Episode 12×18 “A Tale of Two Igors”
DEEKS IS KIDNAPPED, NCIS INVESTIGATES THE SHOOTING OF A MILITARIZED DOLPHIN EQUIPPED WITH A RUSSIAN MICROCHIP, AND HETTY RETURNS, ON THE 12TH SEASON FINALE
Deeks is kidnapped by an associate of Kirkin’s (Ravil Isyanov) in need of his help and NCIS investigates the shooting of a militarized dolphin equipped with a Russian microchip.
Also, Beale makes Nell an interesting offer and Hetty returns, on the 12th season finale of NCIS: Los Angeles.
Guest Cast:
| Gerald McRaney | (Retired Navy Admiral Hollace Kilbride) | |
| Sandi Todorovic | (Igor Kuznetsov) | |
| Sisa Grey | (Dr. Jennifer Tuala) | |
| Denys Toliarenko | (Taras) | |
| Luke Sholl | (Henry) | |
| Michael Klesic | (Igor Lebedev) | |
| Ravil Isyanov | (Anatoli Kirkin) |
Written by Kyle Harimoto and R. Scott Gemmill.
Directed by John P. Kousakis.
Air Date: Sunday, May 23 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Photos: “A Tale of Two Igors”
Episode 12×17 “Through the Looking Glass”
WHEN A NAVAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER IS MURDERED, NCIS MUST WORK WITH AN OLD FRIEND
When a Naval Intelligence Officer is tortured and murdered, NCIS must work with Joelle (Elizabeth Boush), who informs them that other CIA operatives are being killed in the same way.
Also, Kensi receives a threatening postcard from David Kessler (Frank Military), the sociopath who is obsessed with her.
Guest cast:
| Elizabeth Bogush | (CIA Officer Joelle Taylor) |
| Scott Christopher | (DI Officer Captain/CIA Officer Michael Olmos) |
| Motoki Maxted | (CIA Officer Dylan Tatsuno) |
| Brian Thompson | (CIA Officer Steven Erdnase) |
| Kate Boyer | (Oni Lt. Commander/CIA Officer Susan Sorensen) |
| Garikayi Mutambirwa | (Federal Agent) |
| Marta Portillo | (Hotel Maid) |
| Frank Military | (David Kessler) |
Written by Frank Military
Directed by Frank Military
Air Date: Sunday, May 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.
Photos: “Through the Looking Glass”
Episode 12×16 “Signs of Change”
A DEAF ENGINEER HELPS KENSI AND NCIS TRACK DOWN TECH BEFORE IT’S TAKEN OUT OF THE U.S.
When military grade technology is stolen, a deaf engineer, Sienna Marchione (Raquel McPeek Rodriguez), who always wanted to serve her country, and the only member of her team to survive the theft, helps Kensi and NCIS track down the tech before it’s taken out of the country.
Guest Cast:
| Gerald McRaney | (Retired Navy Admiral Hollace Kilbride) |
| Raquel McPeek Rodriguez | (Sienna Marchione) |
| Matt Bush | (Owen Winnick) |
| Mo Sehgal | (Randall/Man #1) |
| Maurizio Rasti | (Ehsan Rahman) |
| Abraham Justice | (Carl/Driver) |
| Duncan Campbell | (NCIS Special Agent Castor) |
Written by Indira Gibson Wilson and Jordana Lewis Jaffe
Directed by Dennis Smith
Air Date: Sunday, May 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Episode 12×15 “Imposter Syndrome”
NCIS MUST RETRIEVE THE DANGEROUS TECHNOLOGY BEHIND A DEEP FAKE TERRORIST VIDEO
NCIS obtains a hard drive containing a realistic deep fake video of a deceased terrorist and must retrieve the dangerous technology behind it.
However, when the team’s comms are highjacked during their mission, they find that one of their own has been a victim of its potential.
Guest cast:
| Rob Black | (Garrett Coffey) | |
| Pedro Tapia | (Adam Elshar) | |
| Matty Cardarople | (Danny) | |
| Joseph Makkar | (Umar Hamid) | |
| Oksana Orlan | (Cleo) |
Written by Samantha Chasse.
