The Best Episodes Directed By James Hanlon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Director: James Hanlon

Writer: Chad Mazero

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

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