{{Short description|American television series (2003–present)}} {{for|the federal agency|Naval Criminal Investigative Service}} {{ititle|NCIS}} {{Use American English|date=March 2026}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2024}} {{Infobox television | image = NCIS (TV series) logo.svg | image_class = skin-invert | image_alt = | genre = {{Plain list| * Military * Action * Police procedural }} | creator = {{unbulleted list|Donald P. Bellisario|Don McGill}} | writer = | starring = <!--Per the infobox instructions, original cast members are listed first in the order presented in the opening credits, followed by additional cast members in the order that they joined the show. Please do not modify the order of this list or remove anyone from it. -->{{Plain list| * Mark Harmon * Sasha Alexander * Michael Weatherly * Pauley Perrette * David McCallum * Sean Murray * Joe Spano * Cote de Pablo * Lauren Holly * Rocky Carroll * Brian Dietzen * Emily Wickersham * Wilmer Valderrama * Jennifer Esposito * Duane Henry * Maria Bello * Diona Reasonover * Katrina Law * Gary Cole }} | theme_music_composer = Numeriklab | opentheme = | endtheme = | composer = {{unbulleted list|Brian Kirk|Steven Bramson|Joseph Conlan}} | country = United States<!-- Do not wikilink this, per WP:OVERLINK. --> | language = English | num_seasons = 23 | num_episodes = <onlyinclude>507<onlyinclude><!--Do not remove these tags, these are needed to transclude the episode count to the List of Episodes page--> | list_episodes = List of NCIS episodes | executive_producer = {{unbulleted list|Donald P. Bellisario|Steven D. Binder|Shane Brennan (2007–2015)|Frank Cardea|Gary Glasberg (2009–2016)|Chas. Floyd Johnson|George Schenck (2011–2018)|Mark Harmon|Mark Horowitz}} | producer = {{unbulleted list|David Bellisario|Avery C. Drewe}} | location = Santa Clarita, California<ref>{{Cite web |last=Borde |first=Rishabh |date=August 2, 2022 |title=Where is NCIS Filmed? |url=https://thecinemaholic.com/ncis-filming-location-details/ |access-date=August 3, 2023 |website=The Cinemaholic |archive-date=August 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803102555/https://thecinemaholic.com/ncis-filming-location-details/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 10, 2023 |title=12 'NCIS' Secrets That Fans Will Want to Know |url=https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/g43217498/ncis-secrets-behind-the-scenes-filming/ |access-date=August 3, 2023 |website=Men's Health |archive-date=August 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803102556/https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/g43217498/ncis-secrets-behind-the-scenes-filming/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | cinematography = Billy Webb | runtime = 40–44 minutes | company = {{Plain list| * Belisarius Productions * CBS Studios{{efn| Credited as Paramount Network Television from 2003–2006, CBS Paramount Network Television from 2006–2009 and as CBS Television Studios from 2009–2020.}} }} | network = CBS | first_aired = {{Start date|2003|9|23}} | last_aired = present | related = {{Plain list| * ''JAG'' * ''NCIS: Los Angeles'' * ''NCIS: New Orleans'' * ''NCIS: Hawaiʻi'' * ''NCIS: Sydney'' * ''NCIS: Origins'' * ''NCIS: Tony & Ziva'' * ''NCIS: New York'' }} }}
'''''NCIS''''' is an American military police procedural television series and the first installment within the ''NCIS'' media franchise. With production helmed by showrunner, Steven D. Binder, the series portrays a fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). The concept and characters were initially introduced with two episodes of the CBS series ''JAG'' (season eight episodes 20 and 21: "Ice Queen" and "Meltdown", which aired on April 22 and 29, 2003 respectively); as a spin-off from ''JAG'', the series premiered on September 23, 2003, on CBS. Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill are co-creators and executive producers of the premiere member of the ''NCIS'' franchise. {{As of|2025}}, ''NCIS'' was the third-longest-running scripted, live-action American prime-time TV series currently airing, surpassed only by ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' (1999–present) and ''Law & Order'' (1990–2010; 2022–present); it is the fifth-longest-running scripted American prime-time TV series overall.
As of 2026 with the cancellation of ''The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'' and the endings of ''Blue Bloods'', and ''S.W.A.T.'', ''NCIS'' is the last scripted show under Les Moonves to continue in production.
The series originally had the redundant title '''''Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service'''''; this was later shortened to '''''NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service''''' and then to '''''NCIS'''''. In season six, a two-part episode led to a spin-off series, ''NCIS: Los Angeles''. Another two-part episode, during the 11th season, led to a second spin-off series, ''NCIS: New Orleans''.
Though reception was initially tepid, with ratings barely cracking the top 30 during the first two seasons, the third season showed progress and consistently ranked in the top 20. In 2011, ''NCIS'' was voted "America's favorite television show" in an online Harris Poll. At the end of its 10th season, it was the most-watched television series in the U.S. during the 2012–13 network television season. ''NCIS'' also surpassed ''Gunsmoke''{{'}}s record for longest-running scripted primetime television series to air on CBS.
On January 5, 2024, it was announced that the prequel, ''NCIS: Origins'', will be aired during the 2024–25 season, as another spin-off series;<ref name="Andreeva">{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=January 5, 2024 |title='NCIS: Origins' Prequel About Young Gibbs Ordered By CBS From Mark Harmon, Sean Harmon, Gina Lucita Monreal & David J. North |url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/ncis-origins-prequel-series-young-gibbs-cbs-mark-harmon-1235696159/ |access-date=January 5, 2024 |website=Deadline Hollywood |archive-date=January 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105203653/https://deadline.com/2024/01/ncis-origins-prequel-series-young-gibbs-cbs-mark-harmon-1235696159/ |url-status=live }}</ref> a second spin-off, ''NCIS: Tony & Ziva'', was announced on February 28, 2024, as a series exclusive to Paramount+.<ref name="Andreeva2">{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=February 28, 2024 |title='NCIS' Tony & Ziva Spinoff Series Starring Michael Weatherly & Cote De Pablo Ordered By Paramount+ |url=https://deadline.com/2024/02/ncis-tony-ziva-spinoff-series-paramount-plus-1235840988/ |access-date=March 2, 2024 |website=Deadline Hollywood |archive-date=February 28, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228214657/https://deadline.com/2024/02/ncis-tony-ziva-spinoff-series-paramount-plus-1235840988/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Andreeva3">{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=May 7, 2024 |title='NCIS' Tony & Ziva Spinoff Series Gets Official Title |url=https://deadline.com/2024/05/ncis-tony-ziva-spinoff-series-title-1235907546/ |access-date=May 18, 2024 |website=Deadline Hollywood |archive-date=May 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240518095204/https://deadline.com/2024/05/ncis-tony-ziva-spinoff-series-title-1235907546// |url-status=live }}</ref> On April 9, 2024, ''NCIS'' was renewed for a 22nd season,<ref>{{Cite web |title='NCIS' & 'The Neighborhood' Renewed for Next Season at CBS |access-date=April 9, 2024 |website=Deadline |date=April 9, 2024 |url=https://deadline.com/2024/04/ncis-the-neighborhood-renewed-cbs-2024-25-season-1235879688/}}</ref> which premiered on October 14, 2024. In February 2025, it was renewed for season 23, which premiered on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hailu |first=Selome |date=2025-02-20 |title='Tracker' Renewed at CBS Along With 'Ghosts,' 'NCIS,' 'Fire Country' and More |url=https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/tracker-ghosts-ncis-fire-country-renewed-cbs-1236314244/ |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=Variety }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Sinha |first1=Sudipta |title=NCIS season 23 episode 1 recap: How does the team connect Carla with Roman Parker's death? |url=https://www.primetimer.com/features/ncis-season-23-episode-1-recap-how-does-the-team-connect-carla-with-roman-parkers-death |website=primetimer.com |date=15 October 2025}}</ref> In January 2026, it was renewed for season 24.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jacobs |first=Meredith |date=2026-01-22 |title=CBS Renews 'NCIS,' 'Tracker,' 'Matlock' & 7 More Shows for 2026-2027 Season |url=https://www.tvinsider.com/1240881/ncis-tracker-matlock-fire-country-elsbeth-survivor-renewed-2026-cbs/ |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=TV Insider }}</ref>
==Premise== ''NCIS'' details the experiences and stories of a team of special agents working for the NCIS. The team, called the Major Case Response Team (MCRT) primarily responds to high-visibility crimes; NCIS is the main federal law enforcement agency of the United States Department of the Navy, investigating criminal activities (e.g. deaths, force protection, treason, etc.) related to the United States Navy and Marine Corps (USMC), and their associated branches of government.
In the series, the NCIS is based at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., where it was previously led by Supervisory Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, a former USMC Gunnery Sergeant/Scout Sniper and a skilled investigator, until his suspension late in season 18. Supervisory Special Agent Alden Parker (a former FBI special agent) now leads the team, following his appointment early in season 19.
