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The Best Episodes Directed By James Hanlon

Every TV Episode Directed by James Hanlon Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

James Hanlon Ratings Summary

"The Noble Maidens (III)" is the best rated episode directed by James Hanlon. It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by R. Scott Gemmill. It aired on 4/4/2021 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Cac Tu Nhan".

  • The Noble Maidens (III)
    9.0/102 votes

    #1 - The Noble Maidens (III)

    Season 12 Episode 14 - Aired 4/4/2021

    Callen and the team discover that Anna is being held by a group with ties to Anna's upbring and must rescue her before she is forcibly returned to Russia. Also, Admiral Kilbride makes Nell a serious offer.

    Director: James Hanlon

    Writer: R. Scott Gemmill

  • Cac Tu Nhan
    8.5/102 votes

    #2 - Cac Tu Nhan

    Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 1/14/2018

    While Hetty is being tortured by her captors in Vietnam, Eric and Nell find a clue to her whereabouts, prompting the team to organize a rescue mission with very little information.

    Director: James Hanlon

    Writer: R. Scott Gemmill

  • The Grey Man
    8.3/103 votes

    #3 - The Grey Man

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2014

    After Deeks and Kensi work under cover to investigate the murder of a homeless man they discover a connection to a Mexican cartel.

    Director: James Hanlon

    Writer: Andrew Bartels

  • A Diamond in the Rough
    7.5/102 votes

    #4 - A Diamond in the Rough

    Season 10 Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2018

    The NCIS team investigates the home invasion of Navy Captain Dean Hadlow, who was entertaining his friend, General Omer Abidi of Pakistan, when robbers successfully stole money, jewelry and highly classified information. Also, Deeks and Kensi interview candidates to manage the bar.

    Director: James Hanlon

    Writer: Chad Mazero

  • Into the Breach
    7.5/102 votes

    #5 - Into the Breach

    Season 10 Episode 16 - Aired 3/3/2019

    The NCIS team investigates the murder of a journalist who was writing an exposé on a mishandled classified military operation. Also, as their wedding day quickly approaches, Kensi and Deeks work on the last remaining items on their to-do list.

    Director: James Hanlon

    Writer: Lee A. Carlisle

  • Human Resources
    7.5/102 votes

    #6 - Human Resources

    Season 11 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2019

    After a Navy lieutenant disappears from the scene of a car accident, the NCIS team processes the crime scene and discovers his laptop is missing along with recently accessed confidential information for retired Navy SEALs.

    Director: James Hanlon

    Writer: Joe Sachs

  • Commitment Issues
    7.5/102 votes

    #7 - Commitment Issues

    Season 11 Episode 14 - Aired 2/16/2020

    The NCIS team investigates the murder of a Naval warfare engineer at a spoken poetry event. Also, Callen asks Nell to assist him in a worldwide search for Anna's whereabouts.

    Director: James Hanlon

    Writer: Jordana Lewis Jaffe

  • War Cries
    6.7/103 votes

    #8 - War Cries

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/4/2014

    The investigation into the murder of two private military contractors ends up putting a member of the team in grave danger; Sam arranges a blind date for Callen.

    Director: James Hanlon

    Writer: N/A

  • Can I Get A Witness?
    6.5/102 votes

    #9 - Can I Get A Witness?

    Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2017

    LAPD Detective Whiting calls in a favor when Deeks' former partner goes rogue.

    Director: James Hanlon

    Writer: Chad Mazero

  • The F Is For
    6.0/102 votes

    #10 - The F Is For

    Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 3/1/2018

    After photos of Casey and Severide jumping off the roof during a heroic rescue make the front page of the newspaper, Boden unwillingly agrees for the photographer to chronicle a day-in-the-life story at the Firehouse. Dawson and Brett are on a mission to find out what keeps happening to Gerald, a frequent flier they know who lives on the streets. Meanwhile, Herrmann decides to take up life-coaching as a side job and Kidd makes a decision regarding her living arrangement with Severide.

    Director: James Hanlon

    Writer: Jill Weinberger

  • Wolves
    6.0/104 votes

    #11 - Wolves

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 6/19/2018

    With the cops on their tail, the Cody boys try to pull off their first heist without Smurf and Baz. They return to find unexpected guests waiting at home. Smurf demands that J get rid of them as she deals with a problem of her own in jail.

    Director: James Hanlon

    Writer: Bradley Paul

  • Let It Burn
    5.8/105 votes

    #12 - Let It Burn

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/26/2018

    Ryan tags along to a disaster drill training at Station 19 where he and Jack get competitive. Captain Pruitt’s health weakens and Andy is sticking by his side. Meanwhile, both the firehouse crew and police department respond to a strip mall fire, forcing Jack and Ryan to work together.

    Director: James Hanlon

    Writer: Barbara Kaye Friend

  • Murmuration
    4.0/101 votes

    #13 - Murmuration

    Season 13 Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/2022

    The NCIS team investigates an unidentified aircraft that flies into U.S. airspace and crashes into a Navy plane. Also, Deeks and Kensi begin to prepare for their foster inspection.

    Director: James Hanlon

    Writer: Samantha Chasse