NCIS Season 23 Episode 2 Prodigal Son (Part II) Recap & Guide

Name: Prodigal Son (Part II)
Released: 2025-10-21
Cast: Nancy Travis, Rebecca De Mornay, Whitney Rice, Tony Winters, Miya Kodama

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Parker’s pursuit of vengeance for his father’s murder could have deadly consequences. His sister, Navy vice admiral Harriet Parker (Nancy Travis), faces an impossible choice, on the part two conclusion of the 23rd season premiere of the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Oct. 21 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

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NCIS Season 23 Episode 2, "Prodigal Son (Part II)," aired 2025-10-21 on CBS. Parker’s pursuit of vengeance for his father’s murder could have deadly consequences, while his sister, Navy vice admiral Harriet Parker (Nancy Travis), faces an impossible choice, on the part two conclusion of the 23rd season premiere of the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Oct. 21 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT)

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Episode: Season 23, Episode 2 of 20
Title: Prodigal Son (Part II)
Air Date: Oct 21, 2025
Runtime: 60 min
Director: TBA
Writers: TBA

Overview

Episode Summary

Parker’s pursuit of vengeance for his father’s murder could have deadly consequences, while his sister, Navy vice admiral Harriet Parker (Nancy Travis), faces an impossible choice, on the part two conclusion of the 23rd season premiere of the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Oct. 21 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT)

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NCIS Season 23 Episode 2 Recap

Parker’s pursuit of vengeance for his father’s murder could have deadly consequences.

His sister, Navy vice admiral Harriet Parker (Nancy Travis), faces an impossible choice, on the part two conclusion of the 23rd season premiere of the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Oct. 21 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

At a Glance

Key Moments

Parker’s pursuit of vengeance for his father’s murder could have deadly consequences (F01).
His sister, Navy vice admiral Harriet Parker (Nancy Travis), faces an impossible choice, on the part two conclusion of the 23rd season premiere of the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Oct. 21 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) (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

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Cast

Guest Stars

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Nancy Travis

as Navy Vice Admiral Harriet Parker

Navy Vice Admiral Harriet Parker

Carla Marino

Erin Marsh

as Admiral Gene Halverson

Admiral Gene Halverson

Miya Kodama

as Janice

Janice

Tabitha Brownstone

as Lauren Jacobs

Lauren Jacobs

Joy Cooper

as Navy Officer

Pancho Cardeña

as Mercenary Guard

Mercenary Guard

Brett Wagner

as Grizzled Driver

Grizzled Driver

A.T. Branch

as Boatswain's Mate Senior Chief

Analysis

NCIS Season 23 Episode 2 Ending Explained

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This section discusses the ending of "Prodigal Son (Part II)" 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

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What happens in NCIS Season 23 Episode 2?

Parker’s pursuit of vengeance for his father’s murder could have deadly consequences, while his sister, Navy vice admiral Harriet Parker (Nancy Travis), faces an impossible choice, on the part two conclusion of the 23rd season premiere of the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Oct. 21 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

What is the main case in "Prodigal Son (Part II)"?

Parker’s pursuit of vengeance for his father’s murder could have deadly consequences.

What else happens in "Prodigal Son (Part II)"?

His sister, Navy vice admiral Harriet Parker (Nancy Travis), faces an impossible choice, on the part two conclusion of the 23rd season premiere of the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Oct. 21 (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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