NCIS is a fan-favorite long-running drama series that first premiered on CBS in 2003. It follows a team of special agents who investigate any crime related to Navy and Marine Corps personnel. With 22 seasons and hundreds of episodes, it is no surprise that NCIS has a varied range of episodes - some considered to be among the best, and others that are considered to be the worst in the show's history. In this article, we will be ranking the worst episodes of NCIS, as voted by fans of the show.
The team at NCIS has faced a wide range of investigations, from the bizarre to the sinister. With the show spanning two decades, it is inevitable that some episodes are considered to be the worst of the bunch. From strange plotlines to uninteresting characters, these episodes have been ranked by fans as some of the least enjoyable in the show's history.
So, without further ado, let's take a look at the worst episodes of NCIS, ranked by fans. We'll take a look at the episodes that are considered to be the least enjoyable, and why they are so disliked by viewers of the show.
Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 18, 2024.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
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NCIS investigates the case of a Navy reservist whose body is found in a beat-up car at the end of a gun range. Kasie weighs the pros and cons of buying a gun.
The episode was rated 7.47 from 598 votes.
DiNozzo is partnered with his girlfriend ATF Special Agent Zoé Keates after evidence reveals that the murder weapon in an NCIS case was originally purchased for the controversial ATF sting operation “Operation Fast and Furious.” Also, Anthony DiNozzo Sr. returns to town for a special dinner to meet his son’s girlfriend.
The episode was rated 7.46 from 802 votes.
Torres receives intel from a confidential informant regarding top secret naval information that's at risk of being sold.
The episode was rated 7.46 from 224 votes.
When an NCIS agent turns up dead and Kasie goes unaccounted for, the team must work quickly to find the killer.
The episode was rated 7.45 from 542 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.45 from 531 votes.
After discovering a navy pilot's body riddled with unusual wounds, NCIS' investigation draws the team into the rabbit hole of UFO conspiracy theories.
The episode was rated 7.41 from 369 votes.
Gibbs and Fornell attempt to track down the leader of a drug ring who supplied drugs to Fornell’s daughter. The team deals with the case of a missing cadaver from the NCIS autopsy room.
The episode was rated 7.41 from 478 votes.
NCIS investigates a murder related to a car that begins driving on its own; Parker continues to see visions of Lily.
The episode was rated 7.40 from 184 votes.
After discovering the remains of a Marine captain, the NCIS team travels to Texas to interrogate the suspected killer.
The episode was rated 7.33 from 358 votes.
When a shocking tell-all threatens to ruin Christmas for a decorated Marine, NCIS must unwrap the truth and deliver a holiday miracle -- before the book hits shelves and turns a hero's legacy into a holiday disaster.
The episode was rated 7.31 from 77 votes.
