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The Best Episodes of NCIS Season 7

Every episode of NCIS Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of NCIS Season 7!

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.

Genres:CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
Network:CBS

Season 7 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "NCIS" season 7 is "Truth or Consequences", rated 9.1/10 from 1586 user votes. It was directed by Dennis Smith and written by Jesse Stern. "Truth or Consequences" aired on 9/22/2009 and is rated 1.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Reunion".

  • Truth or Consequences
    9.1/10 1,586 votes

    #1 - Truth or Consequences

    Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2009

    As the hunt for Ziva's replacement begins, Gibbs and his remaining team members must head back to work with the past still weighing heavily on their minds.

    Director: Dennis Smith

    Writer: Jesse Stern

  • Reunion
    8.0/10 832 votes

    #2 - Reunion

    Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2009

    The team discovers the bizarre death of a Marine and his two friends may be linked to their past, but its Gibbs who ends up taking a trip down memory lane.

    Director: Tony Wharmby

    Writer: Steven D. Binder

  • The Inside Man
    7.7/10 758 votes

    #3 - The Inside Man

    Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2009

    The team must take a second look into the death of a lieutenant after the blogger who accused them of a cover-up ends up dead.

    Director: Thomas J. Wright

    Writer: Frank Cardea, George Schenck

  • Good Cop, Bad Cop
    8.2/10 818 votes

    #4 - Good Cop, Bad Cop

    Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2009

    When a Marine's body surfaces halfway around the world, the investigation forces Ziva to dig up a buried chapter of her life.

    Director: Leslie Libman

    Writer: David J. North

  • Code of Conduct
    7.5/10 739 votes

    #5 - Code of Conduct

    Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2009

    When a Marine known for his practical jokes is found dead on Halloween Eve, the NCIS team discovers that the victim's "good-natured" pranks may have inspired ghoulish retribution. Meanwhile, Ziva tries to adjust to her new role on the team.

    Director: Terrence O'Hara

    Writer: Christopher J. Waild

  • Outlaws and In-Laws
    8.1/10 816 votes

    #6 - Outlaws and In-Laws

    Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2009

    A murder investigation prompts Gibbs and the team to play family counselor to his former mentor, Mike Franks, in the hopes of preventing a bloody international conflict.

    Director: Tony Wharmby

    Writer: Jesse Stern

  • Endgame
    8.1/10 798 votes

    #7 - Endgame

    Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/2009

    With the team's help, Vance faces his demons while uncovering a complex relationship with a killer that puts his whole family in danger.

    Director: James Whitmore Jr.

    Writer: Gary Glasberg

  • Power Down
    8.2/10 831 votes

    #8 - Power Down

    Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2009

    The team literally finds themselves in the dark when the investigation into the death of a lieutenant is connected to a city-wide blackout.

    Director: Thomas J. Wright

    Writer: Steven D. Binder, David J. North

  • Child's Play
    7.9/10 787 votes

    #9 - Child's Play

    Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 11/24/2009

    Dead Marine's day job at a government think tank leads Gibbs and the team into the life of a 12-year-old prodigy who may be the killer's next target.

    Director: William Webb

    Writer: Reed Steiner

  • Faith
    7.8/10 842 votes

    #10 - Faith

    Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 12/15/2009

    The body of the son of a retired Colonel-turned-preacher is found and the team have their suspicions that he may be the victim of a hate crime. Meanwhile, Gibbs gets a holiday visit from his father.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Gary Glasberg

  • Ignition
    7.6/10 739 votes

    #11 - Ignition

    Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 1/5/2010

    When a Navy pilot is found dead under strange circumstances in a secluded area, the team finds themselves battling a no-nonsense attorney with a hidden agenda.

