NCIS season 22
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The twenty-second season of NCIS was announced on April 9, 2024 and premiered on October 14, 2024, and concluded on May 5, 2025, and contained 20 episodes. The series aired alongside with NCIS: Origins and NCIS: Sydney. This is the third season (along with seasons 18 and 21) to not premiere in the usual September, delayed by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, and the second season to not feature Joe Spano as Tobias Fornell. In February 2025, NCIS was renewed for 23rd season, which will premiere in October 14, 2025, coinciding with Origins and Sydney.
Infobox
Starring
mw- Sean Murray Wilmer Valderrama Katrina Law Brian Dietzen Diona Reasonover Rocky Carroll Gary Cole
No. of episodes
20
Original network
CBS
Original release
October 14, 2024 (2024-10-14) –May 5, 2025 (2025-05-05)
Tables
· Episodes
468
468
No.overall
468
No. inseason
1
Title
"Empty Nest"
Directed by
Diana Valentine
Written by
Christopher J. Waild
Original release date
October 14, 2024 (2024-10-14)
Prod.code
2201
U.S. viewers(millions)
6.42
With McGee interviewing for the Deputy Director position, Torres engaged in a cartel operation and Knight in California, Parker finds himself all alone at his desk. Suddenly he receives an emergency call from Torres asking for assistance, fearing his cover was blown. Suspecting a mole at Camp Pendelton within the REACT team, Parker flies to California to investigate. Alongside Knight, they began searching for Torres and the cartel boss, known as "El Padre". In the meantime, DoJ General Investigator Laroche investigates NCIS due to recent leaks in their operations, with REACT team member Moreno found as the main suspect. Knight, in order to prove Moreno's innocence and to save Torres' life, goes to extremes to expose "El Padre" and his accomplice and manages to save both agent's lives. Knight reveals to Parker that she wants to come back to D.C. Ultimately, McGee learns from Vance that the NCIS Deputy Director position was given to Laroche rather than him, just a couple of minutes after he found out that the mole might've been someone at the high ranks of DoJ.
With McGee interviewing for the Deputy Director position, Torres engaged in a cartel operation and Knight in California, Parker finds himself all alone at his desk. Suddenly he receives an emergency call from Torres asking for assistance, fearing his cover was blown. Suspecting a mole at Camp Pendelton within the REACT team, Parker flies to California to investigate. Alongside Knight, they began searching for Torres and the cartel boss, known as "El Padre". In the meantime, DoJ General Investigator Laroche investigates NCIS due to recent leaks in their operations, with REACT team member Moreno found as the main suspect. Knight, in order to prove Moreno's innocence and to save Torres' life, goes to extremes to expose "El Padre" and his accomplice and manages to save both agent's lives. Knight reveals to Parker that she wants to come back to D.C. Ultimately, McGee learns from Vance that the NCIS Deputy Director position was given to Laroche rather than him, just a couple of minutes after he found out that the mole might've been someone at the high ranks of DoJ.
No.overall
With McGee interviewing for the Deputy Director position, Torres engaged in a cartel operation and Knight in California, Parker finds himself all alone at his desk. Suddenly he receives an emergency call from Torres asking for assistance, fearing his cover was blown. Suspecting a mole at Camp Pendelton within the REACT team, Parker flies to California to investigate. Alongside Knight, they began searching for Torres and the cartel boss, known as "El Padre". In the meantime, DoJ General Investigator Laroche investigates NCIS due to recent leaks in their operations, with REACT team member Moreno found as the main suspect. Knight, in order to prove Moreno's innocence and to save Torres' life, goes to extremes to expose "El Padre" and his accomplice and manages to save both agent's lives. Knight reveals to Parker that she wants to come back to D.C. Ultimately, McGee learns from Vance that the NCIS Deputy Director position was given to Laroche rather than him, just a couple of minutes after he found out that the mole might've been someone at the high ranks of DoJ.
469
469
No.overall
469
No. inseason
2
Title
"Foreign Bodies"
Directed by
Lionel Coleman
Written by
Marco Schnabel
Original release date
October 21, 2024 (2024-10-21)
Prod.code
2202
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.37
Vance prepares for diplomatic talks with Venezuela to improve relations between the countries, but a Venezuelan undercover agent is poisoned and drops dead in Vance's office. The team investigates discreetly while Vance's casual girlfriend Lena Paulsen (see 20x05 "Guardian") attends the talks as a NATO official. The case escalates to the prevention of an assassination attempt which would derail the talks entirely. After closing the case, Vance and Lena take a step forward in their relationship.
Vance prepares for diplomatic talks with Venezuela to improve relations between the countries, but a Venezuelan undercover agent is poisoned and drops dead in Vance's office. The team investigates discreetly while Vance's casual girlfriend Lena Paulsen (see 20x05 "Guardian") attends the talks as a NATO official. The case escalates to the prevention of an assassination attempt which would derail the talks entirely. After closing the case, Vance and Lena take a step forward in their relationship.
No.overall
Vance prepares for diplomatic talks with Venezuela to improve relations between the countries, but a Venezuelan undercover agent is poisoned and drops dead in Vance's office. The team investigates discreetly while Vance's casual girlfriend Lena Paulsen (see 20x05 "Guardian") attends the talks as a NATO official. The case escalates to the prevention of an assassination attempt which would derail the talks entirely. After closing the case, Vance and Lena take a step forward in their relationship.
