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The Worst Episodes of NCIS: New York

Every episode of NCIS: New York ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of NCIS: New York!

Worst episode
S1E1 Pilot
7.5290 votes
Best episode
S1E4 Homecoming
8.340 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.8avg
Binge time
43m
4 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    NCIS: New York Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.5/10(290 votes)

    S1:E1

    After years of special assignments and covert ops, Special Agent Sam Hanna returns to his hometown of New York City for a brand-new mission. When Sam's friend and Navy reservist Jack Halloway is found dead, he requests permission to investigate his friend's death. Robyn pairs Sam with roguish agent Nick Schaeffer, who introduces him to the rest of the team and work together to gather key information that can help find the culprits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:R. Scott Gemmill, Byron Balasco

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  2. NCIS: New York Season 1 Episode 2 - Family Business
    7.6/10(204 votes)

    S1:E2

    When a jewelry store robbery involving military explosives leads to the death of the jeweler’s son, the team is called into action to track who was behind the deadly heist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. NCIS: New York Season 1 Episode 3 - Carousel
    7.8/10(140 votes)

    S1:E3

    After a Judge Advocate General prosecutor’s children are kidnapped from a park carousel, the team races to find them when they suspect it could be tied to her work. Meanwhile, Nick gets subpoenaed for an NYPD investigation and Sam tries to reconnect with a woman from his past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. NCIS: New York Season 1 Episode 4 - Homecoming
    8.3/10(40 votes)

    S1:E4

    A deadly armored truck robbery at the Naval Corps Credit Union sets the team in search of the sniper responsible.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of NCIS: New York. It scored 7.5/10 from 290 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by R. Scott Gemmill, Byron Balasco, it aired on October 6, 2026. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Family Business".

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