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 Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.
Season 12 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "NCIS" season 12 is "Twenty Klicks", rated 8.2/10 from 816 user votes. It was directed by Tony Wharmby and written by Gary Glasberg, Scott Williams. "Twenty Klicks" aired on 9/23/2014 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Kill the Messenger".
8.2/10 816 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
7.6/10 709 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
8.4/10 888 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
8.1/10 717 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
8.0/10 682 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
8.3/10 846 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
8.1/10 698 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
8.1/10 740 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: Matthew R. Jarrett, Scott J. Jarrett
8.4/10 772 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
8.0/10 818 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
8.7/10 899 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
7.8/10 655 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
7.6/10 745 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
8.0/10 703 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
8.2/10 669 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
7.7/10 617 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
7.8/10 616 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
7.9/10 617 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
7.7/10 632 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
7.4/10 594 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
7.9/10 619 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
8.0/10 626 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
8.6/10 746 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
8.4/10 672 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