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NCIS: Los Angeles S11E12 — Groundwork
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NCIS: Los Angeles•Season 11•Episode 12

Groundwork

7.5/10 · 272 votesJan 5, 202045 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 11•−0.2 vs season avg

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CIA Officer Veronica Stephens asks the team for help when an agricultural engineer Hetty asked her to bring to the United States disappears

Directed byBenny Boom
Written byErin Broadhurst
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Chris O'Donnell

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G. Callen

Daniela Ruah

Daniela Ruah

Kensi Blye

Eric Christian Olsen

Eric Christian Olsen

Marty Deeks

Barrett Foa

Barrett Foa

Eric Beale

Renée Felice Smith

Renée Felice Smith

Nell Jones

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Sam Hanna

Linda Hunt

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Episode Summary

"Groundwork" is episode 12 of NCIS: Los Angeles season 11. It scored 7.5/10 from 272 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Benny Boom and written by Erin Broadhurst, it aired on January 5, 2020.

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