AFTER A MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS STRIKES CHILDREN FROM MILITARY FAMILIES, THE NCIS TEAM PARTNERS WITH THE NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER IN HOPES OF FINDING A CURE BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS, ON “NCIS,” TUESDAY, DEC. 17

Meredith Eaton and Ben Vereen Guest Star

“Homesick” – After a mysterious illness strikes children from military families, Gibbs and the team investigate the cause. Meanwhile, Abby and Jimmy partner with the Naval Medical Research Center to determine the strain of illness, all in hopes of delivering a cure before the holidays. Also, Director Vance struggles with forgiveness as his estranged father-in-law makes a surprise visit to his home, on NCIS, Tuesday, Dec. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Meredith Eaton guest stars as Carol Wilson, a lab tech with the Naval Medical Research Center, and Ben Vereen guest stars as Lamar, Vance’s estranged father-in-law.

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