The BEST episodes of NCIS season 20

Every episode of NCIS season 20, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of NCIS season 20!

Explore the inner workings of the government agency that investigates all crimes involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position. Leading this team is NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, a skilled investigator and interrogator who is smart, tough and willing to bend the rules to get the job done.

Last Updated: 12/13/2024Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
Black Sky
star
7.73
412 votes

#1 - Black Sky

Season 20 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/22/2023

Agent Torres finds himself in prison as the team tries to stop an impending terror attack on U.S. soil.

Directors: Diana Valentine
Kompromat
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7.72
416 votes

#2 - Kompromat

Season 20 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/15/2023

When a suspicious murder occurs in the classified section of the National Archive, NCIS must investigate a string of Russian spy encounters that may be linked to the crime. Also, Jimmy accidentally makes a confession that could change the course of his relationship with Knight.

Directors: Lionel Coleman
Too Many Cooks (1)
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7.69
451 votes

#3 - Too Many Cooks (1)

Season 20 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/9/2023

NCIS agents from Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Hawai’i, all in D.C. to attend the retirement party of a beloved Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) professor, find themselves jointly investigating his shocking suicide. The crossover continues on NCIS Hawai'i S02E10 and NCIS Los Angeles S14E10.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
Guardian
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7.67
542 votes

#4 - Guardian

Season 20 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2022

Agent Parker steps up to protect Director Vance after a terrifying home invasion. Also, the team detects advancements in Jessica and Jimmy’s blossoming romance.

Stranger in a Strange Land
star
7.66
433 votes

#5 - Stranger in a Strange Land

Season 20 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/20/2023

NCIS works to solve the murder of a Marine private who appears to have been killed for helping an Afghan refugee. Also, Jimmy navigates the pressure of parenting his teenage daughter, who is eager to go out on an unchaperoned group date.

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A Family Matter (1)
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7.65
590 votes

#6 - A Family Matter (1)

Season 20 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2022

Special Agent Alden Parker still on the run with his ex-wife Vivian, the team investigates who from his past might have a personal vendetta against him in hopes of clearing Parker's name. Enlisting the help of NCIS: Hawai'i's Special Agent Jane Tennant and computer specialist Ernie Malick, who are in town meeting with director Leon Vance in preparation for a global military exercise, the group tracks down their prime suspect, The Raven.

Directors: Tawnia McKiernan
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Leave No Trace
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7.64
562 votes

#7 - Leave No Trace

Season 20 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/2022

Agent Knight's past resurfaces when her ex-boyfriend, a National Parks Service agent, teams up with NCIS to investigate a campsite murder.

Directors: William Webb
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Love Lost
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7.62
527 votes

#8 - Love Lost

Season 20 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2022

NCIS must investigate the Secretary of the Navy when her husband claims she tried to murder him.

Directors: Rocky Carroll
Daddy Issues
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7.62
569 votes

#9 - Daddy Issues

Season 20 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2022

McGee’s personal life and professional life intersect when a dad from his children’s school is linked to a break-in at a government storage bunker.

Directors: Tawnia McKiernan
In the Spotlight
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7.61
406 votes

#10 - In the Spotlight

Season 20 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/1/2023

Agent Knight goes viral for saving a mother and child from a potentially fatal car accident.

Directors: Rocky Carroll
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Head Games
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7.61
417 votes

#11 - Head Games

Season 20 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/10/2023

The NCIS team digs deep to investigate a Navy lieutenant who’s accused of trying to murder her husband but has no memory of the attack. Also, Kasie navigates a potential medical scare.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
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Higher Education
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7.60
449 votes

#12 - Higher Education

Season 20 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2022

NCIS investigates the death of a college student who was killed while running across the street and had connections to McGee’s wife, Delilah.

Directors: Claudia Yarmy
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Evil Eye
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7.59
447 votes

#13 - Evil Eye

Season 20 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/6/2023

In preparation for a role, a world-renowned actress shadows the NCIS team as they investigate a decapitation case.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
Unearth
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7.59
541 votes

#14 - Unearth

Season 20 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2022

When a dead body is found at an ancient burial site that is thought to be cursed, the team tries to determine the motive and the symbolism behind the crime. Also, as Torres continues therapy with Dr. Grace, he discovers that their lives are in danger.

Directors: Diana Valentine
Watch Now:Apple TV
Butterfly Effect
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7.58
449 votes

#15 - Butterfly Effect

Season 20 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/13/2023

The NCIS team jumps into motion to investigate who is responsible for a potential bio terror attack at a strip mall parking garage. Also, Knight’s father deals with a health scare while in Japan.

Directors: Tawnia McKiernan
Watch Now:Apple TV
Unusual Suspects
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7.57
449 votes

#16 - Unusual Suspects

Season 20 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/27/2023

NCIS investigates the death of a ride-share driver who was found after a car accident. Also, Parker’s dad, who is temporarily living with him, assists the team in their investigation.

Bridges
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7.57
447 votes

#17 - Bridges

Season 20 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/2023

Parker discovers he’s a victim of identity theft while investigating the unusual murder of a Navy ensign. Also, Knight and Jimmy face hurdles in their relationship as their connection heightens.

Directors: Lionel Coleman
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Second Opinion
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7.55
407 votes

#18 - Second Opinion

Season 20 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/8/2023

NCIS works to solve the murder of a senator’s daughter who has a rebellious reputation and large online following. Also, Jimmy gets competitive with an old college rival.

Directors: Tawnia McKiernan
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Big Rig
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7.55
455 votes

#19 - Big Rig

Season 20 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/23/2023

When an old pal of Torres’ comes to him – disheveled and bloodied – for guidance amidst an undercover FBI operation and then disappears, NCIS helps track him down. Also, McGee prepares to be a contestant on a popular game show.

Directors: Rocky Carroll
Old Wounds
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7.52
442 votes

#20 - Old Wounds

Season 20 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/13/2023

Parker grapples with his emotions when a conman from his past turns up as a prime suspect in the murder of a navy officer transporting millions of dollars’ worth of opioids.

Directors: Diana Valentine
The Good Fighter
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7.45
541 votes

#21 - The Good Fighter

Season 20 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2022

When an NCIS agent turns up dead and Kasie goes unaccounted for, the team must work quickly to find the killer.

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Turkey Trot
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7.45
530 votes

#22 - Turkey Trot

Season 20 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2022

After an unknown shooter causes chaos at an annual Thanksgiving 5K, time is of the essence for the NCIS team to find the culprit. Also, Kasie joins Knight for Thanksgiving lunch at Knight’s sister’s house.

Directors: Lionel Coleman
Watch Now:Apple TV