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The Worst Episodes of NCIS

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The Worst Episodes of NCIS

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...
  1. Background image for Left Unsaid
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    #1 - Left Unsaid

    S21:E4

    The NCIS team is in a race against time to find a missing officer who disappeared during his wedding proposal.

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    #2 - The Plan

    S21:E5

    With the help of Knight's dad, NCIS works to unravel the mystery of a recently used service weapon belonging to a missing agent. Also, McGee is in a tailspin when DNA results reveal a close relative he was unaware of.

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    #3 - Strange Invaders

    S21:E6

    After discovering a navy pilot's body riddled with unusual wounds, NCIS' investigation draws the team into the rabbit hole of UFO conspiracy theories.

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    #4 - A Thousand Yards

    S21:E7

    NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past. Also, Vance tries to mend fences with his estranged son by explaining why, despite the ongoing dangers of his job, he still chooses to stay at NCIS.

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    #5 - Heartless

    S21:E8

    The NCIS team looks for a motive behind the kidnapping and death of a famous heart surgeon.

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    #6 - Prime Cut

    S21:E9

    After discovering the remains of a Marine captain, the NCIS team travels to Texas to interrogate the suspected killer.

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    #7 - Reef Madness

    S21:E10

    Parker and Knight discover three bodies on an old Navy ship that's about to be sunk and turned into an artificial reef, when they're suddenly locked inside by a mysterious figure. Also, Vance offers Knight a unique opportunity.

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  9. Background image for No Good Deed
    5.2/10(4 votes)

    #8 - No Good Deed

    S12:E20

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Blast from the Past
    5.4/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Blast from the Past

    S12:E16

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.8/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Hereafter

    S10:E15

    On leave from NCIS while still grieving the loss of his wife and his kids’ mother, Director Vance discovers unexpected personal information that causes him to question everything.

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    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #11 - House Rules

    S12:E10

    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.

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  13. Background image for Home of the Brave
    6.1/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Home of the Brave

    S14:E7

    Torres boldly breaks protocol when he learns a witness in an NCIS case is wanted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Also, Abby, Bishop and McGee woo landlord Tony DiNozzo Sr. in the hope of subletting Tony’s apartment.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Kill the Messenger

    S12:E2

    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.

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    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Troll

    S12:E22

    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.

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    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Stakeout

    S5:E12

    The NCIS team goes on a stakeout in a warehouse to catch a suspected thief of a high-tech naval radar, but they accidentally end up witnessing a murder. Meanwhile, Ducky hides a secret from the rest of the team.

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  17. Background image for Twenty Klicks
    6.3/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Twenty Klicks

    S12:E1

    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.

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    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Ex-File

    S5:E3

    Lt. Colonel Mann joins Gibbs in an investigation of the murder of a Marine Captain who had access to highly classified information. Things get very personal for Gibbs when one of the witnesses in the case turns out to be one of his ex-wifes.

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    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Being Bad

    S14:E2

    NCIS uncovers a bomb plot and a long-running theft ring while investigating a death at a Quantico reunion. Also Torres and Quinn adjust to life on Gibbs’ team, including new seating arrangements in the squad room.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #19 - The Artful Dodger

    S12:E17

    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.

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    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #20 - Pop Life

    S2:E16

    NCIS starts the investigation after petty officer Manda King is found dead in the bartender's bed. The suspect is the owner of the competing club where Manda's sister sings.

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    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Status Update

    S12:E18

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Family

    S5:E2

    During an autopsy, Ducky makes a startling discovery that turns a murder of a Petty Officer into a search for a missing infant. Meanwhile, Tony has to deal with his feelings for Jeanne.

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    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Recoil

    S5:E16

    While on an undercover mission, Ziva's life is put in grave danger when the serial killer she's been tracking becomes suspicious of her.

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    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #24 - You Better Watch Out

    S10:E10

    It’s Christmas time and Tony DiNozzo can’t decide if he’ll be naughty or nice when his dad, Anthony DiNozzo, Sr., comes to town for a visit. Meanwhile, the NCIS team is “following the money” in order to solve a murder investigation, and Abby is bursting with excitement over all the holiday festivities.

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    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Hit and Run

    S10:E13

    The NCIS team investigates a Marine’s car accident and ignites some upsetting past memories for Abby as a young girl on the trail of her first “case”.

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    Director:Dennis Smith
    Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"Left Unsaid" is the worst rated episode of "NCIS". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Daniela Ruah and written by Yasemin Yilmaz, it aired on 3/4/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Plan".