7.3/10316 votes#1 - The Bear
Season 12 Episode 1 - Aired 11/8/2020
When a Russian bomber goes missing while flying over U.S. soil, Callen and Sam must track it down in the desert and secure its weapons and intel before the Russians on board destroy the plane. Meanwhile, Hetty gives Nell a cryptic assignment.
Director: Dennis Smith
Writer: R. Scott Gemmill
7.7/10269 votes#2 - War Crimes
Season 12 Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/2020
As the trial begins of a Chief Petty Officer who Callen and Sam arrested for war crimes last year, the NCIS team is called to help find the missing star witness.
Director: Yangzom Brauen
Writer: Jordana Lewis Jaffe
7.5/10259 votes#3 - Angry Karen
Season 12 Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2020
When Nell sends Sam to meet an informant who plans to blow the whistle on a military secret, Hanna's life is in danger when the man tries to run him down and kill him. Also, Kensi and Deeks debate whether or not to buy their first house.
Director: Dennis Smith
Writer: R. Scott Gemmill
7.0/10272 votes#4 - Cash Flow
Season 12 Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/2020
The body of a murdered Navy reservist is found by thieves in the midst of a robbery and NCIS must work with the burglars to find the killer. Also, Kensi and Deeks struggle to decide if they are ready to make the leap and buy a house.
Director: Yangzom Brauen
Writer: Kyle Harimoto
7.4/10271 votes#5 - Raising the Dead
Season 12 Episode 5 - Aired 12/6/2020
In order to get intel on a matter of national security, Kensi must come face-to-face with a sociopath who has been obsessed with her since she put him in jail years ago. Also, though Deeks is desperate to keep Kensi safe, he is forced to leave NCIS.
Director: Terrence O'Hara
Writer: Frank Military
7.8/10256 votes#6 - If The Fates Allow
Season 12 Episode 6 - Aired 12/13/2020
Before Christmas, Hetty assigns Callen the case of his former foster brother and his wife who, upon reentry into the U.S., are framed for smuggling drugs across the border in her oxygen tanks. Also, Deeks is struggling with losing his job at NCIS.
Director: Dan Liu
Writer: Andrew Bartels
7.3/10248 votes#7 - Overdue
Season 12 Episode 7 - Aired 1/3/2021
The NCIS team's murder investigation of a man who sold military information leads to the abduction of a doctor whose cutting edge neurotechnology could be developed into advanced weaponry. Team members are interviewed by FLETC to see if Deeks would make a good NCIS agent. Callen tries to have an important talk with Arkady.
Director: Terrence O'Hara
Writer: Chad Mazero
7.4/10240 votes#8 - Love Kills
Season 12 Episode 8 - Aired 1/10/2021
When NCIS investigates the murder of a man about to reveal the source of a massive counterfeiting operation, an old acquaintance becomes their prime suspect and reveals the true reason for her return. Also, Deeks struggles during training to become an official NCIS agent
Director: Dan Liu
Writer: R. Scott Gemmill
7.5/10260 votes#9 - A Fait Accompli
Season 12 Episode 9 - Aired 1/17/2021
While NCIS must track down an organized crime leader who is trying to buy stolen defense technology, Callen goes to Anna to ask the ultimate question. Also, Deeks is kicked out of NCIS training only to find that Hetty has a life-changing surprise for him.
Director: Eric A. Pot
Writer: Kyle Harimoto, Matt Klafter
6.3/10322 votes#10 - The Frogman’s Daughter
Season 12 Episode 10 - Aired 2/14/2021
When Sam’s daughter Kam is kidnapped after leading citywide protests he will stop at nothing to find her. Also Deeks rejoins NCIS and Callen searches for answers about Anna
Director: Tawnia McKiernan
Writer: Jordana Lewis Jaffe, Indira G. Wilson
8.1/10267 votes#11 - Russia, Russia, Russia
Season 12 Episode 11 - Aired 2/21/2021
When Callen goes to the National Counterterrorism Center on the pretext of interrogating a Russian asset from the crashed plane case he investigated months earlier, the tables are turned and he is detained, accused of being a Russian agent.
Director: Daniela Ruah
Writer: R. Scott Gemmill
7.6/10237 votes#12 - Can't Take My Eyes Off You (I)
Season 12 Episode 12 - Aired 2/28/2021
After Callen receives a cryptic message from Hetty, he tracks down the person tailing him, bringing him to a remote location teeming with Russians… and face to face with Anna.
Director: Tawnia McKiernan
Writer: Lee A. Carlisle
7.7/10233 votes#13 - Red Rover, Red Rover (II)
Season 12 Episode 13 - Aired 3/28/2021
To rescue Joelle from further torture by the Russians, Callen and NCIS must offer up Anna as bait to Katya. Also, Callen finally discovers who accused him of being Russian spy.
Director: Terrence O'Hara
Writer: Andrew Bartels
7.7/10238 votes#14 - 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, Chad Mazero
7.7/10223 votes#15 - Imposter Syndrome
Season 12 Episode 15 - Aired 5/2/2021
NCIS obtains a hard drive containing a realistic deep fake video of a deceased terrorist and must retrieve the dangerous technology behind it. However, when the team’s comms are highjacked during their mission, they find that one of their own has been a victim of its potential.
Director: Eric A. Pot
Writer: Samantha Chasse
7.7/10234 votes#16 - Signs of Change
Season 12 Episode 16 - Aired 5/9/2021
When military grade technology is stolen, a deaf engineer, Sienna Marchione, who always wanted to serve her country, and the only member of her team to survive the theft, helps Kensi and NCIS track down the tech before it’s taken out of the country.
Director: Dennis Smith
Writer: Jordana Lewis Jaffe, Indira G. Wilson
7.6/10231 votes#17 - Through the Looking Glass
Season 12 Episode 17 - Aired 5/16/2021
When a Naval Intelligence Officer is tortured and murdered, NCIS must work with Joelle, who informs them that other CIA operatives are being killed in the same way. Also, Kensi receives a threatening postcard from David Kessler, the sociopath who is obsessed with her.
Director: Frank Military
Writer: Frank Military
7.9/10248 votes#18 - A Tale of Two Igors
Season 12 Episode 18 - Aired 5/23/2021
Deeks is kidnapped by an associate of Kirkin’s in need of his help and NCIS investigates the shooting of a militarized dolphin equipped with a Russian microchip. Also, Beale makes Nell an interesting offer and Hetty returns.
Director: John Peter Kousakis
Writer: R. Scott Gemmill, Kyle Harimoto
The Best Episodes of NCIS: Los Angeles Season 12
Every episode of NCIS: Los Angeles Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of NCIS: Los Angeles Season 12!
The exploits of the Los Angeles–based Office of Special Projects (OSP), an elite division of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service that specializes in undercover assignments.
Genres:Action & AdventureDramaCrimeMystery
Network:CBS
Season 12 Ratings Summary
"The Bear" is the best rated episode of "NCIS: Los Angeles" season 12. It scored 7.3/10 based on 316 votes. Directed by Dennis Smith and written by R. Scott Gemmill, it aired on 11/8/2020. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "War Crimes".