As NCIS Season 23 heads toward its final stretch, Episode 18, “Bad Impressions,” raises the stakes with a gripping, character-driven storyline. Airing April 28 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, the episode blends procedural tension with personal drama.
Continuing from “Reboot,” the story keeps Sam Hanna involved while hinting at answers surrounding EDNA. However, the biggest twist comes when one of the team’s own—likely Kasie—is framed for murder. Suddenly, the investigators become defenders, racing to clear her name.
The case quickly expands into a wider conspiracy threatening national security, forcing McGee, Knight, and Torres to act fast. For Kasie, it’s a defining moment that showcases both her vulnerability and her importance to the team.
Written by Marco Schnabel and directed by James Whitmore Jr., “Bad Impressions” promises to be one of the season’s most intense episodes.