Directed by Terrence O'Hara
Written by Christopher J Waild
When a Metro detective vanishes during a joint stakeout, Team Gibbs crosses paths once again with Detective Sportelli, and discover that their missing detective ran off with a ghost - an undercover officer with a decade old death certificate. Ducky attends his old university in Edinburgh as a guest lecturer on Pathology, and gets an intriguing offer.
Tropes in this episode include:
- Back for the Dead: Sportelli shoots himself at the end.
- Bastard in Sheep's Clothing: Sportelli turns out to be a Dirty Cop.
- Call-Back: McGee names a few prior cases (such as the "Meat Puzzle" from Season 2) and at least one Noodle Incident gets mentioned.
- Rank Up: Sportelli isn't just a detective anymore; he's now a detective sergeant.Sportelli: Same pay, more responsibility.
