NCIS season 11 episode 7 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Marine Sergeant Michael Dawson is killed during a robbery. NCIS investigates, uncovering his connection to the Defense Clandestine Service, where he worked on a secret code. Concurrently, Gibbs grapples with personal issues involving his aging father, Jackson. They travel to North Carolina to visit Jackson's dying WWII comrade, revealing deep emotional ties. The investigation leads to Dawson's friend, Aaron Connolly, who exposes the store owner as the shooter, a drug dealer Dawson tried to confront. The case concludes with the store owner's arrest, and Gibbs and Jackson find closure with Jackson's friend.
Full Episode S11E07 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the victim in the NCIS episode "Better Angels"?
Marine Sergeant Michael Dawson, 28 years old, shot during a robbery.
What role does "Mr. Spiffy" play in the episode?
He is the local store owner where the robbery and shooting occurred.
Why does Officer Mitchell call Gibbs?
To inform him about an incident involving his father, Jackson Gibbs.
What does Jackson Gibbs ask his son Gibbs to do?
Accompany him to North Carolina to visit his dying war buddy, a former German pilot from WWII.
Who leads the NCIS investigation in Gibbs' absence?
McGee coordinates the investigation.
What secret work was Sergeant Dawson involved in?
He was working on a secret code for the Defense Clandestine Service.
How does NCIS determine Dawson's killing wasn't a random robbery?
Evidence shows Dawson was being followed, suggesting a targeted killing.
Who reveals the truth about Dawson's murder?
Aaron Connolly, a friend of Dawson's and a recovering addict.
How is the murder of Sergeant Dawson resolved?
The NCIS team arrests the store owner, who is also Connolly's heroin dealer and the shooter.
What emotional closure occurs between Gibbs and his father?
They visit Walter, Jackson's friend, in a hospice, where they reminisce
