S20·E1 A Family Matter (I)

Episode recap

The twentieth season of the television series NCIS begins with the episode titled A Family Matter. The narrative centers on Special Agent Alden Parker, who is currently on the run. He is accompanied by his ex-wife, Vivian, as they attempt to navigate their precarious situation. In response to these events, the NCIS team initiates an investigation to determine if any individuals from Parker’s past hold a personal vendetta against him. The primary objective of the team is to uncover the truth behind these circumstances in hopes of clearing Parker's name. This episode serves as the first part of a crossover event, which continues in the NCIS: Hawai'i episode titled Prisoners' Dilemma.

NCIS, which premiered in 2003, follows the Major Case Response Team as they investigate criminal cases involving personnel from the United States Navy and the Marine Corps. The series was created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill and originated from two back-door pilot episodes of the show JAG that aired in April 2003. Over the course of its long history, the series has featured a rotating cast of characters and agents. The production is a crime, drama, and action-adventure series that has maintained a presence on television for over two decades. The ongoing investigation into Parker’s situation highlights the team's commitment to protecting its members and resolving complex cases that threaten the integrity of the agency. As the team works to identify potential enemies from Parker's history, the crossover event expands the scope of the investigation beyond the standard operations of the Major Case Response Team. The episode concludes with the narrative thread remaining open, leading directly into the subsequent events depicted in the crossover installment of the related series.