The firstNCISspinoff (though technically,NCISwas also a spinoff) ran for14 seasons before being canceled.

Although that series reached its conclusion, the finale teased thatSam would be joiningNCIS: Hawaiiin Season 3.

He moved to Hawai’i to lead the NCIS Elite team for classified missions.

Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) with bandages on his hands in NCIS: Los Angeles.

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Thankfully, Sam’s story didn’t end there.

He pivoted to working on Capitol Hill to get congressional support for various military actions globally.

But before he officially returns to NCIS, he has to take care of a few things first.

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As he leaves, he tells Tim McGee (Sean Murray), “Definitely see you around.”

Hopefully, this is more than just a passing line, and Sam will officially joinNCIS.

Sam andNick Torres (Wilmer Valderrama) are both tough and skilled fighterswith big hearts.

LL Cool J as Sam Hannah in NCIS: Hawai’i.

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Sam and Alden Parker (Gary Cole) even have the same love for pastries.

One of the more surprising but quite fitting dynamics is between Sam and Jimmy.

But thedeeper bond between Sam and Jimmy is how they’re single fathers raising their kids.

Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey), Sam Hanna (LL Cool J), Nick Torres (Wilmer Valderrama), and Alden Parker (Gary Cole) in the OSP breakroom in NCIS: Los Angeles.

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Diona Reasonover’s answer might shock you.

AlthoughNCIShas featured some threatening and tough opponents, most of the action is handled through shootouts.

It seems the creative team forNCISwanted to honor that when Sam showed up.

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This leads into themost involved and longest fight scene inNCIShistory,which even highlights McGee’s hand-to-hand combat skills.

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As of now, LL Cool J’s guest appearance onNCISdoesn’t go beyond Season 22, Episode 18.

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However, it’s clear that the door is left open for his returninNCISSeason 23.

I don’t see why I wouldn’t come back."

LL Cool J clearly enjoys playing Sam, as he’s played the character across threedifferent shows in theNCISfranchise.

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