Episode
NCIS: Bad Impressions (2)
Overview
The team races to help one of their own who has been framed for murder and caught in a widening conspiracy that could compromise national security.
Details
- Series
- NCIS
- Season
- Season 23
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 2026-04-28
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Bad Impressions (2) is Episode 18 in Season 23 of NCIS. It aired on 2026-04-28. The runtime is 43 min.
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