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The Best Episodes Directed By Lionel Coleman

Every TV Episode Directed by Lionel Coleman Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - PENULTIMATE MEANS SECOND TO LAST
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E7

    Facing pressure from all sides, Raq struggles to maintain control as alliances crumble, and Kanan's growing ruthlessness threatens his relationships.

    Director:Lionel Coleman
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 23 Episode 17 - Reboot (1)
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S23:E17

    With most of NCIS away and the mainframe shut down for a midnight upgrade, Kasie and a skeleton crew are left in a darkened building when someone begins hunting from inside. What starts as a routine reboot becomes a high-stakes game of cat and mouse through powerless hallways until an unexpected ally, Sam Hanna, steps into the fight.

    Director:Lionel Coleman
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 22 Episode 2 - Foreign Bodies
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    S22:E2

    As Vance prepares to host diplomatic talks with Venezuela, the team is called in to investigate the dead body of one of his inside men.

    Director:Lionel Coleman
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - Bad Moon Rising
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S6:E11

    The team is concerned when Sebastian becomes unreachable while undercover as a new recruit.

    Director:Lionel Coleman
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 20 Episode 11 - Bridges
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    S20:E11

    Parker discovers he's a victim of identity theft while investigating the unusual murder of a Navy ensign.

    Director:Lionel Coleman
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 22 Episode 9 - Humbug
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S22:E9

    When a shocking tell-all threatens to ruin Christmas for a decorated Marine, NCIS must uncover the truth and deliver a holiday miracle - before the book hits shelves and turns a hero's legacy into a holiday disaster.

    Director:Lionel Coleman
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 20 Episode 8 - Turkey Trot
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S20:E8

    After an unknown shooter causes chaos at an annual Thanksgiving 5K, time is of the essence for the NCIS team to find the culprit.

    Director:Lionel Coleman
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 20 Episode 21 - Kompromat
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S20:E21

    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.

    Director:Lionel Coleman
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 7 Episode 13 - Choices (2)
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E13

    The team investigates the deadly bar bombing and impending criminal turf war involving Sasha Broussard. While Pride must come to terms with having Connor in his life, Carter and Hannah work to define their new relationship.

    Director:Lionel Coleman
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 21 Episode 5 - The Plan
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S21:E5

    With the help of Knight's dad, NCIS works to unravel the mystery of a recently used service weapon belonging to a missing agent.

    Director:Lionel Coleman
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - T'N'T (II)
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E18

    NCIS Agents Nick Torres and Jessica Knight travel to Hawai'i when they learn a key witness in one of their old cases has turned up there with crucial evidence. The crossover starts on NCIS S19E17 Starting Over (I).

    Director:Lionel Coleman
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Exodus
    4.9/10(14 votes)

    S2:E14

    When a teenage musician vanishes in New Orleans, Colter teams up with a local detective and uncovers a chilling mystery involving dark magic.

    Director:Lionel Coleman
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - STREET STRUCK
    3.2/10(5 votes)

    S4:E8

    Raq goes on the offensive as Marvin and Lou attempt to contain the escalating situations. Jukebox joins the search for O-Cee, while Kanan looks into his theory on what happened to Famous.

    Director:Lionel Coleman
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Changing Tides
    3.0/10(4 votes)

    S2:E6

    When a Marine corporal dies in a tide pool after being exposed to fentanyl, the NCIS team must quickly find the source of the drugs; Alex talks to his parents about taking a gap year; Ernie reveals personal news to Lucy.

    Director:Lionel Coleman
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Lionel Coleman Ratings Summary

"PENULTIMATE MEANS SECOND TO LAST" is the best rated episode directed by Lionel Coleman. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 7/31/2026 and is rated 1.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Reboot (1)".