NCIS Season 7 Episode 24 Rule Fifty-One

In the season 7 finale of NCIS, titled "Rule Fifty-One," the team is still reeling from the aftermath of the deadly attack on the Navy Yard. Gibbs (Mark Harmon) is on indefinite leave, while Tony (Michael Weatherly) is still recovering from his injuries. In his absence, the team is left to solve a case that hits close to home: a former NCIS agent has gone rogue and is targeting current and former members of the team.

The episode starts with Gibbs arriving in Mexico, where he is greeted by an old friend who offers him a place to stay. Meanwhile, the rest of the team is dealing with the fallout of the attack, which has left them shaken and vulnerable.

As they work to track down the rogue agent, the team must also contend with the arrival of a new director, Leon Vance (Rocky Carroll), who has been appointed to replace the disgraced Jenny Shepard (Lauren Holly). His first order of business is to take control of the team and assert his authority, which does not sit well with the agents.

The tension between Vance and the team comes to a head when he orders them to take a backseat in the investigation, citing their emotional involvement as a liability. This puts Ziva (Cote de Pablo) and McGee (Sean Murray) in a difficult position, as they are forced to choose between their loyalty to the team and their duty to follow orders.

Meanwhile, Tony finds himself caught in the middle of a dangerous situation when he is targeted by the rogue agent. With Gibbs out of the country, the team must rely on each other more than ever to survive and bring the culprit to justice.

The theme of the episode revolves around Gibbs' famous Rule Fifty-One: "Sometimes you're wrong." As the team struggles to cope with the aftermath of the attack and adapt to the changes in leadership, they learn that sometimes it's okay to admit that they don't have all the answers and that working together is the key to overcoming adversity.

The episode is a fitting end to a season that was marked by tragedy, tension, and personal growth for the characters. It leaves viewers on the edge of their seats, wondering how the team will fare in the face of their latest challenge and what the future holds for NCIS.