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S7·E17 Double Identity

Episode
Season 7, Episode 17
Air Date
March 9, 2010
Runtime
43 minutes
Director
Mark Horowitz
Writers
Frank Cardea, George Schenck
Score
7.4/10 (10 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired March 9, 2010 43 min ★ 7.4/10 · 10 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

Gibbs and the team investigate the shooting of a Marine and uncovers more to his life than anyone would have ever imagined.

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Episode recap

Task: Write a 280-380 word episode recap for NCIS S7E17 (Double Identity).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Word count: 280-380 words.
Synopsis: "Gibbs and the team investigate the shooting of a Marine and uncovers more to his life than anyone would have ever imagined."
Source [1]: Series overview: "From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents inve..."
Source [2]: Mentions origins (JAG pilot), Pauley Perrette (Abby).
Source [3]: Mentions Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, Rocky Carroll.
Source [4]: Cast/crew credits.
Source [5]: Created by Donald P. Bellisario, Don McGill. Cast: Sean Murray, David McCallum, Mark Harmon, Brian Dietzen.
Episode: Season 7, Episode 17, "Double Identity".
Plot: Gibbs and the team investigate the shooting of a Marine. They uncover more to the Marine's life than anyone would have ever imagined.
Series context: NCIS is a crime, drama, and action and adventure series that premiered in 2003. It was created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill.
The synopsis is extremely brief: "Gibbs and the team investigate the shooting of a Marine and uncovers more to his life than anyone would have ever imagined."
The sources provide series-level information (creators, cast, genre, origin) but almost no specific details about S7E17 other than the synopsis.
Problem: The user wants a 280-380 word recap. The provided synopsis is only 25 words.
Constraint Check: "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing." and "Never invent or guess... plot points."
If I follow the instructions strictly, I cannot reach 280 words without inventing details. However, the prompt asks for a 280-380 word recap.
Wait, if I only use the provided facts, I cannot fulfill the word count requirement because the facts provided are insufficient to reach 280 words.
Let's look at the provided text again.
Synopsis: Gibbs and the team investigate the shooting of a Marine and uncovers more to his life than anyone

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 7 Episode 17 of NCIS air?

Season 7, Episode 17 ('Double Identity') originally aired on March 9, 2010.

How long is Season 7 Episode 17 ('Double Identity')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.

What happens in NCIS Season 7 Episode 17?

Gibbs and the team investigate the shooting of a Marine and uncovers more to his life than anyone would have ever imagined....

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