The BEST episodes of NCIS: Los Angeles season 6

Every episode of NCIS: Los Angeles season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of NCIS: Los Angeles season 6!

NCIS: Los Angeles is a drama about the high stakes world of undercover surveillance at the Office of Special Projects (OSP), a division of NCIS that is charged with apprehending dangerous and elusive criminals that pose a threat to the nation's security, specifically Naval and Marine assets and personnel.

Last Updated: 11/22/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
SEAL Hunter
star
7.85
999 votes

#1 - SEAL Hunter

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2014

When Sam is arrested for murdering a woman, Callen and Granger work to clear his name. Meanwhile, Kensi and Deeks discover a link between the victim and a student from Sam's past.

Directors: Chris O'Donnell
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The 3rd Choir
star
7.84
1032 votes

#2 - The 3rd Choir

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2014

When the NCIS: LA team learns that someone from their past is targeting one of their own, they desperately search the city. Meanwhile, Operational Psychologist Nate Getz visits Nell to help her through her traumatic experience.

Directors: Diana Valentine
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Deep Trouble (2)
star
7.84
1092 votes

#3 - Deep Trouble (2)

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2014

Callen and Sam are trapped in an armed submarine that terrorists have aimed to hit an aircraft carrier in San Diego. Meanwhile, Hetty defies orders and forgoes her trip to Washington, as the team tries to locate and save Callen and Sam and prevent the terrorist attack.

Directors: Dennis Smith
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Inelegant Heart
star
7.82
1078 votes

#4 - Inelegant Heart

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2014

The NCIS: LA team discovers that one of their own is compromised when they investigate the murder of a Navy contractor involved in illegal transactions of confidential data. Meanwhile, Hetty is under investigation in Washington, D.C., when the Department of Justice arrives in L.A. to investigate the team.

Directors: John P. Kousakis
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Praesidium
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7.80
1079 votes

#5 - Praesidium

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2014

The NCIS: LA team takes action to protect one of their own while being interrogated by the Department of Justice. Meanwhile, Nell goes undercover as Hetty, and Director Leon Vance gives Hetty disturbing news while she is in Washington.

Directors: Dennis Smith
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Humbug
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7.80
949 votes

#6 - Humbug

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/15/2014

The team investigates a burglary at a cyber-security company, but Callen must steer clear of the crime scene after Hetty reveals his girlfriend, Joelle, is one of the lead witnesses. Also, the team discusses their personal holiday travel plans.

Directors: Tony Wharmby
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Spiral
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7.79
885 votes

#7 - Spiral

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/5/2015

While Callen is undercover in the mail room of an office building to investigate an arms dealer, it is over taken by terrorists and Callen becomes a hostage. When the team arrives to help, they discover the entire building is wired with explosives.

Directors: Larry Teng
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Black Budget
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7.79
974 votes

#8 - Black Budget

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/2014

Callen and Sam head to Mexico to track down the only employee who managed to escape a professional shooting at the Department of Defense. The rest of the team works to uncover the motive behind the shooting.

Directors: Dennis Smith
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The Grey Man
star
7.77
935 votes

#9 - The Grey Man

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2014

Kensi and Deeks go undercover to investigate the murder of a homeless man who was a former marine and CIA agent and discover his connection to the Mexican cartel.

Directors: James Hanlon
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Traitor
star
7.74
937 votes

#10 - Traitor

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/24/2014

After Granger is poisoned by the mole and Eric is one of the seven suspects, Hetty orders a lockdown while everyone is investigated.

Directors: Eric A. Pot
Watch Now:Apple TV
Expiration Date
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7.73
930 votes

#11 - Expiration Date

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/23/2015

When Callen and Sam are tasked with apprehending a spy contracted by the CIA, Sam is shot and the team enlists the help of Thapa, the elite Nepali soldier from their past, to help to find the shooter. Also, Kensi and Deeks have their first official argument.

Watch Now:Apple TV
Kolcheck, A.
star
7.66
905 votes

#12 - Kolcheck, A.

Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/11/2015

Callen and Sam search for answers when they find dead crew members from the missing oil tanker used in Arkady’s deal with Russia, and also discover Arkady’s personal connection to the ship.

