NCIS: Origins season 2 episode 6 release date and time, what’s next, and everything you need to know

NCIS: Origins season 2 episode 6, titled Happy Birthday, is set to premiere on November 18, 2025. The next episode delves into the characters' complex relationships while investigating a heinous crime that may be linked to a rare coin case. Leroy Jethro Gibbs and his team's early years will interest viewers.

The episode is scheduled to air at 9 pm ET on CBS. Paramount+ Premium and Essential package subscribers can watch it live or the next day. Non-US NCIS: Origins fans can view the episode on Paramount+ starting November 19, 2025.

Gibbs and his team investigate military crimes and build the program's iconic relationships in NCIS: Origins. The episode depicts a young Marine's murder, maybe tied to a previous case with a rare coin in the throat. Mike Franks searches for a valuable package for his brother, Mason, in the episode.

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When does NCIS: Origins season 2 episode 6 come out?

NCIS: Origins season 2 episode 6 will air on November 18, 2025, at 9 pm ET on CBS.

Here’s the breakdown of the release times for the episode in different time zones:

Region	Release Date & Time
USA (Pacific Time)	November 18, 2025, 6 pm
USA (Eastern Time)	November 18, 2025, 9 pm
Brazil (BRT)	November 18, 2025, 10 pm
UK (BST)	November 19, 2025, 2 am
Central Europe (CET)	November 19, 2025, 3 am
India (IST)	November 19, 2025, 6:30 am
South Africa (SAST)	November 19, 2025, 3 am
Philippines (PHT)	November 19, 2025, 9 am
Australia (ACDT)	November 19, 2025, 1:30 pm
New Zealand (NZST)	November 19, 2025, 3 pm

You can watch NCIS: Origins season 2 episode 6 on CBS when it airs. If you prefer streaming, Paramount+ is the way to go. For users with a Premium subscription, the episode will be available for streaming right after it airs. Essential subscribers will need to wait until the next day.

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How many episodes are there in season 2?

There is confirmed news about five episodes in the latest season of NCIS: Origins so far, with one episode airing per week. The fifth episode aired on November 11, 2025. The total number of episodes for season 2 is not fully confirmed, but sources suggest there will be 18 episodes in total, with five episodes having aired so far.

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A brief recap of episode 5

Everything to know about NCIS: Origins season 2 episode 6 (Image via CBS)

Funny How Time Slips Away follows NCIS as they investigate a decades-old murder in Serenity, California. The death of retired military commander Louis Burke looks to be accidental.

Investigations by Gibbs and mentor Mike Franks reveal foul play. Locals chose silence in the village, which the crew discovers is full of lies. The sheriff hid Burke's murder to protect Birdie, a local woman who killed him in self-defense. Burke was violent and tormented the village. Gibbs' early job shaped his justice ideals in this episode.

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Major events to expect from NCIS: Origins season 2 episode 6

Viewers can expect the following key plot points and events:

• A young Marine's body is found at a crime scene thanks to an anonymous tip. This could be connected to an earlier case where a rare coin was found in the victim's throat.
• Gibbs, Franks, and Randy are involved when they unearth alarming facts about the victim's past and a previous case.
• Franks searches for a valuable parcel for his brother Mason, who plays a major role in the storyline, continuing the family, loyalty, and justice theme.

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You can stream NCIS: Origins season 2 episode 6 on CBS and Paramount+.