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NCIS S23E18 — Bad Impressions (2)

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NCIS•Season 23•Episode 18

Bad Impressions (2)

6.6/10 · 393 votesApr 28, 202643 min

Ranked #20 of 20 in Season 23•−1.2 vs season avg

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.

Directed byJames Whitmore Jr.

Written byMarco Schnabel

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Seasons24

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Cast7

Sean Murray

Sean Murray

Timothy McGee

Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer Valderrama

Nick Torres

Katrina Law

Katrina Law

Jessica Knight

Brian Dietzen

Brian Dietzen

Jimmy Palmer

Rocky Carroll

Rocky Carroll

Leon Vance

Diona Reasonover

Diona Reasonover

Kasie Hines

Gary Cole

Gary Cole

Alden Parker

Crew2

James Whitmore Jr.

James Whitmore Jr.

Director

Marco Schnabel

Marco Schnabel

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Bad Impressions (2)" is episode 18 of NCIS season 23. It scored 6.6/10 from 393 votes, ranking #20 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by James Whitmore Jr. and written by Marco Schnabel, it aired on April 28, 2026.

Next: E19 · Deal with the Devil Best of Season 23