THE TEAM RACES TO DISCOVER WHO ORDERED AN ASSASSINATION

After NCIS captures the hitman known as “The Poet,” the team races to uncover who ordered the assassination of a Navy chief in the April 14 episode “Killer Instinct.”

The hour was written by Andrew Bartels and directed by Lionel Coleman.

It airs Monday, April 14 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+

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“Killer Instinct” – After NCIS captures the hitman known as “The Poet,” the team races to uncover who ordered the assassination of a Navy chief, on the CBS Original series NCIS, Monday, April 14 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured (L-R): Katrina Law as NCIS Special Agent Jessica Knight and Gary Cole as NCIS Special Agent Alden Parker. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.