NCIS season 23 episode 8 will premiere on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Following the suspense created by the events in episode 7, the show will resume its original weekly schedule. Episode 7 contained a significant amount of suspense due to the NCIS team's successful resolution of a difficult kidnapping case. Meanwhile, Parker made an emotional decision regarding exhuming his mother's body, continuing the mystery surrounding her death, and presenting the audience with many questions for the rest of the season.Every episode of NCIS has a new storyline, and the upcoming one is no exception. In NCIS season 23 episode 8, the NCIS team responds after a man was shot by the Secret Service at the Vice President's residence. There is also an additional storyline involving new technology that will be introduced: a chatbot being tested by the Department of Justice.Disclaimer: The following article contains spoilers for the show. Reader's discretion is advised.When does NCIS season 23 episode 8 come out?The filming of the series (Image via Instagram/@ncisverse)NCIS season 23 episode 8 brings back the usual one-week rollout schedule of the show. This means NCIS season 23 episode 8 will arrive on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 8 pm Eastern Time. Refer to the updated table below for detailed release timing information.Time ZoneRelease DateRelease TimePacific TimeTuesday, December 9, 20255 pmCentral TimeTuesday, December 9, 20257 pmEastern TimeTuesday, December 9, 20258 pmBritish Summer TimeWednesday, December 10, 20251 amCentral European TimeWednesday, December 10, 20252 amEastern European Time Wednesday, December 10, 2025 3 am Indian Standard Time Wednesday, December 10, 2025 6:30 am Japan Standard Time Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10 amNCIS season 23 episode 8 will air on CBS and be streamed live for Paramount+ Premium subscribers on Tuesday night. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will be able to watch the new episode the following day, December 10.How many episodes are left in NCIS season 23?CBS and Paramount+ haven’t confirmed the number of episodes in season 23. It can range from ten to 22, depending on the previous season. That said, the series is set to return with its weekly episode rollout until 2026, beginning with episode 8.Also read: NCIS season 23 episode 5 recap: Does Congressman Wallace die?A brief recap of NCIS season 23 episode 7 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostNCIS season 23 episode 7, titled God Only Knows, features the team investigating the kidnapping of a teenage boy allegedly committed by Lt. Max Winger, a Navy SEAL who had previously been held captive by the Taliban. After Winger releases the teenager, the team discovers a murdered officer at Winger's home. The NCIS suspects the murder has something to do with an alleged affair.As the NCIS investigates Winger's actions, they find that he also has a hidden "prayer room," which raises additional concerns regarding radicalisation. However, eventually, evidence identifies that Winger, Captain Cruz, and another officer who died were all stationed at the same contaminated secret Army base in Afghanistan.At the same time, Parker has emotional issues due to Jimmy discovering the true nature of his mother's death, which hints at it having been murder. Ultimately, this case reveals a black market scheme that is ongoing from the base's Chapel, led by Seaman Morris, who murdered Captain Cruz due to Morris' refusal to pay the blackmail. Winger is exonerated of any wrongdoing as a result of the investigation. Additionally, his warnings about the adverse effects of exposure to toxic waste have prompted the Pentagon to take action.Major events to expect in NCIS season 23 episode 8NCIS season 23 episode 8, titled Stolen Moments, will feature the NCIS team working under intense pressure. They'll work on a case involving a Secret Service agent who shoots a man outside of the Vice President’s official residence.From the synopsis of the episode, this case seems to overlap with a federal investigation, thus leading to questions about security protocols and potential infiltration attempts, and possibly a political motive behind the shooting. In addition, a new team member will be introduced, likely a beta-tested AI Chatbot that is currently being tested by the Department of Justice.This is bound to create tension amongst the NCIS team, as technology has begun to intersect with field operations. The AI may assist in analyzing surveillance, communication, and behavioral patterns, but it may also complicate the investigation. Furthermore, this episode will likely continue the emotional fallout from Parker’s reopened family case.NCIS season 23 episode 8 will premiere on December 9, 2025, only on CBS.