==Cast and characters== {{main|List of NCIS cast members|l1 = List of ''NCIS'' cast members|List of NCIS characters|l2 = List of ''NCIS'' characters}}
[[File:NCIS cast members at Miramar (cropped).jpg|thumb|<small>From left: Duane Henry, Brian Dietzen, Sean Murray (in purple), Wilmer Valderrama (at right), pictured with active duty airman, in uniform.</small>]]
* Mark Harmon as NCIS Supervisory Special Agent and Special Agent in Charge Leroy Jethro Gibbs (seasons 1–19) * Sasha Alexander as NCIS Special Agent Caitlin Todd (main role: seasons 1–2; guest: season 3) * Michael Weatherly as NCIS Senior Field Agent Anthony DiNozzo (main: seasons 1–13; guest: season 21) * Pauley Perrette as NCIS Forensic Specialist Abby Sciuto (seasons 1–15) * David McCallum as Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard (seasons 1–20; credit only: season 21) * Sean Murray as NCIS Senior Field Agent Timothy McGee (recurring role: season 1, main: season 2–present) * Cote de Pablo as NCIS Special Agent Ziva David (main: seasons 3–11; guest: seasons 3 & 16; recurring: season 17) * Lauren Holly as NCIS Director Jenny Shepard (recurring: season 3; main: seasons 3–5) * Rocky Carroll as NCIS Director Leon Vance (recurring: season 5; main: seasons 6–23) * Brian Dietzen as Dr. Jimmy Palmer (recurring: seasons 1–5, also starring: seasons 6–9, main: season 10–present) * Emily Wickersham as NCIS Special Agent Eleanor Bishop (guest: seasons 11 & 23; main: seasons 11–18) * Wilmer Valderrama as NCIS Special Agent Nicholas Torres (season 14–present) * Jennifer Esposito as NCIS Special Agent Alexandra Quinn (season 14) * Duane Henry as NCIS International Desk Agent Clayton Reeves (guest: season 13; main: seasons 14–15) * Maria Bello as NCIS Special Agent and Psychologist Dr. Jacqueline Sloane (seasons 15–18) * Diona Reasonover as NCIS Forensic Specialist Kasie Hines (recurring: season 15; main: season 16–present) * Katrina Law as NCIS Special Agent Jessica Knight (guest: season 18; main: season 19–present) * Gary Cole as NCIS Supervisory Special Agent Alden Parker (guest: season 19<!--Do not remove, Cole was credited as a guest in Episode 2 of Season 19-->; main: season 19–present)
==Episodes== {{main|List of NCIS episodes|l1 = List of ''NCIS'' episodes}}
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===Backdoor pilots=== ====''JAG''==== Two episodes of ''JAG'' season eight, "Ice Queen" and "Meltdown", serve as the backdoor pilot of ''NCIS'' itself.
These ''JAG'' episodes introduced the characters of Jethro Gibbs, Anthony DiNozzo, Vivian Blackadder, Abby Sciuto, and Donald "Ducky" Mallard.
Patrick Labyorteaux appears on ''NCIS'' reprising his ''JAG'' role as Lt. Bud Roberts in the first-season episode "Hung Out to Dry", in the 14th-season episode "Rogue", and in the season-15 episode "Dark Secrets"; Alicia Coppola returned as Lt. Cmdr. Faith Coleman in "UnSEALed", "Call of Silence", and "Hometown Hero", while Adam Baldwin returned as Cmdr. Michael Rainer in "A Weak Link", and John M. Jackson appeared as retired Rear Admiral A. J. Chegwidden in the season-10 episode "Damned If You Do".
====''NCIS: Los Angeles''==== The two-part ''NCIS'' season-six episode "Legend" serves as the backdoor pilot of ''NCIS: Los Angeles''.
"Legend" introduces Chris O'Donnell as G. Callen, LL Cool J as Sam Hanna, Daniela Ruah as Kensi Blye, and Barrett Foa as Eric Beale.
Rocky Carroll recurs on ''NCIS: Los Angeles'' as his ''NCIS'' character Director Leon Vance, while Pauley Perrette has appeared twice as Abby, and Michael Weatherly has appeared once as Anthony DiNozzo. ''NCIS'' guest stars reprising roles between series include David Dayan Fisher as CIA Officer Trent Kort, in the season finale of ''NCIS: Los Angeles'', and Kelly Hu as Lee Wuan Kai in ''NCIS: Los Angeles'' and later in an episode of ''NCIS''.
John M. Jackson has appeared on ''NCIS: Los Angeles'' as his ''JAG'' character Admiral A. J. Chegwidden, while this series has also crossed over with ''Hawaii Five-0'' and ''Scorpion''.
====''NCIS: New Orleans''==== The two-part ''NCIS'' season-11 episode "Crescent City" serves as the backdoor pilot of ''NCIS: New Orleans''.
"Crescent City" introduces Scott Bakula as Dwayne Pride, Lucas Black as Christopher LaSalle, Zoe McLellan as Meredith Brody, and CCH Pounder as Loretta Wade.
Rocky Carroll recurs as Director Leon Vance, while ''NCIS'' series regulars Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette, Sean Murray, Emily Wickersham, Wilmer Valderrama, David McCallum, and Brian Dietzen have all appeared as their ''NCIS'' characters. ''NCIS'' recurring cast members Meredith Eaton, Joe Spano, Diane Neal, and Leslie Hope have all guest-starred on ''NCIS: New Orleans''.
==Production== thumb|right|Filming in 2009
===Title=== Before the launch of the first season, advertisements on CBS identified the show as "Naval CIS". By the time of the launch of the first episode, ''NCIS'' was airing under the name ''Navy NCIS'', the name it held for the entire first season. Since the "N" in NCIS stands for "Naval", the name "Navy NCIS" was redundant. The decision to use this name was reportedly made by CBS, over the objections of Bellisario,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Carter |first=Bill |date=October 25, 2005 |title=Behind a Quiet Little Hit, a Reliable Hit Maker |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/25/arts/television/behind-a-quiet-little-hit-a-reliable-hit-maker.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150529192747/https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/25/arts/television/behind-a-quiet-little-hit-a-reliable-hit-maker.html |archive-date=May 29, 2015 |access-date=June 7, 2013 |work=The New York Times }}</ref> who preferred the old title because he felt it would: * Attract new viewers (particularly those of ''JAG''), who might not know the NCIS abbreviation * Distinguish between ''NCIS'' and the similarly themed and similarly spelled CBS series ''CSI'' and its spinoffs. (The original title, for instance, was often misquoted and parodied as "Navy CSI", something the show itself referenced in the first episode).<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Yankee White |episode-link=Yankee White (NCIS) |series=NCIS |date=August 23, 2003 |season=1 |number=1 |minutes=4:53}}</ref>
===Development=== In 2011, ''NCIS'' was voted America's favorite television show in an online Harris poll.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=May 5, 2011 |title=''NCIS'' Voted America's All-Time Favorite TV Show; ''Two and a Half Men'', ''Bones'', ''House'', Several Current Shows Rank |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/05/ncis-voted-americas-all-time-favorite-tv-show-two-and-a-half-men-bones-house-several-current-shows-rank/91686 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110508213936/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/05/ncis-voted-americas-all-time-favorite-tv-show-two-and-a-half-men-bones-house-several-current-shows-rank/91686 |archive-date=May 8, 2011 |access-date=May 5, 2011 |website=TV by the Numbers }}</ref> ''NCIS'' finished its 10th season as the most-watched television series in the U.S. during the 2012–13 network television season.<ref name="Rating2013">{{Cite web |last=Patten |first=Dominic |date=May 23, 2013 |title=Full 2012–2013 TV Season Series Rankings |url=https://deadline.com/2014/05/tv-season-series-rankings-2013-full-list-2-733762/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130628235235/http://www.deadline.com/2013/05/tv-season-series-rankings-2013-full-list/ |archive-date=June 28, 2013 |access-date=May 23, 2013 |website=Deadline Hollywood }}</ref> Diona Reasonover joined the main cast in season 16,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=July 18, 2018 |title=''NCIS'': Diona Reasonover Promoted To Series Regular For Season 16 |url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/ncis-diona-reasonover-promoted-series-regular-season-16-kasie-abbys-replacement-1202428696/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718205802/https://deadline.com/2018/07/ncis-diona-reasonover-promoted-series-regular-season-16-kasie-abbys-replacement-1202428696/ |archive-date=July 18, 2018 |access-date=July 19, 2018 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}</ref> following the departures of Duane Henry and Pauley Perrette.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Rice |first=Lynette |date=May 15, 2018 |title=How ''NCIS'' said goodbye to Pauley Perrette |url=https://ew.com/tv/2018/05/08/ncis-pauley-perrette-last-episode/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180509041149/http://ew.com/tv/2018/05/08/ncis-pauley-perrette-last-episode/ |archive-date=May 9, 2018 |access-date=May 18, 2018 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}}</ref> ''NCIS'' was renewed for a seventeenth season on April 11, 2019,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Welch |first=Alex |date=April 11, 2019 |title=''NCIS'' renewed for season 17 by CBS |url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/more-tv-news/ncis-renewed-for-season-17-by-cbs/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411221820/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/more-tv-news/ncis-renewed-for-season-17-by-cbs/ |archive-date=April 11, 2019 |access-date=May 24, 2019 |website=TV by the Numbers}}</ref> which premiered on September 24, 2019,<ref name="September 24, 2019">{{Cite web |date=June 13, 2019 |title=CBS Announces Fall 2019–2020 Primetime Premiere Dates |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2019/06/13/cbs-announces-fall-2019-2020-primetime-premiere-dates-448415/20190613cbs01/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230412181718/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2019/06/13/cbs-announces-fall-2019-2020-primetime-premiere-dates-448415/20190613cbs01/ |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |access-date=June 13, 2019 |website=The Futon Critic}}</ref> and for an eighteenth season in May 2020. The season premiered on November 17, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=White |first1=Peter |last2=Andreeva |first2=Nellie |date=May 6, 2020 |title=CBS Renews 18 Series, Including Freshmen 'FBI: Most Wanted', 'Bob ♥ Abishola', 'All Rise' & 'The Unicorn' |url=https://deadline.com/2020/05/cbs-renewals-1202927097/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200506203757/https://deadline.com/2020/05/cbs-renewals-1202927097/ |archive-date=May 6, 2020 |access-date=May 6, 2020 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}</ref>
On January 8, 2025, it was announced that ''NCIS'' would suspend production due to the wildfires in the Southern California region, where the show is filmed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=2025-01-08 |title='Abbott Elementary', 'Hacks', 'Grey's Anatomy' & 'NCIS' Among Series Pausing Production Amid LA Fires – 2nd Update |url=https://deadline.com/2025/01/fires-tv-series-production-shutdown-hacks-happys-place-suits-la-1236251237/ |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=Deadline }}</ref> Production was resumed January 13.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Siwak |first1=Miranda |title=Every Hollywood Production and Event That Was Postponed or Halted Amid Pacific Palisades Fire |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/hollywood-productions-and-events-postponed-amid-l-a-fires/ |website=Us Magazine |access-date=30 January 2025 |date=13 January 2025}}</ref>
===Flair=== From the season two episode "Lt. Jane Doe" onwards, the series began showing two-second-long black-and-white clips. These clips (called "phoofs")<ref>{{Cite web |title=Season 10 Phoof Challenge |url=https://www.cbs.com/shows/ncis/photos/189074/season-10-phoof-challenge/196192/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208040415/https://www.cbs.com/shows/ncis/photos/189074/season-10-phoof-challenge/196192/ |archive-date=February 8, 2021 |access-date=February 8, 2021 |website=CBS.com}}</ref> are shown at the beginning of every segment depicting the last two seconds of that segment, a segment being the five or six portions of the show meant to be separated by commercials. Additionally, starting with the season three premiere, "Kill Ari (Part I)," a freeze-frame shot was also used at the very end of most episodes as well.
