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NCIS S22E17 — Killer Instinct
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NCIS•Season 22•Episode 17

Killer Instinct

8.0/10 · 363 votesApr 14, 202543 min

Ranked #4 of 20 in Season 22•+0.3 vs season avg

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After NCIS captures the hitman known as "The Poet," the team races to uncover who ordered the assassination of a Navy chief.

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Episode Summary

"Killer Instinct" is episode 17 of NCIS season 22. It scored 8.0/10 from 363 votes, ranking #4 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on April 14, 2025.

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