Fans of the show noted a meta-humor reference where Alden Parker (played by Gary Cole) mentions "TPS reports," a nod to Cole's iconic role in the movie Office Space .
Gary Cole, Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, Katrina Law, Brian Dietzen Vanessa Lachey (as Jane Tennant) "NCIS" Starting Over (TV Episode 2022) - IMDb NCIS napisy Angielski S19E17
The main investigation begins when the team looks into the apparent suicide of a retired Navy Lieutenant Commander. The case takes a personal turn as the deceased was a member of the same grief support group attended by and Jessica Knight . As the mystery unfolds, Nick Torres receives a surprise call from Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant (from the Hawaiʻi office) regarding a lead on a joint case they worked on years prior. Fans of the show noted a meta-humor reference