===Crew changes=== It was reported in May 2007 that Donald P. Bellisario would be stepping down from the show.<ref>{{Cite news |date=May 7, 2007 |title=''NCIS'' Loses Producer |url=https://nypost.com/2007/05/07/ncis-loses-producer/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819085247/http://nypost.com/2007/05/07/ncis-loses-producer/ |archive-date=August 19, 2014 |access-date=August 17, 2014 |work=New York Post }}</ref> Due to a disagreement with series star Mark Harmon, Bellisario's duties as showrunner/head writer were to be given to long-time show collaborators, including co-executive producer Chas. Floyd Johnson and Shane Brennan, with Bellisario retaining his title as executive producer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ausiello |first=Michael |date=May 5, 2007 |title=Exclusive: ''NCIS'' Boss Exits! |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/exclusive-ncis-boss-8335/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090311081531/http://www.tvguide.com/news/exclusive-ncis-boss-8335/ |archive-date=March 11, 2009 |access-date=February 25, 2009 |website=TV Guide}}</ref> In fall 2009,{{clarify|date=February 2012|reason=seasons are ambiguous. See WP:SEASON. Months should be used if a specific date is unknown}} Gary Glasberg joined the crew and became the new "day-to-day" runner of ''NCIS'' because Shane Brennan had to focus on his new show, the spin-off ''NCIS: Los Angeles''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pickard |first=Michael |date=August 2, 2012 |title=''NCIS'' sails on |url=http://www.c21media.net/ncis-sails-on/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105000929/http://www.c21media.net/ncis-sails-on/ |archive-date=November 5, 2013 |website=C21 Media }}</ref> On September 28, 2016, Glasberg died in his sleep at the age of 50.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |date=September 28, 2016 |title=Gary Glasberg, ''NCIS'' Showrunner, Dies at 50 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/gary-glasberg-dead-ncis-showrunner-933440 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160929140054/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/gary-glasberg-dead-ncis-showrunner-933440 |archive-date=September 29, 2016 |access-date=July 21, 2019 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=September 28, 2016 |title=''NCIS'' Boss Gary Glasberg Dead at 50, Remembered as 'Gifted Creative Voice' |url=https://tvline.com/2016/09/28/gary-glasberg-dies-ncis-showrunner-producer-dead/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160929140236/https://tvline.com/2016/09/28/gary-glasberg-dies-ncis-showrunner-producer-dead/ |archive-date=September 29, 2016 |access-date=July 21, 2019 |work=TVLine}}</ref>
==Release==
===Broadcast=== ''NCIS'' airs on Network 10, 10 Bold, Fox Crime (formerly TV Hits and TV1) and Paramount+<ref>{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=December 18, 2013 |title=Seinfeld switching to TVH!TS |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/12/seinfeld-switching-to-tvhts.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141013165749/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/12/seinfeld-switching-to-tvhts.html |archive-date=October 13, 2014 |access-date=October 7, 2014 |publisher=TV Tonight |location=Australia }}</ref> in Australia,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=September 15, 2008 |title=Returning: NCIS |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/returning-ncis-2.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427133811/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/returning-ncis-2.html |archive-date=April 27, 2015 |access-date=October 7, 2014 |publisher=TV Tonight |location=Australia }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=September 11, 2009 |title=Returning: NCIS. Airdate: NCIS: LA |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2009/09/returning-ncis-airdate-ncis-la.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927054428/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2009/09/returning-ncis-airdate-ncis-la.html |archive-date=September 27, 2015 |access-date=October 7, 2014 |publisher=TV Tonight |location=Australia }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=October 1, 2010 |title=Airdate: Undercover Boss Australia. Returning: Modern Family, NCIS, Good Wife |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2010/10/airdate-undercover-boss-australia-returning-modern-family-ncis-good-wife.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523052314/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2010/10/airdate-undercover-boss-australia-returning-modern-family-ncis-good-wife.html |archive-date=May 23, 2014 |access-date=October 7, 2014 |publisher=TV Tonight |location=Australia }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=September 18, 2011 |title=Returning: NCIS, NCIS: LA, Hawaii Five-0 |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/09/returning-ncis-ncis-la-hawaii-five-0.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705160435/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/09/returning-ncis-ncis-la-hawaii-five-0.html |archive-date=July 5, 2015 |access-date=October 7, 2014 |publisher=TV Tonight |location=Australia }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=September 24, 2012 |title=Returning: NCIS, NCIS: LA. |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/09/returning-ncis-ncis-la.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927100915/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/09/returning-ncis-ncis-la.html |archive-date=September 27, 2015 |access-date=October 7, 2014 |publisher=TV Tonight |location=Australia }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=October 15, 2013 |title=Returning: NCIS |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/10/returning-ncis-7.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023005146/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/10/returning-ncis-7.html |archive-date=October 23, 2013 |access-date=October 7, 2014 |publisher=TV Tonight |location=Australia }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=September 13, 2014 |title=TEN to improve schedule with Scorpion, Gold Coast Cops, NCIS, Modern Family. |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/09/ten-to-improve-schedule-with-scorpion-gold-coast-cops-ncis-modern-family.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006144851/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/09/ten-to-improve-schedule-with-scorpion-gold-coast-cops-ncis-modern-family.html |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |access-date=October 7, 2014 |publisher=TV Tonight |location=Australia }}</ref> Global (syndicated on sister channels Showcase and Lifetime) in Canada, TV3 and The Box in New Zealand, Seriale+ (premieres), TVN (free-TV premieres), TVN7 (reruns), AXN (reruns), (India) Fox Crime, Star World India (Pakistan) ARY Digital, ARY Zindagi, TVOne Pakistan and TV Puls (reruns) in Poland, Disney+ Hotstar and Rock Entertainment in Southeast Asia, CBS Justice, Channel 5 and 5USA in the United Kingdom, M6 in France, RTÉ2 in Ireland, Rai 2 in Italy, and USA Network, Ion Television, Sundance TV, We TV, Lifetime, and Heroes & Icons in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://iontelevision.com/show/ncis |title=NCIS |publisher=Ion Television |access-date=May 15, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.handitv.com/shows/ncis |title=NCIS |publisher=Heroes & Icons TV |access-date=May 15, 2025}}</ref> It also airs on Disney+ in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hibbs |first=James |date=January 17, 2023 |title=How to watch NCIS in the UK |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/watch-ncis-uk/ |access-date=August 8, 2023 |work=Radio Times |archive-date=August 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810225211/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/watch-ncis-uk/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''NCIS'' aired in Russia on FOX.<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-XM95QR-gE |title=Морская Полиция: Спецотдел {{!}} FOX Russia |via=YouTube |date=October 17, 2023 |access-date=May 15, 2025}}</ref>
===Home media=== {{main|List of NCIS home video releases|l1 = List of ''NCIS'' home video releases}}
The first 20 seasons of ''NCIS'' have been released in Regions 1, 2, and 4. In Germany (Region 2), seasons 1–4 and 5–8 were released in two separate sets for each season. The first-season DVD omits the two introductory episodes from season eight of ''JAG'', though they are featured on the ''JAG'' season eight DVD.