Directed by Eric A. Pot.
Air Date: Sunday, May 2 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Photos: “Imposter Syndrome”
Episode 12×14 “The Noble Maidens”
CALLEN AND THE TEAM MUST RESCUE ANNA BEFORE SHE IS RETURNED TO RUSSIA
Callen and the team discover that Anna is being held by a group with ties to Anna’s upbring and must rescue her before she is forcibly returned to Russia.
Also, Admiral Kilbride makes Nell a serious offer.
Guest cast:
| Gerald McRaney | (Retired Navy Admiral Hollace Kilbride) | |
| Bar Paly | (Anastasia “Anna” Kolcheck) | |
| Vyto Ruginis | (Arkady Kolcheck) | |
| Elizabeth Bogush | (Joelle Taylor) | |
| Ravil Isyanov | (Anatoli Kirkin) | |
| Weronika Rosati | (Vanya Leonova) | |
| Nika Khitrova | (Odessa Kedrova) | |
| Olesya Rulin | (Zasha Gagarin) | |
| Dee Freeman | (Lucinda) | |
| Duncan Campbell | (NCIS Special Agent Castor) |
Written by Chad Mazero & R. Scott Gemmill.
Directed by James Hanlon.
Air Date: Sunday, April 4 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Photos: “The Noble Maidens”
Episode 12×13 “Red Rover, Red Rover”
CALLEN AND NCIS OFFER UP ANNA AS BAIT TO KATYA
To rescue Joelle from further torture by the Russians, Callen and NCIS must offer up Anna as bait to Katya.
Also, Callen finally discovers who accused him of being Russian spy.
| Bar Paly | (Anastasia “Anna” Kolcheck) |
| Vyto Ruginis | (Arkady Kolcheck) |
| Elizabth Bogush | (Joelle Taylor) |
| Nicki Micheaux | (DOJ Special Agent Effie Carlson) |
| Weronika Rosati | (Vanya) |
| Nika Khitrova | (Odessa) |
| Nate Thomas | (David Thomas) |
| Diahnna Nicole Baxter | (Dr. Jennifer Montridge) |
Written by Andrew Bartels.
Directed by Terrence O’Hara.
Air Date: Sunday, March 28 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Photos: “Red Rover, Red Rover”
Episode 12×12 “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”
NELL KEEPS CALLEN IN THE DARK ABOUT THE TEAM’S SEARCH FOR KATYA
As Nell keeps Callen in the dark about the team’s search for Katya, Callen tracks down the person tailing him in a remote location teeming with Russians… and face to face with Anna (Bar Paly).
Guest Cast
| Bar Paly | (Anastasia “Anna” Kolcheck) |
| Nicki Micheaux | (DOJ Special Agent Effie Carlson) |
| Alex Portenko | (Maksim Myshkin) |
| Elizabeth Bogush | (Joelle Taylor) |
| Kayla Smith | (Kamran “Kam” Hanna) |
| Michael King | (Logan Reynolds) |
| Alex Dobrenko | (Boris) |
| Adam George Key | (LAPD Officer Harrison) |
Written by Lee A. Carlisle.
Directed by Tawnia McKiernan.
Air Date: Sunday, Feb. 28 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Photos: “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”
Episode 12×11 “Russia, Russia, Russia”
CALLEN IS DETAINED AND ACCUSED OF BEING A RUSSIAN ASSET
When Callen goes to the National Counterterrorism Center on the pretext of interrogating a Russian asset from the crashed plane case he investigated months earlier, the tables are turned and he is detained, accused of being a Russian agent.
The episode is directed by series star Daniela Ruah.
Gerald McRaney returns as Admiral Kilbride.
Guest Cast
| Gerald McRaney | (Retired Navy Admiral Hollace Kilbride) |
| Ravil Isyanov | (Anatoli Kirkin) |
| Nick Micheaux | (DOJ Special Agent Effie Carlson) |
| Seamus Dever | (Kapitan Alexi Gonchgarov) |
| Olesya Rulin | (Zasha Gagarin) |
| Eugene Prokofiev | (Oleg Barinov) |
| Sara Donchey | (Reporter Sara Donchey) |
Written by R. Scott Gemmill
Directed by Daniela Ruah.
