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The Best Episodes of NCIS: New York Season 1

Every episode of NCIS: New York Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of NCIS: New York Season 1!

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Special Agent Sam Hanna returns to his hometown of New York City to the NCIS field office and partners with a roguish agent, Nick Schaeffer, to help lead a new team as they are tasked

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    NCIS: New York Season 1 Episode 2 - Family Business
    7.6/10(147 votes)

    S1:E2

    When a jewelry store robbery involving military explosives leads to the death of the jeweler’s son, the team is called into action to track who was behind the deadly heist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. NCIS: New York Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.5/10(251 votes)

    S1:E1

    After years of special assignments and covert ops, Special Agent Sam Hanna returns to his hometown of New York City for a brand-new mission. When Sam's friend and Navy reservist Jack Halloway is found dead, he requests permission to investigate his friend's death. Robyn pairs Sam with roguish agent Nick Schaeffer, who introduces him to the rest of the team and work together to gather key information that can help find the culprits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:R. Scott Gemmill, Byron Balasco

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  3. NCIS: New York Season 1 Episode 3 - Carousel
    4.8/10(2 votes)

    S1:E3

    After a Judge Advocate General prosecutor’s children are kidnapped from a park carousel, the team races to find them when they suspect it could be tied to her work. Meanwhile, Nick gets subpoenaed for an NYPD investigation and Sam tries to reconnect with a woman from his past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Family Business" is the best rated episode of "NCIS: New York" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 147 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/13/2026. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Pilot".