as G. Callen (notable for having limited screen time in this episode). LL Cool J as Sam Hanna. Eric Christian Olsen as Marty Deeks. Daniela Ruah as Kensi Blye (credited but does not appear). Medalion Rahimi as Fatima Namazi. Caleb Castille as Devin Rountree. Gerald McRaney as Admiral Hollace Kilbride. Recurring/Guest Stars :
: Sam debates selling his beloved boat and spends much of the episode paired with Vostanik Sabatino , showcasing a comedic "buddy-cop" dynamic. "NCIS: Los Angeles" Hard for the Money(2022)
The episode follows the NCIS team as they investigate the murder of a woman employed in the Navy's missile defense program. The investigation reveals a connection to stolen Navy missile technology, leading the team into a web of corporate espionage and national security threats. Eric Christian Olsen as Marty Deeks
: The team works to track down classified documents being sold to foreign interests (specifically Libya) after a sailor is killed while attempting to stop the theft. Character Developments : Caleb Castille as Devin Rountree
as Special Deputy U.S. Marshal Vostanik Sabatino. Kavi Ramachandran Ladnier as NCIS Reserve Agent Shyla Dahr. Gregg Binkley as Navy Lt. Commander Gary Hudson. Production Context
: Kilbride shares a rare, vulnerable moment with Deeks, reflecting on his own failed relationship with his son and the sacrifices he made for his career. Cast and Crew Director : Rick Tunell. Writers : Matt Klafter and Indira G. Wilson. Main Cast :
Filmed at in Hollywood, this episode is part of the penultimate season of the series. Critics and fans noted the episode's focus on character-driven subplots—specifically the foster parenting journey and Kilbride's backstory—over the central investigative procedural. "NCIS: Los Angeles" Hard for the Money (TV Episode 2022)