Sam provides mentorship and solidarity to Rountree, drawing from his own experiences protecting his children from similar prejudice.
The Season 13, Episode 15, titled " Perception ," aired on April 10, 2022. It is widely recognized as a "message episode" that explores themes of racial profiling through the character of Special Agent Devin Rountree. Plot Summary The episode follows two intersecting storylines:
The NCIS team investigates the death of a Navy photographer, Petty Officer Andrea Bishop, who was assigned to document the construction of a new weapons station. The investigation reveals that the station was being used for inventory thefts. The team eventually identifies Navy Lieutenant Daniel Walsh as the accomplice of Jake Hanson in these thefts, involving the sale of high-tech equipment like a robotic "ghost dog".