Episode
NCIS: Prodigal Son (1)
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- NCIS
- Season
- Season 23
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2025-10-14
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Prodigal Son (1) is Episode 1 in Season 23 of NCIS. It aired on 2025-10-14. The runtime is 43 min.
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