The title (often referred to as "Hell or High Water") is the 12th episode of the third season of NCIS: New Orleans . First aired on January 24, 2017, this high-stakes episode takes the team away from the streets of the Big Easy and into the dangerous, isolated environment of a deep-sea oil rig. Plot Overview: Murder at Sea
: The episode follows the emotional aftermath of the previous mission, where Pride sought justice for the death of Eliza West, a family friend killed by the cartel. Themes and Production [S3E12] Hell or High Water
While the main action takes place offshore, "Hell on the High Water" also features significant growth for the supporting cast: The title (often referred to as "Hell or