In NCIS Season 22, Episode 17, new images reveal a tense dinner scene where McGee invites LaRoche and his wife into his home. The episode, airing on April 14, delves deeper into McGee’s investigation into LaRoche, which began after McGee grew suspicious of the deputy director’s actions. LaRoche’s involvement in the case has raised red flags, especially after he attempted to stall a major investigation in Episode 9. Since then, McGee has been trying to uncover LaRoche’s true motives, but the details remain unclear.
The images show McGee and LaRoche at dinner, with Brooke Lyons playing LaRoche’s wife. This dinner takes place after the team successfully captures a serial killer known as “The Poet,” which could play a key role in uncovering more about LaRoche’s possible involvement in deeper, more dangerous activities.
While it’s still uncertain whether LaRoche is a mole within NCIS, the evidence against him is mounting. His interference in investigations and his potential connection to the Nexus cartel have made McGee increasingly suspicious. However, it’s unclear whether McGee’s investigation is driven by a genuine desire touncover LaRoche’s wrongdoing or if personal ambition—having temporarily served as acting director in the past—plays a role in his suspicions.
This dinner could serve as a pivotal moment for McGee, offering him an opportunity to get closer to LaRoche and potentially uncover critical information. McGee’s investigation has thus far lacked solid evidence to confront LaRoche directly, so this dinner may provide the breakthrough he needs. It could also force McGee to confront the possibility that his suspicions about LaRoche may be wrong.
Without hard evidence, McGee will need to be strategic in his conversation with LaRoche. There’s a risk that McGee’s judgment is clouded by his suspicions, and LaRoche may be too obvious a suspect. Nevertheless, this dinner could offer crucial insights that push the investigation forward, potentially leading to a shocking revelation about LaRoche’s true role.
NCIS Season 22, Episode 17, titled “Killer Instinct,” airs Monday, April 14, at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.
