In NCIS season 23 episode 5, the team reopens a decades-old naval officer murder case with retired agent Vera Strickland, uncovering hidden motives, old secrets, and unexpected twists

CBS is officially confirmed to deliver up another brand new episode of their hit crime/drama series NCIS tonight, November 4, 2025, and it will feature somebody’s wife getting kidnapped and more. This episode is the 4th one for this current season 23.

Origins season 2 depicted how the characters are suffering in their own way in their personal lives. There is a distinct level of authenticity to their storylines.

Murray spoke about how his character "McGee has a somewhat personal arc, something that is shocking to him, but also ..."

From what's going on with Vance to Vera coming in for the 'Origins' crossover to the team keeping secrets about his family from him.

It’s a great follow-up to the incredible NCIS: Origins Season 2 Episode 3, which featured young Ducky bringing his particular brand of light to the office.

NCIS Season 7, Episode 23, shifts the show’s tone into an immediate, visceral crime drama focusing on a character driven by decades of guilt.