NCIS season 5 episode 13 Recap

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In "NCIS" Season 5 Episode 13 "Dog Tags," the team investigates the death of Petty Officer Kyle Hanson, suspecting his dog might be the culprit. McGee, attacked by the dog while serving a warrant, shoots it in self-defense. Abby grows attached to the dog, Jethro, and insists on its innocence. The investigation reveals Hanson's involvement in a drug smuggling operation, leading to suspicion within the military's flight crew. A critical twist occurs when a Navy-issue

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### Opening Scene: Federal Agents on a Mission - **Location**: Unknown exterior, presumed back of a building. - **Characters**: Agent Gibbs, McGee, and other federal agents. - McGee is instructed to take position at the back door. - Agents announce their presence and declare they have a warrant. - Scene showcases the routine and camaraderie among the agents, including a bet about McGee's potential clumsiness. ### Investigation at the Crime Scene - **Location**: Crime scene. - **Characters**: NCIS team, including Ducky (Dr. Mallard), Abby, DiNozzo, Ziva, and McGee. - McGee is shown with a flesh wound from a dog attack. - Discovery of Petty Officer Kyle Hanson’s body, who appears to have been attacked by a dog. - Abby expresses concern for the dog, now back at the lab, showing her affection for animals. - McGee defends shooting the dog in self-defense. - The team discusses the involvement of Petty Officer Hanson in a drug smuggling operation. ### The Interrogation and Investigation Progress - **Location**: Various, including the NCIS office and Pax River Naval Base. - **Characters**: NCIS team, naval officers, and suspects. - The team investigates connections between Hanson, drug trafficker Diego Galante, and a possible smuggling operation involving military flights. - Interviews with naval personnel and other dog handlers reveal Hanson’s lifestyle and the dog's behavior. - Abby becomes increasingly attached to the dog, naming it Jethro, and insists on its innocence. - The team faces pressure from higher-ups to close the case, but Gibbs is determined to continue the investigation. ### Escalating Tensions and Key Discoveries - **Location**: NCIS lab and Pax River Air Station. - **Characters**: Abby, the NCIS team, and naval personnel. - Abby discovers evidence suggesting the dog, Jethro, might be innocent. - The team identifies suspects within the flight crew and conducts intense interrogations. - Abby, refusing to give up on Jethro, locks herself in the lab with him. - Further investigation reveals connections to a Navy-issue tactical boot knife. ### Climactic Resolution and Emotional Goodbyes - **Location**: NCIS office, autopsy room, and various. - **Characters**: Abby, the NCIS team, Petty Officer Erica Perelli, and Jethro (the dog). - A knife tip found in Jethro links the dog to both Hanson’s and another dog's death, indicating a human perpetrator. - The investigation leads to Petty Officer Erica Perelli, who is arrested for the murders and for framing Hanson and Jethro. - Abby faces the reality of having to let go of Jethro, leading to emotional goodbyes. - McGee reluctantly agrees to take Jethro, showcasing character development and the team’s bond. ### Final Scene: A New Home for Jethro - **Location**: Abby’s lab. - **Characters**: Abby, McGee, and Jethro. - Abby convinces McGee to take Jethro as his pet, despite his initial reluctance. - The episode closes with a lighter moment, showing the team's ability to find personal connections amidst their challenging work.

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