Fans of NCIS: Origins will need to wait an extra week for the next episode. Season 2 episode 7, titled “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” was originally scheduled for November 25 but has been moved. The new episode will now air on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS network. The delay is due to the Thanksgiving holiday week, a time when networks often hold new episodes to avoid lower viewership. For those who stream their shows, the episode will be available on Paramount+ after it broadcasts on CBS.
Episode 7 Story Details and Plot
“Crazy Little Thing Called Love” will follow the NCIS Camp Pendleton team as they investigate the murder of a Marine. This was not an ordinary service member; the victim had recently been handpicked for a classified mission, adding layers of secrecy and urgency to the case. Beyond the central investigation, the episode will also focus on the team’s personal lives, which are facing their own disruptions. Special Agent Lala Dominguez will receive some unexpected and unsettling news from Vera Strickland, which is expected to impact her deeply. In a lighter storyline, viewers will see Gibbs and his girlfriend, Diane Sterling, go on a double date with Randy and his wife, offering a look at Gibbs’s life outside of work.
Cast and Characters Returning
The upcoming episode features the return of the show’s main cast. Austin Stowell leads as Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, with Kyle Schmid playing the legendary Mike Franks who leads the team. The core team also includes Mariel Molino as Special Agent Lala Dominguez, Caleb Foote as Special Agent Bernard “Randy” Randolf, and Diany Rodriguez as Special Agent Vera Strickland. Tyla Abercrumbie returns as FOS Officer Mary Jo Hayes, and Kathleen Kenny plays Diane Sterling, Gibbs’s girlfriend and future wife. As with every episode, the series is narrated by Mark Harmon, the original Gibbs.
How to Watch the New Episode
For viewers in the United States, the primary way to watch the new episode is on the CBS television network when it airs at 9:00 PM Eastern and Pacific Time on Tuesday, December 2. If you miss the live broadcast or prefer to stream, Paramount+ is the official streaming home for the show. Subscribers to the Paramount+ Premium plan can stream the episode live as it airs on TV, or on-demand immediately after. Those with the Paramount+ Essential plan can watch the episode on-demand the day after it premieres on CBS. International fans can consult the show’s official social media accounts for local broadcasting details.
A Look Back at the Previous Episode
The sixth episode of the season, titled “Happy Birthday,” aired on November 18, 2025. That episode centered on the investigation into the murder of Marine Sergeant Henry Aldrin, which was performed as a Santeria ritual. While the team worked the case, Randy had a difficult time celebrating his birthday, especially after Mike Franks damaged his computer in anger over a lost package. The episode also continued to develop the complex relationship between Lala and Gibbs, as well as her interactions with Manny, a associate of Flaco.
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What to Expect from the Rest of Season 2
While CBS has not officially confirmed the total number of episodes, sources suggest that season 2 is expected to have 18 episodes. This means that after episode 7 airs, there will be 11 more episodes in the season. The series has already been renewed for a third season, confirming that the network has strong confidence in the show. The co-showrunners, David J. North and Gina Lucita Monreal, have expressed excitement about continuing to explore Gibbs’s early career and have promised to introduce younger versions of other beloved characters from the wider NCIS universe that fans will recognize.
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