Ep 18. M.I.A.

The episode "M.I.A." from NCIS Season 14 follows the team as they investigate the disappearance of a Navy SEAL who went missing during a trip to Afghanistan. Throughout the episode, Gibbs must confront the reality that his own personal history with the SEALs and the country of Afghanistan could cloud his judgement and hinder the investigation from progressing smoothly.

The episode begins as the SEAL, Trent Kort, returns home from his trip to Afghanistan and has a tense interaction with his ex-wife, Sara. Meanwhile, the NCIS team receives a tip that Kort may be in danger and launches an investigation to find him.

As they delve deeper into the case, the team discovers that Kort may not have gone missing willingly and that he may be being held hostage by a notorious Afghan warlord. Gibbs begins to feel the weight of his past experiences with Afghanistan and the SEALs as he works to navigate the complex and dangerous situation.

Meanwhile, Abby and Torres work to track down a hacker who may have assisted in Kort's disappearance, and McGee and Bishop begin to question whether Kort's ex-wife, Sara, may have had a role in his disappearance.

Throughout the episode, tensions run high as the team races against the clock to rescue Kort and bring those responsible to justice. Gibbs struggles to remain objective given his personal connections to the case, but ultimately, he is able to put aside his feelings and make the tough decisions necessary to save Kort and bring the investigation to a close.

As with many episodes of NCIS, "M.I.A." explores themes of duty, loyalty, and personal sacrifice in service of the greater good. The episode is equally action-packed and emotional, as the team members put their own lives on the line to save a fellow member of the military community. Ultimately, the episode highlights the bravery and selflessness of those who serve in uniform and the bonds that tie military families together.