The long-running CBS drama continues its 23rd season with a deeply personal case for Special Agent Alden Parker when his sister arrives with family problems.
CBS is moving forward with new episodes of NCIS Season 23 on Tuesday nights. The show returned from its winter break on March 3, 2026. Now, the season is building toward its final episodes in May.
The upcoming episode, Season 23 Episode 19, is titled “Deal with the Devil.” This episode brings back a familiar face from Parker’s past.
‘Deal With The Devil’ Release Date And Time
NCIS Season 23 Episode 19 will air on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The episode airs in the usual time slot of 8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) / 7:00 PM Central Time (CT) on CBS.
For viewers on the West Coast, the episode airs at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). The episode runs for one hour, ending at 9:00 PM.
Release Times For Global Audiences:
- USA (East Coast): Tuesday, May 5, 8:00 PM EDT
- USA (West Coast): Tuesday, May 5, 8:00 PM PDT
- UK: Wednesday, May 6, 1:00 AM BST
- Europe (CEST): Wednesday, May 6, 2:00 AM CEST
- India: Wednesday, May 6, 5:30 AM IST
- Australia (Sydney): Wednesday, May 6, 10:00 AM AEST
These international times apply to streaming releases, as the show first airs live on CBS in the United States.
Where To Stream Episode 19
Paramount+ is the main streaming home for NCIS Season 23. The platform offers two ways to watch new episodes.
Subscribers with the Paramount+ Premium plan can watch “Deal with the Devil” live as it airs on CBS at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, May 5.
Those with the Paramount+ Essential plan can stream the episode on demand starting Wednesday, May 6, the day after it airs on CBS. The show is also available for purchase on digital platforms like Google Play and Amazon Video.
Guest Star Nancy Travis Returns To The Show
The biggest news for Episode 19 is the return of actress Nancy Travis. She plays Navy Vice Admiral Harriet Parker, who is Gary Cole‘s character’s estranged sister.
Harriet Parker first appeared in the Season 23 premiere episodes “Prodigal Son” Parts 1 and 2. In those episodes, she faced an impossible choice as her brother went after the people who killed their father. Now, she shows up again when family problems get worse.
As a secret immunity deal threatens to let a man walk free, Parker fights to keep the case alive. But when his estranged sister suddenly appears – and buried family wounds resurface – the battle for justice becomes deeply personal.
Episode Plot Details
“Deal with the Devil” focuses on a legal problem. A secret immunity deal could let a guilty man go free. Agent Alden Parker (Gary Cole) works hard to stop this from happening.
Then his sister, Vice Admiral Parker (Nancy Travis), arrives without warning. Her presence brings back old family pain. The personal drama mixes with the work case. Parker has to deal with his job and his family at the same time.
Andrew Bartels wrote the episode. Diana Valentine directed it.
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What Comes After Episode 19
NCIS Season 23 started on October 14, 2025. The season has 22 total episodes. After “Deal with the Devil” on May 5, only three episodes will remain in Season 23.
The season finale is expected to air in late May 2026. The show continues to air every Tuesday night on CBS.
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