WARNING: This article may have spoilers for NCIS season 17 episode 20. Read at your own risk.
NCIS season 17 episode 20 is scheduled to arrive next week on CBS, with the title "The Arizona." This episode may bring a lot of conflicts, particularly with Gibbs and Sloane. It looks like these two are seemingly fighting and don't agree with some things.
In one of the preview photos of NCIS season 17 episode 20, it's apparent that there's some serious conversation between Gibbs and Sloane. It looks like they are arguing over some information, with Sloane holding a special investigation file.
Perhaps, the contents of this file are the main subjects of their discussion. Within this episode, we're going to see the appearance of Joe Smith (played by Christopher Lloyd), who claimed he's a Pearl Harbor survivor. Gibbs and the team may try to verify Smith's identity, which could be complicated at first.
Smith is a 95-year-old former Navy sailor, and according to the character's description, he "served on the USS Arizona when it was attacked at Pearl Harbor in 1941." He wanted to have his ashes laid to rest alongside his fellow sailors when he dies.
However, Gibbs and the team aren't sure if they could really trust Smith because his story is odd to them. Perhaps, he is the reason why Gibbs and Sloane are seemingly fighting in this episode. The two likely don't agree with a lot of this when it comes to this person.
Based on the photo, it's apparent that Gibbs and Sloane have varying opinions as to what's really going on with the case. In addition, Sloane's hands were also outstretched, which is a sign she's questioning the information handed to her.
Meanwhile, Leon Vance was also seen in the photo and it looks like he's in a neutral party. He is trying to do whatever he can to listen and hear what Gibbs and Sloane are saying before making a judgment of his own. After all, Leon is somewhat good at dealing with this kind of situation.
In a related report, NCIS season 17 episode 20 will likely serve as the season finale, considering the health crisis happening around the world right now. The series shuts down its production due to the threat of COVID-19, which leads to the show moving in a different direction.
NCIS season 17 episode 20 will be airing on Tuesday night, Apr. 14, on CBS.
