‘NCIS’ Season 16 Episode 5 Spoilers, Air Date: Is This the Most Important Episode Yet? Teaser Photos Available

“NCIS Season 16" Episode 5 might just be the most important episode of the show yet, at least for those who might have been wrongly imprisoned or know someone who has been wrongly imprisoned. The show highlights one of the most glaring issues in the American Justice system, with the case of a marine. Due to new evidence, he might just be exonerated after 50 years behind bars.

As Carter Matt notes, “NCIS Season 16" Episode 5 is an incredibly important episode because it highlights how many people are wrongfully convicted of crimes they did not commit. The result is lives destroyed due to being imprisoned for decades or even their entire lives. For those who were lucky enough to be exonerated, the world has already changed so much, they couldn’t live in it anymore.

In the case of “NCIS Season 16" Episode 5, the plot synopsis suggests that Ray Jennings (Charlie Robinson) might just be exonerated from a murder he did not commit. Unfortunately, the case is already several decades old, and it might be difficult to get him free from wrongful imprisonment.

“After a 50-year-old tape recording left by a murder victim is found, the NCIS team tries to exonerate Ray Jennings, the Marine serving a life sentence for the crime,” the episode’s synopsis reads.

For a glimpse into what this episode is about, Spoilers Guide has photos that provide a window into what fans can expect from “NCIS Season 16" Episode 5. Suffice it to say, this is one segment that viewers will not want to miss due to the relevance of the subject matter that it is trying to cover.

“NCIS Season 16" Episode 5 is scheduled to air on Oct. 23. It can be viewed via network TV on CBS or via corresponding online streaming services available to fans.