===Other releases=== In 2010, CBS Interactive and GameHouse released a mobile video game, ''NCIS: The Game'' for iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and BREW/J2ME. The game features five different cases written by the show's writers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wagner |first=Alex |date=September 7, 2010 |title=CBS Interactive and GameHouse to offer NCIS mobile game and contest |url=http://www.phonedog.com/2010/09/07/cbs-interactive-and-gamehouse-to-offer-ncis-mobile-game-and-contest/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100909140549/http://www.phonedog.com/2010/09/07/cbs-interactive-and-gamehouse-to-offer-ncis-mobile-game-and-contest/ |archive-date=September 9, 2010 |access-date=September 5, 2011 |website=PhoneDog }}</ref>
On November 1, 2011, Ubisoft released a video game adaptation of ''NCIS'' for the PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii. A Nintendo 3DS version followed on March 6, 2012. The video game was deemed a mockery of the show by reviewers and players alike, and received a 2/10 rating on GameSpot.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2011 |title=NCIS Review |url=http://www.gamespot.com/ncis/reviews/ncis-review-6346297 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111222052004/http://www.gamespot.com/ncis/reviews/ncis-review-6346297 |archive-date=December 22, 2011 |access-date=January 4, 2012 |publisher=GameSpot }}</ref>
There is also a Facebook and mobile game called ''NCIS: Hidden Crimes''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NCIS: Hidden Crimes |url=https://www.facebook.com/ncishiddencrimes/about/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412043057/https://www.facebook.com/ncishiddencrimes/about/ |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |access-date=April 12, 2023 |website=Facebook}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=NCIS: Hidden Crimes |url=https://www.amazon.com/Ubisoft-NCIS-Hidden-Crimes/dp/B01LOI99X0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412055501/https://www.amazon.com/Ubisoft-NCIS-Hidden-Crimes/dp/B01LOI99X0 |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |access-date=April 12, 2023 |website=Amazon}}</ref>
===TV movies=== {{:NCIS (franchise)}} ===Soundtrack=== {{main|NCIS (soundtrack)|l1 = ''NCIS'' (soundtrack)}}
CBS Records released the show's first soundtrack on February 10, 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NCIS Music |url=http://ncismusic.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081219053005/http://www.ncismusic.com/ |archive-date=December 19, 2008 |access-date=December 16, 2008 |website=ncismusic.com }}</ref> ''The Official TV Soundtrack'' is a two-disc, 22-track set that includes brand new songs from top artists featured prominently in upcoming episodes of the series, as well as the show's original theme by Numeriklab<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 10, 2009 |title=NCIS: The Official TV Soundtrack Released Today |url=http://www.numeriklab.com/2009/02/ncis-official-tv-soundtrack-released.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090508020124/http://www.numeriklab.com/2009/02/ncis-official-tv-soundtrack-released.html |archive-date=May 8, 2009 |access-date=April 11, 2009 |publisher=Numeriklab }}</ref> (available commercially for the first time) and a remix of the theme by Ministry. The set also includes songs performed by series regulars Pauley Perrette and Coté de Pablo.
A sequel to the soundtrack was released on November 3, 2009. ''NCIS: The Official TV Soundtrack; Vol. 2'' is a single-disc, 12-track set that covers songs (many previously unreleased) featured throughout the seventh season of the show, including one recording titled "Bitter and Blue" by Weatherly, as well as two songs used in previous seasons.
==Reception== In 2016, ''The New York Times'' reported that ''NCIS'' "is most popular in rural areas", especially in rural Maine and Pennsylvania.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Katz |first=Josh |date=December 27, 2016 |title=''Duck Dynasty'' vs. ''Modern Family'': 50 Maps of the U.S. Cultural Divide |url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/12/26/upshot/duck-dynasty-vs-modern-family-television-maps.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170329083111/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/12/26/upshot/duck-dynasty-vs-modern-family-television-maps.html?_r=1 |archive-date=March 29, 2017 |work=The New York Times }}</ref>
===Broadcast ratings=== Seasonal rankings (based on average total viewers per episode) of ''NCIS''. Each American network television season starts in late September and ends in late May, which coincides with the completion of May sweeps. * Since season 7, ''NCIS'' has been the most watched scripted show on American television; in the 2012–13 season it was the most watched program of the past year, surpassing both ''American Idol'' and ''NBC Sunday Night Football'', which had ranked above it the previous three seasons. * On January 15, 2013, ''NCIS'' surpassed its previous series high in viewers, with the season ten episode "Shiva" attracting 22.86 million viewers.<ref name="10.12">{{Cite web |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |date=January 17, 2013 |title=Tuesday Final Ratings: ''NCIS'', ''Off Their Rockers'' & ''The New Normal'' Adjusted Up |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/16/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-off-their-rockers-the-new-normal-adjusted-up/165524/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130119194327/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/16/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-off-their-rockers-the-new-normal-adjusted-up/165524/ |archive-date=January 19, 2013 |access-date=January 17, 2013 |website=TV by the Numbers }}</ref>
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| link1 = NCIS season 1 | episodes1 = 23 | timeslot1 = Tuesday 8:00{{nbsp}}pm | timeslot_length1 = 18 | start1 = September 23, 2003 | end1 = May 25, 2004 | season1 = 2003–04 | viewers1 = 11.84<ref name="abc04">{{Cite web |date=June 2, 2004 |title=I.T.R.S. Ranking Report |url=http://www.abcmedianet.com/Web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=060204_11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080521081534/http://www.abcmedianet.com/Web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=060204_11 |archive-date=May 21, 2008 |website=ABC Medianet}}</ref> | rank1 = 26 | 18_49_rating1 = –
| link2 = NCIS season 2 | episodes2 = 23 | start2 = September 28, 2004 | end2 = May 24, 2005 | season2 = 2004–05 | viewers2 = 13.57<ref name="abc05">{{Cite web |date=June 1, 2005 |title="ABC Television Network 2004–2005 Primetime Ranking Report" |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=060105_05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421023509/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=060105_05 |archive-date=April 21, 2012 |access-date=November 6, 2007 |website=ABC Medianet}}</ref> | rank2 = 22 | 18_49_rating2 = –
| link3 = NCIS season 3 | episodes3 = 24 | start3 = September 20, 2005 | end3 = May 16, 2006 | season3 = 2005–06 | viewers3 = 15.27<ref name="abc06">{{Cite web |date=May 31, 2006 |title="ABC Television Network 2005–2006 Primetime Ranking Report" |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=053106_05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011060406/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=053106_05 |archive-date=October 11, 2014 |access-date=November 6, 2007 |website=ABC Medianet}}</ref> | rank3 = 16 | 18_49_rating3 = –
| link4 = NCIS season 4 | episodes4 = 24 | start4 = September 19, 2006 | end4 = May 22, 2007 | season4 = 2006–07 | viewers4 = 14.54<ref name="abc07">{{Cite web |date=May 30, 2007 |title="ABC Television Network 2006–2007 Primetime Ranking Report" |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=053007_08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323004317/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=053007_08 |archive-date=March 23, 2012 |access-date=May 31, 2011 |website=ABC Medianet}}</ref> | rank4 = 20 | 18_49_rating4 = –
| link5 = NCIS season 5 | episodes5 = 19 | start5 = September 25, 2007 | end5 = May 20, 2008 | season5 = 2007–08 | viewers5 = 14.41<ref name="abc08">{{Cite web |date=May 28, 2008 |title="ABC Television Network 2007–2008 Primetime Ranking Report" |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=052808_06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100413172935/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=052808_06 |archive-date=April 13, 2010 |access-date=July 3, 2009 |website=ABC Medianet}}</ref> | rank5 = 14 | 18_49_rating5 = –
| link6 = NCIS season 6 | episodes6 = 25 | start6 = September 23, 2008 | end6 = May 19, 2009 | season6 = 2008–09 | viewers6 = 17.77<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 2, 2009 |title="ABC Television Network 2008–2009 Primetime Ranking Report" |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=060209_05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619101214/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=060209_05 |archive-date=June 19, 2009 |access-date=May 31, 2011 |website=ABC Medianet}}</ref> | rank6 = 5 | 18_49_rating6 = –
| link7 = NCIS season 7 | episodes7 = 24 | start7 = September 22, 2009 | end7 = May 25, 2010 | season7 = 2009–10 | viewers7 = 19.33<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |last=Gorman |first=Bill |date=June 16, 2010 |title=Final 2009–10 Broadcast Primetime Show Average Viewership |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/06/16/final-2009-10-broadcast-primetime-show-average-viewership/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019103551/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/06/16/final-2009-10-broadcast-primetime-show-average-viewership/ |archive-date=October 19, 2012 |access-date=July 29, 2010 |website=TV by the Numbers }}</ref> | rank7 = 4 | 18_49_rating7 = 4.1<ref name="auto" />
| link8 = NCIS season 8 | episodes8 = 24 | start8 = September 21, 2010 | end8 = May 17, 2011 | season8 = 2010–11 | viewers8 = 19.46<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gorman |first=Bill |date=June 1, 2011 |title=2010–11 Season Broadcast Primetime Show Viewership Averages |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/01/2010-11-season-broadcast-primetime-show-viewership-averages/94407/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110625190807/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/01/2010-11-season-broadcast-primetime-show-viewership-averages/94407/ |archive-date=June 25, 2011 |access-date=June 1, 2011 |website=TV by the Numbers}}</ref> | rank8 = 5 | 18_49_rating8 = 4.1<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gorman |first=Bill |date=June 1, 2011 |title=2010–11 Season Broadcast Primetime Show 18–49 Ratings Averages |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/01/2010-11-season-broadcast-primetime-show-18-49-ratings-averages/94402/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021011456/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/01/2010-11-season-broadcast-primetime-show-18-49-ratings-averages/94402/ |archive-date=October 21, 2014 |access-date=October 7, 2014 |website=TV by the Numbers }}</ref>
