S13·E23 Dead Letter

Episode recap

The television series NCIS follows a team of special agents who investigate crimes linked to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, handling cases ranging from murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines. In the thirteenth season episode titled Dead Letter, the NCIS team works alongside the Federal Bureau of Investigation and MI6 to continue an international manhunt for an escaped British spy. This search follows an incident in which the escaped spy left one colleague fighting for their life in the intensive care unit. The mothership series, which originally debuted following back-door pilot episodes on the television show JAG in April 2003, features a long-running ensemble cast and crew. Over the course of its run, the production has integrated various recurring characters and series regulars who have contributed to the show longevity across multiple seasons. The ongoing efforts of the special agents in this episode highlight the collaborative nature of the international manhunt involving multiple intelligence and law enforcement agencies as they track down the dangerous fugitive responsible for leaving a colleague hospitalized in critical condition.