Posted in: CBS, TV | Tagged: LL Cool J, NCIS

NCIS: Our Early Look at LL Cool J's Return; "New York" Spinoff Preview

Check out our early look at the return of LL Cool J's Sam Hanna in CBS's NCIS S23E17: "Reboot" and S23E18: "Bad Impressions."

Last week brought some good news for fans of the "NCIS" universe. When CBS rolled out its Fall 2026 Primetime Lineup, we learned that LL Cool J's Sam Hanna would be returning for NCIS: New York (joined by Scott Caan). But viewers won't have to wait until then to see Hanna back in action, with LL Cool J returning to the franchise for a two-episode arc on NCIS – kicking off this week with S23E17: "Reboot" and continuing through to next week's S23E18: "Bad Impressions." We've got overviews, images, sneak peeks, and more for the two episodes. In addition, you can check out what we know so far about "New York" and what some very familiar faces had to tease about the upcoming spinoff.

NCIS S23E17: "Reboot" & S23E18: "Bad Impressions" Previews

NCIS Season 23 Episode 17: "Reboot" – With most of NCIS away and the mainframe shut down for a midnight upgrade, Kasie and a skeleton crew are left in a darkened building when someone begins hunting from inside. What starts as a routine reboot becomes a high-stakes game of cat and mouse through powerless hallways until an unexpected ally, Sam Hanna (LL Cool J), steps into the fight. Written by Scott Williams and directed by Lionel Coleman.

NCIS Season 23 Episode 18: "Bad Impressions" – 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. Written by Marco Schnabel and directed by James Whitmore, Jr.

In CBS's NCIS: New York, legendary NCIS Agent Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) returns to his hometown of New York City to their field office, partnering with a roguish agent (Scott Caan) and helping lead a new team as they are tasked with high-stakes missions to defend one of the most vital cities and ports in the world. The series is produced by CBS Studios. R. Scott Gemmill, Byron Balasco, LL Cool J, and Jason Barrett serve as executive producers, with Balasco serving as showrunner. Here's a look at what cast members from the original series, LL Cool J, and Caan had to share about the upcoming series:

NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations. Special Agent Alden Parker (Gary Cole), a quirky former FBI agent who solves his cases with calm professionalism and sharp, sarcastic charm, leads the NCIS team, which includes NCIS Special Agent Timothy McGee (Sean Murray), an MIT graduate with a knack for computers who serves as a senior field agent; the charismatic, unpredictable and resilient NCIS Special Agent Nicholas "Nick" Torres (Wilmer Valderrama), who has spent most of his career on solo undercover assignments; and sharp, athletic and tough NCIS Special Agent Jessica Knight (Katrina Law), a formidable REACT agent who specializes in hostage negotiations and high-risk operations. Assisting the team is Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen), a fully licensed medical examiner who runs the morgue; and forensic scientist Kasie Hines. Overseeing operations is NCIS Director Leon Vance (Rocky Carroll), an intelligent, highly trained agent who can always be counted on to shake up the status quo. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these agents investigate crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.

Enjoyed this? Please share on social media!

Stay up-to-date and support the site by following Bleeding Cool on Google News today!