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S10·E22 Revenge

Episode
Season 10, Episode 22
Air Date
April 30, 2013
Runtime
43 minutes
Director
James Whitmore Jr.
Writers
Frank Cardea, George Schenck
Score
7.1/10 (10 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired April 30, 2013 43 min ★ 7.1/10 · 10 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

In retaliation for the murders of Eli David and Jackie Vance, the NCIS team feverishly searches for Bodnar despite orders from Homeland Security to relinquish the case.

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Episode recap

Task: Write a 280-380 word episode recap for NCIS S10E22 (Revenge).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: If details are missing, omit them.
Constraint 4: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 5: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 6: Word count target: 280-380 words.
SYNOPSIS: "In retaliation for the murders of Eli David and Jackie Vance, the NCIS team feverishly searches for Bodnar despite orders from Homeland Security to relinquish the case."
SOURCES:
[1] TMDB: General info about NCIS (Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure).
[2] IMDb: Cast/crew info (not specific to this episode).
[3] Deadline: History of the show (JAG pilot, Pauley Perrette/Abby).
[4] Variety: Cast info (Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, Rocky Carroll).
[5] TMDB: Cast/crew info.
Episode Title: Revenge
Episode Number: Season 10, Episode 22
Core Plot: The NCIS team is searching for Bodnar.
Motivation: Retaliation for the murders of Eli David and Jackie Vance.
Conflict: Homeland Security has ordered the team to relinquish the case.
The synopsis is extremely brief: "In retaliation for the murders of Eli David and Jackie Vance, the NCIS team feverishly searches for Bodnar despite orders from Homeland Security to relinquish the case."
The sources provide no additional plot details for this specific episode.
The word count requirement is 280-380 words.
Self-Correction/Constraint Check: The instructions say: "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing." AND "Write a grounded 280-380 word episode recap".
Conflict: If the synopsis is only one sentence, and I am forbidden from inventing facts, I cannot reach 280-380 words without violating the "never invent or guess" rule.
Strategy: I must expand on the context provided by the sources if possible, but the sources only talk about the series history, not the episode.
Wait: If I strictly follow "Write ONLY verifiable facts that are explicitly supported by the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES," and the synopsis is one sentence, a 280-word recap is impossible without "inventing" or

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 10 Episode 22 of NCIS air?

Season 10, Episode 22 ('Revenge') originally aired on April 30, 2013.

How long is Season 10 Episode 22 ('Revenge')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.

What happens in NCIS Season 10 Episode 22?

In retaliation for the murders of Eli David and Jackie Vance, the NCIS team feverishly searches for Bodnar despite orders from Homeland Security to relinquish the case....

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