Episode 22×20 “Nexus”
SEASON FINALE
NCIS INVESTIGATES A DANGEROUS CONNECTION
SYNOPSIS: As NCIS investigates a dangerous connection between the Nexus cartel and Parker’s longtime nemesis, mob boss Carla Marino, the team uncovers a high-stakes plot involving stolen nuclear material.
With time running out, Parker is forced into an uneasy alliance that could determine the fate of the operation – and his own future, on the 22nd season finale of NCIS.
WRITTEN BY: Marco Schnabel
DIRECTED BY: Jose Clemente Hernandez
AIR DATE: Monday, May 5 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
Episode 22×19 “Irreconcilable Differences”
MCGEE’S CAREER AND CREDIBILITY HANG IN THE BALANCE
SYNOPSIS: McGee’s career and credibility are on the line when he investigates the deputy director for corruption.
Also, Torres and Knight receive some surprising news.
WRITTEN BY: Christopher J. Waild
DIRECTED BY: Michael Zinberg
AIR DATE: Monday, April 28 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Irreconcilable Differences”

Episode 22×18 “After the Storm”
NCIS TRACKS DOWN A SUSPECT WHO REFUSES TO TALK TO ANYONE BUT SAM HANNA
LL Cool J Returns as Sam Hanna
SYNOPSIS: When a trio of combat vets are found murdered in a D.C. motel room, NCIS tracks down a suspect who refuses to talk to anyone but Sam Hanna (LL COOL J).
WRITTEN BY: Matthew Lau, Sydney Mitchel
DIRECTED BY: Diana Valentine
AIR DATE: Monday, April 21 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “After the Storm”

Episode 22×17 “Killer Instinct”
THE TEAM RACES TO DISCOVER WHO ORDERED AN ASSASSINATION
SYNOPSIS: After NCIS captures the hitman known as “The Poet,” the team races to uncover who ordered the assassination of a Navy chief.
WRITTEN BY: Andrew Bartels
DIRECTED BY: Lionel Coleman
AIR DATE: Monday, April 14 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Killer Instinct”

Episode 22×16 “Ladies Night”
A GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT TAKES AN UNEXPECTED TURN
SYNOPSIS: A girls’ night out takes an unexpected turn when NCIS is called to investigate the motive of a possible arsonist.
Also, Torres struggles to find work/life balance.
WRITTEN BY: Sydney Mitchel
DIRECTED BY: Rocky Carroll
AIR DATE: Monday, March 31 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Ladies Night”

Episode 22×15 “Moonlit”
TORRES AND KNIGHT UNCOVER A MURDER LINKED TO A WEALTHY FAMILY
SYNOPSIS: After a Navy Lieutenant’s death reveals ties to Special Agent Sawyer (Zane Holtz), Torres and Knight uncover a murder linked to a wealthy family.
Meanwhile, Parker discovers a shocking connection between his mother’s death and Lily.
WRITTEN BY: Scott Williams
DIRECTED BY: Marc Roskin
AIR DATE: Monday, March. 24 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Moonlit”

Episode 22×14 “Close to Home”
JIMMY’S DAUGHTER DISCOVERS A LARGE SUM OF MONEY
SYNOPSIS: When Torres receives a text from Jimmy’s daughter who has discovered a large sum of money near the naval library, the team works together to investigate.
WRITTEN BY: Amy Rutberg
DIRECTED BY: Tawnia McKieman
AIR DATE: Monday, March 3 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
PHOTOS: “Close to Home”

Episode 22×13 “Bad Blood”
NCIS INVESTIGATES THE CASE OF A NAVY LIEUTENANT FOUND DEAD
SYNOPSIS: NCIS investigates the case of a Navy lieutenant found dead at a blood donation bank.
Also, McGee needs help from the team to raise money for his twins’ school fundraiser.
WRITTEN BY: Sydney Mitchel
DIRECTED BY: Jose Clemente Hernandez
AIR DATE: Monday, Feb. 24 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS : “Bad Blood”

Episode 22×12 “Fun and Games”
NCIS INVESTIGATES THE FATAL POISONING OF ONE OF KASIE’S FORENSIC SCIENTISTS
SYNOPSIS: NCIS investigates the fatal poisoning of one of Kasie’s forensic scientists.
Meanwhile, McGee is questioned by the Pentagon regarding the contents of his book.
WRITTEN BY: Matthew Lau & Steve Binder
DIRECTED BY: James Whitmore Jr.
AIR DATE: Monday, Feb. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Fun and Games”

