Ep 9. Grounded

Gibbs and the gang investigate a mysterious death onboard a naval aircraft carrier, which leads them to uncover a potential black market operation involving airplane parts. Meanwhile, McGee’s father visits and forces him to confront some unresolved emotional issues from his past. As the team gathers evidence and interviews suspects, they realize that the black market connection could go even deeper than they initially thought. As tensions rise and the investigation heats up, secrets and lies are revealed that threaten to fracture the team and damage their trust in each other. Can they stay grounded and solve the case before more lives are put at risk?