NCIS: Season 9

2011
24 episodes

Season 9 of NCIS premiered on September 20, 2011 and has 24 episodes, from "Nature of the Beast" to "Till Death Do Us Part". The last episode aired on May 15, 2012.

Where to watch NCIS

In the United States, you can stream NCIS on Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus and Philo. It is also free on Spectrum On Demand. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 94 countries.

Where to watch

Episodes

Episode 1Nature of the BeastAired September 20, 2011
Gibbs and the NCIS team have to find answers regarding Tony's months-long assignment when an NCIS agent is found dead.
- 44m
- Directed by Tony Wharmby
- Written by Gary Glasberg
Guest stars
- Brian Dietzen Jimmy Palmer
- Sarah Jane Morris EJ Barrett
- Matt Craven Clayton Jarvis
- Philip Casnoff Sean Latham
- Wendy Makkena Rachel Cranston
- Matthew Willig Simon Cade
- Scott Wolf Casey Stratton
- Bryan Friday Felix Wright
Episode 2RestlessAired September 27, 2011
The NCIS team uncovers a startling surprise after a young Marine shows up to his homecoming party with a fatal stab wound.
- 44m
- Directed by James Whitmore Jr.
- Written by Steven D. Binder
Guest stars
- Brian Dietzen Jimmy Palmer
- Taylor Nichols Hank Galvaston
- Bonnie Dennison Lindsey
- Louis Herthum Ernest McCormick
- Eve Gordon Amanda McCormick
- Sam Lerner Nathan Tobias
- Branton Box John Smith
- Kevin Michael Martin High School Boy
Episode 3The Penelope PapersAired October 4, 2011
The line between McGee's personal and professional life is blurred when NCIS uncovers a connection between his grandmother and the murder of a Navy Lieutenant.
- 43m
- Directed by Arvin Brown
- Written by Nicole Mirante-Matthews
Guest stars
- Brian Dietzen Jimmy Palmer
- Lily Tomlin Penelope Langston
- Sam McMurray Vince Westfal
- David Clennon Max Ellswood
- Hillary Tuck Justine Booth
- Matthew Alan Paul Booth
- James M. Connor Andrew Pike
Episode 4Enemy on the HillAired October 11, 2011
The NCIS team searches for the person and motive behind a contract killer targeting a Navy Lieutenant Commander.
- 43m
- Directed by Dennis Smith
- Written by Frank Cardea and George Schenck
Guest stars
- Jack Conley Danny Sportelli
- Brett Tucker Geoffrey Brett
- Michael B. Silver Nicholas Sandlock
- Morocco Omari Thomas Survoy
- Melissa Ponzio Drew Turner
- Shannon Wilcox Mrs. Roach
- Daniel Louis Rivas Kyle Davis
- Sibila Vargas Samantha Tate
Episode 5Safe HarborAired October 18, 2011
When a coast guard officer is gunned down on a cargo vessel, the NCIS team searches for the killer, but finds a Lebanese family seeking refuge on American soil.
- 43m
- Directed by Terrence O'Hara
- Written by Christopher J. Waild
Guest stars
- Matt Craven Clayton Jarvis
- Diane Neal Abigail Borin
- David Diaan Farid Bawali
- Shohreh Aghdashloo Mariam Bawali
- Wesam Keesh Hakim Bawali
- Raffi Barsoumian Rafiq Bawali
- Toks Olagundoye Rebeka Hooper
- Brandon Fobbs Ben Cooper
Episode 6ThirstAired October 25, 2011
An NCIS case changes from accidental death to murder when evidence reveals that a Navy Lieutenant died of forced over-hydration.
- 42m
- Directed by Thomas J. Wright
- Written by Scott Williams
Guest stars
- Brian Dietzen Jimmy Palmer
- Cheryl Ladd Mary Courtney
- Eric Allan Kramer Phillip Ekkerly
- Carrie Wiita Lana
- Eric Bruskotter Lester
- Lenny Jacobson Security Guard
- Razaaq Adoti Mike Sullivan
Episode 7Devil's TriangleAired November 1, 2011
The NCIS team searches for answers when the current husband of both Gibbs' and Fornell's ex-wife is suspiciously kidnapped.
- 42m
- Directed by Leslie Libman
- Written by Steven D. Binder
Guest stars
- Melinda McGraw Diane Sterling
- Joe Spano T.C. Fornell
- Meredith Eaton Carol Wilson
- J. Claude Deering Curtis Hubley
- Tom Gallop Victor Sterling
- Seth Peterson Thomas Pearce
- D'Anthony Palms Ticket Taker
- Kanin Howell Jeremiah Ness
Episode 8Engaged (1)Aired November 8, 2011
The NCIS team uncovers a discrepancy with DNA remains when investigating the crash of a military plane that had been transporting caskets.
- 43m
- Directed by James Whitmore Jr.
- Written by Gina Lucita Monreal
Guest stars
- Brian Dietzen Jimmy Palmer
