The episode begins with a chaotic shooting at an annual , which is complicated by the presence of a high-ranking official, Rear Admiral Martha Stock . While the team works to track down the shooter, the investigation takes a personal turn when they realize the shooter’s primary target was actually Special Agent Jessica Knight .
Parallel to the case, Jessica Knight reluctantly attends a Thanksgiving lunch at her sister house, bringing Kasie Hines along for moral support due to the sisters’ strained relationship. The tension peaks when Robin introduces her new boyfriend, Charlie Samuels . Unbeknownst to the sisters, Charlie is the shooter and the brother of a deceased Marine Sergeant; he blames Knight’s past actions on her REACT team for his family's tragedy and plans to take his revenge during the meal. Cast and Characters NCIS - Season 20Eps8
The episode features the regular Season 20 ensemble alongside several notable guest stars: as Special Agent Jessica Knight Lilan Bowden as Robin Knight (Jessica's sister) The episode begins with a chaotic shooting at
The episode dives into Knight’s history with her REACT team, a major part of her character development since joining the series. The tension peaks when Robin introduces her new
Despite being sisters on screen, actresses Katrina Law and Lilan Bowden were both born in 1985, only 29 days apart. NCIS recap: Knight has a tough Thanksgiving
The eighth episode of NCIS Season 20, titled originally aired on November 21, 2022. Written by Diona Reasonover (who plays Kasie) and Scott Williams, it serves as the season’s Thanksgiving-themed episode, blending high-stakes action with deep character backstories. Plot Summary