The Best Episodes of NCIS Season 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Director: Rocky Carroll

Writer: Yasemin Yilmaz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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