Overview

• Sam Hanna, previously working as a Capitol Hill lobbyist, announces his return to NCIS field operations after assisting with a case in Washington, D.C.
• Hanna provides updates on G. Callen and Anna, who are expecting their first child, and Jane Tennant’s family, with her son Alex in college and daughter Julie now 15.
• He hints at the ongoing mystery surrounding Hetty Lange’s disappearance, revealing she has been spotted in a dangerous DMZ zone.
• Hanna’s return connects storylines across NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: Hawai'i, and the flagship series, weaving together personal and professional arcs.
• The episode underscores Hanna’s transition from political lobbying back to action, signaling a renewed focus on high-stakes international operations.