Ep 18. Schooled

In NCIS season 17 episode 18, titled "Schooled," the team investigates the murder of a marine recruit at a prestigious high school in D.C. The victim, who was on the cusp of graduation, had a bright future ahead of him and his death leaves the school community in shock.

Gibbs and the team suspect that the murder may have been a hazing gone wrong, especially as they learn that the victim was targeted by other students in a secret society known as the "X-Ops." As they dig deeper, they discover that the X-Ops may have been involved in a series of dangerous pranks and that the victim may have been seeking revenge.

The team interviews the victim's friends and family, as well as the school faculty, to try and piece together the events leading up to the murder. Meanwhile, Gibbs forms a connection with the victim's father, an ex-marine struggling to cope with his son's death.

As the investigation intensifies, NCIS discovers that the school's administration may have covered up previous incidents involving the X-Ops, and could be attempting to protect the group from facing consequences for their actions.

As the team closes in on the truth behind the murder, they uncover a shocking conspiracy involving the X-Ops and their leaders. The investigation takes an unexpected turn, leaving the team to grapple with the ethical dilemmas surrounding justice for those involved.

In typical NCIS fashion, the episode balances the emotional weight of a tragic event with the team's unwavering commitment to unraveling the truth. Fans of the show will be pleased with another thrilling installment of the long-running crime drama.