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The Best Episodes of NCIS Season 24

Every episode of NCIS Season 24 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of NCIS Season 24!

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From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has any connection to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    NCIS Season 24 Episode 1 - Wayward Son
    8.7/10(329 votes)

    #1 - Wayward Son

    S24:E1

    While dealing with the fallout from the shooting involving McGee’s son, the team investigates a mysterious new threat to the Secretary of the Navy and receives help from an unexpected source: Tony DiNozzo, newly arrived in D.C. to open a satellite office of his private security firm.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. NCIS Season 24 Episode 2 - Clean Slate
    8.2/10(62 votes)

    #2 - Clean Slate

    S24:E2

    When a man is murdered after a neighborhood dinner party, the team discovers every guest is lying – about the strange break-in at the victim’s house, what they were burning in their backyards and who they really are. And the deeper the team digs, the less they can agree on what kind of case they’re even working.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. NCIS Season 24 Episode 3 - Sleeping Dogs
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Sleeping Dogs

    S24:E3

    When Torres’ retired undercover identity is used to commit a string of murders, he’s forced to team up with his grizzled old-school former handler, Walt Keller, and confront a darker version of himself that he thought he’d left behind.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 24 Ratings Summary

"Wayward Son" is the best rated episode of "NCIS" season 24. It scored 8.7/10 based on 329 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/6/2026. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Clean Slate".