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S15·E7 Burden of Proof

Episode
Season 15, Episode 7
Air Date
November 7, 2017
Runtime
43 minutes
Score
8.1/10 (8 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired November 7, 2017 43 min ★ 8.1/10 · 8 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

A convicted felon claims NCIS framed him for murder a decade ago, so Gibbs investigates and asks Ducky to conduct a new autopsy. Senior FBI agent Fornell joins the probe, since he was the lead investigator in the original joint FBI and NCIS case.

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Episode recap

Task: Write a 280-380 word episode recap for NCIS S15E7 (Burden of Proof).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
No guessing or inventing plot points.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 280-380 words.
Synopsis: A convicted felon claims NCIS framed him for murder a decade ago. Gibbs investigates. Gibbs asks Ducky to conduct a new autopsy. Senior FBI agent Fornell joins the probe because he was the lead investigator in the original joint FBI and NCIS case.
Source [1]: NCIS (2003) is a TV-14 Crime, Drama, and Action & Adventure series.
Source [2]: Created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill. Stars Sean Murray, David McCallum, Mark Harmon, Brian Dietzen. Follows the Major Case Response Team of the NCIS investigating criminal cases connected to the US Navy and Marines Corps personnel and their families.
Source [3]: Cast info (Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Michael Weatherly as Tony DiNozzo, Sasha Alexander as Caitlin Todd).
Source [4]: Origin info (back-door pilot of JAG).
Source [5]: Cast info (Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, Rocky Carroll).
The synopsis is very short.
The sources provide context about the show (creators, general premise, cast members) but do not provide additional details about this specific episode (S15E7).
Problem: The word count requirement is 280-380 words. The synopsis only provides about 45 words of actual plot content.
Constraint Check: "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing." and "Write ONLY verifiable facts that are explicitly supported by the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES."
If I strictly follow "Write ONLY verifiable facts... explicitly supported by the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES," I cannot reach 280 words without repeating myself or adding fluff, which violates "neutral, encyclopedic prose."
However, I can incorporate the general series information provided in the sources to build the context of the episode within the framework of the series.
Drafting Content:
Identify the episode: NCIS Season 15, Episode 7, titled Burden of Proof.
Series context: NCIS is a crime, drama, and action and adventure series created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill. The

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 15 Episode 7 of NCIS air?

Season 15, Episode 7 ('Burden of Proof') originally aired on November 7, 2017.

How long is Season 15 Episode 7 ('Burden of Proof')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.

What happens in NCIS Season 15 Episode 7?

A convicted felon claims NCIS framed him for murder a decade ago, so Gibbs investigates and asks Ducky to conduct a new autopsy. Senior FBI agent Fornell joins the probe, since he was the lead investigator in the original joint FBI and NCIS case....

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