Diandra Lyle

Picking up after the explosive fall finale, Hodgins is eight weeks into his rehabilitation for his paralysis and forced to navigate life in a wheelchair. Meanwhile, Brennan and Booth investigate the death of a public defender who had multiple defendants from previous cases with motives to kill her.

McGee and Torres visit the home of a high school student who witnessed a hit and run; Vance's daughter is arrested for shoplifting.

Vance returns to field duty -- with Gibbs as his partner -- when a murder investigation has a connection to a former NCIS agent incarcerated for stealing evidence.

The 126 are called to a rat-infested house, then are trapped in an elevator as a woman goes into labour; Tommy and Trevor host his ex-wife.

Rosie, Villa and TMI head to a small town to investigate the murder of its former mayor. Rosie struggles with feelings of guilt, as Slade faces complications following his kidney donation.

Leanne defies Campbell's order and uses the hospital helicopter to reunite a family for the last time. Meanwhile, Willis and Loa use a cell phone app to communicate with an autistic young girl.