Pole | [s17e10] The North

The episode provides critical answers to long-standing fan questions while setting up future storylines:

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' [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. The episode provides critical answers to long-standing fan

: Bishop (Emily Wickersham) is tested by Odette , Ziva's landlady and former CIA contact. After Bishop refuses to compromise her ethics for a mysterious drive, Odette reveals it was a test and offers her "specialized training," hinting at Bishop's future shift into a more covert role. : Mark Harmon, Cote de Pablo, Emily Wickersham,

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