A Little Sam Hanna Before NCIS: New York
This clip offers a timely look back at the Sam Hanna–Callen partnership that helped define NCIS: Los Angeles before Sam moves into a new chapter in New York. With LL Cool J reprising the role and Chris O’Donnell returning to the throwback moment, it gives longtime NCIS viewers a character-focused bridge to NCIS: New York and its new pairing with Scott Caan.
Before Sam Hanna takes on New York, we’re looking back at a classic moment with LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell from NCIS: Los Angeles. The throwback brings Sam and Callen back together as fans get ready for Hanna’s next chapter in the NCIS universe.
LL Cool J reprises his longtime role in NCIS: New York, which brings Sam back to his hometown to lead an NCIS field office alongside a new partner played by Scott Caan.
NCIS: New York premieres Tuesday, October 6, 2026, on CBS and streams the next day on Paramount+.
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