: Both characters struggle with their separation, with Deeks admitting to Hetty that he feels "lost" without his partner.

: Despite being ordered off the case by the Secretary of the Navy (SecNav) due to sensitive CIA assets, the team continues the investigation in secret.

The content for , titled "Iron Curtain Rising," focuses on the team's pursuit of a high-profile target from the past who has resurfaced in California. Plot Summary

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: In a notable scene, Deeks poses as a flight attendant to help the team confront a CIA agent involved in protecting Zevlos.

: Hetty introduces a "telepresence" robot that allows her to monitor multiple areas of the office simultaneously. Episode Details Original Air Date : December 10, 2013. Director : Tony Wharmby. Writer : Jordana Lewis Jaffe.