[s16e1] Destiny's Child Direct

The premiere picks up one month after the Season 15 finale. remains a captive of Nigel Hakim, who is using him to help steal classified information. Acting Director Gibbs and the team work tirelessly to track them down, eventually tracing the signal to a mansion in Virginia. The episode concludes with a high-stakes rescue mission where Vance is saved, and Hakim is finally stopped. Key Highlights

: You can find the full list of crew and guest stars for this episode on the NCIS "Destiny's Child" IMDB page . "NCIS" Destiny's Child (TV Episode 2018) - Full cast & crew [S16E1] Destiny's Child

: Special Agent Jack Sloane is particularly driven to find Hakim, as her history with him (and the trauma he caused her) makes the mission deeply personal. Trivia & Production Air Date : September 25, 2018. The premiere picks up one month after the Season 15 finale

: While Vance is missing, Gibbs is forced into the role of Acting Director. True to his character, he finds the bureaucratic duties and the "Director's chair" uncomfortable, preferring to be in the field with his team. The episode concludes with a high-stakes rescue mission

: This episode marks the official start for Kasie Hines (played by Diona Reasonover) as the team's new permanent forensic scientist. Taking over for the legendary Abby Sciuto, Kasie initially feels the pressure of "filling big shoes," leading to some early awkwardness as she tries to find her own rhythm within the team.

In , titled " Destiny's Child ," the team deals with the immediate aftermath of Director Vance's kidnapping while welcoming a new face to the lab. Episode Summary

: While the episode shares a name with the iconic R&B group Destiny's Child , the title more likely refers to the themes of fate and the paths chosen by the characters (specifically Kasie's new path and Vance's survival).