NCIS

10 Best Episodes of NCIS - Season 2

NCIS is one of the longest-running crime drama series on CBS. It first aired in 2003 and is currently in its 22nd season. The show follows a team of special agents as they investigate military-related crimes. It has gained a large following and has been praised for its action-packed plotlines. For those looking to jump in, here are the best episodes of NCIS ranked.

The top NCIS episodes all feature exciting investigations with twists and turns that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Additionally, many of them showcase the personal relationships between the agents and the criminals they're pursuing. From solving cases involving stolen submarines to terrorism, these episodes will keep you guessing until the very end.

From investigating a Navy officer's suspicious death to tracking down a terrorist organization, these NCIS episodes are sure to keep you hooked. Whether you're a long-time fan or a new viewer, these episodes are the perfect way to get into the show. So, read on and discover the best episodes of NCIS ranked.

Written by Sophie and last updated on apr 18, 2024.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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NCIS - S2E19

#15 - Conspiracy Theory (Season 2 - Episode 19)

The team investigates a suicide case, believing that the main reason of her death is a nervous breakdown, but Ducky believes that she was actually murdered. FBI Special Agent Fornell helps them in the investigation. The team discovers that the dead woman was involved in a love triangle and that this may have contributed to her death.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 407 votes.

NCIS - S2E2

#14 - The Good Wives Club (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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A mummified remains of a woman are found in the abandoned compound. The team discovers that the woman was missing for several months, was wearing a wedding dress when she died, and might've been a victim of a serial killer. The search for the murderer leads them to Florida, where they start looking for another woman who mysteriously disappeared after going to work. One of the clues they have is the old manual for good wifes.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 498 votes.

NCIS - S2E18

#13 - Bikini Wax (Season 2 - Episode 18)

A petty officer that just returned to his job is found dead in the backstage of the bikini contest. The team finds out that she possibly had a stalker behind her back...

The episode was rated 7.76 from 414 votes.

NCIS - S2E15

#12 - Caught on Tape (Season 2 - Episode 15)

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The team takes on a case of a dead Marine who recorded his death while falling off a cliff. The prime suspects are his wife and his best friend with whom he had a picnic in the camp. Gibbs finds out they had an affair behind the dead man's back and he tries to persuade each of them to blame each other. Meanwhile, Abby reconstructs the case using her computer skills to handler the Marine's camera...

The episode was rated 7.76 from 405 votes.

NCIS - S2E20

#11 - Red Cell (Season 2 - Episode 20)

After a marine is murdered in the school campus the team discovers a possible suspect for his murder, but they are soon leaded back to zero point when they find the suspect murdered. Tim & Abby discover a trace to a ""Red Cell"" in the e-mails and the team believes that maybe the marine was involved in a serious game...

The episode was rated 7.77 from 408 votes.

NCIS - S2E21

#10 - Hometown Hero (Season 2 - Episode 21)

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A young Marine is killed in Iraq, but he was investigated by police for a murder on a young girl in his hometown. While going through his personal belongings, they find the body of that girl. The local police believes that the corpsman murdered the girl, but Gibbs believes that he is innocent and he will try to prove it with a help of Faith Coleman (guest star Alicia Coppola).

The episode was rated 7.79 from 418 votes.

NCIS - S2E4

#9 - Lt. Jane Doe (Season 2 - Episode 4)

A body of a woman in the Navy uniform is found by two sailors. Ducky links the murder to an unsolved case from 10 years ago, and the team is searching for the serial killer who leaves the note promising to return.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 487 votes.

NCIS - S2E10

#8 - Chained (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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Tony disappears while doing an undercover operation as an escaped prisoner who is forced to stick to a convinct that owns a key to an expensive ancient Iraqi sculpture. The GPS locator that Abby planted on Tony stops working and the team is forced to find Tony before he gets murdered by the thief.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 429 votes.

NCIS - S2E5

#7 - The Bone Yard (Season 2 - Episode 5)

NCIS discovers that an area in the Marine's bombing range is where mafia has been dumping the bodies for a while. One of the victims is an undercover FBI agent. The team sets out to find a mole.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 491 votes.

NCIS - S2E14

#6 - Witness (Season 2 - Episode 14)

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Erin Kendall (guest star Danica McKellar) claims to have seen a murder of a sailor in an apartment across from hers. Gibbs assigns the case to McGee who believes that he can resolve it himself. However, due to the lack of physical evidence, McGee turns to the team to help him...

The episode was rated 7.85 from 413 votes.

NCIS - S2E1

#5 - See No Evil (Season 2 - Episode 1)

A wife and a 9-year-old blind daughter of a Navy captain are kidnapped and the captain is a hostage in his own office, communicating with kidnappers, who watch his every step via computer camera. NCIS team investigates the scheme where large amount of money is involved.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 533 votes.

NCIS - S2E13

#4 - The Meat Puzzle (Season 2 - Episode 13)

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A "meat puzzle" starts when Ducky identifies the pieces of three bodies that were stuffed inside a barrel few months ago and they turn out to be bodies of a judge, prosecutor and jury foreman that worked with Ducky on a rape case 10 years ago. Gibbs believes that Ducky might be the next victim of the killer, so he orders the team to keep him and his mother safe. Even so, Ducky is kidnapped during the investigation and now the team must find him before it's too late.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 431 votes.

NCIS - S2E7

#3 - Call of Silence (Season 2 - Episode 7)

NCIS’s episode “Call of Silence” is about Ernie Yost, an elderly Marine veteran, who confesses to murdering his best friends almost 60 years ago in a war battle. NCIS’s job is to solve all the secrets and save Ernie from prison. This episode was different from the usual, as it was about piecing together foggy events from far in the past and the one who supposedly did it being front and center from the beginning.

The episode was more about depicting the sadness, loneliness, and emotional reality of the impact of which war can do to a man/person. Charles Durning gave a commendable performance, and the acting across the board was the second-biggest draw. Alicia Coppola stood out, with a more subtle induction by Sasha Alexander and Mark Harmon. The score also had its perks, with the most distinction and variety in the show it’s been.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 480 votes.

NCIS - S2E22

#2 - SWAK (Season 2 - Episode 22)

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In the episode SWAK of NCIS, Tony and Kate find themselves in a dangerous situation when Tony opens a mysterious envelope addressed to him. A puff of white powder escapes from the envelope, releasing a possible deadly virus. In order to prevent the spread of the virus, Kate calls for help and soon Tony and Kate are isolated in a bio-hazard isolation room. As Tony's health deteriorates, McGee and Gibbs must work to discover who sent the envelope and how to cure their friends before it is too late.

The episode follows the team as they race against the clock to identify the sender and the virus, while Tony's condition worsens. As Tony and Kate struggle to survive, Gibbs and McGee desperately search for a cure to save their friends. The team must use their skills to investigate the virus, find out who sent it, and find a cure before it is too late for Tony and Kate.

The episode was rated 8.16 from 472 votes.

NCIS - S2E23

#1 - Twilight (Season 2 - Episode 23)

The NCIS team is on a hunt for Ari (guest star Rudolf Martin), a serial terrorist seeking revenge. The NCIS team is unaware of Ari's bigger plan and they are too late to stop it. In the episode "Twilight", tragedy strikes when one of the NCIS team members, Kate, meets her untimely death.

Fans of the show are devastated by the death of Kate. She was a beloved character who always put others first and was determined to take down criminals. Her loss is felt across the show and everyone is left wondering why she had to die.

The episode was rated 8.30 from 471 votes.

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