| link9 = NCIS season 9 | episodes9 = 24 | start9 = September 20, 2011 | end9 = May 15, 2012 | season9 = 2011–12 | viewers9 = 19.49<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gormam |first=Bill |date=May 24, 2012 |title=Complete List Of 2011–12 Season TV Show Viewership: ''Sunday Night Football'' Tops, Followed By ''American Idol'', ''NCIS'' & ''Dancing With The Stars'' |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/24/complete-list-of-2011-12-season-tv-show-viewership-sunday-night-football-tops-followed-by-american-idol-ncis-dancing-with-the-stars/135785/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209104211/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/24/complete-list-of-2011-12-season-tv-show-viewership-sunday-night-football-tops-followed-by-american-idol-ncis-dancing-with-the-stars/135785/ |archive-date=February 9, 2014 |access-date=May 25, 2012 |website=TV by the Numbers }}</ref> | rank9 = 3 | 18_49_rating9 = 4.0<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gormam |first=Bill |date=May 24, 2012 |title=Complete List Of 2011–12 Season TV Show Ratings: ''Sunday Night Football'' Tops, Followed By ''American Idol'', ''The Voice'' & ''Modern Family'' |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/24/final-list-of-2011-12-season-tv-show-ratings-sunday-night-football-tops-followed-by-american-idol-the-voice-modern-family/135747/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141002073955/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/24/final-list-of-2011-12-season-tv-show-ratings-sunday-night-football-tops-followed-by-american-idol-the-voice-modern-family/135747/ |archive-date=October 2, 2014 |access-date=October 7, 2014 |website=TV by the Numbers }}</ref>
| link10 = NCIS season 10 | episodes10 = 24 | start10 = September 25, 2012 | end10 = May 14, 2013 | season10 = 2012–13 | viewers10 = 21.34<ref name="Rating2013" /> | rank10 = 1 | 18_49_rating10 = 4.0<ref name="Rating2013" />
| link11 = NCIS season 11 | episodes11 = 24 | start11 = September 24, 2013 | end11 = May 13, 2014 | season11 = 2013–14 | viewers11 = 19.77<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 22, 2014 |title=Full 2013–2014 TV Season Series Rankings |url=https://deadline.com/2014/05/tv-season-series-rankings-2013-full-list-2-733762/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140525201152/http://www.deadline.com/2014/05/tv-season-series-rankings-2013-full-list-2/ |archive-date=May 25, 2014 |access-date=May 25, 2014 |website=Deadline Hollywood }}</ref> | rank11 = 3 | 18_49_rating11 = 3.3<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=May 22, 2014 |title=''Sunday Night Football'', ''Big Bang'' Top Ratings for 2013–14 Season; No. 2 New Comedy Got Axed |url=http://tvline.com/2014/05/22/tv-season-rankings-2013-2014-big-bang-theory-greys-anatomy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141014200440/http://tvline.com/2014/05/22/tv-season-rankings-2013-2014-big-bang-theory-greys-anatomy/ |archive-date=October 14, 2014 |access-date=October 7, 2014 |website=TVLine }}</ref>
| link12 = NCIS season 12 | episodes12 = 24 | start12 = September 23, 2014 | end12 = May 12, 2015 | season12 = 2014–15 | viewers12 = 18.25<ref>{{Cite web |last=de Moraes |first=Lisa |date=May 21, 2015 |title=Full 2014–15 TV Season Series Rankings: Football & ''Empire'' Ruled |url=https://deadline.com/2015/05/2014-15-full-tv-season-ratings-shows-rankings-1201431167/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150523083530/http://deadline.com/2015/05/2014-15-full-tv-season-ratings-shows-rankings-1201431167/ |archive-date=May 23, 2015 |access-date=May 22, 2015 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}</ref> | rank12 = 3 | 18_49_rating12 = 2.4<ref>{{Cite web |title=''NCIS'': Season 12 Ratings |url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/ncis-tv-show-cbs-season-12-ratings-34022/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20141018210912/http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/ncis-tv-show-cbs-season-12-ratings-34022/ |archive-date=October 18, 2014 |access-date=March 17, 2017 }}</ref>
| link13 = NCIS season 13 | episodes13 = 24 | start13 = September 22, 2015 | end13 = May 17, 2016 | season13 = 2015–16 | viewers13 = 16.61<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=May 27, 2016 |title=Final same-day viewer averages for 2015–16: Football, ''NCIS'' lead charts |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/more-tv-news/final-same-day-viewer-averages-for-2015-16-football-ncis-lead-charts/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103093822/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/more-tv-news/final-same-day-viewer-averages-for-2015-16-football-ncis-lead-charts/ |archive-date=January 3, 2017 |access-date=January 2, 2017 |website=TV by the Numbers }}</ref> | rank13 = 3 | 18_49_rating13 = 2.2<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=May 27, 2016 |title=Final adults 18–49 same-day ratings for 2015–16: NFL and ''Empire'' on top |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/27/final-adults-18-49-same-day-ratings-for-2015-16-nfl-and-empire-on-top/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160530180431/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/27/final-adults-18-49-same-day-ratings-for-2015-16-nfl-and-empire-on-top/ |archive-date=May 30, 2016 |access-date=May 31, 2016 |website=TV by the Numbers }}</ref>
| link14 = NCIS season 14 | episodes14 = 24 | start14 = September 20, 2016 | end14 = May 16, 2017 | season14 = 2016–17 | viewers14 = 14.63<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=May 26, 2017 |title=Final same-day viewer averages for 2016–17: ''Sunday Night Football'' leads for 6th straight year |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/more-tv-news/final-same-day-viewer-averages-for-2016-17-sunday-night-football-leads-for-6th-straight-year/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606043017/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/more-tv-news/final-same-day-viewer-averages-for-2016-17-sunday-night-football-leads-for-6th-straight-year/ |archive-date=June 6, 2017 |access-date=May 26, 2017 |website=TV by the Numbers }}</ref> | rank14 = 3 | 18_49_rating14 = 2.5<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=June 12, 2017 |title=Final Live +7 adults 18–49 ratings for 2016–17: ''This Is Us'' is the No. 1 drama |url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/more-tv-news/final-live-7-adults-18-49-ratings-for-2016-17-this-is-us-is-the-no-1-drama/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170612220553/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/more-tv-news/final-live-7-adults-18-49-ratings-for-2016-17-this-is-us-is-the-no-1-drama/ |archive-date=June 12, 2017 |access-date=July 21, 2019 |website=TV by the Numbers }}</ref>
| link15 = NCIS season 15 | episodes15 = 24 | start15 = September 26, 2017 | end15 = May 22, 2018 | season15 = 2017–18 | viewers15 = 17.02<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=June 11, 2018 |title=Final Live +7 viewer averages for 2017–18: ''Roseanne'', ''Big Bang Theory'' surpass ''SNF'' |url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/more-tv-news/final-live-7-viewer-averages-for-2017-18-roseanne-big-bang-theory-surpass-snf/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142325/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/more-tv-news/final-live-7-viewer-averages-for-2017-18-roseanne-big-bang-theory-surpass-snf/ |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |access-date=July 21, 2019 |website=TV by the Numbers}}</ref> | rank15 = 5 | 18_49_rating15 = 2.2<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=June 11, 2018 |title=Final Live +7 adults 18–49 ratings for 2017–18: ''This Is Us'' gets the biggest bump |url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/more-tv-news/final-live-7-adults-18-49-ratings-for-2017-18-this-is-us-gets-the-biggest-bump/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612160523/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/more-tv-news/final-live-7-adults-18-49-ratings-for-2017-18-this-is-us-gets-the-biggest-bump/ |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |access-date=July 21, 2019 |website=TV by the Numbers}}</ref>
| link16 = NCIS season 16 | episodes16 = 24 | start16 = September 25, 2018 | end16 = May 21, 2019 | season16 = 2018–19 | viewers16 = 15.57<ref name="Ratings 2018–19">{{Cite web |last=de Moraes |first=Lisa |date=May 21, 2019 |title=2018–19 TV Season Ratings: CBS Wraps 11th Season At No. 1 In Total Viewers, NBC Tops Demo; ''Big Bang Theory'' Most Watched Series |url=https://deadline.com/2019/05/tv-ratings-2018-2019-season-totals-viewers-demo-cbs-nbc-1202620062/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831200358/https://deadline.com/2019/05/tv-ratings-2018-2019-season-totals-viewers-demo-cbs-nbc-1202620062/ |archive-date=August 31, 2019 |access-date=May 22, 2019 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}</ref> | rank16 = 3 | 18_49_rating16 = 1.9<ref name="Ratings 2018–19" />
| link17 = NCIS season 17 | episodes17 = 20 | start17 = September 24, 2019 | end17 = April 14, 2020 | season17 = 2019–20 | viewers17 = 15.33<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=June 4, 2020 |title=TV Ratings: 7-Day Season Averages for Every 2019–20 Broadcast Series |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-7-day-season-averages-2019-20-broadcast-series-1297228 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605132531/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-7-day-season-averages-2019-20-broadcast-series-1297228 |archive-date=June 5, 2020 |access-date=June 8, 2020 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> | rank17 = 2 | 18_49_rating17 = 1.7<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patten |first=Dominic |date=May 15, 2020 |title=2019–20 TV Season Ratings: Fox To Win Demo After Long Dry Spell; CBS First In Viewers For 12th Year In A Row |url=https://deadline.com/2020/05/tv-ratings-2019-2020-final-rankings-masked-singer-sunday-night-football-fox-cbs-1202935271/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200520205607/https://deadline.com/2020/05/tv-ratings-2019-2020-final-rankings-masked-singer-sunday-night-football-fox-cbs-1202935271/ |archive-date=May 20, 2020 |access-date=May 25, 2020 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}</ref>
