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The Best Episodes of NCIS Season 20

Every episode of NCIS Season 20 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of NCIS Season 20!

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 20 Ratings Summary

"A Family Matter (I)" is the best rated episode of "NCIS" season 20. It scored 7.7/10 based on 468 votes. Directed by Tawnia McKiernan and written by Scott Williams, it aired on 9/19/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Daddy Issues".

  • A Family Matter (I)
    7.7/10468 votes

    #1 - A Family Matter (I)

    Season 20 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2022

    Special Agent Alden Parker is still on the run with his ex-wife Vivian, so the team investigates who from his past might have a personal vendetta against him in hopes of clearing Parker's name. The crossover continues on NCIS: Hawai'i S02E01 Prisoners' Dilemma (II).

    Director: Tawnia McKiernan

    Writer: Scott Williams

  • Daddy Issues
    7.5/10400 votes

    #2 - Daddy Issues

    Season 20 Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2022

    McGee’s personal life and professional life intersect when a dad from his children’s school is linked to a break-in at a government storage bunker.

    Director: Michael Zinberg

    Writer: Christopher J. Waild

  • Unearth
    7.6/10407 votes

    #3 - Unearth

    Season 20 Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2022

    When a dead body is found at an ancient burial site that is thought to be cursed, the team tries to determine the motive and the symbolism behind the crime. Also, as Torres continues therapy with Dr. Grace, he discovers that their lives are in danger.

    Director: Diana Valentine

    Writer: Yasemin Yilmaz

  • Leave No Trace
    7.6/10402 votes

    #4 - Leave No Trace

    Season 20 Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/2022

    Agent Knight's past resurfaces when her ex-boyfriend, a National Parks Service agent, teams up with NCIS to investigate a campsite murder.

    Director: William Webb

    Writer: Chad Gomez Creasey

  • Guardian
    7.7/10375 votes

    #5 - Guardian

    Season 20 Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2022

    Agent Parker steps up to protect Director Vance after a terrifying home invasion. Also, the team detects advancements in Jessica and Jimmy’s blossoming romance.

    Director: James Whitmore Jr.

    Writer: Marco Schnabel

  • The Good Fighter
    7.1/10387 votes

    #6 - The Good Fighter

    Season 20 Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2022

    When an NCIS agent turns up dead and Kasie goes unaccounted for, the team must work quickly to find the killer.

    Director: José Clemente Hernandez

    Writer: Kimberly-Rose Wolter

  • Love Lost
    7.4/10385 votes

    #7 - Love Lost

    Season 20 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2022

    NCIS must investigate the Secretary of the Navy when her husband claims she tried to murder him.

    Director: Rocky Carroll

    Writer: David J. North, Brendan Fehily

  • Turkey Trot
    7.2/10401 votes

    #8 - Turkey Trot

    Season 20 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2022

    After an unknown shooter causes chaos at an annual Thanksgiving 5K, time is of the essence for the NCIS team to find the culprit. Also, Kasie joins Knight for Thanksgiving lunch at Knight’s sister’s house.

    Director: Lionel Coleman

    Writer: Scott Williams, Diona Reasonover

  • Higher Education
    7.7/10374 votes

    #9 - Higher Education

    Season 20 Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2022

    NCIS investigates the death of a college student who was killed while running across the street and had connections to McGee’s wife, Delilah.

    Director: Claudia Yarmy

    Writer: Katherine Beattie

  • Too Many Cooks (I)
    8.1/10471 votes

    #10 - Too Many Cooks (I)

    Season 20 Episode 10 - Aired 1/9/2023

    NCIS agents from Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Hawai’i, all in D.C. to attend the retirement party of a beloved Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) professor, find themselves jointly investigating his shocking suicide. The crossover continues on NCIS: Hawai'i S02E10 Deep Fake (II) and NCIS: Los Angeles S14E10 A Long Time Coming (III).

    Director: Michael Zinberg

    Writer: Christopher J. Waild

  • Bridges
    7.7/10366 votes

    #11 - Bridges

    Season 20 Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/2023

    Parker discovers he's a victim of identity theft while investigating the unusual murder of a Navy ensign; Knight and Jimmy face hurdles in their relationship as their connection heightens.

