Brian Leigh Smith

When a Russian bomber goes missing while flying over US soil, Callen and Sam must track it down in the desert and secure its weapons and intel before the Russians on board destroy the plane; Hetty gives Nell a cryptic assignment.

A former Black Ops agent, originally recruited and trained by Hetty Lange, returns to seek revenge on Hetty for the life she introduced him to.

The team investigate an arson attack at Global West Ventures Corp., a naval defence contractor; Rountree connects with an ex; Kilbride gives Callen files on Pembrook.

The team work with Drug Enforcement Administration agent Talia Del Campo to find a missing whistleblower set to testify against gun manufacturers marketing to drug cartels.