The mission may have ended for NCIS: Los Angeles, but one of its most iconic agents is proving the story isn’t over. Sam Hanna, played by LL Cool J, has officially re-entered the NCIS universe — and fans are loving every second.
After a brief stint on NCIS: Hawai‘i, Sam made a surprise solo return in NCIS Season 22, Episode 18. Now based in Washington, D.C. and working on Capitol Hill following a devastating ambush, Sam is pulled back into the field when the team needs him most.
The episode delivered one of the most intense fight sequences in NCIS history — and ended with a major tease. By the final moments, Sam tells Director Vance he’s ready to leave his desk job behind, opening the door to a possible full-time return.
With lingering questions, including unresolved threads tied to Hetty Lange, Sam Hanna’s journey clearly isn’t finished. Whether he rejoins the D.C. team in Season 23 or resurfaces elsewhere in the franchise, one thing is certain: the NCIS: Los Angeles legacy is still very much alive.