470
470
No.overall
470
No. inseason
3
Title
"The Trouble with Hal"
Directed by
Michael Zinberg
Written by
Scott Williams
Original release date
October 28, 2024 (2024-10-28)
Prod.code
2203
U.S. viewers(millions)
4.92
A squatter called "Hal" is found murdered in the basement of a house belonging to a Navy SEAL returning from deployment, leading the team to investigate the history of the house. Meanwhile, Torres tries to convince his co-workers to turn Ducky's old office into a gym, leading Kasie to ask the others about alternate ways they would like to see it used. Also, McGee begins his own investigation into Deputy Director Laroche, suspicious of his true loyalties.
A squatter called "Hal" is found murdered in the basement of a house belonging to a Navy SEAL returning from deployment, leading the team to investigate the history of the house. Meanwhile, Torres tries to convince his co-workers to turn Ducky's old office into a gym, leading Kasie to ask the others about alternate ways they would like to see it used. Also, McGee begins his own investigation into Deputy Director Laroche, suspicious of his true loyalties.
No.overall
A squatter called "Hal" is found murdered in the basement of a house belonging to a Navy SEAL returning from deployment, leading the team to investigate the history of the house. Meanwhile, Torres tries to convince his co-workers to turn Ducky's old office into a gym, leading Kasie to ask the others about alternate ways they would like to see it used. Also, McGee begins his own investigation into Deputy Director Laroche, suspicious of his true loyalties.
471
471
No.overall
471
No. inseason
4
Title
"Sticks & Stones"
Directed by
James Whitmore Jr.
Written by
Steven D. Binder
Original release date
November 4, 2024 (2024-11-04)
Prod.code
2204
U.S. viewers(millions)
4.76
Parker takes a call in the middle of the night that informs him that a threat made by Russia against Europe has been intercepted, which is feared to kick off a catastrophic global war. Parker tries to buy his team enough time to decode a second message before the acting president gives an order to launch a nuclear bomb against the assailant, which would almost certainly start a war. Meanwhile, Knight and Palmer finally talk about their future, and they admit they still love each other but whereas Knight wants to advance her career, Palmer wants stability for himself and Victoria following Breena and Ducky's deaths.
Parker takes a call in the middle of the night that informs him that a threat made by Russia against Europe has been intercepted, which is feared to kick off a catastrophic global war. Parker tries to buy his team enough time to decode a second message before the acting president gives an order to launch a nuclear bomb against the assailant, which would almost certainly start a war. Meanwhile, Knight and Palmer finally talk about their future, and they admit they still love each other but whereas Knight wants to advance her career, Palmer wants stability for himself and Victoria following Breena and Ducky's deaths.
No.overall
Parker takes a call in the middle of the night that informs him that a threat made by Russia against Europe has been intercepted, which is feared to kick off a catastrophic global war. Parker tries to buy his team enough time to decode a second message before the acting president gives an order to launch a nuclear bomb against the assailant, which would almost certainly start a war. Meanwhile, Knight and Palmer finally talk about their future, and they admit they still love each other but whereas Knight wants to advance her career, Palmer wants stability for himself and Victoria following Breena and Ducky's deaths.
472
472
No.overall
472
No. inseason
5
Title
"In from the Cold"
Directed by
Tawnia McKiernan
Written by
Matthew Lau
Original release date
November 11, 2024 (2024-11-11)
Prod.code
2205
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.26
A former Navy Captain with dementia is on the run when his memory lapses in and out, revealing his past as a Soviet spy. The team must work with the CIA to track him down before he leaks classified information. Meanwhile, Torres works on cultivating his profile on an online dating app.
A former Navy Captain with dementia is on the run when his memory lapses in and out, revealing his past as a Soviet spy. The team must work with the CIA to track him down before he leaks classified information. Meanwhile, Torres works on cultivating his profile on an online dating app.
No.overall
A former Navy Captain with dementia is on the run when his memory lapses in and out, revealing his past as a Soviet spy. The team must work with the CIA to track him down before he leaks classified information. Meanwhile, Torres works on cultivating his profile on an online dating app.
473
473
No.overall
473
No. inseason
6
Title
"Knight and Day"
Directed by
Rocky Carroll
Written by
Amy Rutberg
Original release date
November 25, 2024 (2024-11-25)
Prod.code
2206
U.S. viewers(millions)
4.92
After a top level defense contractor is attacked, Knight is assigned to protect his wife, who has a secret past of her own.
After a top level defense contractor is attacked, Knight is assigned to protect his wife, who has a secret past of her own.
No.overall
After a top level defense contractor is attacked, Knight is assigned to protect his wife, who has a secret past of her own.
474
474
No.overall
474
No. inseason
7
Title
"Hardboiled"
Directed by
José Clemente Hernandez
Written by
Andrew Bartels
Original release date
December 2, 2024 (2024-12-02)
Prod.code
2207
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.62
Torres receives info from a confidential informant that her Naval Intelligence husband is giving away classified information, only for the informant's husband to be found deceased. Meanwhile, Palmer and McGee work as youth soccer referees and deal with angry parents after McGee makes a controversial call.