Air Date: Sunday, Feb. 21 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Photos: “Russia, Russia, Russia”
Episode 12×10 “The Frogman’s Daughter”
SAM’S DAUGHTER IS KIDNAPPED
When Sam’s daughter, Kam (Kayla Smith), is kidnapped after leading citywide protests, he will stop at nothing to find her.
Also, Deeks rejoins NCIS and Callen searches for answers about Anna.
Guest Cast
| Kayla Smith | (Kamran “Kam” Hanna) |
| Michael King | (Logan Reynolds) |
| Alan Trong | (Zee/Kyle McCarther) |
| Tiffany Smith | (DHS Agent Megan Merkel) |
| Richard Balin | (Andre Keller) |
| Elizabeth Roper | (Blaine) |
| Patrick Garahan | (Isiah Estevez) |
| Zach Tinker | (Tyler) |
| Michael Manuel | (Carlos) |
| Sloan Robinson | (Mrs. Peters) |
Written by Indira Gibson Wilson and Jordana Lewis Jaffe.
Directed by Tawnia McKiernan.
Air Date: Sunday, Feb. 14 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Photos: “The Frogman’s Daughter”
Episode 12×09 “A Fait Accomplis”
CALLEN GOES TO ANNA TO ASK THE ULTIMATE QUESTION
While NCIS must track down an organized crime leader who is trying to buy stolen defense technology, Callen goes to Anna to ask the ultimate question.
Also, Deeks is kicked out of NCIS training only to find that Hetty has a life-changing surprise for him.
Guest cast: Gerald McRaney (Retired Navy Admiral Hollace Kilbride), Erik Palladino (CIA Officer Vostanik Sabatino), Robert Gant (Ron Lewis), Johnny Jay Lee (Young Callen), Alyssa Jirrels (Jocelyn), Kayla Smith (Kamran “Kam” Hanna), Alina Brown (Angela Brown), David Carpenter (Clyde), Donna Feldman (Kendra), Kelemete Misipeka (Simi Latu), Allen Theosky Rowe (Jimmy Fang), Godwin Asamoah Obeng (Musa Okoye), Angela Zhou (Lauren), Duncan Campbell (NCIS Special Agent Castor).
Written by R. Matt Klafter and Kyle Harimoto.
Directed by Eric Pot.
Air Date: Sunday, Jan. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Episode 12×08 “Love Kills”
AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE BECOMES A PRIME SUSPECT
When NCIS investigates the murder of a man about to reveal the source of a massive counterfeiting operation, an old acquaintance becomes their prime suspect and reveals the true reason for her return.
Also, Deeks struggles during training to become an official NCIS agent.
Guest cast: Erik Palladino (CIA Officer Vostanik Sabatino), Mariela Garriga (Pietra Rey), Nicki Micheaux (DOJ Special Agent Effie Carlson), P.J. Marino (Motel Manager), Christian Telemar (Deputy U.S. Marshall), Grey Acuna (DOJ Attorney Blake Garcia), Allen Theosky Rowe (Jimmy Fang), Jonathon Booker (Instructor), Godwin Asamoah Obeng (Musa Okoye).
Written by R. Scott Gemmill.
Directed by Dan Liu.
Air Date: A special time of Sunday, Jan. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Episode 12×07 “Overdue”
THE NCIS TEAM’S INVESTIGATION LEADS THEM TO A NEUROTECH DOCTOR AND ADVANCED WEAPONRY
The NCIS team’s murder investigation of a man who sold military information leads to the abduction of a doctor whose cutting edge neurotechnology could be developed into advanced weaponry.
Also, team members are interviewed by FLETC to see if Deeks would make a good NCIS agent, and Callen tries to have an important talk with Arkady.
