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The Best Episodes of NCIS: Hawaiʻi

Every episode of NCIS: Hawaiʻi ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of NCIS: Hawaiʻi!

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    NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 2 Episode 10 - Deep Fake (II)
    8.1/10(481 votes)

    #1 - Deep Fake (II)

    S2:E10

    Tennant, Jimmy Palmer and Sam Hanna find themselves captured with a woman who claims to be a CIA agent demanding intel from the team. Also, Jesse, Ernie, Whistler and Alden Parker learn about an asset that arrived in Hawai’i who could be connected to several overseas assassinations. The crossover starts on NCIS S20E10 Too Many Cooks (I). It continues on NCIS: Los Angeles S14E10 A Long Time Coming (III).

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:Christopher Silber

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  2. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 3 Episode 7 - The Next Thousand
    8.1/10(282 votes)

    #2 - The Next Thousand

    S3:E7

    When a Marine is murdered during training on the Big Island, the NCIS team tracks the suspect deep into the woods and discovers a disturbing secret.

    Director:Daniela Ruah
    Writers:Jan Nash, Christopher Silber, Matt Bosack

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  3. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 3 Episode 9 - Spill the Tea (1)
    8.1/10(235 votes)

    #3 - Spill the Tea (1)

    S3:E9

    When a high-value bioweapons expert is murdered in a secure facility on Hawai'i, NCIS and the NCIS Elite team join forces to track down the killer and discover an even deadlier threat.

    Director:LeVar Burton
    Writers:Ron McGee, Megan Bacharach

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  4. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 3 Episode 10 - Divided We Conquer (2)
    8.0/10(243 votes)

    #4 - Divided We Conquer (2)

    S3:E10

    Following a devastating ambush with a deadly bioweapon, the NCIS team must track down a mysterious terrorist group before they can strike again.

    Director:Christine Moore
    Writers:Yalun Tu, Megan Bacharach

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  5. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 1 Episode 9 - Impostor
    7.9/10(493 votes)

    #5 - Impostor

    S1:E9

    The NCIS team investigates a cold case involving WWII-era bones on the 80th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor bombings, and are shocked to learn they belong to a 100-year-old survivor of the attack.

    Director:Loren Yaconelli
    Writer:Matt Bosack

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  6. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 1 Episode 15 - Pirates
    7.9/10(429 votes)

    #6 - Pirates

    S1:E15

    As Jesse enjoys a day sailing with his daughter, pirates suddenly seize their yacht, take all the passengers hostage and attack Jesse, leaving it up to his team to quickly locate and rescue his daughter.

    Director:Tim Andrew
    Writer:Yalun Tu

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  7. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 2 Episode 18 - Bread Crumbs
    7.9/10(302 votes)

    #7 - Bread Crumbs

    S2:E18

    When Tennant interrogates a suspect during his helicopter transfer and the helicopter crashes, she must utilize her skills to save herself and the other passengers.

    Director:LeVar Burton
    Writer:Jan Nash

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  8. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 2 Episode 21 - Past Due (1)
    7.9/10(290 votes)

    #8 - Past Due (1)

    S2:E21

    The discovery of a dead former MI6 agent uncovers secrets from Tennant’s past, forcing her to go to extreme lengths to track down the responsible party.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writers:Christopher Silber, Yalun Tu

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  9. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 3 Episode 6 - Operation Red Rabbit
    7.9/10(255 votes)

    #9 - Operation Red Rabbit

    S3:E6

    When the fiancée of a vanished naval officer seeks the help of NCIS, the team reveals his secrets go much deeper than she suspected. Meanwhile, Sam recruits Kai to be his wingman.

    Director:LeVar Burton
    Writers:Amy Rutberg, Mike Diaz

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  10. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 2 Episode 11 - Rising Sun
    7.8/10(322 votes)

    #10 - Rising Sun

    S2:E11

    When Special Agent Pike is ambushed while working undercover with a local Japanese crime family, the team must find the person responsible for orchestrating the attacks. Also, Kai goes deeper into his investigation regarding an old friend turned criminal.

    Director:Christoph Schrewe
    Writers:Matt Bosack, Megan Bacharach

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  11. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 2 Episode 13 - Misplaced Targets
    7.8/10(295 votes)

    #11 - Misplaced Targets

    S2:E13

    Following a close call at a meth lab explosion, the NCIS team learns Kai is being targeted by his old friend-turned-criminal and must take him down; Lucy gets her first big case aboard her aircraft carrier.

    Director:Larry Teng
    Writer:Yalun Tu

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  12. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 1 Episode 18 - T'N'T (II)
    7.7/10(454 votes)

    #12 - T'N'T (II)

    S1:E18

    NCIS Agents Nick Torres and Jessica Knight travel to Hawai'i when they learn a key witness in one of their old cases has turned up there with crucial evidence. The crossover starts on NCIS S19E17 Starting Over (I).

    Director:Lionel Coleman
    Writers:Christopher Silber, Megan Bacharach

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  13. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 1 Episode 20 - Nightwatch
    7.7/10(411 votes)

    #13 - Nightwatch

    S1:E20

    When a navy seaman is involved in a murder, the NCIS team is called to work the case on their day off. Also, Lucy finds out Whistler turned down a promotion in D.C. to stay in Hawai'i.

