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NCIS S23E2 — Prodigal Son (2)

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NCIS•Season 23•Episode 2

Prodigal Son (2)

8.2/10 · 390 votesOct 21, 202543 min

Ranked #5 of 20 in Season 23•+0.4 vs season avg

Parker’s pursuit of vengeance for his father’s murder could have deadly consequences, while his sister, Navy vice admiral Harriet Parker, faces an impossible choice.

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

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Daniel Begakis

Decorator

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Episode Summary

"Prodigal Son (2)" is episode 2 of NCIS season 23. It scored 8.2/10 from 390 votes, ranking #5 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Written by Christopher J. Waild, it aired on October 21, 2025.

Next: E3 · The Sound and the Fury Best of Season 23