NCIS · Season 23 · Episode 1
NCIS Season 23 Episode 1: Prodigal Son (Part I)
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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.
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NCIS Season 23 Episode 1, "Prodigal Son (Part I)," aired 2025-10-14 on CBS. 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
Quick Facts
Episode Information
- Episode
- Season 23, Episode 1 of 20
- Title
- Prodigal Son (Part I)
- Air Date
- Oct 14, 2025
- Runtime
- 60 min
- Director
- TBA
- Writers
- TBA
Overview
Episode Summary
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
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NCIS Season 23 Episode 1 Recap
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.
At a Glance
Key Moments
- Reeling from his father’s murder, Parker goes to extreme lengths to hunt down the woman he holds responsible, mob boss Carla Marino. (F01).
- jeopardizing not only his own future but the team’s (F02).
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
Navy Vice Admiral Harriet Parker
Young Alden
Fernando
Young Harriet
Young Roman
FBI Agent Eric Ford / Carla's Thug
Cruz / Armed Man
Analysis
NCIS Season 23 Episode 1 Ending Explained
Spoilers below
This section discusses the ending of "Prodigal Son (Part I)" 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 23 Episode 1?
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.
What is the main case in "Prodigal Son (Part I)"?
Reeling from his father’s murder, Parker goes to extreme lengths to hunt down the woman he holds responsible, mob boss Carla Marino..
What else happens in "Prodigal Son (Part I)"?
jeopardizing not only his own future but the team’s.
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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