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The Best Episodes of NCIS Season 23

Every episode of NCIS Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of NCIS Season 23!

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From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has any connection to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    NCIS Season 23 Episode 1 - Prodigal Son (1)
    8.1/10(291 votes)

    #1 - Prodigal Son (1)

    S23:E1

    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.

    Director:Diana Valentine
    Writer:Christopher J. Waild

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  2. NCIS Season 23 Episode 2 - Prodigal Son (2)
    8.2/10(281 votes)

    #2 - Prodigal Son (2)

    S23:E2

    Parker’s pursuit of vengeance for his father’s murder could have deadly consequences, while his sister, Navy vice admiral Harriet Parker, faces an impossible choice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Christopher J. Waild

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  3. NCIS Season 23 Episode 3 - The Sound and the Fury
    7.3/10(265 votes)

    #3 - The Sound and the Fury

    S23:E3

    When a petty officer’s death is connected to a blackmail investigation, the team is forced to work with Special Agent Sawyer on the case, which takes a terrifying turn for Torres. Meanwhile, Knight is offered an opportunity to train with NCIS Elite.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Scott Williams

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  4. NCIS Season 23 Episode 4 - Gone Girls
    8.2/10(265 votes)

    #4 - Gone Girls

    S23:E4

    The team investigates a U.S. marine who is believed to have kidnapped a man's wife.

    Director:Rocky Carroll
    Writer:Amy Rutberg

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  5. NCIS Season 23 Episode 5 - Now and Then (II)
    8.1/10(275 votes)

    #5 - Now and Then (II)

    S23:E5

    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).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. NCIS Season 23 Episode 6 - Page-Turner
    7.5/10(260 votes)

    #6 - Page-Turner

    S23:E6

    When McGee is kidnapped while promoting his latest book in the Deep Six crime series, the team investigates his self-professed “#1 fan” – and a potential link to a murder case involving stolen classified documents.

    Director:Marc Roskin
    Writers:Steven D. Binder, Sydney Mitchel

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  7. NCIS Season 23 Episode 7 - God Only Knows
    7.7/10(211 votes)

    #7 - God Only Knows

    S23:E7

    A kidnapped teen leads the team to a Navy SEAL who survived captivity by the Taliban but may have committed murder after returning home. Also, Jimmy finally shares his findings about the mysterious death of Parker’s mother with his boss.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. NCIS Season 23 Episode 8 - Stolen Moments
    7.8/10(208 votes)

    #8 - Stolen Moments

    S23:E8

    When a man is shot by the Secret Service outside the vice president’s official residence, NCIS is aided in the case by a new member of the team: an AI chatbot being beta-tested by the Department of Justice.

    Director:Diana Valentine
    Writers:Jesse Stern, Brian Dietzen

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  9. NCIS Season 23 Episode 9 - Heaven and Nature
    8.7/10(208 votes)

    #9 - Heaven and Nature

    S23:E9

    McGee and Torres try to recover a stolen truck filled with toys for the Navy’s annual Christmas drive while the truth about Parker’s mother is finally revealed. Also, Knight is given her first NCIS: Elite mission, which involves tracking down a former member of the team.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:Scott Williams

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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Prodigal Son (1)" is the best rated episode of "NCIS" season 23. It scored 8.1/10 based on 291 votes. Directed by Diana Valentine and written by Christopher J. Waild, it aired on 10/14/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Prodigal Son (2)".