Directed by William Webb
Written by John C Kelley, Donald P. Bellisario, Steven D Binder, & David J North
On her way into work, Ziva witnesses a Mossad-style assassination being performed that results in the death of a Syrian colonel wanted for crimes against Israel and also the two FBI agents guarding him. Now with her car having been abandoned at the crime scene, Ziva goes into hiding after becoming the prime suspect. Facing resistance from the FBI, her NCIS colleagues decide to investigate but all is not what it appears to be.
Tropes in this episode:
- 10-Minute Retirement: Gibbs is called out of his retirement in Mexico by Ziva, who asks for his help in proving that she didn't commit an act of terrorism.
- Clear My Name: The FBI believes that Ziva is responsible for the terrorist attack shown in the Cold Open. Ziva must prove that she isn't involved, with the help of the now-retired Gibbs and the NCIS team.
- Drives Like Crazy: Ziva, in the Cold Open.
- Faking the Dead: Namir Eschel faked his own death months before.
- Frame-Up: Ziva is being framed for the crime-of-the-week by the true culprit.
