Daniel Steven Gonzalez

Christy convinces herself that everything is fine even though her family is basically homeless. Surprisingly, Bonnie is the one who tries to bring her back to reality.

Gibbs is granted protective custody of a 10-year-old orphaned refugee, Elena (Lily Rose Silver), when an NCIS case reveals she is the target of a violent gang.

The Graysons try to protect their own, as suspicion grows about the shooting of Emily Thorne.

Walden and Alan are determined to convince Louis that Santa Claus is real. Melanie Lynskey returns as Walden's stalker, Rose.

In the season premiere episode, Officer John Cooper returns to duty after recovering from back surgery and meets his new partner, Officer Jessica Tang, a tough and disciplined cop with her own set of baggage from working the streets. Lydia, whose new partner is Ruben Robinson, can't seem to escape helping a former CI (Confidential Informant) who won't stay in safety. Ben, Sammy and Dewey (series regular C. THOMAS HOWELL) chase an armed man into an elementary school, while Ben bumps heads with Danny Ferguson (guest star LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS), an intense street cop whose cynical attitude is affecting their work.