LL Cool J to Reprise Role as Sam Hanna in NCIS Season 22

The rapper-actor will return to the flagship series in an April 21 episode, as announced via a joint Instagram post with NCIS.

LL Cool J will appear as Sam Hanna in NCIS Season 22, Episode 18, scheduled to air on April 21, 2025.
The announcement was made on March 20, 2025, through a joint Instagram post by LL Cool J and the official NCIS account.
This marks LL Cool J's return to the flagship series after starring in all 14 seasons of NCIS: Los Angeles and appearing in NCIS: Hawai’i before its cancellation in 2024.
Sam Hanna has previously appeared in NCIS during Seasons 6 and 20, underscoring the franchise's interconnected storytelling.
The NCIS franchise continues its 22nd season and has already been renewed for a 23rd, highlighting its enduring popularity and adaptability.