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S20·E14 Old Wounds

Episode
Season 20, Episode 14
Air Date
February 13, 2023
Runtime
43 minutes
Director
Diana Valentine
Writers
Scott Williams, Brian Dietzen
Score
8/10 (7 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired February 13, 2023 43 min ★ 8.0/10 · 7 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

Parker grapples with his emotions when a conman from his past turns up as a prime suspect in the murder of a Navy officer transporting millions of dollars’ worth of opioids.

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TMDB Episode Synopsis: Parker grapples with his emotions when a conman from his past turns up as a prime suspect in the murder of a Navy officer transporting millions of dollars’ worth of opioids.
Series Sources:
[1] NCIS (2003) is a TV-14 Crime, Drama, and Action & Adventure series.
[2] Created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill. Cast includes Sean Murray, David McCallum, Mark Harmon, Brian Dietzen. Follows the Major Case Response Team investigating criminal cases connected to the US Navy and Marines Corps personnel and their families.
[3] Season 1 cast info (not relevant to S20E14 content).
[4] Origin info (not relevant to S20E14 content).
[5] Cast longevity info (not relevant to S20E14 content).
Episode: S20E14 (Old Wounds).
Protagonist/Character involved: Parker.
Conflict: Parker deals with emotions regarding a conman from his past.
Crime: Murder of a Navy officer.
Context of crime: The officer was transporting millions of dollars' worth of opioids.
Suspect: The conman from Parker's past is a prime suspect.
The synopsis is extremely brief: "Parker grapples with his emotions when a conman from his past turns up as a prime suspect in the murder of a Navy officer transporting millions of dollars’ worth of opioids."
The word count requirement is 280-380 words.
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Constraint Check: "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing."
Conflict: The user asks for 280-380 words, but the instructions say "If a detail is not in the provided material, you omit it rather than guess" and "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing."
If I write 280 words

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 20 Episode 14 of NCIS air?

Season 20, Episode 14 ('Old Wounds') originally aired on February 13, 2023.

How long is Season 20 Episode 14 ('Old Wounds')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.

What happens in NCIS Season 20 Episode 14?

Parker grapples with his emotions when a conman from his past turns up as a prime suspect in the murder of a Navy officer transporting millions of dollars’ worth of opioids....

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