Torres receives info from a confidential informant that her Naval Intelligence husband is giving away classified information, only for the informant's husband to be found deceased. Meanwhile, Palmer and McGee work as youth soccer referees and deal with angry parents after McGee makes a controversial call.
No.overall
Torres receives info from a confidential informant that her Naval Intelligence husband is giving away classified information, only for the informant's husband to be found deceased. Meanwhile, Palmer and McGee work as youth soccer referees and deal with angry parents after McGee makes a controversial call.
475
475
No.overall
475
No. inseason
8
Title
"Out of Control"
Directed by
Diana Valentine
Written by
Steven D. Binder & Scott Williams
Original release date
December 9, 2024 (2024-12-09)
Prod.code
2208
U.S. viewers(millions)
4.89
The team is called in when a car driven by an arguing married couple seems to begin driving itself to a warehouse where the husband is missing and another man is found beaten to death. Meanwhile, Parker visits Dr Grace Confalone after visions of a little girl named Lily start affecting his field work.
The team is called in when a car driven by an arguing married couple seems to begin driving itself to a warehouse where the husband is missing and another man is found beaten to death. Meanwhile, Parker visits Dr Grace Confalone after visions of a little girl named Lily start affecting his field work.
No.overall
The team is called in when a car driven by an arguing married couple seems to begin driving itself to a warehouse where the husband is missing and another man is found beaten to death. Meanwhile, Parker visits Dr Grace Confalone after visions of a little girl named Lily start affecting his field work.
476
476
No.overall
476
No. inseason
9
Title
"Humbug"
Directed by
Lionel Coleman
Written by
Christopher J. Waild
Original release date
December 16, 2024 (2024-12-16)
Prod.code
2209
U.S. viewers(millions)
4.92
Deputy Director Laroche works with the team in the field when an exposé book that accuses a lieutenant of gross negligence by one of his officers (the brother of a deceased veteran himself) is about to hit the market. Meanwhile, Torres is seeing a new girlfriend for Christmas, unbeknownst to his co-workers.
Deputy Director Laroche works with the team in the field when an exposé book that accuses a lieutenant of gross negligence by one of his officers (the brother of a deceased veteran himself) is about to hit the market. Meanwhile, Torres is seeing a new girlfriend for Christmas, unbeknownst to his co-workers.
No.overall
Deputy Director Laroche works with the team in the field when an exposé book that accuses a lieutenant of gross negligence by one of his officers (the brother of a deceased veteran himself) is about to hit the market. Meanwhile, Torres is seeing a new girlfriend for Christmas, unbeknownst to his co-workers.
477
477
No.overall
477
No. inseason
10
Title
"Baker's Man"
Directed by
Rocky Carroll
Written by
Andrew Bartels
Original release date
January 27, 2025 (2025-01-27)
Prod.code
2210
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.71
When an employee of Parker's favorite bakery is found murdered, the team discovers that the owner is being blackmailed by criminals. Meanwhile, Torres struggles with telling Knight that he's dating her sister Robin. Knight eventually finds out and becomes furious with him, but eventually accepts the relationship.
When an employee of Parker's favorite bakery is found murdered, the team discovers that the owner is being blackmailed by criminals. Meanwhile, Torres struggles with telling Knight that he's dating her sister Robin. Knight eventually finds out and becomes furious with him, but eventually accepts the relationship.
No.overall
When an employee of Parker's favorite bakery is found murdered, the team discovers that the owner is being blackmailed by criminals. Meanwhile, Torres struggles with telling Knight that he's dating her sister Robin. Knight eventually finds out and becomes furious with him, but eventually accepts the relationship.
478
478
No.overall
478
No. inseason
11
Title
"For Better or Worse"
Directed by
Michael Zinberg
Written by
Marco Schnabel
Original release date
February 3, 2025 (2025-02-03)
Prod.code
2211
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.34
When Knight gets caught up in Torres's undercover operation with the Polish mob, the two stage a wedding to draw out the ringleader. During the case, Knight reveals she's still struggling with her sister and Torres being together.
When Knight gets caught up in Torres's undercover operation with the Polish mob, the two stage a wedding to draw out the ringleader. During the case, Knight reveals she's still struggling with her sister and Torres being together.
No.overall
When Knight gets caught up in Torres's undercover operation with the Polish mob, the two stage a wedding to draw out the ringleader. During the case, Knight reveals she's still struggling with her sister and Torres being together.
479
479
No.overall
479
No. inseason
12
Title
"Fun and Games"
Directed by
James Whitmore Jr.
Written by
Teleplay by : Matthew Lau & Steven D. BinderStory by : Matthew Lau
Original release date
February 10, 2025 (2025-02-10)
Prod.code
2212
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.39
When one of Kasie’s forensic scientist associates is murdered, the team realizes her old professor is a target. Meanwhile, McGee faces scrutiny over his book by the Pentagon.
When one of Kasie’s forensic scientist associates is murdered, the team realizes her old professor is a target. Meanwhile, McGee faces scrutiny over his book by the Pentagon.
No.overall
When one of Kasie’s forensic scientist associates is murdered, the team realizes her old professor is a target. Meanwhile, McGee faces scrutiny over his book by the Pentagon.
