The BEST episodes of NCIS season 23

Every episode of NCIS season 23, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of NCIS season 23!

Explore the inner workings of the government agency that investigates all crimes involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position. Leading this team is NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, a skilled investigator and interrogator who is smart, tough and willing to bend the rules to get the job done.

Last Updated: 12/5/2025Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
God Only Knows
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7.62
110 votes

#1 - God Only Knows

Season 23 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/2/2025

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.

Now and Then (2)
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7.60
234 votes

#2 - Now and Then (2)

Season 23 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2025

A prison break by an inmate who had just three weeks left on a sentence compels the team to reopen the case of a naval officer’s death that was originally investigated by Gibbs and Franks in the ‘90s, and enlist the help of retired special agent Vera Strickland. Also, the team has different views on what to include in a special Navy time capsule.

Prodigal Son (1)
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7.56
247 votes

#3 - Prodigal Son (1)

Season 23 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/14/2025

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.

Directors: Diana Valentine
Prodigal Son (2)
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7.54
245 votes

#4 - Prodigal Son (2)

Season 23 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/2025

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 in pursuit of power.

The Sound and the Fury
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7.54
236 votes

#5 - The Sound and the Fury

Season 23 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2025

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.

Directors: Tawnia McKiernan
Gone Girls
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7.54
231 votes

#6 - Gone Girls

Season 23 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2025

The team investigates a U.S. marine who is believed to have kidnapped the wife of one of the most powerful men at the Department of Justice

Directors: Rocky Carroll
Writer: Amy Rutberg
Page-Turner
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7.27
209 votes

#7 - Page-Turner

Season 23 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/18/2025

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.

Directors: Marc Roskin