Ep 3. Capital Offense

In NCIS season 6 episode 3, titled "Capital Offense," the NCIS team investigates a shocking murder that takes place at a Marine embassy in Africa. The victim is a Navy lieutenant who was shot outside the embassy while on security duty. Upon arriving at the scene, the team discovers that the embassy has been breached and that sensitive information has been stolen, leading them to believe that the murder was part of a larger terrorist plot.

As the investigation unfolds, the team discovers that the victim was involved in a relationship with a local woman who may have been working with the terrorists to steal the sensitive information from the embassy. Meanwhile, Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and his team must navigate the complicated political landscape, as they work alongside the embassy's security chief who is determined to keep the investigation within his own jurisdiction.

As the team delves deeper into the case, they begin to uncover a tangled web of connections between the victim, the embassy staff, and the terrorists. With time running out, the team must race against the clock to stop the terrorists from carrying out their plan before it's too late.

Meanwhile, tension continues to build between Tony (Michael Weatherly) and Ziva (Cote de Pablo), as the two struggle to work together after Ziva's betrayal in the previous season. The episode also sees the return of Leon Vance (Rocky Carroll), who takes charge of the investigation and brings his own unique perspective to the case.

"Capital Offense" is a gripping and intense episode that showcases the strengths of NCIS as a gritty, character-driven procedural drama. With its complex plot, well-developed characters, and high stakes action, this episode is a standout in the show's already impressive sixth season.