480
480
No.overall
480
No. inseason
13
Title
"Bad Blood"
Directed by
José Clemente Hernandez
Written by
Sydney Mitchel
Original release date
February 24, 2025 (2025-02-24)
Prod.code
2213
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.36
The team investigates the death of a Navy lieutenant at a blood donation bank and discover a bigger crime at hand. Meanwhile, McGee needs help raising money for his twins' school fundraiser.
The team investigates the death of a Navy lieutenant at a blood donation bank and discover a bigger crime at hand. Meanwhile, McGee needs help raising money for his twins' school fundraiser.
No.overall
The team investigates the death of a Navy lieutenant at a blood donation bank and discover a bigger crime at hand. Meanwhile, McGee needs help raising money for his twins' school fundraiser.
481
481
No.overall
481
No. inseason
14
Title
"Close to Home"
Directed by
Tawnia McKiernan
Written by
Amy Rutberg
Original release date
March 3, 2025 (2025-03-03)
Prod.code
2214
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.22
When Torres is contacted by Jimmy's daughter who has discovered a large sum of money near the Navy library, the team investigates after finding it was stolen from a bank.
When Torres is contacted by Jimmy's daughter who has discovered a large sum of money near the Navy library, the team investigates after finding it was stolen from a bank.
No.overall
When Torres is contacted by Jimmy's daughter who has discovered a large sum of money near the Navy library, the team investigates after finding it was stolen from a bank.
482
482
No.overall
482
No. inseason
15
Title
"Moonlit"
Directed by
Marc Roskin
Written by
Scott Williams
Original release date
March 24, 2025 (2025-03-24)
Prod.code
2215
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.42
After a Navy lieutenant Special Agent Sawyer (Zane Holtz) is tied to is found dead, the team discover another murder and the turmoil of a wealthy but troubled family. Meanwhile, Parker learns more about the death of his mother.
After a Navy lieutenant Special Agent Sawyer (Zane Holtz) is tied to is found dead, the team discover another murder and the turmoil of a wealthy but troubled family. Meanwhile, Parker learns more about the death of his mother.
No.overall
After a Navy lieutenant Special Agent Sawyer (Zane Holtz) is tied to is found dead, the team discover another murder and the turmoil of a wealthy but troubled family. Meanwhile, Parker learns more about the death of his mother.
483
483
No.overall
483
No. inseason
16
Title
"Ladies' Night"
Directed by
Rocky Carroll
Written by
Sydney Mitchel
Original release date
March 31, 2025 (2025-03-31)
Prod.code
2216
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.28
The fiery death of a Petty Officer intrudes Jess, Kasie and Robin's ladies' night, much to Robin's annoyance. During the case, Torres reveals his struggle with balancing work life and being with Robin.
The fiery death of a Petty Officer intrudes Jess, Kasie and Robin's ladies' night, much to Robin's annoyance. During the case, Torres reveals his struggle with balancing work life and being with Robin.
No.overall
The fiery death of a Petty Officer intrudes Jess, Kasie and Robin's ladies' night, much to Robin's annoyance. During the case, Torres reveals his struggle with balancing work life and being with Robin.
484
484
No.overall
484
No. inseason
17
Title
"Killer Instinct"
Directed by
Lionel Coleman
Written by
Andrew Bartels
Original release date
April 14, 2025 (2025-04-14)
Prod.code
2217
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.07
Deputy Director Laroche invites McGee and his wife Delilah to his house for dinner, much to McGee's annoyance. Meanwhile, the rest of the team investigates the contract killer known as "The Poet," and find Laroche is one of his targets.
Deputy Director Laroche invites McGee and his wife Delilah to his house for dinner, much to McGee's annoyance. Meanwhile, the rest of the team investigates the contract killer known as "The Poet," and find Laroche is one of his targets.
No.overall
Deputy Director Laroche invites McGee and his wife Delilah to his house for dinner, much to McGee's annoyance. Meanwhile, the rest of the team investigates the contract killer known as "The Poet," and find Laroche is one of his targets.
485
485
No.overall
485
No. inseason
18
Title
"After the Storm"
Directed by
Diana Valentine
Written by
Matthew Lau & Sydney Mitchel
Original release date
April 21, 2025 (2025-04-21)
Prod.code
2218
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.80
When three combat vets are found dead in a D.C. motel room, the team finds a suspect who will only talk to Sam Hanna. Hanna finds out one of his old colleagues may be in danger. Meanwhile, Vance tells McGee to find solid evidence in his investigation of Laroche or they will all face consequences.
When three combat vets are found dead in a D.C. motel room, the team finds a suspect who will only talk to Sam Hanna. Hanna finds out one of his old colleagues may be in danger. Meanwhile, Vance tells McGee to find solid evidence in his investigation of Laroche or they will all face consequences.
No.overall
When three combat vets are found dead in a D.C. motel room, the team finds a suspect who will only talk to Sam Hanna. Hanna finds out one of his old colleagues may be in danger. Meanwhile, Vance tells McGee to find solid evidence in his investigation of Laroche or they will all face consequences.
486
486
No.overall
486
No. inseason
19
Title
"Irreconcilable Differences"
Directed by
Michael Zinberg
Written by
Christopher J. Waild
Original release date
April 28, 2025 (2025-04-28)
Prod.code
2219
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.50
McGee's investigation of Laroche comes to a head when a complaint is filed against him. Meanwhile, Torres and Knight find out they are actually legally married after their staged wedding and initially try to take advantage of the insurance benefits but reconsider when they learn they would have to be reassigned. The episode ends on a cliffhanger when the team apprehends Laroche and he says, "it's time you know the truth."
