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NCIS S23E20 — Sons and Daughters

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NCIS•Season 23•Episode 20

Sons and Daughters

7.7/10 · 293 votesMay 12, 202643 min

Ranked #14 of 20 in Season 23•−0.1 vs season avg

One year after a deadly coffee shop bombing, a new explosion proves the attack wasn’t the work of a lone wolf – a case that forces the team to confront legacy and loyalty.

Directed byJosé Clemente Hernandez

Written byChristopher J. Waild

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Sean Murray

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Timothy McGee

Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer Valderrama

Nick Torres

Katrina Law

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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

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Christopher J. Waild

Writer

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José Clemente Hernandez

Director

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Episode Summary

"Sons and Daughters" is episode 20 of NCIS season 23. It scored 7.7/10 from 293 votes, ranking #14 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by José Clemente Hernandez and written by Christopher J. Waild, it aired on May 12, 2026.

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