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The Best Episodes of NCIS Season 12

Every episode of NCIS Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of NCIS Season 12!

From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has a shred of evidence connected to...
Genres:CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
Network:CBS

Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Twenty Klicks" is the best rated episode of "NCIS" season 12. It scored 8.2/10 based on 829 votes. Directed by Tony Wharmby and written by Gary Glasberg, Scott Williams, it aired on 9/23/2014. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Kill the Messenger".

  • Twenty Klicks
    8.2/10829 votes

    #1 - Twenty Klicks

    Season 12 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2014

    Gibbs and McGee travel to Russia to safely escort home an NCIS computer engineer connected to classified intel, but their mission is compromised and they are forced to go off the grid while hunted by a Russian mercenary group. Meanwhile, the team in D.C. frantically uses every asset and inter-agency contact they have in an attempt to locate their missing team members.

    Director: Tony Wharmby

    Writer: Gary Glasberg, Scott Williams

  • Kill the Messenger
    7.6/10718 votes

    #2 - Kill the Messenger

    Season 12 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2014

    When a Navy Lieutenant is killed on his way to a private meeting with the President, the NCIS team must determine if the murder was part of a recent stream of muggings in the area or a targeted hit to keep intel secret.

    Director: Leslie Libman

    Writer: Steven D. Binder

  • So It Goes
    8.4/10895 votes

    #3 - So It Goes

    Season 12 Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/2014

    Flashbacks into his past help tell the tale for Dr. Mallard as he and Bishop travel to England in search of answers to find out why an Englishman murdered in the United States would have a list of deceased Navy men on his person.

    Director: Leslie Libman

    Writer: Steven D. Binder

  • Choke Hold
    8.1/10726 votes

    #4 - Choke Hold

    Season 12 Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/2014

    The Secretary of the Navy assigns the NCIS team to a joint terrorism task force after a Naval research scientist is murdered and the lead suspect is wanted by the Russian government. In order to get a jump on the case, Gibbs has DiNozzo run interference with the leader of the task force, FBI Agent Leia Pendergast.

    Director: Terrence O'Hara

    Writer: Christopher J. Waild

  • The San Dominick
    8.0/10692 votes

    #5 - The San Dominick

    Season 12 Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2014

    During a joint Coast Guard and NCIS training exercise at sea, Gibbs and CGIS Agent Borin spot a deceased man overboard, who is discovered to be a missing crew member from a ship 60 nautical miles away. Upon boarding the ship for questioning, Gibbs finds himself on a vessel that has been commandeered by pirates.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Christopher Silber

  • Parental Guidance Suggested
    8.3/10859 votes

    #6 - Parental Guidance Suggested

    Season 12 Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/2014

    The NCIS team must determine if the murder of a Navy commander's wife is linked to her profession as a therapist or an act of terrorism after finding the commander's name on a Jihadist target list. Meanwhile, the team discusses Halloween costumes and Tony's recent dating habits.

    Director: Tom Wright

    Writer: Jennifer Corbett

  • The Searchers
    8.1/10707 votes

    #7 - The Searchers

    Season 12 Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2014

    After investigating the murder of a retired Master Sergeant, the NCIS team uncovers a fraudulent charity that preys on those searching for missing military personnel. Meanwhile, Bishop agonizes over the results of her probation evaluation, and Tony contemplates adopting a stray cat that followed him home.

    Director: Tony Wharmby

    Writer: Gina Lucita Monreal

  • Semper Fortis
    8.1/10749 votes

    #8 - Semper Fortis

    Season 12 Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/2014

    While the NCIS team investigates the cause of a hit and run accident that resulted in the death of a Petty Officer, Gibbs searches for a way to clear a Navy Hospital Corpsman, who has served two medical tours in Afghanistan, after she's indicted for illegally providing medical aid to the victims of the crash, even though the surviving victims swear by her life-saving techniques.

    Director: Dennis Smith

    Writer: Scott J. Jarrett, Matthew R. Jarrett

  • Grounded
    8.4/10783 votes

    #9 - Grounded

    Season 12 Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2014

    While stuck at the Dulles airport due to inclement weather, DiNozzo, Bishop and her husband Jake work an NCIS case involving an elevated terrorist threat at Northeast airports during the Thanksgiving travel surge. Jamie Bamber guest stars.

    Director: Bethany Rooney

    Writer: Scott Williams

  • House Rules
    8.1/10828 votes

    #10 - House Rules

    Season 12 Episode 10 - Aired 12/16/2014

    The NCIS team consults with three cyber-terrorists they imprisoned after a city-wide Internet shutdown the week before Christmas. Also, McGee reflects on the case and Gibbs' infamous rules as he pens a heartfelt letter to his father.

    Director: Terrence O'Hara

    Writer: Christopher J. Waild

  • Check
    8.8/10908 votes

    #11 - Check

    Season 12 Episode 11 - Aired 1/6/2015

    The NCIS team investigates copy-cat crime scenes while Gibbs navigates two ex-wives relentlessly trying to get his attention.