McGee's investigation of Laroche comes to a head when a complaint is filed against him. Meanwhile, Torres and Knight find out they are actually legally married after their staged wedding and initially try to take advantage of the insurance benefits but reconsider when they learn they would have to be reassigned. The episode ends on a cliffhanger when the team apprehends Laroche and he says, "it's time you know the truth."
No.overall
McGee's investigation of Laroche comes to a head when a complaint is filed against him. Meanwhile, Torres and Knight find out they are actually legally married after their staged wedding and initially try to take advantage of the insurance benefits but reconsider when they learn they would have to be reassigned. The episode ends on a cliffhanger when the team apprehends Laroche and he says, "it's time you know the truth."
487
487
No.overall
487
No. inseason
20
Title
"Nexus"
Directed by
José Clemente Hernandez
Written by
Marco Schnabel
Original release date
May 5, 2025 (2025-05-05)
Prod.code
2220
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.59
Laroche is revealed to be a double agent for the Department of Defense tasked with blowing Torres’ cover to give the impression of a mole. Because NCIS unwittingly blew Laroche’s cover, they are told to bring down the Nexus cartel. Meanwhile, Parker begrudgingly works with his old nemesis, Kansas City mob boss Carla Marino, who claims she can help them take down Nexus. However, Marino herself is revealed to be the head of Nexus; blaming Parker for her son’s fatal motorcycle accident years prior, she shoots the former’s father dead.
Laroche is revealed to be a double agent for the Department of Defense tasked with blowing Torres’ cover to give the impression of a mole. Because NCIS unwittingly blew Laroche’s cover, they are told to bring down the Nexus cartel. Meanwhile, Parker begrudgingly works with his old nemesis, Kansas City mob boss Carla Marino, who claims she can help them take down Nexus. However, Marino herself is revealed to be the head of Nexus; blaming Parker for her son’s fatal motorcycle accident years prior, she shoots the former’s father dead.
No.overall
Laroche is revealed to be a double agent for the Department of Defense tasked with blowing Torres’ cover to give the impression of a mole. Because NCIS unwittingly blew Laroche’s cover, they are told to bring down the Nexus cartel. Meanwhile, Parker begrudgingly works with his old nemesis, Kansas City mob boss Carla Marino, who claims she can help them take down Nexus. However, Marino herself is revealed to be the head of Nexus; blaming Parker for her son’s fatal motorcycle accident years prior, she shoots the former’s father dead.
| No.overall | No. inseason | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod.code | viewers(millions) |
| 468 | 1 | "Empty Nest" | Diana Valentine | Christopher J. Waild | October 14, 2024 (2024-10-14) | 2201 | 6.42 |
| With McGee interviewing for the Deputy Director position, Torres engaged in a cartel operation and Knight in California, Parker finds himself all alone at his desk. Suddenly he receives an emergency call from Torres asking for assistance, fearing his cover was blown. Suspecting a mole at Camp Pendelton within the REACT team, Parker flies to California to investigate. Alongside Knight, they began searching for Torres and the cartel boss, known as "El Padre". In the meantime, DoJ General Investigator Laroche investigates NCIS due to recent leaks in their operations, with REACT team member Moreno found as the main suspect. Knight, in order to prove Moreno's innocence and to save Torres' life, goes to extremes to expose "El Padre" and his accomplice and manages to save both agent's lives. Knight reveals to Parker that she wants to come back to D.C. Ultimately, McGee learns from Vance that the NCIS Deputy Director position was given to Laroche rather than him, just a couple of minutes after he found out that the mole might've been someone at the high ranks of DoJ. | |||||||
| 469 | 2 | "Foreign Bodies" | Lionel Coleman | Marco Schnabel | October 21, 2024 (2024-10-21) | 2202 | 5.37 |
| Vance prepares for diplomatic talks with Venezuela to improve relations between the countries, but a Venezuelan undercover agent is poisoned and drops dead in Vance's office. The team investigates discreetly while Vance's casual girlfriend Lena Paulsen (see 20x05 "Guardian") attends the talks as a NATO official. The case escalates to the prevention of an assassination attempt which would derail the talks entirely. After closing the case, Vance and Lena take a step forward in their relationship. | |||||||
| 470 | 3 | "The Trouble with Hal" | Michael Zinberg | Scott Williams | October 28, 2024 (2024-10-28) | 2203 | 4.92 |
| A squatter called "Hal" is found murdered in the basement of a house belonging to a Navy SEAL returning from deployment, leading the team to investigate the history of the house. Meanwhile, Torres tries to convince his co-workers to turn Ducky's old office into a gym, leading Kasie to ask the others about alternate ways they would like to see it used. Also, McGee begins his own investigation into Deputy Director Laroche, suspicious of his true loyalties. | |||||||
