Ep 9. Lost and Found

In season 5 episode 9 of NCIS titled "Lost and Found," the team at NCIS must work to solve a case involving a Navy Commander who has gone missing. The commander's wife contacts the NCIS team, and they race against time to find the missing man before it's too late.

As the team begins investigating, they discover that the commander was involved in a very lucrative side business selling weapons on the black market. The commander's wife is shocked to find out about her husband's illegal activities and is worried that he may have gotten in too deep with dangerous criminals.

The search for the commander leads the team to various locations around the city, from an abandoned warehouse to a seedy dockside bar. They encounter a slew of colorful characters along the way, including a tough-talking bartender who may know more than she's letting on.

Meanwhile, the NCIS team is dealing with their own personal issues. Special Agent Tony DiNozzo is struggling with feelings of inadequacy after his ex-lover, Jeanne, tells him that he is too emotionally stunted to ever truly love someone. Special Agent Timothy McGee is also dealing with emotional turmoil as he navigates his complex relationship with fellow agent, Abby Sciuto.

As the search for the missing commander intensifies, the team begins to uncover a web of deceit and betrayal that leads them straight to a dangerous criminal organization. With danger at every turn and time running out to find the commander, the NCIS team must use all of their skills and experience to solve the case and save the day.

In the end, the team is able to find the missing commander and bring down the criminal organization responsible for his disappearance. However, the personal struggles faced by the team members throughout the episode serve as a poignant reminder that even the toughest federal agents are human, with their own fears, doubts, and vulnerabilities to contend with.