NCIS season 9 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Agent DiNozzo, involved in a secret assignment by Secretary Jarvis, faces a complex situation involving a microchip embedded in a fellow agent's arm, leading to intrigue and
Full Episode S09E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Agent DiNozzo authorized for sensitive information?
Gibbs authorized DiNozzo for sensitive information under Dr. Vance's discretion for a special assignment.
What did Dr. Mallard discover during Agent Levin's autopsy?
Dr. Mallard found a secret microchip embedded in Agent Levin's arm.
Who gave DiNozzo his secret assignment?
Secretary Jarvis gave DiNozzo the secret assignment.
What is Ziva's new status within the team?
Ziva is now a journeyman agent.
What did the microchips found on the agents represent?
The microchips were access chips, functioning as electronic door-openers for secure information.
What was the role of Agent Stratton from the FBI?
Agent Stratton was involved in the shootings and the pursuit of the microchips.
How did DiNozzo's team react to his absence?
The team expressed concern and curiosity about DiNozzo's absence and secret mission.
What did DiNozzo struggle with after the shooting incident?
DiNozzo struggled with memory loss regarding the shooting incident.
What was the connection between the murdered agents and the microchips?
Both murdered agents were part of a program called Phantom Eight and had microchips as access keys.
Why did DiNozzo confront Secretary Jarvis?
DiNozzo confronted Jarvis to be taken off the assignment, expressing discomfort with the mission's nature.
What was the significance of the photograph in DiNozzo's assignment?
The photograph was a part of DiNozzo's assignment, identifying the target he was supposed to handle.
How did the team figure out Stratton's involvement?
Hospital security stills and the lack of Stratton's records in databases led to the discovery of his involvement.
What was Gibbs' warning to DiNozzo about his assignment?
Gibbs warned DiNozzo about the complexities and potential dangers of his secret assignment.
Did DiNozzo kill the agent he was found with?
No, DiNozzo did not kill the agent. The shots from his gun were postmortem, and the situation was set up to frame him.
What was the outcome of DiNozzo's confrontation with Stratton?
DiNozzo revealed Stratton's involvement in the deaths and microchip theft, leading the team to seek more information about him.
