"NCIS" season 23 premiers with a two-parter and Alden Parker (played by Gary Cole) determined to chase down mob boss Carla Marino (Rebecca De Mornay) to avenge the death of his father. The arrival of Navy Vice Admiral Harriet Parker (Nancy Travis), Alden's sister, does little to make life easier...
Read on to find out what we can expect and how to watch 'NCIS' season 23 from anywhere with a VPN.
"NCIS" season 23 returns to CBS on Tuesday, October 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. New episodes stream the next day on Paramount+ (or same day for Premium subscribers)
• U.S. — CBS (via Sling/ Fubo/ YouTube/ Hulu+LiveTV) / Paramount+
• CAN — Paramount+
• U.K. — Paramount+
• Australia — Paramount+
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Will Alden go outside the law to satisfy his lust for revenge? Have a wild guess? And, if the present isn't dangerous enough, is there something in the past that won't go away? Something to do with Parker's mother's death certificate? Medical Examiner Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen) thinks there might be.
Meanwhile, Director Leon Vance (Rocky Carroll) and the other main members of the NCIS Major Case Response Team: Washington Field Office all return to the Navy Yard for duty with a case load that may or may not be influenced by Carlo Marino's ties to the Nexus Cartel.
So keep reading to discover where to watch "NCIS" season 23 streams no matter where in the world you are today — and potentially for FREE!
How to watch 'NCIS' season 23 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "NCIS" season 23 on your usual subscription?
You can still watch the action live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple, just follow these steps.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.S. and want to view your usual domestic service, you'd select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to a service that's showing "NCIS" season 23 and watch just like you would at home.
How to watch 'NCIS' season 23 online in the U.S.
"NCIS" season 23 returns to CBS on Tuesday, October 14 so if you already get the channel on your cable plan or TV antenna tune in at 8 p.m. ET/PT.. New episodes stream the next day on Paramount+.
If you're a cord cutter Sling/ Fubo/ YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV) are all good cable-alternative options.
Sling plans start at $45.99 per month, and you can save on your first month of Sling TV now. Fubo plans start from $84.99/month for 200+ channels. Plus, if you haven't used it before, you can take advantage of the 7-day free Fubo trial.
You'll need the Paramount Plus with Showtime plan to watch live at $12.99/month after its 7-day free Paramount Plus trial. Or, if you don't mind watching on catch up the day after, you can opt for the more affordable Essential tier for $7.99/month (again with a free one-week trial).
If you're currently outside of the U.S. but have one of these subscriptions, you can still watch "NCIS" season 23 on your usual streaming service by using a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch 'NCIS' season 23 in Canada
"NCIS" season 23 should return to Canada on Paramount+ (home of the previous seasons) with a broadcast date TBC. It premieres in the U.S. on Tuesday, October 14 so the wait should not be too long.
However, it will be released on Global TV in Canada, also on Tuesday, October 14.
If you don’t have the channel on cable, you can stream it on Stack TV via Prime Video, Fubo, and others. It’s free for 7 days to Prime Video Subscribers, then CA$12.99/month.
Abroad? Don't panic. Americans out of the country who want to catch the show can use their usual domestic streaming platform with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch 'NCIS' season 23 in the U.K.
"NCIS" season 23 is available to watch on Paramount+ in the UK from Wednesday, October 15.
Prices start at £4.99/month in the U.K. following a 7-day free trial.
However, if you're an American traveling to the U.K. and can't wait that long, you can catch the show a day earlier on your usual domestic streamer with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch 'NCIS' season 23 in Australia
"NCIS" season 23 is available to watch on Paramount+ in Australia from Wednesday, October 15.
However, if you're an American traveling Down Under and can't wait that long, you can catch the show on your usual domestic streamer by downloading NordVPN and connecting with your usual domestic streamer.
'NCIS' season 23 - Cast
Sean Murray as Timothy “Tim” McGee
Wilmer Valderrama as Nicholas “Nick” Torres
Katrina Law as Jessica Knight
Brian Dietzen as Dr. Jimmy Palmer
Diona Reasonover as Kasie Hines
Rocky Carroll as Leon Vance
Gary Cole as Alden Parker
Nancy Travis as Vice Admiral Harriet Parker
Rebecca De Mornay as Carla Marino
'NCIS' season 23 - Episode list
Season 23 Episode 01: "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, jeopardizing not only his own future but the team's. (Tues, Oct 14)
S23 E02: "Prodigal Son (Part 2)" - Parker's pursuit of vengeance for his father's murder could have deadly consequences; Parker's sister faces an impossible choice. (Tues, Oct 21)
S23 E03: "The Sound and the Fury" - NCIS investigates a blackmail-linked death; Torres is pulled deep into danger; Knight is offered a chance with NCIS Elite. (Tues, Oct 28)
S23 E04: "Gone Girl" - TBA (Tues, Nov 4)
S23 E05 to S23 E20 - TBA
Official 'NCIS' season 23 trailer
'NCIS' season 23 - FAQ
Will Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David also jump across from their own spin-off ("NCIS: Tony and Ziva") to join the fun over on "NCIS" season 23?
That's the rumor but don't quote us on that.
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