NCIS Season 22 Episode 3 recap: Hal's treasure hunt ends in murder, and Phil the courier confesses

A still from the show (Image via Apple TV)
A still from the show (Image via Apple TV)

NCIS Season 22 Episode 3 gave fans a Halloween treat they loved. The show came back on October 28 with "Foreign Bodies," and people stayed glued to their screens.

The crew got a call about something weird. A Navy SEAL came back from his mission overseas and walked into his own house and saw people he didn't know.

These strangers were having a big party for a guy called Hal. Hal didn't own the place, though. He was living there without permission. Things got terrible when they found Hal dead downstairs. The story had fake names, stolen identities, and searches for valuable stuff. NCIS Season 22 Episode 3 kept everyone guessing. The investigators dug deep to find out why Hal died and what he was really doing.


Navy SEAL discovers squatter in his home

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Bryce Prescott is a lieutenant. He returned from his deployment overseas and wanted to rest. However, his house was filled with people who were having a party for Hal. Bryce didn't even know Hal. This squatter moved in when Bryce left for duty. Hal lied to everyone.

Bryce showed proof he owned it. His grandmother left it to him. They soon learned Hal was gone. Someone killed him in the basement. Bryce had only just gotten back. There's no way he could have done it.


Hal's real identity revealed in NCIS Season 22 Episode 3

Hal made up that name. His birth name was Felix Pitts and he was no stranger to breaking the law. He used different names to conceal his identity. Hal was building something secret in the basement. It seemed that he wanted to find treasure. The investigators learned he owed cash to an old prison buddy.

That guy called himself Big Bark. Hal took a bunch of money from him and said he'd give it back. He never paid up. Big Bark saw Hal living in a nice place. He thought Hal was paying rent and wanted his dough back.


The Prescott family fortune

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Bryce got the house from his grandma, Wanda. She married a super-rich man named Gavin Prescott. Gavin had billions when he passed away. People said he acted strangely sometimes.

Wanda sold old, valuable items for a living. She gave the house to Bryce when she died. He didn't want handouts but took the house because his childhood was spent there. Bryce was the one she loved most.


Treasure hunting scheme uncovered

NCIS Season 22 Episode 3 revealed what Hal truly wanted. He was looking for riches. He came across an article about Gavin. The magazine article discussed treasures in the house. Gavin had spoken about old photos and family stuff but folks thought he meant gold.

Lots of thieves tried breaking in. Hal thought he'd become wealthy by robbing the family. He tore apart Bryce's place looking for expensive things. He came up empty because Bryce never cared about wealth.


Mary's involvement in NCIS Season 22 Episode 3

Mary was dating Hal. She organized the surprise party for him. She gave Hal $900 for house rent. She had no clue he was squatting. She knew nothing about his crimes either. Hal disappeared one day. Mary started to panic. She needed her money back.

She went to another house in the woods. The team found her stealing there. She told them the whole story. Mary said she truly cared for Hal. Learning about his death crushed her.


Phil the courier killed Hal

Phil delivered packages for work. He would often bring things to Hal's door. Phil saw what Hal was ordering. Metal detectors and digging tools. He figured out the plan. Phil wanted part of the treasure too. Hal kept coming up short. Phil assumed Hal was lying to him.

They started arguing one day. Phil grabbed something heavy. He beat Hal until he stopped moving. NCIS Season 22 Episode 3 wrapped up when Phil admitted what he did. The box Mary found had old pictures inside. Gavin's treasures were just memories and nothing worth stealing.


Team celebrates Halloween in NCIS Season 22 Episode 3

The case closed up. The squad took over Ducky's empty office and turned it into a hangout spot. Everyone marked Halloween as a group. McGee was secretly checking out the new boss. The episode mixed funny moments with serious drama really well.

NCIS Season 22 Episode 3 gave viewers a gripping Halloween case with surprises nobody expected to see.

Edited by Yesha Srivastava