Season 9

01 Nature of the Beast Episode 120th September 2011 Gibbs and the NCIS team have to find answers regarding Tony's months-long assignment when an NCIS agent is found dead. 02 Restless Episode 227th September 2011 The NCIS team uncovers a startling surprise after a young Marine shows up to his homecoming party with a fatal stab wound. 03 The Penelope Papers Episode 34th October 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. 04 Enemy on the Hill Episode 411th October 2011 The NCIS team searches for the person and motive behind a contract killer targeting a Navy Lieutenant Commander. 05 Safe Harbor Episode 518th October 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. 06 Thirst Episode 625th October 2011 An NCIS case changes from accidental death to murder when evidence reveals that a Navy Lieutenant died of forced over-hydration. 07 Devil's Triangle Episode 71st November 2011 The NCIS team searches for answers when the current husband of both Gibbs' and Fornell's ex-wife is suspiciously kidnapped. 08 Engaged (1) Episode 88th November 2011 The NCIS team uncovers a discrepancy with DNA remains when investigating the crash of a military plane that had been transporting caskets. 09 Engaged (2) Episode 915th November 2011 As the NCIS team continues its search for a missing Marine, Gibbs and Ziva travel to her last known whereabouts in Afghanistan. 10 Sins of the Father Episode 1022nd November 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. 11 Newborn King Episode 1113th December 2011 When a Navy Captain is killed in a hotel room, NCIS must track down and protect his very pregnant companion from unknown assailants. 12 Housekeeping Episode 123rd January 2012 An investigation into the murder of a Navy Commander leads the NCIS team to E.J. Barrett’s whereabouts. 13 A Desperate Man Episode 1310th January 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. 14 Life Before His Eyes Episode 147th February 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. 15 Secrets Episode 1514th February 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. 16 Psych Out Episode 1621st February 2012 Gibbs clashes with Dr. Samantha Ryan over the truth behind a Navy reservist's possible suicide. 17 Need to Know Episode 1728th February 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. 18 The Tell Episode 1820th March 2012 The Secretary of the Navy partners Gibbs with Dr. Samantha Ryan after top secret information is leaked by someone on the inside. 19 The Good Son Episode 1927th March 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. 20 The Missionary Position Episode 2010th April 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. 21 Rekindled Episode 2117th April 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. 22 Playing with Fire Episode 221st May 2012 The NCIS investigation of a fire on a Navy vessel reveals evidence that elevates security at all U.S. Navy facilities worldwide. 23 Up in Smoke Episode 238th May 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. 24 Till Death Do Us Part Episode 2415th May 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.