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Wilmer Valderrama as NCIS Special Agent Nicholas "Nick" Torres, Emily Wickersham as NCIS Special Agent Eleanor "Ellie" Bishop, Sean Murray as NCIS Special Agent Timothy McGee, Mark Harmon as NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs | Cory Osborne/CBS via Getty Images
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NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is a CBS primetime drama that has been on air since 2003. The series was introduced as a backdoor pilot of the popular series JAG. NCIS follows former Marine gunnery sergeant NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and his team of special agents stationed in Washington, D.C. As a team, they track down high-profile criminals and solve crimes involving the Navy or Marine Corps. The highly-rated crime drama has been nominated for three Emmys. In 2009, NCIS: Los Angeles made its debut as a spinoff series starring LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell, followed by a second spinoff, NCIS: New Orleans, in 2014. The latter concluded in 2021 after seven seasons. The franchise will welcome its third spinoff, NCIS: Hawai’i, in 2021 starring Vanessa Lachey.
- TV Genres: American, Action, Drama, Police Procedural
- Where to Watch NCIS: U.S.-based viewers can watch the show on CBS via Fubo.TV or Paramount Plus. Season 1 through Season 15 are available on Netflix.
- Current NCIS Cast: Mark Harmon, Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, Brian Dietzen, Diona Reasonover, Rocky Carroll, and David McCallum
- NCIS Spinoffs: NCIS: Los Angeles (2009-current); NCIS: New Orleans (2014- 2021); NCIS: Hawai'i (2021-current)
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Why Sasha Alexander Really Left ‘NCIS’
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Will Mark Harmon Return to ‘NCIS’? Here’s His 1 Condition
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‘NCIS’ Creator Donald Bellisario Was on the Most-Wanted Wall
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‘NCIS’: Will Cote de Pablo’s Ziva David Ever Return to the Show?
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‘NCIS’ Cast: 6 Actors Who Left the Show and What They Are Doing Now

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A group of people gathered around a computer screen in the 'Blue Bloods' series finale

11 Canceled TV Shows That Won’t Return in 2025

'Blue Bloods' and 'Walker' were among the shows that came to an end in 2024.

by Megan Elliott

Published on December 31, 2024

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Boone stands next to a woman in a white lab coast in the 'NCIS: Hawai'i' series finale

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Showrunners Address Cliffhanger Series Finale

'NCIS: Hawai'i' showrunners have said that if they'd known the show was going to be canceled, they would have ended things differently in the season 3 finale.

by Megan Elliott

Four people standing behind a table in a room in 'NCIS: Hawai'i' Season 3 finale

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Series Finale Airs May 6 — See Photos From the Last Episode

The team must track down those responsible for a deadly ambush in the series finale of 'NCIS: Hawai'i.'

by Megan Elliott

Eric Christian Olsen Reveals What Key Items of Deek’s He Took From the ‘NCIS: LA’ Set

After 14 years of playing Deeks on ‘NCIS: Los Angeles,’ Eric Christian Olsen knew he needed to take some of his characters favorite things.

by Perry Carpenter

Published on May 7, 2023

3 min read

NCIS: Los Angeles star Eric Christian Olsen as LAPD Liaison Marty Deeks

‘NCIS: LA’ Star Eric Christian Olsen Admits He Got Emotional on the Last Day of Filming — ‘I Cried’

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ will end after the season 14 finale and star Eric Christian Olsen, admitted the last day of filming was emotional.

by Perry Carpenter

Vyto Ruginis as Arkady and Chris O'Donnell as Callen on NCIS: Los Angeles.

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’: Who Plays Arkady?

Arkady Kolcheck is one of NCIS: Los Angeles' most unforgettable characters. Who plays Anna Kolcheck's father? Here's what we know.

by Sheiresa Ngo

Chilling New Evidence Surfaced Regarding Former ‘NCIS’ Star Wanted for Kidnapping

Zoe McLellan hasn't been in the headlines for awhile because she's gone into hiding with her son after claims of abuse by her ex-husband. Now an ex-boyfriend claims she plotted to have her ex husband killed.

by Candace Powell

Published on August 22, 2021

3 min read

Will ‘NCIS: New Orleans’ Star Scott Bakula Guest-Star on ‘NCIS’ or ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’?

Now that 'NCIS: New Orleans' ended, star Scott Bakula has an opening in his schedule. Could he appear on any of the other 'NCIS' shows?

by Candace Powell

Here’s How ‘NCIS: New Orleans’ Bosses Really Wanted the Series to End

'NCIS: New Orleans could've had an entirely different ending. Executive producers Christopher Silber and Jan Nash reveal what they wish would've happened.

by Candace Powell

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ EP Larry Teng Knows He Has a Responsibility to Make Sure the Hawaiian Community is ‘Represented Properly’

‘NCIS: Hawai'i’ has officially started filming on the island of Oahu. Larry Teng is in the director's chair for the pilot episode and is also serving as the spinoff's executive producer. Going into this new series, Teng knows he has a big responsibility. He must make sure that the Hawaiian community is ‘represented properly.’

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: What Did Tony Whisper in Ziva’s Ear?