- Alex Fernandez Joseph Flores
- Matt Craven Clayton Jarvis
- John Finn Charles T. Ellison
- Jaime Ray Newman Melanie Burke
- Sean Harmon Young Leroy Jethro Gibbs
- Jeananne Goossen Joan Matteson
- Darby Stanchfield Shannon Gibbs
Episode 9Engaged (2)Aired November 15, 2011
As the NCIS team continues its search for a missing Marine, Gibbs and Ziva travel to her last known whereabouts in Afghanistan.
- 44m
- Directed by Tony Wharmby
- Written by Gary Glasberg
Guest stars
- Alex Fernandez Joseph Flores
- Matt Craven Clayton Jarvis
- John Finn Charles T. Ellison
- Jaime Ray Newman Melanie Burke
- Sean Harmon Young Leroy Jethro Gibbs
- Jeananne Goossen Joan Matteson
- LaMonica Garrett Craig Quincy
- Sofia Pernas Gabriela Flores
Episode 10Sins of the FatherAired November 22, 2011
After Anthony DiNozzo, Sr. is found in a car with a dead body in the trunk and no memory of the previous night, the NCIS team must figure out if he is capable of murder.
- 43m
- Directed by Arvin Brown
- Written by Frank Cardea and George Schenck
Guest stars
- Matt Jones Ned Dorneget
- Robert Wagner Anthony DiNozzo Sr.
- David Rees Snell Morgan Hunt
- Tom Schanley Dean Massey
- Rachel Luttrell Stephanie Mosner
- Rya Kihlstedt Linda Idleton
- Googy Gress Bartender
- Ron Melendez Gregory Dennis
Episode 11Newborn KingAired December 13, 2011
When a Navy Captain is killed in a hotel room, NCIS must track down and protect his very pregnant companion from unknown assailants.
- 43m
- Directed by Dennis Smith
- Written by Christopher J. Waild
Guest stars
- Brian Dietzen Jimmy Palmer
- Larry Miller Ed Slater
- Michelle Pierce Breena Slater
- Erin Cottrell Emma Reynolds
- David S. Lee Veli Tupelov
- Hugh Scott Bill McCormick
- Kevin Rock Klein
- Marc Aden Gray Jake Marsden
Episode 12HousekeepingAired January 3, 2012
An investigation into the murder of a Navy Commander leads the NCIS team to E.J. Barrett’s whereabouts.
- 43m
- Directed by Terrence O'Hara
- Written by Scott Williams
Guest stars
- Sarah Jane Morris EJ Barrett
- Matt Craven Clayton Jarvis
- Philip Casnoff Sean Latham
- Scott Wolf Casey Stratton
- Iqbal Theba Ramesh Sengupta
- Christie Lynn Smith Cara Barnsway
- Annie O'Donnell Agnes Anderstout
- Dante Brown Skip
Episode 13A Desperate ManAired January 10, 2012
When a Navy Lieutenant Commander is found dead in a building under construction, NCIS must search for a killer while dealing with interruptions from her distraught detective husband.
- 43m
- Directed by Leslie Libman
- Written by Nicole Mirante-Matthews
Guest stars
- Brian Dietzen Jimmy Palmer
- Enrique Murciano Ray Cruz
- Louis Ferreira Nick Burris
- Michael Beach Robert Flowers
- Mark Hutter James Ealy
- Jaleel White Martin Thomas
- Ion Overman Jane Thomas
- Joanna Canton Sandy Milton
Episode 14Life Before His EyesAired February 7, 2012
During a routine stop for his morning coffee, Gibbs finds himself staring down the barrel of a gun, forcing him to question choices he has made in the past and present.
- 44m
- Directed by Tony Wharmby
- Written by Gary Glasberg
Guest stars
- Brian Dietzen Jimmy Palmer
- Sasha Alexander Caitlin Todd
- Rudolf Martin Ari Haswari
- Clare Carey Ann Gibbs
- Sean Harmon Young Leroy Jethro Gibbs
- Jeananne Goossen Joan Matteson
- Connie Jackson Elaine
- Darby Stanchfield Shannon Gibbs
Episode 15SecretsAired February 14, 2012
When a Navy Captain is found dead with an unusual costume hidden under his uniform, NCIS uncovers a secret society of real-life super heroes and must track down the villain.
- 41m
- Directed by Leslie Libman
- Written by Steven D. Binder
Guest stars
- Ray Wise Wayne Tobett
- Kevin Christy Clarence Tobett
- Lombardo Boyar Felix Quintero
- Allison McAtee Spandaxia
- Joe Holt Jack Wallace
- Steven W. Bailey Dexter Murphy
- Perrey Reeves Wendy Miller
- Riley Thomas Stewart Fred Miller
Episode 16Psych OutAired February 21, 2012
Gibbs clashes with Dr. Samantha Ryan over the truth behind a Navy reservist's possible suicide.
- 43m
- Directed by Dennis Smith
- Written by Gary Glasberg
Guest stars
- Brandon Ray Olive Ross Kilmer
- Jamie Lee Curtis Samantha Ryan
- Samm Levine Fred Seymour
- Wendy Makkena Rachel Cranston
- Kirsten Nelson Beth Banks
