In Season 1, Episode 21 of , titled " Switchback ," Captain Joe Milius returns to the islands to enlist Jane Tennant for a high-stakes, secret prisoner exchange mission. Episode Overview Title : Switchback (Season 1, Episode 21) Original Air Date : May 16, 2022 Directed by : Jimmy Whitmore Written by : Noah Evslin Plot Summary
While Tennant and Milius navigate the complexities of international diplomacy and danger abroad, the rest of the NCIS: Hawai'i team remains in the 50th state to investigate a separate, baffling case involving the murder of a high-profile target. The investigation uncovers deep-seated corruption and hidden agendas, forcing the team to race against time to prevent further violence. Cast and Characters
The episode begins with the unexpected return of Captain Joe Milius (played by Enver Gjokaj), who informs Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) that he needs her personal security expertise for a clandestine prisoner exchange taking place in the Philippines.