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The Best Episodes Written By Amy Rutberg

Every TV Episode Written by Amy Rutberg Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 23 Episode 11 - Army of One
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    S23:E11

    When a desperate man barricades himself inside an ammo warehouse, Knight is the only negotiator he’ll talk to, claiming she once saved him before. As explosives tick and trust frays, Knight clashes with the CID officer running the standoff, each convinced theirs is the only way out.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Amy Rutberg

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  2. undefined Season 23 Episode 16 - S.O.S.
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S23:E16

    S.O.S. A Navy lieutenant resurfaces a year after her plane vanished with a story that doesn’t quite add up. As the team peels back the mystery of a crash that was anything but accidental, every answer sparks a new twist.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Amy Rutberg

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  3. undefined Season 22 Episode 6 - Knight and Day
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S22:E6

    Things become tense when Knight is assigned to protect his wife after the home of a high-level defense contractor is attacked.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Amy Rutberg

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  4. undefined Season 23 Episode 4 - Gone Girls
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S23:E4

    The team investigates a U.S. marine who is believed to have kidnapped a man's wife.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Amy Rutberg

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - Nightwatch
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E20

    When a navy seaman is involved in a murder, the NCIS team is called to work the case on their day off. Also, Lucy finds out Whistler turned down a promotion in D.C. to stay in Hawai'i.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Amy Rutberg

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Tourist
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E6

    When Tennant and NCIS are tasked with finding a kidnapped globe-trotting social media star, they find that she is not who her husband, or her followers, think she is. Also, the team is at odds with Whistler, who has an agenda of her own.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Amy Rutberg

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - The Game
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    S1:E11

    When evidence to put away a drug kingpin is stolen, Lucy goes undercover at an underground poker tournament to find out which high-roller is behind the crime. Also, Lucy’s feelings are in turmoil when Whistler’s ex-girlfriend arrives in town.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Amy Rutberg

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Shields Up
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    S2:E12

    When an elite special forces Marine captain is murdered, the NCIS team finds a suspect in a really unusual place.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Amy Rutberg

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - License to Thrill
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    S3:E3

    After a brazen daytime robbery of a Navy Federal Credit Union, the NCIS team tracks down a group of adrenaline-seeking thieves. Meanwhile, Tennant grows suspicious of Sam Hanna's reasons for being in Hawai'i.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Amy Rutberg

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Operation Red Rabbit
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    S3:E6

    When the fiancée of a vanished naval officer seeks the help of NCIS, the team reveals his secrets go much deeper than she suspected. Meanwhile, Sam recruits Kai to be his wingman.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Amy Rutberg

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Stolen Valor
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E3

    Tennant and the NCIS team suspect foul play when they investigate a fatal car crash involving a Navy officer who turns out to be an imposter. Also, Whistler finds herself in danger when she goes undercover to learn the truth behind the accident.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Amy Rutberg

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - Nightwatch Two
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E20

    When Lucy receives a strange call on night watch from a man admitting to murder, the NCIS team sets out to find him.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Amy Rutberg

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Amy Rutberg Ratings Summary

"Army of One" is the best rated episode written by Amy Rutberg. It scored 8.6/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 3/10/2026 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "S.O.S.".