| link18 = NCIS season 18 | episodes18 = 16 | start18 = November 17, 2020 | end18 = May 25, 2021 | season18 = 2020–21 | viewers18 = 12.58<ref name="2020-21SeasonAverages">{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=June 8, 2021 |title=2020–21 TV Ratings: Complete 7-Day Ratings for Broadcast Network Series |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2020-21-tv-ratings-every-network-show-ranked-1234964854/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609002528/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2020-21-tv-ratings-every-network-show-ranked-1234964854/ |archive-date=June 9, 2021 |access-date=June 9, 2021 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> | rank18 = 3 | 18_49_rating18 = 1.2<ref name="2020-21SeasonAverages" />
| link19 = NCIS season 19 | episodes19 = 21 | timeslot19 = Monday 9:00{{nbsp}}pm | timeslot_length19 = 4 | start19 = September 20, 2021 | end19 = May 23, 2022 | season19 = 2021–22 | viewers19 = 10.90<ref name="Rankings22">{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=June 8, 2022 |title=2021–22 TV Ratings: Final Seven-Day Numbers for Every Network Series |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2021-22-tv-ratings-every-network-series-ranked-1235161738/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609001940/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2021-22-tv-ratings-every-network-series-ranked-1235161738/ |archive-date=June 9, 2022 |access-date=June 9, 2022 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> | rank19 = 3 | 18_49_rating19 = 0.9<ref name="Rankings22" />
| link20 = NCIS season 20 | episodes20 = 22 | start20 = September 19, 2022 | end20 = May 22, 2023 | season20 = 2022–23 | viewers20 = 9.86<ref name="Rankings23">{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=June 7, 2023 |title=TV Ratings 2022–23: Final Seven-Day Averages for Every Network Series |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tv-ratings-2022-23-every-primetime-network-show-ranked-1235508593/ |access-date=December 26, 2023 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |archive-date=June 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629195858/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tv-ratings-2022-23-every-primetime-network-show-ranked-1235508593/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | rank20 = 3 | 18_49_rating20 = 0.7<ref name="Rankings23" />
| link21 = NCIS season 21 | episodes21 = 10 | start21 = February 12, 2024 | end21 = May 6, 2024 | season21 = 2023–24 | viewers21 = 9.66<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=2024-06-11 |title=TV Ratings 2023-24: Final Numbers for (Almost) Every Network Series |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tv-ratings-2023-24-primetime-network-show-rankings-1235919819/ |access-date=2024-07-19 |website=The Hollywood Reporter }}</ref> | rank21 = 4 | 18_49_rating21 = 0.6<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=2024-06-11 |title=TV Ratings 2023-24: Final Numbers for (Almost) Every Network Series |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tv-ratings-2023-24-primetime-network-show-rankings-1235919819/ |access-date=2024-07-19 |website=The Hollywood Reporter }}</ref>
| link22 = NCIS season 22 | episodes22 = 20 | start22 = October 14, 2024 | end22 = May 5, 2025 | season22 = 2024–25 | viewers22 = 10.59<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/final-2024-25-network-tv-ratings-tracker-high-potential-1236312223/|title=TV Ratings: The Final Numbers (Finally) for 2024-25's Top Network Shows (Exclusive)|work=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Rick|last=Porter|date=July 11, 2025|access-date=August 25, 2025}}</ref> | rank22 = 11 | 18_49_rating22 =
| link23 = NCIS season 23 | episodes23 = 20<ref name="TFC"/> | timeslot23 = Tuesday 8:00{{nbsp}}pm<ref name="TFC">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/ncis/listings/|title=Shows A-Z - NCIS on CBS|work=The Futon Critic|access-date=November 18, 2025}}</ref> | timeslot_length23 = | start23 = October 14, 2025 | end23 = | season23 = 2025–26 | viewers23 = | rank23 = | 18_49_rating23 = }}
==Franchise== {{main|NCIS (franchise)|l1 = ''NCIS'' (franchise)}}
''NCIS'' has produced seven spin-offs: ''NCIS: Los Angeles'' (2009–2023), ''NCIS: New Orleans'' (2014–2021), ''NCIS: Hawaiʻi'' (2021–2024), ''NCIS: Sydney'' (2023–), ''NCIS: Origins'' (2024–), ''NCIS: Tony & Ziva'' (2025) and ''NCIS: New York'' (2026–).
===''NCIS: Los Angeles''=== {{main|NCIS: Los Angeles|l1 = ''NCIS: Los Angeles''}}
In November 2008, it was reported that a first spin-off series set in Los Angeles would be introduced with a two-part backdoor pilot during the sixth season of ''NCIS''. The episode title "Legend (Part I)" and "Legend (Part II)", airing on April 28, 2009, and May 5, 2009.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Ausiello |first=Michael |date=November 25, 2008 |title=Exclusive: CBS eyes ''NCIS'' spin-off |url=https://ew.com/article/2008/11/25/cbs-developing/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412113215/https://ew.com/article/2008/11/25/cbs-developing/ |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |access-date=April 12, 2023 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Ausiello |first=Michael |date=December 12, 2008 |title=Exclusive: Fresh 'NCIS' spin-off intel |url=https://ew.com/article/2008/12/12/exclusive-fresh/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123123145/https://ew.com/article/2008/12/12/exclusive-fresh/ |archive-date=January 23, 2022 |access-date=January 23, 2023 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Brian Ford |date=March 19, 2009 |title=The Futon's First Look: "NCIS: Legend" (CBS, Script) |url=http://thefutoncritic.com/reviews/2009/03/19/the-futons-first-look-ncis-legend-cbs-script-30730/20090319_ncis/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230412090008/http://thefutoncritic.com/reviews/2009/03/19/the-futons-first-look-ncis-legend-cbs-script-30730/20090319_ncis/ |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |access-date=March 21, 2009 |website=The Futon Critic}}</ref> In May 2009, CBS picked up an ''NCIS'' spin-off series with the title ''NCIS: Los Angeles''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Godwin |first=Jennifer |date=May 20, 2009 |title=CBS News: ''Medium'' Saved; ''NCIS'' Spinoff Ordered |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/124880/cbs-news-medium-saved-ncis-spinoff-ordered |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160918063627/http://www.eonline.com/news/124880/cbs-news-medium-saved-ncis-spinoff-ordered |archive-date=September 18, 2016 |access-date=July 13, 2016 |website=E! Online }}</ref>
The series stars Chris O'Donnell as Special Agent G. Callen,<ref name="EW 2009–02">{{Cite magazine |last=Ausiello |first=Michael |date=February 4, 2009 |title='NCIS' scoop: Chris O'Donnell, LL Cool J to headline spin-off |url=https://ew.com/article/2009/02/05/ncis-scoop-chri/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412114149/https://ew.com/article/2009/02/05/ncis-scoop-chri/ |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}}</ref> LL Cool J as Special Agent Sam Hanna,<ref name="EW 2009–02" /><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Bierly |first=Mandy |date=February 25, 2009 |title='NCIS' spinoff officially lands LL Cool J |url=https://ew.com/article/2009/02/25/ncis-ll-cool-j/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412121838/https://ew.com/article/2009/02/25/ncis-ll-cool-j/ |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |access-date=April 12, 2023 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly }}</ref> Louise Lombard as Special Agent Lara Macy, Peter Cambor as Operational Psychologist Nate Getz, and Daniela Ruah as Special Agent Kensi Blye.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 7, 2009 |title=Episode Title: (#622) "Legend, Part 1" |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20090407cbs07/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230412090606/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20090407cbs07/ |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |access-date=April 8, 2009 |website=The Futon Critic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 16, 2009 |title=Episode Title: (#623) "Legend, Part 2" |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20090416cbs05/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230412090615/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20090416cbs05/ |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |access-date=July 22, 2019 |website=The Futon Critic}}</ref> Following the official pick-up by CBS, it was confirmed that Lombard would not continue her role as Special Agent Lara Macy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mitovich |first=Matt |date=May 28, 2009 |title=Fall TV: New NCIS and Other Shows Recast Lead Roles |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/fall-tv-recasts-1006363/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412114749/https://www.tvguide.com/news/fall-tv-recasts-1006363/ |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |access-date=April 12, 2023 |website=TV Guide}}</ref> Linda Hunt and Adam Jamal Craig were added the cast as OSP Manager Henrietta Lange and Special Agent Dom Vail respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mitovich |first=Matt |date=June 18, 2009 |title=NCIS: Los Angeles Recruits Oscar Winner Linda Hunt |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/ncis-la-hunt-1007069/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412114959/https://www.tvguide.com/news/ncis-la-hunt-1007069/ |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |access-date=April 12, 2023 |website=TV Guide}}</ref> Craig, would not be returning for second season and was replaced by Eric Christian Olsen as Marty Deeks promoted to series regular.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Adam |date=July 27, 2010 |title=NCIS: Los Angeles Promotes Eric Christian Olsen to Series Regular |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/ncisla-eric-christian-olsen-1021060/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406154735/https://www.tvguide.com/news/ncisla-eric-christian-olsen-1021060/ |archive-date=April 6, 2023 |access-date=April 6, 2023 |website=TV Guide }}</ref>
