S19·E16 The Wake

Episode recap

In the sixteenth episode of the nineteenth season of the television series NCIS, titled The Wake, the investigative team is called to examine a crime scene following a gruesome mishap at a gender-reveal party for a Petty Officer. The circumstances surrounding this event lead the agents to open an investigation into the case of a missing teacher. This specific disappearance had previously gained public attention and notoriety after being featured and popularized on a true crime podcast. The agents must navigate the details of the missing person case while determining how it connects to the incident at the party. The series, which follows a team of special agents who investigate crimes involving the United States Navy and Marine Corps, continues its long-running format of procedural drama. As the investigation unfolds, the team works to uncover the truth behind the teacher's disappearance and the events that brought the case to their attention. The episode maintains the show's established focus on solving complex criminal matters, ranging from murder to other serious offenses, as the agents utilize their investigative skills to resolve the mystery.