NCIS · Season 22 · Episode 1
NCIS Season 22 Episode 1: Empty Nest
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NCIS searches for a missing undercover agent in the midst of an active hostage situation, on the 22nd season premiere of the CBS Original series NCIS, Monday, Oct. 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
Quick Answer
NCIS Season 22 Episode 1, "Empty Nest," aired 2024-10-14 on CBS. NCIS searches for a missing undercover agent in the midst of an active hostage situation, on the 22nd season premiere of the CBS Original series NCIS, Monday, Oct. 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT)
Quick Facts
Episode Information
- Episode
- Season 22, Episode 1 of 20
- Title
- Empty Nest
- Air Date
- Oct 14, 2024
- Runtime
- 60 min
- Director
- TBA
- Writers
- TBA
Overview
Episode Summary
NCIS searches for a missing undercover agent in the midst of an active hostage situation, on the 22nd season premiere of the CBS Original series NCIS, Monday, Oct. 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT)
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NCIS Season 22 Episode 1 Recap
NCIS searches for a missing undercover agent in the midst of an active hostage situation, on the 22nd season premiere of the CBS Original series NCIS, Monday, Oct. 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
At a Glance
Key Moments
- NCIS searches for a missing undercover agent in the midst of an active hostage situation, on the 22nd season premiere of the CBS Original series NCIS, Monday, Oct. 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) (F01).
Analysis
Character Development
The NCIS team
The official synopsis flags no individual personal-arc beat for this episode. The official synopsis flags no individual character beat. Interpretation: the module stays present with an honest source-anchored statement rather than an invented beat.
Cast
Main Cast
Cast
Guest Stars
NCIS Deputy Director Gabriel LaRoche
Counselor Celia Ross
Special Agent Jodie Moreno
Reverend Edward Pike
Elmo Miller
Male REACT Agent
Analysis
NCIS Season 22 Episode 1 Ending Explained
Spoilers below
This section discusses the ending of "Empty Nest" in detail. Stop here if you haven't watched the episode.
The official synopsis establishes the episode's case and personal beats as summarized above; it does not describe the investigation's conclusion (see source_inventory.failed for the full source situation).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in NCIS Season 22 Episode 1?
NCIS searches for a missing undercover agent in the midst of an active hostage situation, on the 22nd season premiere of the CBS Original series NCIS, Monday, Oct. 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
What is the main case in "Empty Nest"?
NCIS searches for a missing undercover agent in the midst of an active hostage situation, on the 22nd season premiere of the CBS Original series NCIS, Monday, Oct. 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
How does the case end?
The official synopsis does not describe the outcome, and no independent recap was retrievable for this episode; the document therefore does not state one.
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