NCIS Season 23 Episode 5 “Now and Then” Photos + Plot Details The CBS Original hit drama returns with NCIS Season 23 Episode 5 , titled “Now and Then,” airing Tuesday, Nov. 11 (9:00–10:01 PM ET/PT) on CBS and streaming the next day on Paramount+ for all Premium and Essential subscribers.
In this thrilling continuation of the decades-spanning NCIS crossover , a sudden prison break by an inmate with just three weeks left in his sentence forces the NCIS team to revisit a long-dormant investigation. The escaped prisoner’s past ties unravel into the mysterious death of a naval officer originally investigated by Gibbs and Mike Franks in the 1990s . As the team digs into the case, they enlist retired special agent Vera Strickland (Roma Maffia) , whose history with Gibbs offers new insights and long-buried truths.
Meanwhile, tensions rise back at HQ as the team debates what should go inside a special Navy time capsule , with differing views on how best to represent the past, honor the present, and preserve NCIS history for the future.
Episode Credits
Written by: Marco Schnabel
Directed by: Jose Clemente Hernandez
Series Overview
The legendary CBS drama NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) continues to explore the complex and often emotional challenges of high-stakes federal investigations. Led by Special Agent Alden Parker , the team includes longtime favorite Timothy McGee , undercover specialist Nick Torres , fearless REACT agent Jessica Knight , medical examiner Jimmy Palmer , and forensic scientist Kasie Hines , all under the leadership of Director Leon Vance . Together, they tackle cases involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel—from espionage and terrorism to fugitives, cybercrime, and murder.
Main Cast
Gary Cole as Special Agent Alden Parker
Sean Murray as Special Agent Timothy McGee
Wilmer Valderrama as Special Agent Nick Torres
Katrina Law as Special Agent Jessica Knight
Brian Dietzen as Dr. Jimmy Palmer
Diona Reasonover as Kasie Hines
Rocky Carroll as Director Leon Vance
Link to Last Week’s Episode Photos
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NCIS Season 23 Episode 5 “Now and Then” Photos
“Now and Then” – 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, on the thrilling conclusion to the decades-spanning crossover event on the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured: Michael Lowry as Thomas Mulligan. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
NCIS Season 23 Episode 5 “Now and Then” – 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, on the thrilling conclusion to the decades-spanning crossover event on the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured: Diona Reasonover as Forensic Scientist Kasie Hines. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Now and Then” – 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, on the thrilling conclusion to the decades-spanning crossover event on the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured: Michael Lowry as Thomas Mulligan. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Now and Then” – 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, on the thrilling conclusion to the decades-spanning crossover event on the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured: Gary Cole as Aiden Parker, Roma Maffia as Vera Strickland and Diona Reasonover as Forensic Scientist Kasie Hines. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
NCIS Season 23 Episode 5 “Now and Then” – 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, on the thrilling conclusion to the decades-spanning crossover event on the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured: Gary Cole, Roma Maffia, Brian Dietzen, Diona Reasonover and Director Jose Clemente Hernandez. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Now and Then” – 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, on the thrilling conclusion to the decades-spanning crossover event on the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured: Randy Crowder as Mac Sims. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
NCIS Season 23 Episode 5 “Now and Then” – 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, on the thrilling conclusion to the decades-spanning crossover event on the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured: Michael Lowry as Thomas Mulligan. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
NCIS Season 23 Episode 5 “Now and Then” – 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, on the thrilling conclusion to the decades-spanning crossover event on the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured: Katrina Law as NCIS S.A. Jessica Knight and Wilmer Valderrama as S.A. Nicolas Torres. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
NCIS Season 23 Episode 5 “Now and Then” – 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, on the thrilling conclusion to the decades-spanning crossover event on the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured: Katrina Law and Wilmer Valderrama. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
NCIS Season 23 Episode 5 “Now and Then” – 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, on the thrilling conclusion to the decades-spanning crossover event on the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured: Michael Lowry as Thomas Mulligan. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
NCIS Season 23 Episode 5 “Now and Then” – 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, on the thrilling conclusion to the decades-spanning crossover event on the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured: Gary Cole as Aiden Parker, Roma Maffia as Vera Strickland and Diona Reasonover as Forensic Scientist Kasie Hines. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Now and Then” – 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, on the thrilling conclusion to the decades-spanning crossover event on the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured: Randy Crowder. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
NCIS Season 23 Episode 5 “Now and Then” – 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, on the thrilling conclusion to the decades-spanning crossover event on the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured: Brian Dietzen as Jimmy Palmer. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
NCIS Season 23 Episode 5 “Now and Then” – 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, on the thrilling conclusion to the decades-spanning crossover event on the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured: Katrina Law as NCIS S.A. Jessica Knight. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
NCIS Season 23 Episode 5 “Now and Then” – 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, on the thrilling conclusion to the decades-spanning crossover event on the CBS Original series NCIS, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured: Katrina Law as NCIS S.A. Jessica Knight and Wilmer Valderrama as S.A. Nicolas Torres. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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