Characters from ''NCIS'' have appeared in the spin-off. Rocky Carroll portrayed Leon Vance in a recurring role,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=July 2, 2009 |title=Rocky Carroll pulls double ''NCIS'' duty |url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2009/07/rocky-carroll-pulls-double-ncis-duty.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090704025230/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2009/07/rocky-carroll-pulls-double-ncis-duty.html |archive-date=July 4, 2009 |access-date=July 22, 2019 |website=Zap2it}}</ref><ref name="TFC1" /><ref name="TFC2" /> and Pauley Perrette portrayed Abby Sciuto, with a guest appearance in the season 1 episodes "Killshot" and "Random on Purpose".<ref name="TFC1">{{Cite web |title=Episode Title: (#103) "Killshot" |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20091008cbs05/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230412091503/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20091008cbs05/ |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |access-date=April 12, 2023 |website=The Futon Critic}}</ref><ref name="TFC2">{{Cite web |title=Episode Title: (#109) "Random on Purpose" (Repeat) |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20100726cbs05/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230412091514/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20100726cbs05/ |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |access-date=April 12, 2023 |website=The Futon Critic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Borzillo-Vrenna |first=Carrie |date=July 31, 2009 |title=Pauley Perrette to Guest Star on ''NCIS: Los Angeles'' |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/137217/pauley-perrette-to-guest-star-on-ncis-los-angeles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930185236/http://www.eonline.com/news/137217/pauley-perrette-to-guest-star-on-ncis-los-angeles |archive-date=September 30, 2012 |access-date=July 22, 2019 |website=E! Online}}</ref>
''NCIS: Los Angeles'' was created by Shane Brennan. In April 2011, ''NCIS'' creator Donald Bellisario sued CBS over ''NCIS: Los Angeles'' because of his contract which gave him "first opportunity" to develop a spin-off or sequel;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=April 28, 2011 |title='NCIS' Creator Don Bellisario Sues CBS Over 'NCIS: LA', CBS Dismisses His Claims |url=https://deadline.com/2011/04/ncis-creator-don-bellisario-sues-cbs-over-spinoff-ncis-los-angeles-126421/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406062906/https://deadline.com/2011/04/ncis-creator-don-bellisario-sues-cbs-over-spinoff-ncis-los-angeles-126421/ |archive-date=April 6, 2023 |access-date=April 6, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood }}</ref> the lawsuit was dismissed by a judge in June 2012. However, discussions continued between CBS and Bellisario, and in January 2013 the dispute was settled outside of court a week before it was set to go to trial; the terms of the agreement were not disclosed but were described as being amicable.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gardner |first=Eriq |date=January 18, 2013 |title=CBS Settles Lawsuit With ''NCIS'' Creator |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/cbs-settles-lawsuit-ncis-creator-413611 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130122011318/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/cbs-settles-lawsuit-ncis-creator-413611 |archive-date=January 22, 2013 |access-date=March 10, 2013 |website=The Hollywood Reporter }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Patten |first=Dominic |date=January 18, 2013 |title=UPDATE: 'NCIS' Creator "Gratified" To Reach Settlement With CBS |url=https://deadline.com/2013/01/one-week-before-trial-set-to-start-cbs-ncis-creator-reach-settlement-407427/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406154738/https://deadline.com/2013/01/one-week-before-trial-set-to-start-cbs-ncis-creator-reach-settlement-407427/ |archive-date=April 6, 2023 |access-date=April 6, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kenneally |first=Tim |date=January 18, 2013 |title=CBS and ''NCIS'' Creator Settle Lawsuit Over ''NCIS: L.A.'' |url=https://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/cbs-and-ncis-creator-settle-lawsuit-over-ncis-la-73656 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308070736/http://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/cbs-and-ncis-creator-settle-lawsuit-over-ncis-la-73656 |archive-date=March 8, 2013 |access-date=March 10, 2013 |website=TheWrap }}</ref>
===''NCIS: New Orleans''=== {{main|NCIS: New Orleans|l1 = ''NCIS: New Orleans''}}
In September 2013, it was reported that a second spin-off series set in New Orleans would be introduced with a two-part backdoor pilot during the eleventh season of ''NCIS''. The episode title "Crescent City (Part I)" and "Crescent City (Part II)". The episodes were filmed in February 2014, and aired on March 25, 2014, and April 1, 2014. ''NCIS'' star Mark Harmon and showrunner Gary Glasberg are the executive producers of the series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=September 23, 2013 |title=CBS Prepping Planted 'NCIS' Spinoff Produced By Mark Harmon & Gary Glasberg |url=https://deadline.com/2013/09/ncis-spinoff-cbs-mark-harmon-new-orleans-594673/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121092628/https://deadline.com/2013/09/ncis-spinoff-cbs-mark-harmon-new-orleans-594673/ |archive-date=January 21, 2023 |access-date=January 21, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}</ref> Glasberg discussed the idea of the episode with Harmon, who said "That's more than a sweeps episode"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Willman |first=Chris |date=October 8, 2013 |title=Exclusive: Mark Harmon on the Next NCIS Spinoff |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/mark-harmon-ncis-spinoff-1071762/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412142428/https://www.tvguide.com/news/mark-harmon-ncis-spinoff-1071762/ |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |access-date=April 12, 2023 |website=TV Guide}}</ref> (meaning an episode with provocative subject manner and top appeal for television ratings). The premise for the episodes are, according to Glasberg, "all about this tiny little NCIS office that's down [in New Orleans], and the kind of cases that they come across".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Halterman |first=Jim |date=October 8, 2013 |title=NCIS Spoilers: Gary Glasberg on Life Post-Ziva, Gibbs' Journey, Spinoff & More |url=https://www.tvfanatic.com/2013/10/ncis-spoilers-gary-glasberg-on-life-post-ziva-gibbs-journey-spin/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406125945/https://www.tvfanatic.com/2013/10/ncis-spoilers-gary-glasberg-on-life-post-ziva-gibbs-journey-spin/ |archive-date=April 6, 2023 |access-date=April 6, 2023 |website=TV Fanatic}}</ref> In May 2014, CBS picked up an ''NCIS'' second spin-off series with the title ''NCIS: New Orleans''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Swift |first=Andy |date=May 9, 2014 |title=Fall TV: CBS Orders NCIS and CSI Spin-Offs, Odd Couple, Kevin Williamson's Stalker and 4 More to Series (But Not How I Met Your Dad?) |url=https://tvline.com/2014/05/09/cbs-fall-2014-new-series-ncis-new-orleans-odd-couple/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412142748/https://tvline.com/2014/05/09/cbs-fall-2014-new-series-ncis-new-orleans-odd-couple/ |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |access-date=April 12, 2023 |website=TVLine}}</ref>
The series stars Scott Bakula as Special Agent Dwayne Cassius Pride, Lucas Black as Special Agent Christopher LaSalle, Zoe McLellan as Special Agent Meredith "Merri" Brody, Rob Kerkovich as Sebastian Lund, and CCH Pounder as Dr. Loretta Wade.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Hibberd |first=James |date=February 3, 2014 |title='NCIS' scoop: Scott Bakula to star in new spinoff |url=https://ew.com/article/2014/02/03/scott-bakula-ncis/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404232448/https://ew.com/article/2014/02/03/scott-bakula-ncis/ |archive-date=April 4, 2023 |access-date=April 4, 2023 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=February 3, 2014 |title=Scoop: NCIS: New Orleans Pilot Adds Sons of Anarchy's CCH Pounder, JAG Alum |url=https://tvline.com/2014/02/03/pilot-ncis-new-orleans-cast-cch-pounder-zoe-mclellan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405091122/https://tvline.com/2014/02/03/pilot-ncis-new-orleans-cast-cch-pounder-zoe-mclellan/ |archive-date=April 5, 2023 |access-date=April 5, 2023 |website=TVLine}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=February 10, 2014 |title=Lucas Black Joins CBS' 'NCIS' Spinoff |url=https://deadline.com/2014/02/lucas-black-ncis-spinoff-new-orleans-680641/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331081744/https://deadline.com/2014/02/lucas-black-ncis-spinoff-new-orleans-680641/ |archive-date=March 31, 2023 |access-date=March 31, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Haithman |first=Diane |date=July 17, 2014 |title=TCA: Rob Kerkovich Joins 'NCIS: New Orleans' As Shooting Starts Next Week |url=https://deadline.com/2014/07/ncis-new-orleans-rob-kerkovich-casting-spinoff-plan-805726/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331071241/https://deadline.com/2014/07/ncis-new-orleans-rob-kerkovich-casting-spinoff-plan-805726/ |archive-date=March 31, 2023 |access-date=March 31, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}</ref> Daryl "Chill" Mitchell, Shalita Grant and Vanessa Ferlito joined the main cast later, portrayed as computer specialist Patton Plame, Special Agent Sonja Percy, and Special Agent Tammy Gregorio, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=June 19, 2015 |title='NCIS: New Orleans' Ups Duo To Regulars |url=https://deadline.com/2015/06/ncis-new-orleans-shalita-grant-and-darryl-mitchell-regulars-promoted-1201448850/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318123013/https://deadline.com/2015/06/ncis-new-orleans-shalita-grant-and-darryl-mitchell-regulars-promoted-1201448850/ |archive-date=March 18, 2023 |access-date=March 18, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=June 22, 2016 |title='NCIS: New Orleans': Vanessa Ferlito Cast As New Regular In Season 3 |url=https://deadline.com/2016/06/ncis-new-orleans-vanessa-ferlito-cast-series-regular-season-3-1201777852/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331052112/https://deadline.com/2016/06/ncis-new-orleans-vanessa-ferlito-cast-series-regular-season-3-1201777852/ |archive-date=March 31, 2023 |access-date=March 31, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}</ref>
''NCIS'' and ''NCIS: New Orleans'' have had two crossovers. * "Sister City" (season 13): Abby's brother is suspected of poisoning the passengers and crew of a private plane flying from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. * "Pandora's Box" (season 14): A theoretical terror playbook is stolen and put up for auction on the black market when Abby's homeland security think tank is compromised.