Episode 22×11 “For Better or Worse”
NCIS STAGES A FAKE WEDDING FOR TWO OF ITS OWN
SYNOPSIS: NCIS stages a fake wedding for two of its own in an attempt to take down the mob.
WRITTEN BY: Marco Schnabel
DIRECTED BY: Michael Zinberg
AIR DATE: Monday, Feb. 3 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “For Better or Worse”

Episode 22×10 “Baker’s Man”
MID-SEASON PREMIERE
SYNOPSIS: After NCIS learns that the owner of Parker’s favorite bakery (guest star Melina Kanakaredes) is being blackmailed, they hatch a plan to save her from the perpetrators.
Also, tensions heighten when Torres’ secret romance is discovered.
WRITTEN BY: Andrew Bartels
DIRECTED BY: Rocky Carroll
AIR DATE: Monday, Jan. 27 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Baker’s Man”

Episode 22×09 “Humbug”
FALL FINALE
SYNOPSIS: When a shocking tell-all threatens to ruin Christmas for a decorated Marine, NCIS must unwrap the truth and deliver a holiday miracle – before the book hits shelves and turns a hero’s legacy into a holiday disaster.
AIR DATE: Monday, Dec. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Humbug”

Episode 22×08 “Out of Control”
NCIS INVESTIGATES A MURDER RELATED TO A SELF DRIVING CAR
SYNOPSIS: NCIS investigates a murder related to a car that begins driving on its own.
Also, Parker is still seeing visions of Lily.
WRITTEN BY: Scott Williams & Steven D Binder
DIRECTED BY: Diana Valentine
AIR DATE: Monday, Dec. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Out of Control”

Episode 22×7 “Hardboiled”
TORRES RECEIVES INTEL FROM A CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANT
SYNOPSIS: Torres receives intel from a confidential informant regarding top secret naval information that’s at risk of being sold.
WRITTEN BY: Andrew Bartels
DIRECTED BY: Jose Clemente Hernandez
AIR DATE: Monday, Dec. 2 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Hardboiled”

Episode 22×06 “Knight and Day”
SYNOPSIS: Things become tense when Knight is assigned to protect his wife after the home of a high-level defense contractor is attacked.
WRITTEN BY: Amy Rutberg
DIRECTED BY: Rocky Carroll
AIR DATE: Monday, Nov. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Knight and Day”

Episode 22×05 “In From the Cold”
NCIS WORKS WITH THE CIA
SYNOPSIS: NCIS works with the CIA to discover what secrets are being kept by Captain Butler, an aging former spy.
WRITTEN BY: Matthew Lau
DIRECTED BY: Tawnia McKieman
AIR DATE: Monday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “In From the Cold”

Episode 22×04 “Sticks and Stones”
NCIS RECEIVES INTEL ON A DEADLY THREAT
SYNOPSIS: After receiving intelligence on deadly threats to multiple locations that could lead to a catastrophic war, NCIS is called in to try to neutralize the danger,.
WRITTEN BY: Steven D. Binder
DIRECTED BY: James Whitmore
AIR DATE: Monday, Nov. 4 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Sticks and Stones”

Episode 22×03 “The Trouble with Hal”
SURPRISE PARTY
SYNOPSIS: NCIS is called in to investigate when a lieutenant returns home on the eve of Halloween to find a surprise party being thrown for someone else at his place.
Donna Mills guest stars as Wanda Prescott, an antiques collector and the widow of a billionaire investment guru.
WRITTEN BY: Scott Williams
DIRECTED BY: Michael Zinberg
AIR DATE: Monday, Oct. 28 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “The Trouble with Hal”

Episode 22×02 “Foreign Bodies”
VANCE PREPARES TO HOST DIPLOMATIC TALKS WITH VENEZUELA
SYNOPSIS: As Vance prepares to host diplomatic talks with Venezuela, the team is called in to investigate the dead body of one of his inside men.
WRITTEN BY: Marco Schnabel
DIRECTED BY: Lionel Coleman
AIR DATE: Monday, Oct. 21 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Foreign Bodies”

Episode 22×01 “Empty Nest”
NCIS SEARCHES FOR A MISSING UNDERCOVER AGENT
SYNOPSIS: NCIS searches for a missing undercover agent in the midst of an active hostage situation, on the 22nd season premiere of the CBS Original series NCIS.
WRITTEN BY: Christopher J. Waild
DIRECTED BY: Diana Valentine
AIR DATE: Monday, Oct. 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
PHOTOS: “Empty Nest”