| 471 | 4 | "Sticks & Stones" | James Whitmore Jr. | Steven D. Binder | November 4, 2024 (2024-11-04) | 2204 | 4.76 |
| Parker takes a call in the middle of the night that informs him that a threat made by Russia against Europe has been intercepted, which is feared to kick off a catastrophic global war. Parker tries to buy his team enough time to decode a second message before the acting president gives an order to launch a nuclear bomb against the assailant, which would almost certainly start a war. Meanwhile, Knight and Palmer finally talk about their future, and they admit they still love each other but whereas Knight wants to advance her career, Palmer wants stability for himself and Victoria following Breena and Ducky's deaths. | |||||||
| 472 | 5 | "In from the Cold" | Tawnia McKiernan | Matthew Lau | November 11, 2024 (2024-11-11) | 2205 | 5.26 |
| A former Navy Captain with dementia is on the run when his memory lapses in and out, revealing his past as a Soviet spy. The team must work with the CIA to track him down before he leaks classified information. Meanwhile, Torres works on cultivating his profile on an online dating app. | |||||||
| 473 | 6 | "Knight and Day" | Rocky Carroll | Amy Rutberg | November 25, 2024 (2024-11-25) | 2206 | 4.92 |
| After a top level defense contractor is attacked, Knight is assigned to protect his wife, who has a secret past of her own. | |||||||
| 474 | 7 | "Hardboiled" | José Clemente Hernandez | Andrew Bartels | December 2, 2024 (2024-12-02) | 2207 | 5.62 |
| Torres receives info from a confidential informant that her Naval Intelligence husband is giving away classified information, only for the informant's husband to be found deceased. Meanwhile, Palmer and McGee work as youth soccer referees and deal with angry parents after McGee makes a controversial call. | |||||||
| 475 | 8 | "Out of Control" | Diana Valentine | Steven D. Binder & Scott Williams | December 9, 2024 (2024-12-09) | 2208 | 4.89 |
| The team is called in when a car driven by an arguing married couple seems to begin driving itself to a warehouse where the husband is missing and another man is found beaten to death. Meanwhile, Parker visits Dr Grace Confalone after visions of a little girl named Lily start affecting his field work. | |||||||
| 476 | 9 | "Humbug" | Lionel Coleman | Christopher J. Waild | December 16, 2024 (2024-12-16) | 2209 | 4.92 |
| Deputy Director Laroche works with the team in the field when an exposé book that accuses a lieutenant of gross negligence by one of his officers (the brother of a deceased veteran himself) is about to hit the market. Meanwhile, Torres is seeing a new girlfriend for Christmas, unbeknownst to his co-workers. | |||||||
| 477 | 10 | "Baker's Man" | Rocky Carroll | Andrew Bartels | January 27, 2025 (2025-01-27) | 2210 | 5.71 |
| When an employee of Parker's favorite bakery is found murdered, the team discovers that the owner is being blackmailed by criminals. Meanwhile, Torres struggles with telling Knight that he's dating her sister Robin. Knight eventually finds out and becomes furious with him, but eventually accepts the relationship. | |||||||
| 478 | 11 | "For Better or Worse" | Michael Zinberg | Marco Schnabel | February 3, 2025 (2025-02-03) | 2211 | 5.34 |
| When Knight gets caught up in Torres's undercover operation with the Polish mob, the two stage a wedding to draw out the ringleader. During the case, Knight reveals she's still struggling with her sister and Torres being together. | |||||||
| 479 | 12 | "Fun and Games" | James Whitmore Jr. | Teleplay by : Matthew Lau & Steven D. BinderStory by : Matthew Lau | February 10, 2025 (2025-02-10) | 2212 | 5.39 |
| When one of Kasie’s forensic scientist associates is murdered, the team realizes her old professor is a target. Meanwhile, McGee faces scrutiny over his book by the Pentagon. | |||||||
| 480 | 13 | "Bad Blood" | José Clemente Hernandez | Sydney Mitchel | February 24, 2025 (2025-02-24) | 2213 | 5.36 |
| The team investigates the death of a Navy lieutenant at a blood donation bank and discover a bigger crime at hand. Meanwhile, McGee needs help raising money for his twins' school fundraiser. | |||||||
| 481 | 14 | "Close to Home" | Tawnia McKiernan | Amy Rutberg | March 3, 2025 (2025-03-03) | 2214 | 5.22 |
| When Torres is contacted by Jimmy's daughter who has discovered a large sum of money near the Navy library, the team investigates after finding it was stolen from a bank. | |||||||
| 482 | 15 | "Moonlit" | Marc Roskin | Scott Williams | March 24, 2025 (2025-03-24) | 2215 | 5.42 |
| After a Navy lieutenant Special Agent Sawyer (Zane Holtz) is tied to is found dead, the team discover another murder and the turmoil of a wealthy but troubled family. Meanwhile, Parker learns more about the death of his mother. | |||||||
