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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.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    NCIS: Los Angeles Season 13 Episode 13 - Bonafides
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    #1 - Bonafides

    S13:E13

    When DOJ Agent Lance Hamilton's partner is killed, Sam dons his previous undercover persona of "Switch" to find the culprit. Also, Kensi, Deeks, Rountree and Kilbride work to catch an aerospace engineer who stole classified Navy schematics.

    Director:Terrence O'Hara
    Writer:Kyle Harimoto

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  2. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 2 - Of Value
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    #2 - Of Value

    S14:E2

    After an architect duo who specializes in designing secure buildings is kidnapped, the NCIS team mounts a search to bring them home. Also, Deeks and Kensi realize they may need to get Rosa some help with her schoolwork, and Anna considers a career outside of law enforcement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 3 - The Body Stitchers
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    #3 - The Body Stitchers

    S14:E3

    The NCIS team join forces with the FBI when a group of grisly murderers known as “The Body Stitchers” returns after evading capture by NCIS years ago. Also, Sam’s dad makes a new friend in Arkady.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 4 - Dead Stick
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    #4 - Dead Stick

    S14:E4

    When Aiden Hanna's plane crashes and he is accused of being at fault for the accident, the NCIS team must investigate to clear his name; Rountree considers how he wants to handle the aftermath of the incident with the LAPD.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 5 - Flesh & Blood
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    #5 - Flesh & Blood

    S14:E5

    NCIS is called to investigate when a woman is seen fleeing the scene of her husband's murder. Also, Roberta Deeks comes into town to meet Rosa, and Sam looks for another aide for his father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 6 - Glory of the Sea
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    #6 - Glory of the Sea

    S14:E6

    NCIS is called to investigate after Rear Admiral Ted Gordon is abducted from his home. Also, Kensi struggles with being the fun parent while Deeks is apartment hunting with his mom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 7 - Survival of the Fittest
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    #7 - Survival of the Fittest

    S14:E7

    When a Marine falls ill during a training mission due to an attack by a genetic weapon, the NCIS must track down the person responsible for unleashing it. Also, Deeks struggles with balancing work and home life when Rosa comes down with the flu.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 8 - Let it Burn
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    #8 - Let it Burn

    S14:E8

    NCIS investigates an arson attack at Global West Ventures Corp, a naval defense contractor. Also, Rountree connects with an ex and Kilbride gives Callen files on Pembrook.

    Director:Rick Tunell
    Writer:Indira G. Wilson

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  9. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 9 - Blood Bank
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    #9 - Blood Bank

    S14:E9

    When NCIS investigates a shootout on a boat in which a rare cultural artifact is stolen, they’re shocked to learn who owns the boat.

    Director:Benny Boom
    Writer:Samantha Chasse

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  10. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 11 - Best Seller
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    #10 - Best Seller

    S14:E11

    When Sam's friend Tom Olsen finds himself being hunted down by enemies from his past, the NCIS team must find out who is after him.

    Director:James Hanlon
    Writer:Kyle Harimoto

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  11. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 12 - In the Name of Honor
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    #11 - In the Name of Honor

    S14:E12

    The NCIS team must quickly find Kensi and Fatima after they are kidnapped and drugged while searching for a missing Navy lieutenant who they learn has ties to a dangerous Islamic militia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 13 - A Farewell to Arms
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    #12 - A Farewell to Arms

    S14:E13

    When a mystery woman attacks the founder of an AI company, the NCIS team must identify the woman before the next major global conflict ensues. Also, Kilbride's ex-wife, Elizabeth, comes to visit and asks him to think about reconnecting with their son.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 14 - Shame
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Shame

    S14:E14

    When a petty officer is found dead with an apparent suicide note, the NCIS team must investigate the mystery surrounding his death. Also, Callen and Anna begin wedding planning and Sam has a heart to heart with his daughter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 15 - The Other Shoe
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    #14 - The Other Shoe

    S14:E15

    Sam Hanna must go undercover as a fighter to catch the leader of a gang dealing drugs on the streets

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 16 - Sleeping Dogs
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    #15 - Sleeping Dogs

    S14:E16

    When the NCIS team receives a cryptic, urgent message, Fatima and Rountree must work together to solve the case. Also, Kilbride plans to visit his son, and Callen asks Sam to be his best man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 17 - Maybe Today
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    #16 - Maybe Today

    S14:E17

    The NCIS team is tasked with assisting NCIS’ cold case homicide unit with a case from 2003 and a missing Navy petty officer. Also, Kilbride and his son, Alex, work to rebuild their relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 19 - The Reckoning
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    #17 - The Reckoning

    S14:E19

    When four people, including a CIA officer, are shot and killed in broad daylight, the NCIS team suspects the attacks have something to do with DRONA. Also, Pembrook meets with Callen and gives more insight into his past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 20 - New Beginnings (1)
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    #18 - New Beginnings (1)

    S14:E20

    When an ATF agent goes missing, the agency seeks help from the NCIS team to investigate stolen military-grade weapons and locate the agent. Also, Callen and Anna continue to plan their wedding, Rountree’s sister interviews for medical school, and Sam encourages his father to take part in the drug trial.

    Director:John Peter Kousakis
    Writers:R. Scott Gemmill, Kyle Harimoto

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  19. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 21 - New Beginnings (2)
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    #19 - New Beginnings (2)

    S14:E21

    The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen weapons. Also, Callen and Anna decide on an impromptu wedding.

    Director:John Peter Kousakis
    Writers:R. Scott Gemmill, Kyle Harimoto

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  20. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 13 Episode 15 - Perception
    3.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Perception

    S13:E15

    Rountree and his younger sister are pulled over by police and treated harshly in a clear case of racial profiling. Also, NCIS investigates the death of a Navy photographer who was assigned to document the building of a new weapons station.

    Director:Benny Boom
    Writer:Faythallegra Claude

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  21. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 13 Episode 9 - Under the Influence
    3.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Under the Influence

    S13:E9

    The NCIS team helps a U.S. ambassador search for her missing daughter, Gia, a popular social media influencer. Also, Agent Aliyah De León returns to support the team with the case.

    Director:John Peter Kousakis
    Writer:Anastasia Kousakis

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  22. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 8 Episode 17 - Queen Pin
    4.0/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Queen Pin

    S8:E17

    Sam resumes an old alias to bring down a major criminal kingpin; Callen and Anna's romantic night is interrupted when they are tasked with escorting a high-value prisoner to Los Angeles for questioning.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Joseph C. Wilson

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  23. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 13 Episode 12 - Murmuration
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Murmuration

    S13:E12

    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

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  24. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 2 Episode 9 - Absolution (1)
    4.6/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Absolution (1)

    S2:E9

    When a murdered antiques dealer's book of top-secret information goes missing, Hetty sends the NCIS team on a mission to find it.

    Director:Steven DePaul
    Writer:R. Scott Gemmill

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  25. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 4 Episode 17 - Wanted
    4.6/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Wanted

    S4:E17

    Sam fears for his family’s safety when his wife is called to resume a former CIA cover after a case suggests ties to the infamous Sidorov and his stolen nuke.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Bonafides" is the worst rated episode of "NCIS: Los Angeles". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Terrence O'Hara and written by Kyle Harimoto, it aired on 3/27/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Of Value".