The NCIS universe is welcoming back a familiar face. LL Cool J is officially reprising his fan-favorite role as Special Agent Sam Hanna, marking a high-profile guest appearance on NCIS Season 22, airing April 21 on CBS.
Best known for anchoring NCIS: Los Angeles for 14 seasons, LL Cool J first introduced Sam Hanna on the flagship series in 2009 before turning the character into a franchise staple. Since the LA spinoff ended in 2023, Sam has popped up in NCIS: Hawaiʻi, and now he’s heading to Washington, D.C., raising questions about what mission brings him back into the fold.
A former Navy SEAL shaped by loyalty, loss, and experience, Sam remains one of the franchise’s most layered characters. His return isn’t just nostalgia—it’s a reminder of NCIS’s enduring legacy. For longtime fans, this is one comeback worth tuning in for.