[s17e10] The North Pole ◎

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.

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

: 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. The core conflict revolves around Ziva's attempt to

: 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 mission results in the death of