With only a handful of episodes remaining this season, NCIS delivers another intriguing chapter in Episode 16, “S.O.S.” The hour is directed by Rocky Carroll, whose continued involvement behind the scenes remains a highlight for longtime fans of the franchise.
This week’s mystery begins when a Navy lieutenant suddenly reappears after being missing for a year following a mysterious plane crash. While her survival initially seems like a miracle, inconsistencies in her account quickly raise red flags for the team. As Parker, McGee, Knight, Torres, and Palmer dig deeper, they uncover evidence suggesting the crash may have been carefully planned rather than accidental.
Part of the investigation takes Knight and Torres into the wilderness, where their very different reactions to the environment add personality to the case. The episode serves as a quieter but important step toward the larger storylines expected later this season.