In NCIS Season 22, Episode 4, “Sticks & Stones,” the team faces a crisis with global stakes as intelligence reveals multiple deadly threats that could trigger a catastrophic war. Following their success with the squatter case in Episode 3, Parker and Torres find themselves in a high-stakes situation involving potential missile attacks in Europe, likely linked to a Russian cyberattack aimed at disrupting U.S. command systems.
In a sneak peek for the November 4 episode, a tense call between NCIS and other agencies reveals troubling intelligence, with possible threats extending to Belarus and Russia. Parker and Torres are briefed by a U.S. General about the urgent danger, but the situation takes an odd turn when a senator—next in line to lead due to the President, Speaker, and Vice President’s unavailability—confuses NCIS: Naples (Italy) with Naples, Florida. This geographic slip leaves Torres wondering, “Who is this idiot?”
Despite the comic relief, Parker and Torres realize the gravity of the moment: key U.S. leaders are out of reach, adding to the risks. The episode promises suspense as NCIS scrambles to understand if these threats are part of a larger plot. Find out what happens when “Sticks & Stones” airs on CBS on Monday, November 4 at 9 p.m. ET, and catch up on past episodes on Paramount+.
