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While Timothy McGee failed to get a promotion in NCIS season 22, he may still be able to secure one if the Major Case Response Team (MCRT) solves their mole case. In NCIS season 22, episode 1, \u201cEmpty Nest,\u201d Parker finds an empty bullpen because his agents are occupied. McGee factors into that, noting he has an interview on the hill to secure the promotion to NCIS deputy director, citing that he wants the regular hours that come with the job.<\/p>\n

McGee lost out on the opportunity despite NCIS Director Leon Vance putting in a good word. The promotion went to Department of Justice Inspector General Gabrielle LaRoche, who butts heads with the agency. To complicate things, Tim suspects that Gabrielle LaRoche is the mole responsible for leaking information about Nick Torres\u2019 undercover operation to the Nexus cartel. Tim investigates Gabrielle LaRoche in NCIS season 22, episode 3, \u201cThe Trouble with Hal,\u201d due to his suspicion. The results could be devastating but, coincidentally, put McGee ahead.<\/p>\n

NCIS Season 22 Tackling Its Mole Mystery Opens Up The Opportunity For McGee\u2019s Promotions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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McGee Investigates Gabrielle LaRoche In NCIS Season 22<\/p>\n

If NCIS can put their mole worries behind them, it should open a door for McGee to climb the organization. In NCIS season 22\u2019s first case, while digging into REACT raids on Nexus cartel hideouts to find Torres, Kasie Hines finds a clue: the REACT raids had been coming up empty, contrasting earlier operations that seized drugs and dirty money. Furthermore, Torres reveals his cover is blown when Parker and Knight finally find the agent in California. Parker thinks it\u2019s an intel leak, and Vance confirms it, saying that Inspector LaRoche informed him NCIS is under investigation.<\/p>\n

Despite finding an explanation for the REACT leaks, the MCRT team believes LaRoche could be the mole. They don\u2019t know who outed Nick, and LaRoche accesses the classified file about Agent Torres\u2019 undercover operation. If McGee\u2019s covert investigation proves LaRoche\u2019s guilt, the deputy director will be out of the job, and McGee can take over the position. If MCRT finds out LaRoche isn\u2019t the NCIS mole, making it likely that the Inspector infiltrated NCIS to investigate, the current deputy director could return to DOJ or advance to NCIS director, freeing up his position for McGee.<\/p>\n

What McGee Being NCIS\u2019 Deputy Director Might Mean For MCRT & NCIS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Timothy McGee\u2019s Development Could Go Either Way<\/p>\n

Tim becoming NCIS deputy director would be game-changing for MCRT. The deputy director has never had a prominent role in NCIS, but McGee\u2019s promotion could change that. There have been a couple of appearances from Deputy Director LaRoche in NCIS season 22, potentially signaling the deputy director will play a more prominent role in the series, perhaps featuring frequently like the director. In that case, McGee\u2019s advance to deputy director could give the team a new quasi-leader. Additionally, switching up his role and allowing for McGee\u2019s NCIS replacement while keeping Sean Murray as a regular cast member.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, while it would be great to see McGee finally take the next step, it could mean putting one foot out the door.<\/p>\n

In contrast, Tim\u2019s advance to NCIS director could be bad news for Murray fans. While Murray hasn\u2019t signaled his NCIS exit, his character advancing to the NCIS deputy director role and shifting his agency duties could mean that McGee will have a reduced role in NCIS moving forward. Similarly to when Ducky transitioned to NCIS historian and was featured less frequently, McGee\u2019s transition could be a way for Murray to step back without stepping away. Unfortunately, while it would be great to see McGee finally take the next step, it could mean putting one foot out the door.<\/p>\n

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