Ep 11. Shabbat Shalom

NCIS season 10 episode 11, titled "Shabbat Shalom," finds the team investigating the murder of a Navy lieutenant during a holiday gathering with his family. As the team investigates, they discover that the lieutenant's family has ties to a Lebanese terrorist group, and that the murder may be part of a larger terrorist plot.

The episode begins with the team enjoying a quiet weekend, until they are called to investigate the murder of Lieutenant Daniel Stern at his family's Shabbat dinner. Stern's family is distraught, and it soon becomes clear that there are a number of secrets being kept among family members.

As the investigation continues, the team discovers that Stern's sister Emily (played by guest star Alicia Coppola) has ties to a Lebanese terrorist group. This revelation leads the team to suspect that the murder may be part of a larger terrorist plot, and they begin to work to uncover the group's plans.

Meanwhile, tensions rise among the family members as they struggle to come to terms with the murder and their own secrets. Stern's father, Eli (played by guest star Michael Nouri), is a former Mossad agent who still maintains a close relationship with the Israeli government. Emily's husband, Ziva's childhood friend Adam (played by guest star Ben Morrison), is revealed to be working with the terrorist group and becomes a suspect in the murder.

As the team races to stop the terrorists' plans, they also must deal with the emotional fallout from the murder and the secrets that have been revealed. Tony becomes increasingly protective of Ziva as they work together to solve the case, and their relationship takes a significant step forward.

In the end, the team is able to stop the terrorist plot and bring the killer to justice. However, the emotional toll of the case is clear, as the team members are left to grapple with the secrets and betrayals that they have uncovered.

"Shabbat Shalom" is a gripping episode that highlights the complexities of family relationships and the importance of trust and loyalty in the face of danger. The strong performances from the guest stars, as well as the core cast, make for a compelling and emotionally charged storyline that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.