| 483 | 16 | "Ladies' Night" | Rocky Carroll | Sydney Mitchel | March 31, 2025 (2025-03-31) | 2216 | 5.28 |
| The fiery death of a Petty Officer intrudes Jess, Kasie and Robin's ladies' night, much to Robin's annoyance. During the case, Torres reveals his struggle with balancing work life and being with Robin. | |||||||
| 484 | 17 | "Killer Instinct" | Lionel Coleman | Andrew Bartels | April 14, 2025 (2025-04-14) | 2217 | 5.07 |
| Deputy Director Laroche invites McGee and his wife Delilah to his house for dinner, much to McGee's annoyance. Meanwhile, the rest of the team investigates the contract killer known as "The Poet," and find Laroche is one of his targets. | |||||||
| 485 | 18 | "After the Storm" | Diana Valentine | Matthew Lau & Sydney Mitchel | April 21, 2025 (2025-04-21) | 2218 | 5.80 |
| When three combat vets are found dead in a D.C. motel room, the team finds a suspect who will only talk to Sam Hanna. Hanna finds out one of his old colleagues may be in danger. Meanwhile, Vance tells McGee to find solid evidence in his investigation of Laroche or they will all face consequences. | |||||||
| 486 | 19 | "Irreconcilable Differences" | Michael Zinberg | Christopher J. Waild | April 28, 2025 (2025-04-28) | 2219 | 5.50 |
| McGee's investigation of Laroche comes to a head when a complaint is filed against him. Meanwhile, Torres and Knight find out they are actually legally married after their staged wedding and initially try to take advantage of the insurance benefits but reconsider when they learn they would have to be reassigned. The episode ends on a cliffhanger when the team apprehends Laroche and he says, "it's time you know the truth." | |||||||
| 487 | 20 | "Nexus" | José Clemente Hernandez | Marco Schnabel | May 5, 2025 (2025-05-05) | 2220 | 5.59 |
| Laroche is revealed to be a double agent for the Department of Defense tasked with blowing Torres’ cover to give the impression of a mole. Because NCIS unwittingly blew Laroche’s cover, they are told to bring down the Nexus cartel. Meanwhile, Parker begrudgingly works with his old nemesis, Kansas City mob boss Carla Marino, who claims she can help them take down Nexus. However, Marino herself is revealed to be the head of Nexus; blaming Parker for her son’s fatal motorcycle accident years prior, she shoots the former’s father dead. | |||||||
mw- Viewership and ratings per episode of NCIS season 22 · Ratings
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Empty Nest"
Air date
October 14, 2024
Rating/share(18–49)
0.4/4
Viewers(millions)
6.42
DVR(18–49)
0.1
DVR viewers(millions)
2.50
Total(18–49)
0.5
Total viewers(millions)
8.92
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Foreign Bodies"
Air date
October 21, 2024
Rating/share(18–49)
0.4/4
Viewers(millions)
5.37
DVR(18–49)
0.2
DVR viewers(millions)
2.58
Total(18–49)
0.6
Total viewers(millions)
7.95
3
3
No.
3
Title
"The Trouble with Hal"
Air date
October 28, 2024
Rating/share(18–49)
0.4/3
Viewers(millions)
4.92
DVR(18–49)
0.1
DVR viewers(millions)
2.06
Total(18–49)
0.5
Total viewers(millions)
7.50
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Sticks & Stones"
Air date
November 4, 2024
Rating/share(18–49)
0.4/4
Viewers(millions)
4.76
DVR(18–49)
0.1
DVR viewers(millions)
2.70
Total(18–49)
0.5
Total viewers(millions)
7.46
5
5
No.
5
Title
"In From the Cold"
Air date
November 11, 2024
Rating/share(18–49)
0.4/4
Viewers(millions)
5.26
DVR(18–49)
0.2
DVR viewers(millions)
2.63
Total(18–49)
0.6
Total viewers(millions)
7.89
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Knight and Day"
Air date
November 25, 2024
Rating/share(18–49)
0.3/3
Viewers(millions)
4.92
DVR(18–49)
0.2
DVR viewers(millions)
2.67
Total(18–49)
0.5
Total viewers(millions)
7.59
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Hardboiled"
Air date
December 2, 2024
Rating/share(18–49)
0.4/4
Viewers(millions)
5.62
DVR(18–49)
0.2
DVR viewers(millions)
2.51
Total(18–49)
0.6
Total viewers(millions)
8.14
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Out of Control"
Air date
December 9, 2024
Rating/share(18–49)
0.2/3
Viewers(millions)
4.89
DVR(18–49)
0.2
DVR viewers(millions)
2.74
Total(18–49)
0.4
Total viewers(millions)
7.64
9
9
No.
9
Title
"Humbug"
Air date
December 16, 2024
Rating/share(18–49)
0.3/3
Viewers(millions)
4.92
DVR(18–49)
0.2
DVR viewers(millions)
2.73
Total(18–49)
0.6
Total viewers(millions)
7.65
10
10
No.
10
Title
"Baker's Man"
Air date
January 27, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.4/5
Viewers(millions)
5.71
DVR(18–49)
0.2
DVR viewers(millions)
2.49
Total(18–49)
0.5
Total viewers(millions)
8.26
11
11
No.
11
Title
"For Better or Worse"
Air date
February 3, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.3/4
Viewers(millions)
5.34
DVR(18–49)
0.2
DVR viewers(millions)
2.38
Total(18–49)
0.5
Total viewers(millions)
7.72
12
12
No.
12
Title
"Fun and Games"
Air date
February 10, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.4/5
Viewers(millions)
5.39
DVR(18–49)
0.1
DVR viewers(millions)
2.47
Total(18–49)
0.5
Total viewers(millions)
7.85
13
13
No.
