NCIS: Los Angeles

10 Best Episodes of NCIS: Los Angeles - Season 12

The exploits of the Los Angeles–based Office of Special Projects (OSP), an elite division of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service that specializes in undercover assignments.

Written by Sophie and last updated on may 22, 2023.

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NCIS: Los Angeles - S12E10

#15 - The Frogman’s Daughter (Season 12 - Episode 10)

When Sam’s daughter Kam 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

The episode was rated 7.65 from 365 votes.

NCIS: Los Angeles - S12E5

#14 - Raising the Dead (Season 12 - Episode 5)

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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 Deeks is desperate to keep Kensi safe, he is forced to leave NCIS.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 384 votes.

NCIS: Los Angeles - S12E7

#13 - Overdue (Season 12 - Episode 7)

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. Team members are interviewed by FLETC to see if Deeks would make a good NCIS agent. Callen tries to have an important talk with Arkady.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 385 votes.

NCIS: Los Angeles - S12E6

#12 - If The Fates Allow (Season 12 - Episode 6)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 401 votes.

NCIS: Los Angeles - S12E9

#11 - A Fait Accompli (Season 12 - Episode 9)

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.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 363 votes.

NCIS: Los Angeles - S12E15

#10 - Imposter Syndrome (Season 12 - Episode 15)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 343 votes.

NCIS: Los Angeles - S12E2

#9 - War Crimes (Season 12 - Episode 2)

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.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 416 votes.

NCIS: Los Angeles - S12E8

#8 - Love Kills (Season 12 - Episode 8)

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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

The episode was rated 7.76 from 367 votes.

NCIS: Los Angeles - S12E18

#7 - A Tale of Two Igors (Season 12 - Episode 18)

Deeks is kidnapped by an associate of Kirkin’s 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.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 349 votes.

NCIS: Los Angeles - S12E16

#6 - Signs of Change (Season 12 - Episode 16)

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When military grade technology is stolen, a deaf engineer, Sienna Marchione, 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.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 334 votes.

NCIS: Los Angeles - S12E14

#5 - The Noble Maidens (Season 12 - Episode 14)

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.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 375 votes.

NCIS: Los Angeles - S12E13

#4 - Red Rover, Red Rover (Season 12 - Episode 13)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 359 votes.

NCIS: Los Angeles - S12E17

#3 - Through the Looking Glass (Season 12 - Episode 17)

When a Naval Intelligence Officer is tortured and murdered, NCIS must work with Joelle, who informs them that other CIA operatives are being killed in the same way. Also, Kensi receives a threatening postcard from David Kessler, the sociopath who is obsessed with her.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 343 votes.

NCIS: Los Angeles - S12E12

#2 - Can't Take My Eyes Off You (Season 12 - Episode 12)

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After Callen receives a cryptic message from Hetty, he tracks down the person tailing him, bringing him to a remote location teeming with Russians… and face to face with Anna.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 362 votes.

NCIS: Los Angeles - S12E11

#1 - Russia, Russia, Russia (Season 12 - Episode 11)

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 was rated 7.91 from 351 votes.

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