NCIS: Los Angeles Season 13 - A Case of the Missing Episodes (or Did We Just Eat Too Much Popcorn?)
Ah, NCIS: Los Angeles. The land of sun-kissed beaches, high-octane chases, and enough cryptic Hetty stares to make your head spin. But for some of us, a recent rewatch dilemma has emerged, more perplexing than a disappearing mole on a rogue arms dealer (although, those are pretty darn confusing too). Just how many episodes are there in Season 13?
The Official Report: 22 Episodes
Let's get the boring stuff out of the way first. According to official sources (which, let's face it, are about as exciting as watching Granger fold laundry), there are a neat and tidy 22 episodes in Season 13. That's still a good chunk of Callen and Sam kicking butt, Kensi delivering witty one-liners, and Deeks...well, being Deeks (which is a whole category of entertainment in itself).
The Phantom Episodes: A Fan Fiction Conspiracy?
But here's where things get interesting. Venture into the wild west of the internet (comment sections, anyone?), and you might stumble upon whispers of 24 episodes. Were these figments of our imagination, fueled by late-night reruns and questionable snack choices? Did we all collectively dream up a Callen-centric two-parter that never existed?
Theory 1: The Mandela Effect Strikes Again
Maybe it's a case of the Mandela Effect, that trippy phenomenon where a bunch of people share a false memory. Perhaps in some alternate dimension, there действительно (действительно is Russian for "really") were 24 episodes. In this reality, though, we're stuck with 22. Unless... someone out there has a secret stash of NCIS: Los Angeles DVDs they're not telling us about?
Theory 2: The Lost Episodes - A Netflix Caper?
Maybe there were originally 24 episodes, but two got classified top secret and are now chilling in a hidden vault somewhere (possibly guarded by retired Navy Seals...or Granger with a particularly stern look). Or, perhaps they're Netflix exclusives – a cruel twist of fate for us loyal CBS viewers.
The Verdict: Embrace the 22 and Enjoy the Ride
While the mystery of the missing episodes might linger, here's the truth: 22 episodes of NCIS: Los Angeles is still a win. So grab your beverage of choice, settle in, and prepare to be entertained. After all, with enough shrimp scampi and Nell's technical wizardry, even 22 episodes can feel like a never-ending thrill ride.
P.S. If anyone out there has any concrete proof of these phantom episodes, please, for the love of all things Hetty, share it with the world. We need answers!