    Director:Tawnia McKiernan
    Writer:Amy Rutberg

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  14. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 1 Episode 22 - Ohana
    7.7/10(428 votes)

    #14 - Ohana

    S1:E22

    Captain Milius continues to work with Tennant and her team in the aftermath of the prisoner exchange between U.S. and eastern Europe. Also, Whistler takes Ernie's advice and makes a grand gesture in the hope of winning back Lucy.

    Director:Tim Andrew
    Writers:Christopher Silber, Matt Bosack

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  15. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 2 Episode 3 - Stolen Valor
    7.7/10(441 votes)

    #15 - Stolen Valor

    S2:E3

    Tennant and the NCIS team suspect foul play when they investigate a fatal car crash involving a Navy officer who turns out to be an imposter. Also, Whistler finds herself in danger when she goes undercover to learn the truth behind the accident.

    Director:Tim Andrew
    Writer:Amy Rutberg

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  16. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 2 Episode 9 - Desperate Measures
    7.7/10(313 votes)

    #16 - Desperate Measures

    S2:E9

    When Commander Chase is abducted from her home by an Army Ranger accused of murder, the NCIS team must act quickly to find her and the suspect.

    Director:Kevin Berlandi
    Writer:Ron McGee

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  17. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 2 Episode 14 - Silent Invasion
    7.7/10(296 votes)

    #17 - Silent Invasion

    S2:E14

    When the murder of a captain and his wife echoes a previous case, the NCIS team brings in a former team member to help determine if they are dealing with a copycat killer.

    Director:Eric Fox Hays
    Writer:Mike Diaz

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  18. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 2 Episode 15 - Good Samaritan
    7.7/10(311 votes)

    #18 - Good Samaritan

    S2:E15

    When a Navy deserter accidentally comes out of hiding, his family becomes a target that drives the NCIS team and Charlie 1 to investigate who is after them. Meanwhile, Lucy surprises the team by returning to Hawai'i from her agent afloat job early.

    Director:Larry Teng
    Writer:Noah Evslin

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  19. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 3 Episode 2 - Crash and Burn (2)
    7.7/10(298 votes)

    #19 - Crash and Burn (2)

    S3:E2

    Following the crash of a prisoner transport plane, the NCIS team must find the convicts that escaped onto the island. Meanwhile, Sam Hanna and Tennant are tasked with locating a high-profile Russian prisoner known as "The Chemist".

    Director:Tim Andrew
    Writers:Jan Nash, Christopher Silber

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  20. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 3 Episode 5 - Serve and Protect
    7.7/10(269 votes)

    #20 - Serve and Protect

    S3:E5

    NCIS is tasked to protect the daughter of a Russian oligarch carrying a deadly secret. Meanwhile, Sam asks Tennant for a favor.

    Director:Yangzom Brauen
    Writers:Matt Bosack, Fallon O'Dowd

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  21. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 1 Episode 11 - The Game
    7.6/10(457 votes)

    #21 - The Game

    S1:E11

    When evidence to put away a drug kingpin is stolen, Lucy goes undercover at an underground poker tournament to find out which high-roller is behind the crime. Also, Lucy’s feelings are in turmoil when Whistler’s ex-girlfriend arrives in town.

    Director:James Hayman
    Writers:Amy Rutberg, Noah Evslin

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  22. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 1 Episode 12 - Spies (1)
    7.6/10(452 votes)

    #22 - Spies (1)

    S1:E12

    When NCIS investigates the mysterious death of a Navy engineer, Joseph Chan, they learn the last person he met with was his colleague, Maggie Shaw, Jane’s mentor and friend, who’s been kidnapped. Also, David Sola, a New Zealand intelligence service case officer arrives in Hawai’i, following a lead that connects Joseph’s death to a Chinese black op secret agent.

    Director:LeVar Burton
    Writers:Ron McGee, Yakira Chambers

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  23. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 1 Episode 13 - Spies (2)
    7.6/10(451 votes)

    #23 - Spies (2)

    S1:E13

    While Jane investigates Maggie’s kidnapping, she’s shocked when she learns the truth and enlists her team and Whistler to prove her findings.

    Director:Tessa Blake
    Writer:Christopher Silber

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  24. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 1 Episode 14 - Broken
    7.6/10(426 votes)

    #24 - Broken

    S1:E14

    While Jane is questioned following Maggie Shaw’s arrest, the rest of the team investigates a mysterious case of Marines with damaged ear canals from a weapon that emits ultrasonic waves. Also, Ernie visits his friend, Dr. Tony Lee (Alec Mapa), to identify possible suspects who had access to his classified weapon.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writers:Jan Nash, Matt Bosack

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  25. NCIS: Hawaiʻi Season 1 Episode 16 - Monster
    7.6/10(403 votes)

    #25 - Monster

    S1:E16

    Kai goes undercover as a chef in a local restaurant to gather intel on a notorious criminal kingpin who has a connection to the eatery. Also, Jane discovers that a school on the mainland has recruited Alex on a baseball scholarship, which he's kept secret from his family.

    Director:Leslie Hope
    Writer:Ron McGee

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Best Episodes Summary

"Deep Fake (II)" is the best rated episode of "NCIS: Hawaiʻi". It scored 8.1/10 based on 481 votes. Directed by James Whitmore Jr. and written by Christopher Silber, it aired on 1/9/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Next Thousand".