Top Rated Episodes of NCIS
Explore the highest rated episodes of NCIS ranked by viewer scores and vote count. Discover fan favorites, standout episodes, and the most popular moments from the series.
#1. All Good Things
A desperate visit from the son of a Marine Gibbs had aided years ago draws the scattered members of NCIS back together, operating outside official channels. Their pursuit of justice, unburdened by…
#2. Fleeting
The celebratory atmosphere of Navy Week shattered abruptly when a commandeered police cruiser overturned, exposing a gravely wounded sailor hidden within its trunk. As Washington descended into turmoil, the team pursued a…
#3. House Divided
Two months have passed since Gibbs and McGee were last heard from, engaged in a fierce struggle with a shadowy band of rebels deep within the Paraguayan jungle. Now, the NCIS team…
#4. Great Wide Open
Gibbs and McGee journey to Alaska, while the rest of the team remains at headquarters, diligently working to unravel the conspiracy at the heart of the serial killer case.
#5. The Wake
A horrifying incident at a Petty Officer's gender-reveal celebration draws the attention of NCIS, unexpectedly connecting them to the disappearance of a teacher that had gained notoriety through a popular true crime…
#6. In the Spotlight
Agent Knight garnered widespread attention after intervening in a car accident that threatened a mother and child. The incident quickly spread online, capturing public interest and praise for the agent's swift action.
#7. Thick as Thieves
The ghosts of Parker’s past rise again when NCIS is dispatched to Philadelphia to examine the death of a Petty Officer.
#8. She
The discovery of a 9-year-old girl, emaciated and disoriented, concealed within a storage unit prompts NCIS to revisit a dormant missing persons investigation. Evidence suggests the child may be the daughter of…
#9. Everything Starts Somewhere
The past surfaces, detailing the murder case that first drew Gibbs into the world of NCIS, and his initial encounter with Ducky, a man recently arrived in America.
#10. All or Nothing
The NCIS team is called upon to investigate the sudden death of a Navy reservist, a man who also worked as an investigative journalist.
#11. Destiny's Child
A month following Director Vance's abduction, Gibbs is appointed as interim director, tasked with leading the team's global search for his whereabouts.
#12. Twofer
The NCIS team is called in to investigate the discovery of a body. A Navy Lieutenant, missing for over a year, was found on a cemetery grounds by workers relocating caskets.
#13. Road to Nowhere
Gibbs and Parker embark on a road trip, their destination a location connected to one of the serial killer’s victims. Meanwhile, Agent Knight assumes an undercover assignment within a sprawling manufacturing company…
#14. Docked
The NCIS team is called to investigate a death aboard a cruise liner. The victim's body was found in the ship's sauna by Judy, McGee's mother-in-law.
#15. Peacekeeper
The team from NCIS was called to a grim scene: a Navy reservist had been discovered deceased in a dilapidated vehicle parked near the end of a firing range.
#16. Pledge of Allegiance
The team from NCIS was dispatched when Navy Chief Warrant Officer Rafi Nazar became the subject of suspicion, accused of attempting to illicitly sell classified Navy software vital for controlling combat drones.
#17. All Hands
A civilian research vessel traversing the North Atlantic intercepted a small boat carrying wounded Navy officers. Upon the ship's arrival, agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service found themselves in a precarious…
#18. The Helpers
During an investigation of an intruder's death at Quantico, Jimmy and Kasie are exposed to a lethal biotoxin. The NCIS team seeks the expertise of Dr. Carol Wilson as they urgently pursue…
#19. Last Dance
The release of Reymundo Diaz, a notorious arms dealer, coincides with a disturbing rise in unexplained deaths, forcing Torres to confront the consequences of a past operation. Years prior, he was deeply…
#20. Birds of a Feather
When Agent Parker is wrongly accused of murder, his colleagues risk everything—their careers and their very lives—to secure time for him to clear his name and expose the truth.
#21. Something Blue
A pall of suspicion settled over the crew when a young, healthy Petty Officer died unexpectedly in his sleep aboard the Navy destroyer. The circumstances were unsettling, hinting at something amiss.
#22. Blood in the Water
The NCIS team's search for Gibbs intensified with the discovery of debris from his boat. Their investigation revealed that he had been tracking a serial killer in collaboration with journalist Marcie Warren,…
#23. Nearly Departed
In pursuit of the serial killer who haunted their investigations, the NCIS team uncovered a disconcerting truth: they were not alone in the hunt. Another individual had been meticulously following the case's…
#24. Face the Strange
The NCIS team arrived on scene to investigate the death of a Navy officer, only to find his body had inexplicably exploded just as Jimmy was preparing for examination.
