NCIS: Origins season 2 episode 5 release date and time, what’s next, and everything you need to know

NCIS: Origins season 2, episode 5, titled Funny How Time Slips Away, is set to air soon. The episode will air on CBS and Paramount+ on November 11, 2025. The episode features a guest appearance by Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
The plot of NCIS: Origins season 2 follows the NCIS team as they tackle both personal challenges and high-stakes cases. The latest season has seen different character development, particularly for Franks and Lala, who face their own personal demons.
The official synopsis, as per Rotten Tomatoes, reads,
“When a naval officer mysteriously dies in the ’90s, Gibbs and the team go to the small town of Serenity, Calif., where they encounter secret-harboring residents, an uncooperative sheriff and an investigation that will reverberate for decades.”
Release timing of NCIS: Origins season 2 episode 5
NCIS: Origins season 2, episode 5, titled Funny How Time Slips Away, is set to release on November 11, 2025.
Here’s the release time for various regions:
RegionRelease DateTimeUSA (Pacific)Nov 11, 20256 pmUSA (Eastern)Nov 11, 20259 pmBrazil (BRT)Nov 11, 202510 pmUK (BST)Nov 12, 20252 amCentral Europe (CET)Nov 12, 20253 amIndia (IST)Nov 12, 20256:30 amSouth Africa (SAST)Nov 12, 20253 amPhilippines (PHT)Nov 12, 20259 amAustralia (ACDT)Nov 12, 20251:30 pmNew Zealand (NZST)Nov 12, 20253 pm
If you prefer streaming, Paramount+ is the go-to service, offering live streaming to premium subscribers and on-demand access the following day to Essential plan subscribers.
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How many episodes are there in NCIS: Origins season 2?
As of now, season 2 is expected to have a total of 18 episodes, with five episodes scheduled to air so far, including the November 11, 2025, episode. New episodes will be added to the season every week. Even though the exact number of shows could change, sources say the season is likely to stay 18.
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A quick recap of episode 4
In episode 4, No Man Left Behind, Franks struggles when Mason, his estranged brother, returns for help. Mason, in debt and at risk to his family’s ranch, asks Franks for help, rekindling family tensions.
Meanwhile, the crew is investigating a Navy bank theft. When Franks links himself to a thief, the probe becomes personal. The show features tragic scenes and high-octane action as Franks seeks justice and reconciliation with his brother.
In the end, the thieves are caught, and Mason and Franks finally make peace, leaving fans with a mix of emotional satisfaction and excitement for what will happen next.
Also read: NCIS: Origins season 2 episode 4 recap: A brother’s plea and personal struggles
Major events to expect from episode 5
Events to expect in episode 5 are:
- A naval officer’s mysterious death: The crew investigates a naval officer’s death in Serenity. The investigation is complicated by hostile citizens and an unhelpful sheriff.
- Secrets of serenity: The team uncovers town secrets during the study. These long-buried revelations could change everything. The town people’s inability to cooperate increases tension.
- Gibbs’ return: Leroy Jethro Gibbs, played by Mark Harmon, brings nostalgia and fresh twists to the series. His presence will illuminate the past and challenge the team to rethink the case.
Also read: NCIS: Origins season 2 episode 3 recap: A tribute to Ducky and his legacy
Fans of NCIS: Origins season 2 can catch the latest episodes on CBS and Paramount+.
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