- Spencer Locke Amber Banks
- Rob Mayes Kyle Baxter
- Aubrey Deeker Hernandez Brian Mitchell
Episode 17Need to KnowAired February 28, 2012
Top-secret clearance from a Naval research laboratory is jeopardized when the murder of a Chief Petty Officer is connected to an international arms dealer.
- 41m
- Directed by Michelle MacLaren
- Written by Frank Cardea and George Schenck
Guest stars
- Tamer Hassan Agah Bayar
- Matt Jones Ned Dorneget
- Katia Winter Ava Baransky
- Adam Kulbersh Alan Katzenbach
- Robin Sachs Andrew Challis
- Michael Edwin Officer Perkins
- Ashton Moio Michael Reardon
- Erin Beaux George Roca
Episode 18The TellAired March 20, 2012
The Secretary of the Navy partners Gibbs with Dr. Samantha Ryan after top secret information is leaked by someone on the inside.
- 44m
- Directed by Thomas J. Wright
- Written by Gina Lucita Monreal
Guest stars
- Matt Craven Clayton Jarvis
- J. Claude Deering Curtis Hubley
- Jamie Lee Curtis Samantha Ryan
- William Russ Philip Wickes
- John Prosky Carl Dalton
- Tom Virtue Frank Satner
- Joel Polis Ronald Ostrowski
- Sean Astin Tyler Elliott
Episode 19The Good SonAired March 27, 2012
A case hits close to home when the lead suspect in the murder of a Petty Officer is Director Vance's brother-in-law.
- 43m
- Directed by Terrence O'Hara
- Written by Scott Williams
Guest stars
- Kiara Muhammad Kayla Vance
- Akinsola Aribo Jared Vance
- Paula Newsome Jackie Vance
- Jocko Sims Michael Thomas
- Don Stark Marty Fiero
- Eden Riegel Meredith Bilson
- Aaron Perilo Brian Smith
- Patrick Cohen Dan Garscott
Episode 20The Missionary PositionAired April 10, 2012
Following the murder of a Marine, Tony and Ziva join Ziva’s longtime friend and mentor in Columbia in a search for a missing Marine Lieutenant and Navy Chaplain.
- 43m
- Directed by Arvin Brown
- Written by Allison Abner
Guest stars
- Brian Dietzen Jimmy Palmer
- Jamie Lee Curtis Samantha Ryan
- Suleka Mathew Maria Castro
- Karina Lombard Monique Lisson
- John Cothran Alfred Holbrook
- Shane Johnson Stephen Wheeler
- Jennifer Crystal Foley Constance Mazney
- Ivo Nandi Manny Varigan
Episode 21RekindledAired April 17, 2012
After a warehouse fire reveals missing Navy documents, posing a potential threat to national security, the NCIS team joins the Baltimore P.D. investigation, reuniting Tony with a boy from his past.
- 43m
- Directed by Mark Horowitz
- Written by Christopher J. Waild and Reed Steiner
Guest stars
- Gaius Charles Jason King
- James Hanlon James Marsh
- Peter MacKenzie Jack Murdoch
- Peter Kelamis Bruce Johnson
- Patrick Stafford Billy Wayne
- Louise Griffiths Mary Gardocki
- Dani Dare Young Jason King
- Dara Iruka Amy King (voice)
Episode 22Playing with FireAired May 1, 2012
The NCIS investigation of a fire on a Navy vessel reveals evidence that elevates security at all U.S. Navy facilities worldwide.
- 41m
- Directed by Dennis Smith
- Written by George Schenck
Guest stars
- Joel Gretsch Stanley Burley
- Elizabeth Ho Emma Park
- Nigel Gibbs Theodore Tully
- Karina Logue Mrs. Johnson
- Rick Peters Vincent Maple
- James Harvey Ward Andre Fullerton
- Rob Nagle Wayne Usher
- Dan Martin Mail Carrier
Episode 23Up in SmokeAired May 8, 2012
The NCIS team analyzes what secrets could be in the hands of a terrorist targeting the Navy when a high-tech bug is found inside a probationary agent’s tooth.
- 41m
- Directed by James Whitmore Jr.
- Written by Steven D. Binder
Guest stars
- Brian Dietzen Jimmy Palmer
- Matt Jones Ned Dorneget
- Richard Schiff Harper Dearing
- Jamie Lee Curtis Samantha Ryan
- Rick Peters Vincent Maple
- Jason Gray-Stanford Jay Berman
- Loren Lester Edgar Cromwell
- Dimiter D. Marinov Ghenna Kozlov
Episode 24Till Death Do Us PartAired May 15, 2012
Terrorism shakes the foundations of the Navy and NCIS to such an extent that Gibbs and the team face surprises that will devastate them.
- 44m
- Directed by Tony Wharmby
- Written by Gary Glasberg
Guest stars
- Brian Dietzen Jimmy Palmer
- Michelle Pierce Breena Slater
- Richard Schiff Harper Dearing
- Jamie Lee Curtis Samantha Ryan
- Scott Wolf Jonathan Cole
- Sheila Kelley Victoria Dearing
- Cassius M. Willis Russell Wallace
- Daniel Polo Parker Ryan