In NCIS Season 22, Episode 4, titled “Sticks & Stones,” the team confronts a crisis with global ramifications as intelligence uncovers multiple deadly threats that could spark a catastrophic war. Following their success with the squatter case in Episode 3, Parker and Torres find themselves in a precarious situation involving potential missile strikes in Europe, likely tied to a Russian cyberattack aimed at destabilizing U.S. command systems.
In a sneak peek for the November 4 episode, a tense call between NCIS and other agencies unveils alarming intelligence, with threats extending to Belarus and Russia. Parker and Torres receive a briefing from a U.S. General about the urgent danger, but the situation takes an unexpected turn when a senator—next in line to lead due to the unavailability of the President, Speaker, and Vice President—confuses NCIS: Naples (Italy) with Naples, Florida. This geographical blunder prompts Torres to question, “Who is this idiot?”
Despite the comic relief, Parker and Torres recognize the seriousness of the situation: key U.S. leaders are out of reach, heightening the stakes. The episode promises intense suspense as NCIS races to determine whether these threats are part of a larger conspiracy. Tune in for “Sticks & Stones” on CBS on Monday, November 4, at 9 p.m. ET, and catch up on previous episodes on Paramount+.
