S9·E5 Safe Harbor

Episode recap

In the fifth episode of the ninth season of NCIS, titled Safe Harbor, the investigative team is tasked with responding to a violent incident occurring on a cargo vessel. The case begins when a Coast Guard officer is fatally gunned down while aboard the ship. As the NCIS agents initiate their search for the individual responsible for the murder, the scope of their investigation expands beyond the initial crime. During the course of their inquiry, the team discovers a Lebanese family that is currently seeking refuge on American soil. The presence of these individuals complicates the investigation as the agents work to determine the circumstances surrounding the officer's death and the potential connection to the family seeking asylum. The episode follows the team as they navigate the complexities of the case, balancing the pursuit of a killer with the humanitarian situation presented by the refugees found on the cargo vessel. The narrative focuses on the procedural efforts of the NCIS unit to resolve the murder while addressing the unexpected discovery made during their search.