do Ducky and Palmer devise during their captivity?
They create a makeshift explosive to escape from their captors.
How are Ducky and Palmer rescued in "Detour"?
The NCIS team tracks them down and arrests the kidnappers, rescuing Ducky and Palmer.
Who is involved in espionage in NCIS 10x16?
Roth's supervisor is involved in espionage related to his secret activities.