Episode
NCIS: Now and Then (II)
Overview
The cold case of a small-town death of a naval officer in the ‘90s is unexpectedly re-opened in the present day, sending the team on a manhunt for justice. The crossover starts on NCIS: Origins S02E05 Funny How Time Slips Away (I).
Details
- Series
- NCIS
- Season
- Season 23
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2025-11-11
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Now and Then (II) is Episode 5 in Season 23 of NCIS. It aired on 2025-11-11. The runtime is 43 min.
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