NCIS: ORIGINS Recap: Season 2 Episode 11 'Feelin Alright?'

A lieutenant's body is discovered with ties to an international smuggling ring, leading to a joint investigation between NIS Panama and Gibbs' team.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 5:36am

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In the latest episode of NCIS: ORIGINS, a lieutenant's water-logged body is discovered with a potential connection to an international smuggling ring. NIS Panama agents are called in to assist, and Gibbs comes face-to-face with an old nemesis, Dwayne Pride. The two teams must work together to take down the weapons smuggler behind the lieutenant's death.

Why it matters

This episode highlights the ongoing tensions between Gibbs and Pride, whose history dates back 11 years. Their rivalry and competing egos threaten to derail the investigation, underscoring the need for effective inter-agency cooperation. The case also exposes issues of gender bias within the team, as the women struggle to have their voices heard.

The details

Lieutenant Junior Grade Eric Reed was found dead in the water the day after his ship made port. Gibbs and Pride, who have a contentious history, are forced to work together on the NIS case. They discover that Reed's death is connected to a smuggling ring moving military weapons through the naval ports. The two teams must go undercover to catch the seller, leading to a shootout that results in the arrest of the smuggler, Captain Ellis.

  • Lieutenant Reed's body was discovered the day after his ship made port.
  • Gibbs and Pride's history dates back 11 years to an incident in New Orleans.

The players

Gibbs

A senior NCIS agent leading the investigation.

Dwayne Pride

An NIS agent from the Panama office, who has a history with Gibbs.

Lieutenant Junior Grade Eric Reed

The victim, whose water-logged body was discovered with ties to an international smuggling ring.

Dan McLane

Pride's boss at the NIS Panama office.

Captain Ellis

The weapons smuggler behind the lieutenant's death.

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What they’re saying

“He and his dad were in New Orleans at the time. Gibbs was stationed there and his dad came for a visit.”

— Gibbs (celebdirtylaundry.com)

“Pride was defending himself. He could've arrested the old man. He didn't.”

— Gibbs (celebdirtylaundry.com)

“Pride apologized for disrespecting Gibbs's dad. He said the older man reminded him of his own father.”

— Pride (celebdirtylaundry.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow the suspect, Captain Ellis, to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This episode highlights the ongoing tensions between Gibbs and Pride, whose personal history threatens to undermine their professional cooperation. It also exposes issues of gender bias within the team, as the women struggle to have their voices heard and contributions recognized.