[s17e10] The North Pole 〈RECOMMENDED〉

The episode provides critical answers to long-standing fan questions while setting up future storylines:

: The episode ends on a somber note as Gibbs is forced to kill Sarah (the real Sahar) to save Ziva. This leaves Gibbs with the heartbreaking task of telling Phineas that his mother—the woman Gibbs had come to trust—was a terrorist. Episode Details Air Date : December 17, 2019. Directed by : James Whitmore Jr.. [S17E10] The North Pole

Watch the teaser for this pivotal episode to see the first glimpses of Ziva's high-stakes return: NCIS Season 17 - Ziva Returns - video Dailymotion Dailymotion• Sep 23, 2019 NCIS recap: Season 17, episode 10: 'The North Pole' The episode provides critical answers to long-standing fan

: Bishop (Emily Wickersham) is tested by Odette , Ziva's landlady and former CIA contact. After Bishop refuses to compromise her ethics for a mysterious drive, Odette reveals it was a test and offers her "specialized training," hinting at Bishop's future shift into a more covert role. Directed by : James Whitmore Jr

: The mission results in the death of Ziva's longtime friend and contact, Adam Eshel , who is found badly beaten and eventually dies from his injuries. Before passing, Adam provides a cryptic clue that leads Gibbs to the truth about Sarah's identity. Character Relevations & Arcs