Things escalate fast in NCIS Season 23, Episode 18, “Bad Impressions,” as Kasie Hines finds herself at the center of a dangerous investigation. Airing April 28, the episode continues the storyline from “Reboot,” keeping Sam Hanna involved while raising new questions about EDNA.
This time, the spotlight is firmly on Kasie. When she’s seemingly framed for murder, the team is forced to switch gears—no longer just solving the case, but protecting one of their own. It’s a tense and rare look at the usually calm forensic expert under pressure, highlighting just how vital she is to the team.
As McGee, Torres, and Knight dig deeper, what starts as a single case unravels into a much larger conspiracy with national security at stake. The episode balances emotional intensity with classic investigative drama, delivering exactly what longtime fans expect.
Written by Marco Schnabel and directed by James Whitmore Jr., “Bad Impressions” stands out as one of the season’s most gripping episodes.