Guest cast: Vyto Ruginis (Arkady Kolcheck), Presciliana Esparolini (DCSA Agent Rosa Martinez), Kayla Smith (Kamran “Kam” Hanna), Kira Sternbach (Lisa), Jeremy Guskin (Peter “Rocket” Mooring), Steven J. Young (David Lao), Debbie Fan (Navy Lieutenant Commander Natalie Chan), Allen Theosky Rowe (Jimmy Fang). Written by Chad Mazero. Directed by Terrence O’Hara.
Air Date: Sunday, Jan. 3 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/8:00-9:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Episode 12×06 “If the Fates Allow”
HETTY ASSIGNS CALLEN A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CASE
Before Christmas, Hetty assigns Callen the case of his former foster brother and his wife who, upon reentry into the U.S., are framed for smuggling drugs across the border in her oxygen tanks.
Also, Deeks is struggling with losing his job at NCIS.
Guest cast: Moon Bloodgood (Katherine Casillas), Demetrius Grosse (Raymond Lewis), Kayla Smith (Kamran “Kam” Hanna), Shelley Robertson (Paula Lewis), Chris Sanders (Border Patrol Agent Gary Poole), Minerva Garcia (Doctor Soto), Hudson West (Young Callen), Dejean Deterville (Young Raymond), Connor Cain (Sean). Written by Andrew Bartels. Directed by Dan Liu.
Air Date: Sunday, Dec. 13 (9:00–10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Episode 12×05 “Raising the Dead”
KENSI MUST COME FACE TO FACE WITH A SOCIOPATH WHO HAS BEEN OBSESSED WITH HER SINCE SHE PUT HIM JAIL
In order to get intel on a matter of national security, Kensi must come face-to-face with a sociopath who has been obsessed with her since she put him in jail years ago.
Also, though Eric is desperate to keep Kensi safe, he is forced to leave NCIS.
Guest cast: Frank Military (David Kessler), Izabella Miko (Michelle Boucher), Angel Parker (Secret Service Agent Alicia Monroe), Matt Peters (FBI Agent Michael Rudolph), Bojesse Christopher (Deputy Warden Max Fielder), Daryl Crittenden (Randy Sinclair), Adam George Key (LAPD Officer Harrison), Jason Medwin (Prison Guard #1), David Proffitt (Prison Guard #2).
Written by Frank Military. Directed by Terrence O’Hara.
Air Date: Sunday, Dec. 6 (10:30-11:30 PM, ET/10:00-11:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Episode 12×04 “Cash Flow”
NCIS MUST WORK WITH BURGLARS TO CATCH A KILLER
The body of a murdered Navy reservist is found by thieves in the midst of a robbery and NCIS must work with the burglars to find the killer. Also, Kensi and Deeks struggle to decide if they are ready to make the leap and buy a house.
Guest cast: Bar Paly (Anastasia “Anna” Kolcheck), Marsha Thomason (NCIS Special Agent Nicole DeChamps), Rachelle Chung (Ashley Liao), Kara Royster (Jojo Ballard), René Alvarado (Lincoln Benavidez), Philip Bolden (Marcus Babu), Shelli Boone (Claudia Lazzez), Mauricio Mendoza (Jorge), Mark Jacobson (Colin). Written by Kyle Harimoto. Directed by Yangzom Brauen.
Air Date: Sunday, Dec. 6 (9:30-10:30 PM, ET/9:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Episode 12×03 “Angry Karen”
HANNA’S LIFE IS IN DANGER WHEN A MAN TRIES TO KILL HIM
When Nell sends Sam to meet an informant who plans to blow the whistle on a military secret, Hanna’s life is in danger when the man tries to run him down and kill him.
Also, Kensi and Deeks debate whether or not to buy their first house.
Guest cast: Matthew Bellows (Navy Commander Brian James), Ashley Fink (Emma Jones), Christopher T. Wood (Norman), Kevin Covais (Logan Smith), Duncan Campbell (NCIS Special Agent Castor), Tessa Bartholomew (Sailor). Written by R. Scott Gemmill. Directed by Dennis Smith.