‘NCIS’ fans will never forget the slow burn romance between Ziva David (Cote de Pablo) and Tony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly). For eight seasons, the will they/won't they tension kept building. One of the most memorable was an airport goodbye, where Tony whispered something special in Ziva's ear.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Is Officially Underway After a Traditional Blessing — Everything We Know About the Pilot

‘NCIS: Hawai'i’ is finishing up pre-production on the island of Oahu and has started to film. But, only after a traditional Hawaiian blessing took place. The first filming locations have been revealed, plus director Larry Teng has been open about understanding his responsibility to the Hawaiian community.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Showrunners on Potential Crossovers — ‘Never Say Never’

‘NCIS: Hawai'i’ is the latest spin-off in the popular ‘NCIS’ franchise, and it will premiere this fall on CBS. Executive producers Christopher Silber and Jan Nash have transitioned from the now-canceled 'NCIS: New Orleans' to the new Aloha State spin-off. Will it feature crossovers like the other series in the franchise? According to Silber and Nash, there's a chance.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’ Season 19: What We’re Hoping Will Happen

This is what we hope will happen during NCIS Season 19.

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS’ Season 19: Everything We Know So Far

‘NCIS’ season 18 had a shocking finale with a major cliffhanger that left fans wondering what's next. Agent Bishop went on an undercover mission and left the team. Then, Gibbs' boat exploded in the final seconds, without any hint as to who is responsible. So, what will happen when ‘NCIS’ returns for season 19?

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: Fans’ Favorite Plot Twists Include the Best Way to Hide Stolen Money

Learn which plot twist 'NCIS' fans adore.

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Will Mark Harmon’s Agent Gibbs Appear on ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’?

Mark Harmon was rumored to be done with 'NCIS' after 18 seasons and 400+ episodes of playing Leroy Jethro Gibbs. But the 69-year-old actor decided to sign on for another season, so CBS renewed the procedural for season 19. Is it possible he will also appear in the franchise's latest spin-off, 'NCIS: Hawai'i'?

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’: How You Can Be Part of the Latest Spinoff

‘NCIS: Hawai'i’ is coming to CBS this fall, and pre-production has already begun on the island of Oahu. Numerous cast and crew announcements have been made. Including the reveal that Vanessa Lachey will star as Jane Tennant. Fans can also be a part of the latest spinoff. Here's how.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: The Real Reason Bishop Quit the ‘NCIS’ Team

Why did Bishop leave her NCIS team?

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS’: Did Bishop Really Care About Torres?

What happened between Bishop and Torres?

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS’: Mark Harmon Was Hawking Coors Before He Solved Crimes

'NCIS' star Mark Harmon may be solving crimes these days, but before the hit police procedural the star was busy hawking Coors on television ads.

by John Wolfe

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Makes a Major Promotion Amid Cast Shakeup Ahead of Season 13

'NCIS: Los Angeles' shocked fans with a season 12 finale that saw the exit of two veteran cast members. Now, showrunner R. Scott Gemmill has confirmed that another change has been made to the cast. He says that one actor got a major promotion ahead of season 13.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: Will Michael Weatherly’s Tony DiNozzo Ever Return to the Show?

The news of ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ sent fans into a frenzy with the thought that Michael Weatherly could return to lead the team. But CBS went another way with the first female lead in franchise history. That news has not stopped fans from wanting Weatherly to return in some form and he has teased the possibility of a return since he left the show.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: How Many Times Has Leroy Jethro Gibbs Been Married?

'NCIS' has starred Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs since the series premiered back in 2003. When fans do get occasional glimpses of his personal life, he's usually home alone cooking. But the character does have quite the love life, and he even has ex-wives. How many times has Gibbs been married?

by Perry Carpenter

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‘NCIS: Hawaii’: Who’s in the Cast?

Find out more about the NCIS: Hawaii cast.

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS’: What Is In Gibb’s Coffee Cup?

'NCIS' has seen numerous characters come and go over 18 seasons and more than 400 episodes. But the one constant through it all has been Mark Harmon in the role of Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Here's everything you need to know about Gibbs — including what's in his coffee cup.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawaii’: Will Abby Return For ‘NCIS’ Spinoff?

'NCIS: Hawaii' is a highly anticipated spinoff — will fan-favorite Abby return for the spinoff?

by Christy Newhart

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’: When Will Production Start on the Aloha State Spinoff?

'NCIS: Hawai'i' has been announced as the latest spinoff in the popular CBS franchise. Set at NCIS: Pearl on the island of Oahu in Hawai'i, the series will star Vanessa Lachey as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant. Here's what we know so far about production and premiere dates for the Aloha State spinoff.

by Perry Carpenter

Four 'NCIS' cast members standing in front of evidence cages

‘NCIS’: Will Cote de Pablo’s Ziva David Ever Return to the Show?

‘NCIS’ fans thought Cote de Pablo’s Ziva David was dead for years, until her shocking return in the final moments of season 16. Her shocking return, of course, led fans wanting her to come back for even more episodes. Here is everything de Pablo has said about her possible return to ‘NCIS.’

by Perry Carpenter

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