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NCIS: Los Angeles S12E1 — The Bear

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NCIS: Los Angeles•Season 12•Episode 1

The Bear

7.2/10 · 339 votesNov 8, 202045 min

Ranked #16 of 18 in Season 12•−0.3 vs season avg

When a Russian bomber goes missing while flying over U.S. soil, Callen and Sam must track it down in the desert and secure its weapons and intel before the Russians on board destroy the plane. Meanwhile, Hetty gives Nell a cryptic assignment.

Directed byDennis Smith

Written byR. Scott Gemmill

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Chris O'Donnell

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G. Callen

Daniela Ruah

Daniela Ruah

Kensi Blye

Eric Christian Olsen

Eric Christian Olsen

Marty Deeks

Barrett Foa

Barrett Foa

Eric Beale

Medalion Rahimi

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Fatima Namazi

Renée Felice Smith

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Nell Jones

Caleb Castille

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Devin Rountree

LL Cool J

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Sam Hanna

Linda Hunt

Linda Hunt

Henrietta "Hetty" Lange

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Dennis Smith

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R. Scott Gemmill

R. Scott Gemmill

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Episode Summary

"The Bear" is episode 1 of NCIS: Los Angeles season 12. It scored 7.2/10 from 339 votes, ranking #16 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Dennis Smith and written by R. Scott Gemmill, it aired on November 8, 2020.

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