Forget chestnuts roasting on an open fire. This Christmas, the only thing roasting is a decorated Marine’s reputation, and the NCIS team is on the case. In “Humbug,” airing Monday, December 16th at 9:00 PM ET/PT on CBS, a tell-all memoir threatens to unravel a legacy, exposing secrets that could shatter this hero’s image.
Sure, holiday episodes are typically a time for heartwarming stories and festive cheer, but this is “NCIS,” where even Santa Claus probably has a shady past. Instead of milk and cookies, the team is served a dish of scandal and a tight deadline. They’ll need more than elf-like agility to navigate the murky waters of truth and deception.
The central question isn’t who stole the Christmas ham, but who’s behind the explosive allegations. Is the Marine truly guilty of the alleged misdeeds, or is this a case of carefully orchestrated character assassination? The stakes are high, not just for the individual involved, but for the entire Marine Corps. The NCIS team, with their combined expertise and dogged determination, must work against the clock to uncover the real story before irreparable damage is done.
As the holiday lights twinkle and carols play faintly in the background, the pressure mounts. Expect a tense, twisty narrative that subverts traditional Christmas tropes, reminding us that beneath the veneer of holiday cheer, darker currents can flow. Will the NCIS team manage to salvage this Marine’s reputation and preserve the spirit of the season, or will the truth be a gift too difficult to bear? Tune in to find out.
Christopher J. Waild penned the episode, while Lionel Coleman directed.
“NCIS” airs Mondays at 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT on CBS.
