[s13e1] Subject 17 Apr 2026

In this episode, Special Agent G. Callen begins to suspect that Hetty Lange has been keeping deeply personal secrets about his childhood training and past. The core conflict centers on Callen confronting Hetty with evidence that he was once identified as in a recruitment project. Key Plot Points

: Former CIA agent Joelle Taylor resurfaces, determined to capture the rogue operative Katya. She abducts Zasha Gagarin, a Russian asset working for Callen, to use her as bait. [S13E1] Subject 17

: The couple continues their journey toward parenthood, discussing the possibility of adoption after previous fertility struggles. In this episode, Special Agent G

: The team must track down the informant while dealing with a non-lethal engagement order from Admiral Kilbride to avoid an international incident with Russian operatives. Key Plot Points : Former CIA agent Joelle

: Callen discovers files indicating he was part of a school designed to recruit secret agents at a very young age. Hetty eventually admits that he was indeed Subject 17.

: By the end of the episode, Hetty leaves for a mission in Syria, leaving Callen to send Zasha to track her. Production Details Preview — NCIS: LA Season 13 Episode 1: Subject 17