S14·E17 What Lies Above

Episode recap

Task: Write a grounded 280-380 word episode recap for NCIS S14E17 (What Lies Above).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
If a detail is not in the material, omit it.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Word count target: 280-380 words.
SYNOPSIS: "McGee discovers his apartment has been torn apart by a robber trying to locate an item of great value hidden somewhere by the convicted criminal who previously owned the unit."
SOURCES:
[1] TMDB: General info about NCIS (Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure).
[2] IMDb: Cast and crew credits.
[3] TMDB: General info.
[4] Deadline: History of the show (JAG pilot, Pauley Perrette/Abby).
[5] Variety: Cast info (Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, Rocky Carroll).
Episode Title: What Lies Above (from prompt).
Episode Number: S14E17 (from prompt).
Plot Point 1: McGee discovers his apartment has been torn apart.
Plot Point 2: A robber caused the damage.
Plot Point 3: The robber was looking for an item of great value.
Plot Point 4: The item was hidden by the convicted criminal who previously owned the apartment unit.
The synopsis is extremely sparse. It only contains one main plot point involving McGee.
The sources provide general series information but no specific details about Season 14, Episode 17.
The prompt asks for 280-380 words.
Problem: If I only use the provided facts, I cannot reach 280 words without repeating myself or violating the "never invent or guess" rule.
Constraint Check: "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing."
Conflict: The user asks for a 280-380 word recap, but the provided information only supports about 40 words of content.
Decision: As a meticulous archivist, I must adhere to the instruction: "Write ONLY verifiable facts that are explicitly supported by the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES... If a detail is not in the provided material, you omit it rather than guess."
If I write 300 words of fluff, I am violating the "verifiable facts" and "never invent" rules.