    Director: Dennis Smith

    Writer: Jesse Stern

  • Flesh and Blood
    8.0/10 804 votes

    #12 - Flesh and Blood

    Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 1/12/2010

    Gibbs is worried about Tony's ability to handle his job when Tony's father turns out to be linked to their newest investigation, an assassination attempt on a foreign prince.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Frank Cardea, George Schenck

  • Jet Lag
    8.1/10 841 votes

    #13 - Jet Lag

    Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 1/26/2010

    While on the flight back from Paris, Tony and Ziva realize that their assignment to protect a government witness in an embezzlement case is in great danger when they learn that an assassin is located on the same flight.

    Director: Tony Wharmby

    Writer: Christopher J. Waild

  • Masquerade
    7.6/10 709 votes

    #14 - Masquerade

    Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 2/2/2010

    The team finds themselves in a race against time when a terrorist group threatens to detonate a "dirty bomb" in the D.C. area.

    Director: James Whitmore Jr.

    Writer: Steven D. Binder

  • Jack Knife
    7.7/10 746 votes

    #15 - Jack Knife

    Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 2/9/2010

    When a Marine is found dead, Gibbs, Fornell and the team hit the open road to bust an illegal trucking operation.

    Director: Dennis Smith

    Writer: Jesse Stern

  • Mother's Day
    7.6/10 774 votes

    #16 - Mother's Day

    Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 3/2/2010

    Secrets arise when Gibbs former mother-in-law surfaces as a witness in a murder investigation.

    Director: Tony Wharmby

    Writer: Gary Glasberg

  • Double Identity
    7.6/10 695 votes

    #17 - Double Identity

    Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 3/9/2010

    Gibbs and the team investigate the shooting of a Marine and uncovers more to his life than anyone would have ever imagined.

    Director: Mark Horowitz

    Writer: Frank Cardea, George Schenck

  • Jurisdiction
    7.9/10 791 votes

    #18 - Jurisdiction

    Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 3/16/2010

    The team discovers striking similarities between themselves and their CGIS (Coast Guard Investigative Services) counterparts when a Navy diver seeking sunken treasure is found dead.

    Director: Terrence O'Hara

    Writer: Lee David Zlotoff

  • Guilty Pleasure
    7.8/10 881 votes

    #19 - Guilty Pleasure

    Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 4/6/2010

    The death of a Navy officer leads Gibbs and the team into the world of high-priced call girls, relying on D.C. Madam Holly Snow to help them catch a killer.

    Director: James Whitmore Jr.

    Writer: Christopher J. Waild

  • Moonlighting
    7.6/10 704 votes

    #20 - Moonlighting

    Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 4/27/2010

    When an NCIS polygraph specialist's night job takes a dangerous turn, Gibbs, Fornell and the team have to uncover the truth.

    Director: Thomas J. Wright

    Writer: Jesse Stern, Steven D. Binder

  • Obsession
    7.7/10 741 votes

    #21 - Obsession

    Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 5/4/2010

    DiNozzo finds himself increasingly captivated by a woman he's never met while investigating the murder of her brother.

    Director: Tony Wharmby

    Writer: Frank Cardea, George Schenck

  • Borderland
    8.2/10 779 votes

    #22 - Borderland

    Season 7 Episode 22 - Aired 5/11/2010

    The team tries to track down a serial killer, while Abby heads south of the border to give a speech with McGee in tow.

    Director: Terrence O'Hara

    Writer: Steven D. Binder

  • Patriot Down
    8.3/10 798 votes

    #23 - Patriot Down

    Season 7 Episode 23 - Aired 5/18/2010

    When a colleague's murder sends shockwaves through the team, Gibbs uncovers a surprising link to the crime.

    Director: Dennis Smith

    Writer: Gary Glasberg

  • Rule Fifty-One
    8.5/10 894 votes

    #24 - Rule Fifty-One

    Season 7 Episode 24 - Aired 5/25/2010

    Gibbs heads to Mexico to face his demons and make a startling decision.

    Director: Dennis Smith

    Writer: Jesse Stern