NCIS season 8 episode 22 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In "NCIS" 8x22 "Baltimore," Tony's past collides with his present when his former police partner from Baltimore is murdered in a style resembling the Port-to-Port Killer. The investigation uncovers a money laundering scheme and leads to a bakery robbery connected to the murder. Initially suspecting a courier named Joey Peanuts and a suspect named Peter Sears, the team eventually discovers the real culprit is the Major of the Baltimore Police Department, a shocking copycat killer. The twist reveals the actual Port-to-Port Killer remains at large, having manipulated NCIS into a wild goose chase. Tony, reflecting on his journey, chooses to stay with NCIS.

Full Episode S08E22 Recap

### Scene 1: Infomercial and NCIS Office - Tony and McGee watch an infomercial about knives. - Tony loses his phone, panicking about it. - McGee discusses his technical report on a retinal scanner, which confuses Tony and Gibbs. - Gibbs learns Agent Barrett's team has left for Hawaii on a new lead. - A call about a dead body at the Navy Lodge interrupts them. ### Scene 2: Crime Scene at the Navy Lodge - The team arrives at the crime scene. - Ducky identifies the victim as Tony's old partner from Baltimore. - The murder method matches the Port-to-Port Killer's style, but the victim's background differs from previous ones. ### Scene 3: Flashback to Baltimore Police Department - Flashback shows Tony and his partner, Danny, in their early days as Baltimore police officers. - They discuss their personal lives and investigate a homicide case. ### Scene 4: NCIS Office and Interrogation - Back in present, Tony and Gibbs discuss the case. - The team interrogates Joey Peanuts, a courier involved in money laundering. - Joey reveals his boss, who may be linked to the homicide. ### Scene 5: Investigating Dao Huang Bakery Robbery - The team investigates a bakery robbery linked to the murder. - They discover the bakery was robbed of trays used to make fortune cookies. - A suspect, Peter Sears, is identified but later cleared. ### Scene 6: Confrontation and Arrest of the Real Culprit - Gibbs and Tony confront Lieutenant Ian Floyd, suspected of laundering money. - Major of the Baltimore Police Department is revealed to be the copycat killer. - Tony and Gibbs arrest the Major for the murder of Tony's old partner. ### Scene 7: Aftermath and Reflection - Gibbs and the team reflect on the case. - They realize the real Port-to-Port Killer is still at large and manipulated them into thinking they were chasing a copycat. - Tony decides not to return to Baltimore, acknowledging his value as an NCIS agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the victim found at the Navy Lodge?

The victim is Tony's old partner from his time as a Baltimore police officer.

What links the murder at the Navy Lodge to the Port-to-Port Killer?

The murder method matches the Port-to-Port Killer's style, including a clean cut across the neck and lack of defensive wounds.

What significant difference is there in the background of the latest victim?

Unlike previous victims, the latest victim suffered from alcohol-induced cirrhosis and had a personal connection to Tony.

Who is Joey Peanuts, and what is his role in the case?

Joey Peanuts is a courier involved in a money laundering operation possibly connected to the homicide.

What leads NCIS to investigate the Dao Huang Bakery?

A fortune cookie found

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