Ep 22. Granger, O.

Granger, O. is the 22nd episode of season 7 of NCIS: Los Angeles. The episode revolves around Assistant Director Owen Granger, played by Miguel Ferrer, who finds out that he has a life-threatening disease. The episode begins with Granger collapsing on the job. He is rushed to the hospital, where doctors diagnose him with a serious medical condition. This puts the team in a scramble as they try to figure out what's wrong with their boss.

As the team investigates Granger's past to try and find any clues to his illness, they also come across some unsettling information. They discover that there is a mole within the agency and that Granger may have been working with this mole. This causes a rift within the team, with some members being skeptical of Granger's loyalty. However, Callen and Sam remain committed to their boss and believe that he would never betray them.

The team discovers that the mole is planning to sell classified intelligence to the highest bidder. They manage to track down the mole, who turns out to be an unlikely suspect. However, before they can apprehend him, they receive a call from Granger, who has escaped from the hospital to take matters into his own hands. He meets up with the team and reveals that he has known about the mole for some time and has been working to take him down.

Granger's illness takes a turn for the worse, and the team realizes that they may have to say goodbye to their friend and mentor. The episode culminates in an emotional scene where Granger meets with each member of the team individually to say his goodbyes. The scene is filled with heart-wrenching moments as the team struggles to come to terms with the loss of their colleague.

Throughout the episode, there are also several lighter moments that provide some relief from the intense drama. For instance, there is a scene where Deeks and Kensi are tasked with babysitting the Assistant Director's cat, which leads to some comical mishaps. There is also a moment where the team is discussing the possibility of Granger being the mole and they flash back to some of his past antics, including a hilarious scene that involves him dressing up as a pirate.

In conclusion, Granger, O. is a gripping and emotional episode that highlights the power of friendship and loyalty. It shows the lengths that people will go to protect their loved ones and the sacrifices that they are willing to make. Granger's illness and the possibility of losing him provide a powerful backdrop for the unfolding drama, and the interactions between the characters are both heartwarming and heart-wrenching. If you're a fan of NCIS: Los Angeles, this episode is not to be missed.