    Director: Alrick Riley

    Writer: Steven D. Binder

  • The Enemy Within
    7.8/10663 votes

    #12 - The Enemy Within

    Season 12 Episode 12 - Aired 1/13/2015

    The NCIS team searches for a home-grown terrorist after a rescue mission in Syria reveals an American was involved in the capture of a social worker. Meanwhile, McGee and Bishop question DiNozzo’s unusual behavior.

    Director: James Whitmore Jr.

    Writer: Frank Cardea, George Schenck

  • We Build, We Fight
    7.6/10754 votes

    #13 - We Build, We Fight

    Season 12 Episode 13 - Aired 2/3/2015

    Gibbs and the team investigate when a Navy lieutenant who is set to be the first openly gay servicemember to receive the Medal of Honor is murdered. Also, as his wife's due date approaches, Palmer prepares for fatherhood with an NCIS baby shower. Rocky Carroll makes his directorial debut.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cadence
    8.0/10713 votes

    #14 - Cadence

    Season 12 Episode 14 - Aired 2/10/2015

    DiNozzo returns to the military academy he attended as a teen after a murdered Marine, who was an alumnus of the school, is found clutching the photo of a current student. Meanwhile, Bishop and her husband invite Gibbs and the team for a special dinner.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cabin Fever
    8.2/10679 votes

    #15 - Cabin Fever

    Season 12 Episode 15 - Aired 2/17/2015

    The NCIS team suspects Gibbs' arch-nemesis is behind an explosion at a global terrorism summit. Gibbs elects to sit out the investigation in order to help a grief-stricken Fornell, whose life is on the verge of imploding following his wife’s murder.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blast from the Past
    7.7/10626 votes

    #16 - Blast from the Past

    Season 12 Episode 16 - Aired 2/24/2015

    A covert identity created for one of Gibbs’ undercover cases from 20 years ago resurfaces when a murder victim is found living under the alias.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Artful Dodger
    7.8/10624 votes

    #17 - The Artful Dodger

    Season 12 Episode 17 - Aired 3/10/2015

    Evidence in an NCIS murder case reveals a rare painting on loan had been swapped for a fake, prompting DiNozzo, Sr. to share his knowledge and contacts of the black market art world with the team.

    Director: Terrence O'Hara

    Writer: Gina Monreal

  • Status Update
    7.9/10625 votes

    #18 - Status Update

    Season 12 Episode 18 - Aired 3/24/2015

    After the body of a thief is found in a Marine’s house, NCIS discovers the calling card of a terror group Delilah and the Department of Defense have been tracking.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Patience
    7.7/10640 votes

    #19 - Patience

    Season 12 Episode 19 - Aired 3/31/2015

    The murder of a petty officer sparks a lead in a 40 year old airport bombing cold case that Gibbs and DiNozzo have been assigned to for the past two years. Also, McGee is jealous that he was not previously briefed on the cold case.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Good Deed
    7.4/10602 votes

    #20 - No Good Deed

    Season 12 Episode 20 - Aired 4/7/2015

    DiNozzo is partnered with his girlfriend ATF Special Agent Zoé Keates after evidence reveals that the murder weapon in an NCIS case was originally purchased for the controversial ATF sting operation “Operation Fast and Furious.” Also, Anthony DiNozzo Sr. returns to town for a special dinner to meet his son’s girlfriend.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lost in Translation
    7.9/10625 votes

    #21 - Lost in Translation

    Season 12 Episode 21 - Aired 4/14/2015

    Gibbs and Bishop travel to Afghanistan after the murder of a Marine in D.C. is linked to a terror group holding another Marine hostage overseas. Also, DiNozzo is upset that McGee was chosen to be the new face of NCIS for all recruitment brochures,

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Troll
    8.0/10634 votes

    #22 - Troll

    Season 12 Episode 22 - Aired 4/28/2015

    Special Agent Ned Dorneget from NCIS cyber operations assists the team when a Navy ensign who worked in the Office of Naval Intelligence is murdered. Also, the team discovers that Jake and Gibbs have become good friends.

    Director: Dennis Smith

    Writer: Scott Williams

  • The Lost Boys
    8.6/10756 votes

    #23 - The Lost Boys

    Season 12 Episode 23 - Aired 5/5/2015

    The NCIS cyber case turns into a united global effort after evidence confirms “The Calling,” an international terrorist group that recruits children through the internet, has been purchasing S-bombs off the black market.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Neverland
    8.4/10681 votes

    #24 - Neverland

    Season 12 Episode 24 - Aired 5/12/2015

    NCIS feverishly investigates a global terrorist group that is recruiting teens via the Internet, following a deadly bombing overseas that results in an emotional and surprising loss for the team.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A