Air Date: Sunday, Nov. 22 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Episode 12×02 “War Crimes”
THE NCIS TEAM IS CALLED TO HELP FIND A MISSING STAR WITNESS
As the trial begins of a Chief Petty Officer who Callen and Sam arrested for war crimes last year, the NCIS team is called to help find the missing star witness.
Guest cast: Tracie Thoms (Marine Lieutenant Colonel Lucilla Catro), Juan Riedinger (Navy Chief Petty Officer Thomas Argento), Myk Watford (Navy Petty Officer William Moffet), Kendall Johnson (Special Warfare Operator First Class Malcolm Kendricks), Heather Mazur (Margaux West), Tim Lounibos (Navy Captain Anthony Sorrentino), Hina Khan (Monica Kendricks), Bill O’Neill (Martin), Chris Lamica (Navy Petty Officer Second Class Michael Cole), Krystal White (Bailiff), Mike Tarnofsky (Navy Corrections Petty Officer), Tom Noga (Retired Navy SEAL Parker Cole).
Written by Jordana Lewis Jaffe.
Directed by Yangzom Brauen.
Air Date: Sunday, Nov. 15 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Episode 12×01 “The Bear”
A RUSSIAN BOMBER GOES MISSING WHILE FLYING OVER U.S. SOIL
When a Russian bomber goes missing while flying over U.S. soil, Callen and Sam must track it down in the desert and secure its weapons and intel before the Russians on board destroy the plane. Also, Hetty gives Nell a cryptic assignment.
Guest cast: Vyto Ruginis (Arkady Kolcheck), Eugene Prokofiev (Oleg Barinov), Don Wallace (Navy SEAL Senior Chief Frank Wallace), Olesya Rulin (Zasha Gagrin), Daniel Kove (MaximYurtaev), Lissa Danshaw (Clubber), Brian Leigh Smith (Wingman).
Written by R. Scott Gemmill.
Directed by Dennis Smith.
Air Date: Sunday, Nov. 8 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/8:00-9:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.
About NCIS Los Angeles Season 12
NCIS Los Angeles is a drama about the high-stakes world of a division of NCIS that is charged with apprehending dangerous and elusive criminals, who pose a threat to the nation’s security.
By assuming false identities and utilizing the most advanced technology, this team of highly trained agents goes deep undercover, putting their lives on the line in the field to bring down their targets.
Special Agent “G” Callen is a chameleon who transforms himself into whomever he needs to be to infiltrate the criminal underworld. His partner is Special Agent Sam Hanna, a former U.S. Navy SEAL who has seen action in both Afghanistan and Iraq.
The team includes the all-knowing Henrietta “Hetty” Lange, who handles the politics of the job and is tasked with providing everything from micro-surveillance cameras to cars for the team; Special Agent Kensi Blye, the exceptionally bright daughter of a slain Marine who lives for the adrenaline rush that comes with undercover work; Marty Deeks, a seasoned LAPD undercover detective who was recruited to the team by Hetty; tech operator Eric Beale, who has mastered every gadget and computer in the Ops Center; intelligence analyst Nell Jones, who won the team’s respect with her spot-on assessments and her shrewd insights; Fatima Namazi, a Middle East specialist and a razor-sharp cryptologist; and former FBI Agent Devin Rountree, whose unique upbringing, discipline and athletic ability are a welcome addition to the team.
Armed with the latest in high-tech gear and sent regularly into life-threatening situations, this tight-knit unit relies on each other to do what is necessary to protect national interests.
NCIS Los Angeles begins its 12th season Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020.
It airs Sundays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.
NCIS Los Angeles stars Chris O’Donnell (Special Agent G. Callen), LL COOL J (Special Agent Sam Hanna), Linda Hunt (Operations Manager Henrietta “Hetty” Lange), Daniela Ruah (Special Agent Kensi Blye), Eric Christian Olsen (LAPD Detective Marty Deeks), Barrett Foa (Tech Operator Eric Beale), Renée Felice Smith (Intelligence Analyst Nell Jones), Medalion Rahimi (Special Agent Fatima Namazi), Caleb Castille (Special Agent Devin Rountree).
