NCIS Boss Has Me Pumped To See Nancy Travis Make The Jump From Shifting Gears To Give Parker Hell As His Sister: ‘He Was The Bad Kid’

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Fans will be glad to hear that *NCIS* Season 23 is scheduled to premiere in 2025! Following the dramatic ending of Season 22—where Parker discovered his father’s murder and vowed revenge—there’s a lot of anticipation for what’s next. Nancy Travis, known for her role in *Shifting Gears*, will join the cast as Parker’s sister, and the show’s creator promises exciting developments are on the way.

In August, it was announced that actress Patricia Travis will join the cast, playing Navy Vice Admiral Harriet Parker in the two-part premiere of Season 23. Her character will explore the history of Gary Cole’s character. Now, executive producer Steven D. Binder has shared that viewers will also learn more about Parker’s childhood, revealing a different side to the man fans have known since Season 19.

Family relationships develop from a young age. The Alden Parker we see now is very different from the child he once was. We’ve learned he had a difficult upbringing, including time in juvenile detention and a history of stealing. This created a specific dynamic with his sister – he was often the troublemaker, while she was seen as the responsible one, and that pattern continues to resurface in their interactions.

Recent episodes have revealed more about Parker’s past, particularly regarding his mother and a young girl who will become more significant in Season 23. We’re also going to learn what Parker was like growing up, through the eyes of his sister – and this will be the first time viewers see them interact.

The admiral is incredibly organized and capable, but Alden Parker has a rebellious streak. Their contrasting personalities are bound to clash. While sibling rivalry is normal at Thanksgiving, it’s particularly challenging when it happens during a worldwide crisis – and that’s typical for NCIS.

I always appreciate when team members’ families come around, even in difficult times. It’s incredibly sad about Parker’s father, but I’m curious to see how things unfold. Parker tends to keep to himself, so it’ll be interesting to learn about his past through his sister, especially since it sounds like he had a challenging childhood.

Fans have more to anticipate in the upcoming 23rd season of *NCIS*. The show will feature a crossover event with the prequel series, *NCIS: Origins*, in November. Both teams will investigate a case spanning decades, though details about the crossover – including which characters will appear in each show – haven’t been released yet. The fact that these two series, set in different time periods, are connecting is already generating a lot of excitement.

NCIS fans, the wait is almost over! Season 23 premieres this Tuesday at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS, marking the first-ever Tuesday night for the NCIS franchise. Following the premiere of the original series, you can watch Season 2 of NCIS: Origins and Season 3 of NCIS: Sydney. For the first time, CBS will dedicate an entire night to the NCIS universe, and there’s plenty more to come!

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2025-10-08 19:08