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NCIS S23E1 — Prodigal Son (1)

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NCIS•Season 23•Episode 1

Prodigal Son (1)

8.1/10 · 407 votesOct 14, 202543 min

Ranked #6 of 20 in Season 23•+0.3 vs season avg

Reeling from his father’s murder, Parker goes to extreme lengths to hunt down the woman he holds responsible, mob boss Carla Marino, jeopardizing not only his own future but the team’s.

Directed byDiana Valentine

Written byChristopher J. Waild

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Cast7

Sean Murray

Sean Murray

Timothy McGee

Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer Valderrama

Nick Torres

Katrina Law

Katrina Law

Jessica Knight

Brian Dietzen

Brian Dietzen

Jimmy Palmer

Rocky Carroll

Rocky Carroll

Leon Vance

Diona Reasonover

Diona Reasonover

Kasie Hines

Gary Cole

Gary Cole

Alden Parker

Crew2

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Christopher J. Waild

Writer

Diana Valentine

Diana Valentine

Director

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Episode Summary

"Prodigal Son (1)" is episode 1 of NCIS season 23. It scored 8.1/10 from 407 votes, ranking #6 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Diana Valentine and written by Christopher J. Waild, it aired on October 14, 2025.

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