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NCIS S23E9 — Heaven and Nature
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NCIS•Season 23•Episode 9

Heaven and Nature

8.5/10 · 362 votesDec 16, 202543 min

Ranked #2 of 20 in Season 23•+0.7 vs season avg

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McGee and Torres try to recover a stolen truck filled with toys for the Navy’s annual Christmas drive while the truth about Parker’s mother is finally revealed. Also, Knight is given her first NCIS: Elite mission, which involves tracking down a former member of the

Directed byJames Whitmore Jr.
Written byScott Williams
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Sean Murray

Sean Murray

Timothy McGee

Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer Valderrama

Nick Torres

Katrina Law

Katrina Law

Jessica Knight

Brian Dietzen

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Jimmy Palmer

Rocky Carroll

Rocky Carroll

Leon Vance

Diona Reasonover

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Kasie Hines

Gary Cole

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Alden Parker

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Scott Williams

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Episode Summary

"Heaven and Nature" is episode 9 of NCIS season 23. It scored 8.5/10 from 362 votes, ranking #2 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by James Whitmore Jr. and written by Scott Williams, it aired on December 16, 2025.

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