Directors: James Hanlon
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Chernoff, K.
star
7.64
928 votes

#13 - Chernoff, K.

Season 6 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/18/2015

The case involving Arkady and his personal connection to an oil tanker now leads Callen, Sam, Deeks and Kensi to Moscow, where the team must assume multiple undercover identities to locate their suspects. Meanwhile, Callen uncovers new information regarding his father.

Watch Now:Apple TV
Beacon
star
7.64
951 votes

#14 - Beacon

Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/20/2015

Callen and Sam are shocked when an old acquaintance, who they thought was the recent victim of a murder, appears and asks for their help. As the team investigates, they uncover a possible breach of America's economic sanctions against Russia.

Directors: Diana Valentine
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Rage
star
7.63
928 votes

#15 - Rage

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/13/2015

Callen and Sam resume their undercover identities as a prisoner and guard to infiltrate a white supremacy group believed to be in possession of stolen nuclear material. Kensi transforms herself into a tattooed biker chick to play the part of Callen's girlfriend. Also, Callen's first meeting with Hetty is revealed.

Directors: Frank Military
Watch Now:Apple TV
Fighting Shadows
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7.61
1014 votes

#16 - Fighting Shadows

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/23/2015

When three FBI agents are killed in an explosion following a successful undercover sting operation, the team searches for the person behind the attack. Meanwhile, Deeks and Kensi realize the team knows about their relationship, as Hetty pairs Kensi with Sam and Deeks with Callen during the investigation.

Directors: Tony Wharmby
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Savoir Faire
star
7.60
955 votes

#17 - Savoir Faire

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/9/2015

While the team investigates the death of one of three Afghanistan soldiers who are training in the U.S., they discover two other soldiers are missing and must find them before they’re forced to reveal classified military operations to their captors. Also, Sam is back to work but his team worries it may be too soon, and Callen realizes he has very little in common with his partner.

Directors: Eric Laneuville
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Blaze of Glory
star
7.60
984 votes

#18 - Blaze of Glory

Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/30/2015

When a missile test is hijacked and sent off course, the team searches for the hacking group responsible for the attack with the help of a young computer specialist Hetty brings in to assist the team. Also, Nell sees the bond between the tech guru and Eric and she becomes jealous.

Directors: Terrence O'Hara
Writer: Joe Sachs
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Leipei
star
7.58
978 votes

#19 - Leipei

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/2014

When a man is murdered by a small drone, the team discovers his connection to a terrorist group that is planning another local attack. With time running short, Nell must use her drone expertise to try to divert a disaster in Long Beach.

Directors: David Rodriguez
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Reign Fall
star
7.57
950 votes

#20 - Reign Fall

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2014

Sam reflects on his own upbringing and relationship with his father when the team investigates the murders of marines who have sons in military academies.

Directors: Christine Moore
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Field of Fire
star
7.56
946 votes

#21 - Field of Fire

Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/27/2015

The team searches for a former Marine and expert sniper who escaped a veterans hospital when they discover his connection to the leader of an extremist group. Also, the case reminds Kensi of her past as a sniper.

Directors: Robert Florio
Writer: Gil Grant
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In the Line of Duty
star
7.53
836 votes

#22 - In the Line of Duty

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/19/2015

After U.S. Ambassador Nancy Kelly narrowly escapes a terrorist attack at the U.S. Consulate in Tunisia, Callen and Sam are sent on a secret, dangerous mission to obtain key evidence from the crime scene. Upon their return, the team seeks Kelly’s help to provide missing information.

Directors: Karen Gaviola
Writer: Tim Clemente
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Black Wind
star
7.48
875 votes

#23 - Black Wind

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/2/2015

Callen and Sam go undercover as food truck owners in Mexico to find the source of an anthrax poisoning before it’s used to create a bioweapon.

Directors: Dennis Smith
Writer: Joe Sachs
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Forest for the Trees
star
7.36
930 votes

#24 - Forest for the Trees

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/9/2015

Callen and Sam are kidnapped when they follow an anonymous tip about a missing NSA agent. When the team discovers they are nowhere to be found, they realize it could have been a trap set by terrorists.

Directors: Diana Valentine
Writer: Gil Grant
Watch Now:Apple TV