    Director: Lionel Coleman

    Writer: Chad Gomez Creasey

  • Big Rig
    7.3/10360 votes

    #12 - Big Rig

    Season 20 Episode 12 - Aired 1/23/2023

    When an old pal of Torres’ comes to him, disheveled and bloodied for guidance amidst an undercover FBI operation and then disappears, NCIS helps track him down. Also, McGee prepares to be a contestant on a popular game show

    Director: Rocky Carroll

    Writer: Marco Schnabel

  • Evil Eye
    7.6/10383 votes

    #13 - Evil Eye

    Season 20 Episode 13 - Aired 2/6/2023

    In preparation for a role, a world-renowned actress shadows the NCIS team as they investigate a decapitation case.

    Director: Michael Zinberg

    Writer: Brendan Fehily, Kimberly-Rose Wolter

  • Old Wounds
    7.3/10373 votes

    #14 - Old Wounds

    Season 20 Episode 14 - Aired 2/13/2023

    Parker grapples with his emotions when a conman from his past turns up as a prime suspect in the murder of a navy officer transporting millions of dollars’ worth of opioids.

    Director: Diana Valentine

    Writer: Scott Williams, Brian Dietzen

  • Unusual Suspects
    7.7/10339 votes

    #15 - Unusual Suspects

    Season 20 Episode 15 - Aired 2/27/2023

    NCIS investigates the death of a ride-share driver who was found after a car accident. Also, Parker’s dad, who is temporarily living with him, assists the team in their investigation.

    Director: James Whitmore Jr.

    Writer: Katherine Beattie

  • Butterfly Effect
    7.6/10340 votes

    #16 - Butterfly Effect

    Season 20 Episode 16 - Aired 3/13/2023

    The NCIS team jumps into motion to investigate who is responsible for a potential bioterror attack at a strip mall parking garage; Knight's father deals with a health scare while in Japan.

    Director: Tawnia McKiernan

    Writer: Christopher J. Waild

  • Stranger in a Strange Land
    7.4/10363 votes

    #17 - Stranger in a Strange Land

    Season 20 Episode 17 - Aired 3/20/2023

    NCIS works to solve the murder of a Marine private who appears to have been killed for helping an Afghan refugee. Also, Jimmy navigates the pressure of parenting his teenage daughter, who is eager to go out on an unchaperoned group date.

    Director: James Whitmore Jr.

    Writer: Chad Gomez Creasey

  • Head Games
    7.7/10334 votes

    #18 - Head Games

    Season 20 Episode 18 - Aired 4/10/2023

    The NCIS team digs deep to investigate a Navy lieutenant who’s accused of trying to murder her husband but has no memory of the attack. Also, Kasie navigates a potential medical scare.

    Director: Michael Zinberg

    Writer: Sydney Mitchel

  • In the Spotlight
    7.7/10313 votes

    #19 - In the Spotlight

    Season 20 Episode 19 - Aired 5/1/2023

    Agent Knight goes viral for saving a mother and child from a potentially fatal car accident.

    Director: Rocky Carroll

    Writer: Yasemin Yilmaz

  • Second Opinion
    7.7/10316 votes

    #20 - Second Opinion

    Season 20 Episode 20 - Aired 5/8/2023

    NCIS works to solve the murder of a senator’s daughter who has a rebellious reputation and large online following. Also, Jimmy gets competitive with an old college rival.

    Director: Tawnia McKiernan

    Writer: Marco Schnabel

  • Kompromat
    8.0/10336 votes

    #21 - Kompromat

    Season 20 Episode 21 - Aired 5/15/2023

    When a suspicious murder occurs in the classified section of the National Archive, NCIS must investigate a string of Russian spy encounters that may be linked to the crime. Also, Jimmy accidentally makes a confession that could change the course of his relationship with Knight.

    Director: Lionel Coleman

    Writer: Scott Williams

  • Black Sky
    8.0/10318 votes

    #22 - Black Sky

    Season 20 Episode 22 - Aired 5/22/2023

    Agent Torres finds himself in prison as the team tries to stop an impending terror attack on U.S. soil.

    Director: Diana Valentine

    Writer: David J. North, Brendan Fehily