The NCIS franchise is leaning into its legacy once again. CBS has confirmed that LL Cool J will reprise his fan-favorite role as Special Agent Sam Hanna in an upcoming episode of NCIS Season 22, marking his return to the flagship series one year after his last appearance in the universe.
The announcement was revealed via the official NCISverse social media accounts, with LL Cool J sharing his excitement from set and instantly sparking buzz among longtime fans. His return follows earlier teasing from cast members, who hinted that a familiar face from NCIS history was on the way.
Sam Hanna has deep roots in the franchise. Introduced during NCIS Season 6, the character went on to anchor NCIS: Los Angeles for 14 seasons before making a surprise transition to NCIS: Hawai’i. Now, Hanna’s return to the original series feels like a full-circle moment.
