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The Best Episodes Directed By James Whitmore Jr

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 23 Episode 18 - Bad Impressions (2)
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Bad Impressions (2)

    S23:E18

    The team races to help one of their own who has been framed for murder and caught in a widening conspiracy that could compromise national security.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 23 Episode 9 - Heaven and Nature
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Heaven and Nature

    S23:E9

    McGee and Torres try to recover a stolen truck filled with toys for the Navy’s annual Christmas drive while the truth about Parker’s mother is finally revealed. Also, Knight is given her first NCIS: Elite mission, which involves tracking down a former member of the team.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 15 Episode 2 - Twofer
    8.6/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Twofer

    S15:E2

    NCIS investigates when the body of a murdered Navy Lieutenant, who disappeared over a year ago, is found by a cemetery grounds crew while relocating caskets on the property.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 14 Episode 23 - Something Blue
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Something Blue

    S14:E23

    The team suspects foul play when a healthy, young Petty Officer mysteriously dies in his sleep aboard a Navy destroyer.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 16 Episode 4 - Third Wheel
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Third Wheel

    S16:E4

    Gibbs’ quiet vacation at his remote cabin is interrupted by a surprise visit from Tobias Fornell and Navy Captain Phillip Brooks, as well as a call from NCIS asking for his help locating a robber hiding in the woods near him.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
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  6. undefined Season 16 Episode 21 - Judge, Jury...
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Judge, Jury...

    S16:E21

    After entering cold case DNA into the system, Kasie solves a 30-year-old murder case, but a loophole in the legal system may set the suspect free.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 18 Episode 7 - The First Day
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #7 - The First Day

    S18:E7

    NCIS investigates the murder of a Navy officer who was killed while driving home a recently released inmate.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Heartburn
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #8 - Heartburn

    S3:E14

    A major client demands that Harvey and Mike perform an unpleasant task; Louis faces a difficult challenge; Rachel collects an old debt.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - The Man in the Morgue
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #9 - The Man in the Morgue

    S1:E19

    A trip to New Orleans leaves Bones beaten, bloodied, and suspected of murder while plunged into the world of voodoo.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
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  10. undefined Season 19 Episode 6 - False Start
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #10 - False Start

    S19:E6

    NCIS investigates the death of a beloved Navy commander who trained some of the top athletes in the country.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 22 Episode 12 - Fun and Games
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Fun and Games

    S22:E12

    NCIS investigates the fatal poisoning of one of Kasie's forensic scientists.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 20 Episode 17 - Stranger in a Strange Land
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Stranger in a Strange Land

    S20:E17

    NCIS works to solve the murder of a Marine private who appears to have been killed for helping an Afghan refugee.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 20 Episode 5 - Guardian
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Guardian

    S20:E5

    Agent Parker steps up to protect Director Vance after a terrifying home invasion.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - The Superhero in the Alley
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #14 - The Superhero in the Alley

    S1:E12

    Brennan and Booth investigate the origins of a decomposed body that's been found in a local alley and determine it's the remains of a shy teen with an alter ego.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - Gone
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #15 - Gone

    S4:E9

    Sean begins a round of depositions for the SEC investigation, endangering the employees at Pearson Specter.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 20 Episode 15 - Unusual Suspects
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Unusual Suspects

    S20:E15

    NCIS investigates the death of a ride-share driver who was found after a car accident.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Kill Ari (2)
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Kill Ari (2)

    S3:E2

    Still stressed over Kate's death, Gibbs is even more hurt when Ari kidnaps Ducky and decides to play with his mind. Gibbs sends Tony to follow Ziva, and after Jenny and Gibbs are almost shot to death, he is even more determined to finish once and for all with Ari, and Ziva's strange connection to Ari will be just the help that he needs.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 11 Episode 18 - Crescent City (1)
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Crescent City (1)

    S11:E18

    When a former NCIS agent's body washes ashore in New Orleans, Gibbs reunites with NCIS Special Agent Dwayne Cassius Pride to determine if the murder was politically motivated or related to a well-known case.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
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  19. undefined Season 18 Episode 12 - Sangre
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Sangre

    S18:E12

    Evidence from the stabbing of a Marine Sergeant leads Torres to meet his father who left when he was a child.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
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  20. undefined Season 19 Episode 12 - Fight or Flight
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #20 - Fight or Flight

    S19:E12

    When the body of a Navy Lieutenant is discovered missing an eye, the NCIS investigation leads to the world of cage fighting.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 22 Episode 4 - Sticks & Stones
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Sticks & Stones

    S22:E4

    After receiving intelligence on deadly threats to multiple locations that could lead to a catastrophic war, NCIS is called in to try to neutralize the danger.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 19 - Grace Period
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Grace Period

    S4:E19

    When a weekend call to the NCIS tip line from an unknown source about possible terrorist activity results in the death of two agents sent into a trap, the NCIS team will have to find out who were the people responsible with the help from Agent Paula Cassidy, who holds herself responsible for the tragedy.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 15 Episode 21 - One Step Forward
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #23 - One Step Forward

    S15:E21

    Sara Carter begs Gibbs to investigate her mother's murder - she believes the wrong man was convicted.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:N/A

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  24. undefined Season 9 Episode 23 - Up in Smoke
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Up in Smoke

    S9:E23

    The NCIS team analyzes what secrets could be in the hands of a terrorist targeting the Navy when a high-tech bug is found inside a probationary agent’s tooth.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
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  25. undefined Season 11 Episode 12 - Kill Chain
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Kill Chain

    S11:E12

    When a stolen drone is linked to the elusive terrorist Parsa, the NCIS team partners with the Department of Defense, including Gibb’s former girlfriend Hollis Mann, to track down the device before it is used for a large scale attack.

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James Whitmore Jr. Ratings Summary

"Bad Impressions (2)" is the best rated episode directed by James Whitmore Jr.. It scored 9/10 based on 4 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 4/28/2026 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Heaven and Nature".