#25. ...and Executioner
When the NCIS team uncovers a clandestine government account fueling a widespread network of vigilante justice, they are faced with a daunting task: to identify those dispensing judgment.
#26. On Fire
Following the devastating impact of the hit-and-run, Torres lies in the Intensive Care Unit, his body battling for survival.
#27. Out of Control
The team at NCIS is called upon to investigate a homicide, the circumstances of which are complicated by a vehicle exhibiting autonomous movement.
#28. Killer Instinct
With the notorious assassin known only as "The Poet" in custody, the NCIS team launches a frantic investigation to determine who commissioned the murder of a Navy chief.
#29. One Man's Trash
The television flickered in the living room as Gibbs and Ducky watched. A man on the screen held aloft a war stick, its age estimated at two centuries. It might, the host…
#30. Blarney
After a botched jewelry store robbery, Kasie and Jimmy find themselves taken hostage in a diner. Despite their predicament, they strive to protect the other patrons from their captors.
#31. Mona Lisa
Awakening on a decaying fishing vessel, Torres finds himself drenched in blood and adrift in a twelve-hour-long memory void. He must depend on his team’s sharp investigative talents to piece together the…
#32. Heartland
The murder investigation drew the team to Gibbs’ hometown, where long-buried secrets of his past began to surface.
#33. Third Wheel
The tranquility of Gibbs' secluded cabin was shattered by an unexpected arrival: Tobias Fornell and Navy Captain Phillip Brooks. Their visit was quickly followed by a summons from NCIS, requesting his assistance…
#34. Hail & Farewell
The NCIS team launches an investigation into the death of a Marine Major, the circumstances of whose demise appear linked to the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon. The case begins with the…
#35. Judge, Jury...
Inputting the cold case DNA into the system, Kasie cracked a thirty-year-old murder. Yet, a technicality within the legal framework threatens to release the suspect.
#36. Ephemera
As investigators examine the suicide of a retired Navy officer who bequeathed a rare and potentially pilfered coin to the National Museum of the Navy, they delve into the officer's past, attempting…
#37. The First Day
The team at NCIS is called upon to investigate the death of a Navy officer, found murdered after dropping off a recently paroled convict.
#38. Evil Eye
To prepare for a demanding part, the celebrated actress spent time with the NCIS team, observing their investigation into a gruesome decapitation.
#39. Handle with Care
Retired Marine Sergeant John Ross finds himself embroiled in suspicion when cyanide is discovered within one of the numerous care packages he sends to Marines on active duty. Gibbs and his team…
#40. Date with Destiny
Sloane remains unwavering in her conviction: the man who held her captive and subjected her to years of torture in Afghanistan, a man presumed dead after her rescue, is still alive and…
#41. False Start
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is investigating the death of a highly respected Navy commander, a man who had shaped the skills of many of the nation's elite athletes.
#42. Love Lost
The NCIS team is compelled to open an investigation into the Secretary of the Navy following her husband's allegation that she attempted to kill him.
#43. Bridges
While investigating the peculiar murder of a Navy ensign, Parker uncovers a disturbing truth: he himself has become a target of identity theft.
#44. Head Games
The NCIS team delved into the case of a Navy Lieutenant, accused of attempting her husband’s murder, yet claiming no recollection of the event. They meticulously pieced together the circumstances surrounding the…
#45. Baker's Man
News reached the NCIS team that the proprietor of Parker’s beloved bakery was being subjected to blackmail. A plan quickly formed amongst them, a calculated effort to safeguard her from those who…
#46. For Better or Worse
To infiltrate the criminal underworld, the NCIS team orchestrates a meticulously crafted wedding for two of its members – a deceptive charade designed to unravel a powerful mob organization.
#47. Fun and Games
The NCIS team launches an investigation into the death of a forensic scientist who worked alongside Kasie. The cause of death appears to be poisoning.
#48. Bad Blood
The team from NCIS is called upon to investigate the death of a Navy Lieutenant, discovered deceased at a blood donation center.
#49. Close to Home
A text message from Jimmy’s daughter alerted Torres to a significant discovery: a considerable amount of money found near the Naval library. Promptly, the team convened, pooling their resources to investigate the…
#50. Moonlit
The death of a Navy lieutenant brought to light a connection to Special Agent Sawyer, prompting Torres and Knight to uncover a murder with roots in a prominent family.
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