=== ''NCIS: Hawaiʻi'' === {{main|NCIS: Hawaiʻi|l1 = ''NCIS: Hawaiʻi''}}
On February 16, 2021, it was reported that a spin-off set in Hawaii was in the works from ''NCIS: New Orleans'' executive producers Christopher Silber and Jan Nash.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=February 16, 2021 |title='NCIS: Hawaii' Spinoff Eyed By CBS As Franchise's Fourth Series |url=https://deadline.com/2021/02/ncis-hawaii-spinoff-series-cbs-1234694822/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210221152450/https://deadline.com/2021/02/ncis-hawaii-spinoff-series-cbs-1234694822/ |archive-date=February 21, 2021 |access-date=February 17, 2021 |website=Deadline}}</ref> On April 23, 2021, it was announced that CBS had given the production a straight-to-series order to the spin-off, and intended to include the franchise's first female lead character.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=April 23, 2021 |title='NCIS: Los Angeles' Renewed For Season 13, 'NCIS: Hawaii' Spinoff With Female Lead Picked Up To Series By CBS |url=https://deadline.com/2021/04/ncis-los-angeles-renewed-season-13-ncis-hawaii-spinoff-cbs-ll-cool-j-chris-odonnell-female-lead-1234742503/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423183140/https://deadline.com/2021/04/ncis-los-angeles-renewed-season-13-ncis-hawaii-spinoff-cbs-ll-cool-j-chris-odonnell-female-lead-1234742503/ |archive-date=April 23, 2021 |access-date=April 23, 2021 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}</ref> The show debuted on CBS on September 20, 2021, with Vanessa Lachey in the leading role. It was canceled after 3 seasons, with its final episode airing on May 6, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=2024-04-26 |title='NCIS: Hawai'i' Canceled By CBS: Franchise's First Female-Led Series Ending After 3 Seasons |url=https://deadline.com/2024/04/ncis-hawaii-canceled-cbs-no-season-4-1235896481/ |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=Deadline }}</ref>
=== ''NCIS: Sydney'' === {{main|NCIS: Sydney|l1 = ''NCIS: Sydney''}}
On February 16, 2022, it was reported that a spin-off set in Sydney, Australia, was in the works. ''NCIS: Los Angeles'' producer Shane Brennan would be attached to the project. The series is the first international spin-off for the ''NCIS'' franchise and would feature local Australian actors and producers. It was released in Australia on Paramount+ from November 10, 2023, and later debuted on Network 10 in mid-2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 16, 2022 |title=NCIS: Sydney to launch in 2023 |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/02/ncis-sydney-to-launch-in-2023.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308100505/https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/02/ncis-sydney-to-launch-in-2023.html |archive-date=March 8, 2022 |access-date=February 16, 2022 |website=TV Tonight}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 16, 2022 |title=NCIS: Sydney,' 'SEAL Team' Movie Coming to Paramount+ |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ncis-sydney-seal-team-movie-coming-to-paramount-1235093708/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216044134/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ncis-sydney-seal-team-movie-coming-to-paramount-1235093708/amp/ |archive-date=February 16, 2022 |access-date=February 16, 2022 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=November 13, 2023 |title=NCIS: Sydney to screen on 10 in 2024 |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/11/ncis-sydney-to-screen-on-10-in-2024.html |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=TV Tonight |publisher=TV Tonight |archive-date=November 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113041823/https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/11/ncis-sydney-to-screen-on-10-in-2024.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It also aired on CBS in the United States from November 14, 2023, as a result of the suspension of other ''NCIS'' productions due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes, and is available for streaming in selected territories internationally on Paramount+.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=September 6, 2023 |title=Airdate: NCIS Sydney |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/09/airdate-ncis-sydney.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905233241/https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/09/airdate-ncis-sydney.html |archive-date=September 5, 2023 |access-date=September 6, 2023 |website=TV Tonight |publisher=TV Tonight}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=September 5, 2023 |title=CBS Will Have 'NCIS' Originals On Fall Schedule With Paramount+ Australia's 'Sydney' Spinoff |url=https://deadline.com/2023/09/ncis-sydney-spinoff-ncis-australia-cbs-paramount-plus-1235537012/ |access-date=September 5, 2023 |website=Deadline |archive-date=September 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905201259/https://deadline.com/2023/09/ncis-sydney-spinoff-ncis-australia-cbs-paramount-plus-1235537012/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
The cast is led by Olivia Swann and Todd Lasance, with Sean Sagar, Tuuli Narkle, Mavournee Hazel and William McInnes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldbart |first=Max |date=June 12, 2023 |title=Cast Set For 'NCIS: Sydney' |url=https://deadline.com/2023/06/ncis-sydney-sets-cast-olivia-swann-todd-lasance-1235414326/#comments |access-date=June 13, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood |archive-date=June 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230612235106/https://deadline.com/2023/06/ncis-sydney-sets-cast-olivia-swann-todd-lasance-1235414326/#comments |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== ''NCIS: Origins'' === {{main|NCIS: Origins|l1 = ''NCIS: Origins''}}
On January 5, 2024, it was announced that a spin-off and prequel series based on Leroy Jethro Gibbs's early days as an NCIS agent was in the works. Mark Harmon is set to reprise his role as Gibbs in a narrator role.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 5, 2024 |title=Gibbs is Getting His Own Spin-Off in 'NCIS: Origins' Prequel Series |url=https://collider.com/ncis-origins-gibbs-prequel-series/ |website=Collider |access-date=January 6, 2024 |archive-date=January 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240109141446/https://collider.com/ncis-origins-gibbs-prequel-series/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The series premiered on October 14, 2024.<ref name="Andreeva"/> In March 2024, it was announced that Austin Stowell will be cast in the role of Leroy Jethro Gibbs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=2024-03-04 |title='NCIS: Origins' Finds Its Young Gibbs: Austin Stowell To Star In CBS Prequel Series |url=https://deadline.com/2024/03/ncis-origins-casts-austin-stowell-young-gibbs-prequel-1235845156/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=Deadline |archive-date=March 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304210746/https://deadline.com/2024/03/ncis-origins-casts-austin-stowell-young-gibbs-prequel-1235845156/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== ''NCIS: Tony & Ziva'' === {{Main|NCIS: Tony & Ziva|l1 = ''NCIS: Tony & Ziva''}}
On February 28, 2024, it was announced that Paramount+ had ordered another spin-off of ''NCIS'' of 10 episodes focusing on Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo's characters Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=February 28, 2024 |title='NCIS' Tony & Ziva Spinoff Series Starring Michael Weatherly & Cote de Pablo Ordered By Paramount+ |url=https://deadline.com/2024/02/ncis-tony-ziva-spinoff-series-paramount-plus-1235840988/ |access-date=February 28, 2024 |website=Deadline Hollywood |archive-date=February 28, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228214657/https://deadline.com/2024/02/ncis-tony-ziva-spinoff-series-paramount-plus-1235840988/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On May 7, 2024, the title was confirmed as ''NCIS: Tony & Ziva''. It debuted on September 4, 2025, and was canceled three months later in December.
=== ''NCIS: New York'' === {{Main|NCIS: New York|l1 = ''NCIS: New York''}}
On April 15, 2026, it was announced that a spin-off set in New York City was given a straight-to-series order. LL Cool J will reprise his role as Sam Hanna from the LA spinoff, co-starring with Scott Caan. The series will debut in late 2026.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cordero|first=Rosy|title='NCIS' Gets New York Spinoff Series: LL Cool J Returns As Agent Sam Hanna, Scott Caan Also Stars|url=https://deadline.com/2026/04/ncis-new-york-spinoff-series-ll-cool-j-scott-caan-1236861881/|website=Deadline|date=April 15, 2026}}</ref>
==Awards and nominations== {{main|List of awards and nominations received by NCIS|l1 = List of awards and nominations received by ''NCIS''}}
''NCIS'' has received many awards and nominations since it premiered on September 23, 2003, including the ALMA Awards, ASCAP Awards, BMI Film & TV Awards, Emmy Awards, and People's Choice Awards.
==References== {{notelist}} {{Reflist}}
==Further reading== * Carter, Bill. "Behind a Quiet Little Hit, a Reliable Hit Maker." ''New York Times'' October 25, 2005, Vol. 155 Issue 53378, pE1-E7 about Donald P. Bellisario. * Coyne, Kate. "Mark Harmon: Built to Last" ''People'' April 3, 2019, Vol. 91 Issue 10, p40-46 * Gallagher, Thomas. "Sins of the Father: NCIS and the Family at Work." ''Journal of Popular Culture'' 49.4 (2016): 875–896. * Hagan, Molly. "Pauley Perrette" ''Current Biography'' (Oct 2014), Vol. 75 Issue 10, p49-54. * Hust, Stacey J.T., et al. "Law & Order, CSI, and NCIS: The association between exposure to crime drama franchises, rape myth acceptance, and sexual consent negotiation among college students." ''Journal of Health Communication'' 20.12 (2015): 1369–1381.
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