[s17e10] The North Pole May 2026

: Mark Harmon, Cote de Pablo, Emily Wickersham, Wilmer Valderrama, and Jack Fisher as Phineas.

: The mission results in the death of Ziva's longtime friend and contact, Adam Eshel , who is found badly beaten and eventually dies from his injuries. Before passing, Adam provides a cryptic clue that leads Gibbs to the truth about Sarah's identity. Character Relevations & Arcs

The core conflict revolves around Ziva's attempt to neutralize the terrorist threat posed by . While the team previously believed Sahar had been eliminated, "The North Pole" reveals that the woman killed earlier in the season was merely a decoy. [S17E10] The North Pole

: In a shocking revelation, the real Sahar is revealed to be Sarah , Gibbs' neighbor and the mother of his young friend, Phineas.

: It is confirmed that Tony DiNozzo has known Ziva was alive for some time, having tracked her down in Cairo shortly after his departure from the team. : Mark Harmon, Cote de Pablo, Emily Wickersham,

In the high-stakes world of , few episodes have delivered as much emotional weight and narrative upheaval as Season 17, Episode 10: "The North Pole." Originally aired as the fall finale on December 17, 2019, this episode centers on the long-awaited return of Ziva David (Cote de Pablo), who enlists Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and the team to help her complete a final, dangerous mission before she can safely reunite with her daughter, Tali, and Tony DiNozzo. The Hunt for the Real Sahar

: The episode ends on a somber note as Gibbs is forced to kill Sarah (the real Sahar) to save Ziva. This leaves Gibbs with the heartbreaking task of telling Phineas that his mother—the woman Gibbs had come to trust—was a terrorist. Episode Details Air Date : December 17, 2019. Directed by : James Whitmore Jr.. Character Relevations & Arcs The core conflict revolves

Watch the teaser for this pivotal episode to see the first glimpses of Ziva's high-stakes return: NCIS Season 17 - Ziva Returns - video Dailymotion Dailymotion• Sep 23, 2019 NCIS recap: Season 17, episode 10: 'The North Pole'