13
Title
"Bad Blood"
Air date
February 24, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.4/6
Viewers(millions)
5.36
DVR(18–49)
0.2
DVR viewers(millions)
2.58
Total(18–49)
0.6
Total viewers(millions)
7.93
14
14
No.
14
Title
"Close to Home"
Air date
March 3, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.4/5
Viewers(millions)
5.22
DVR(18–49)
0.1
DVR viewers(millions)
2.55
Total(18–49)
0.5
Total viewers(millions)
7.77
15
15
No.
15
Title
"Moonlift"
Air date
March 24, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.4/5
Viewers(millions)
5.42
DVR(18–49)
0.2
DVR viewers(millions)
2.67
Total(18–49)
0.5
Total viewers(millions)
8.09
16
16
No.
16
Title
"Ladies' Night"
Air date
March 31, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.3/4
Viewers(millions)
5.28
DVR(18–49)
0.1
DVR viewers(millions)
2.44
Total(18–49)
0.4
Total viewers(millions)
7.72
17
17
No.
17
Title
"Killer Instinct"
Air date
April 14, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.3/4
Viewers(millions)
5.07
DVR(18–49)
0.1
DVR viewers(millions)
2.42
Total(18–49)
0.4
Total viewers(millions)
7.49
18
18
No.
18
Title
"After the Storm"
Air date
April 21, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.4/5
Viewers(millions)
5.80
DVR(18–49)
0.1
DVR viewers(millions)
2.42
Total(18–49)
0.5
Total viewers(millions)
8.21
19
19
No.
19
Title
"Irreconcilable Differences"
Air date
April 28, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.3/5
Viewers(millions)
5.50
DVR(18–49)
0.1
DVR viewers(millions)
2.42
Total(18–49)
0.5
Total viewers(millions)
7.92
20
20
No.
20
Title
"Nexus"
Air date
May 5, 2025
Rating/share(18–49)
0.3/4
Viewers(millions)
5.59
DVR(18–49)
0.1
DVR viewers(millions)
2.23
Total(18–49)
0.4
Total viewers(millions)
7.82
| No. | Title | Air date | Rating/share(18–49) | Viewers(millions) | DVR(18–49) | DVR viewers(millions) | Total(18–49) | Total viewers(millions) |
| 1 | "Empty Nest" | October 14, 2024 | 0.4/4 | 6.42 | 0.1 | 2.50 | 0.5 | 8.92 |
| 2 | "Foreign Bodies" | October 21, 2024 | 0.4/4 | 5.37 | 0.2 | 2.58 | 0.6 | 7.95 |
| 3 | "The Trouble with Hal" | October 28, 2024 | 0.4/3 | 4.92 | 0.1 | 2.06 | 0.5 | 7.50 |
| 4 | "Sticks & Stones" | November 4, 2024 | 0.4/4 | 4.76 | 0.1 | 2.70 | 0.5 | 7.46 |
| 5 | "In From the Cold" | November 11, 2024 | 0.4/4 | 5.26 | 0.2 | 2.63 | 0.6 | 7.89 |
| 6 | "Knight and Day" | November 25, 2024 | 0.3/3 | 4.92 | 0.2 | 2.67 | 0.5 | 7.59 |
| 7 | "Hardboiled" | December 2, 2024 | 0.4/4 | 5.62 | 0.2 | 2.51 | 0.6 | 8.14 |
| 8 | "Out of Control" | December 9, 2024 | 0.2/3 | 4.89 | 0.2 | 2.74 | 0.4 | 7.64 |
| 9 | "Humbug" | December 16, 2024 | 0.3/3 | 4.92 | 0.2 | 2.73 | 0.6 | 7.65 |
| 10 | "Baker's Man" | January 27, 2025 | 0.4/5 | 5.71 | 0.2 | 2.49 | 0.5 | 8.26 |
| 11 | "For Better or Worse" | February 3, 2025 | 0.3/4 | 5.34 | 0.2 | 2.38 | 0.5 | 7.72 |
| 12 | "Fun and Games" | February 10, 2025 | 0.4/5 | 5.39 | 0.1 | 2.47 | 0.5 | 7.85 |
| 13 | "Bad Blood" | February 24, 2025 | 0.4/6 | 5.36 | 0.2 | 2.58 | 0.6 | 7.93 |
| 14 | "Close to Home" | March 3, 2025 | 0.4/5 | 5.22 | 0.1 | 2.55 | 0.5 | 7.77 |
| 15 | "Moonlift" | March 24, 2025 | 0.4/5 | 5.42 | 0.2 | 2.67 | 0.5 | 8.09 |
| 16 | "Ladies' Night" | March 31, 2025 | 0.3/4 | 5.28 | 0.1 | 2.44 | 0.4 | 7.72 |
| 17 | "Killer Instinct" | April 14, 2025 | 0.3/4 | 5.07 | 0.1 | 2.42 | 0.4 | 7.49 |
| 18 | "After the Storm" | April 21, 2025 | 0.4/5 | 5.80 | 0.1 | 2.42 | 0.5 | 8.21 |
| 19 | "Irreconcilable Differences" | April 28, 2025 | 0.3/5 | 5.50 | 0.1 | 2.42 | 0.5 | 7.92 |
| 20 | "Nexus" | May 5, 2025 | 0.3/4 | 5.59 | 0.1 | 2.23 | 0.4 | 7.82 |
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