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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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NCIS: Hawai'i

‘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

Published on August 4, 2024

2 min read

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

Vanessa Lachey holding a bottle of wine in 'NCIS: Hawai'i'

’NCIS: Hawai’i’: What Vanessa Lachey and the Rest of the Cast Have Said About the Show’s Shocking Cancellation

'This business is brutal and makes no sense,' said 'NCIS: Hawai'i' cast member Jason Antoon.

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’: Mark Harmon and Pam Dawber Once Revealed Why They Were Forced to Keep Their Relationship Private

Pam Dawber is in the middle of a four-episode arc alongside her husband Mark Harmon on ‘NCIS.’ The ‘It’ couple of the 80s have been married for nearly 35 years and have mostly kept their relationship out of the spotlight. And, according to Dawber that was a decision they were kind of forced to make.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: Is Mark Harmon the Reason Pam Dawber Doesn’t Act Full-Time?

Mark Harmon and Pam Dawber were one of the ‘it’ couples in the 1980s. They became household names when Harmon starred on ‘St. Elsewhere’ and Dawber on ‘Mork & Mindy.’ Now, Harmon has been the star of ‘NCIS’ for 18 seasons, while Dawber rarely acts anymore.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawaii’: Michael Weatherly Has Been Teasing His Return Since He Left in the First Place

‘NCIS’ fans know exactly who they want to lead the team on the new spinoff ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ — Michael Weatherly. And, since he left the show in 2016 after 13 seasons, he has played coy about his possible return. So, will fans get their wish and get to see Tony DiNozzo return to the ‘NCIS’ universe?

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawaii’ and ‘Hawaii Five-O’ May Not Be in the Same Universe

Two CBS procedurals, 'NCIS ' and 'Hawaii Five-O,' live in different universes based on one casting decision.

by Christina Nunn

‘NCIS: Hawaii’ Is Officially Happening!

Shortly after it was announced that CBS was canceling ‘NCIS: New Orleans,’ rumors started swirling that a new spinoff was in the works this time in the Aloha State. Now, it appears it is full steam ahead for ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ and a production company in Oahu claims to know exactly when it will start filming.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawaii’: CBS Just Crushed 1 Popular Fan Theory

As soon as rumors of ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ started making the rounds, so did fan theories. Fans knew exactly who they wanted to lead the team in the Aloha State. But, along with the news that there would be a season 19 for the OG ‘NCIS,’ CBS crushed the most popular fan theory of them all.

by Perry Carpenter

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‘NCIS’: Bishop and Torres Will Have a ‘Big Moment’ Says Wilmer Valderrama

What's next for Bishop and Torres? Something 'big' is about to happen.

by Sheiresa Ngo

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‘NCIS’: Don’t Record the Season 18 Finale and Watch Later, Says Wilmer Valderrama

If you usually record NCIS and watch it later, you might want to change your plans when it comes to the season 18 finale.

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS’: Did Mark Harmon Agree to Return for Season 19 to Save the Show From Cancellation?

Back in February it was reported that Mark Harmon was ‘ready to leave’ after 18 seasons of ‘NCIS.’ CBS was reportedly not onboard with the idea of their star leaving their number-one rated network drama. So, did Harmon agree to return for another season to save the show?

by Perry Carpenter

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‘NCIS’: Who Plays Nick’s Father?

After an awkward run-in with his dad, Nick's life is turned upside down. Who is the actor who plays Nick’s father?

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS’ Season 19: CBS Proved Their Loyalty to Mark Harmon Years Ago

In February, it was reported that after 18 seasons, Mark Harmon was ‘ready to leave’ ‘NCIS.’ As the rumors gained steamed it caused fans to question if the series would survive without Harmon leading the team. Now with news confirmed season 19, let’s look back at when CBS proved their loyalty to Harmon.

by Perry Carpenter

Is NCIS a Real Thing, or Is the Unit Made Up?

Fans have fallen in love with the team of investigators on 'NCIS.' But is there a real team out there solving the same crimes?

by Christina Montford

‘NCIS’: Someone in Torres’ Family Is Linked to a Murder

This week’s NCIS episode focuses on Nick Torres. It looks like Nick’s father might be in trouble with the law. Here’s what to expect on NCIS.

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS’: Gibbs on His Fate: ‘There’s More to Life Than a Job’

NCIS fans are waiting for Gibbs to return to the agency. However, it doesn’t seem like he’s in any rush to get his badge and gun back.

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS’: Mark Harmon and CBS Remain Silent on Rumors He Is ‘Ready to Leave’

Just as CBS announced that this would be the last season for ‘NCIS: New Orleans,’ rumors began that Mark Harmon was ‘ready to leave’ ‘NCIS’ after 18 seasons on the show. Although there are many signs that there is some truth to the rumors, Harmon and CBS have remained silent.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawaii’: As Michael Weatherly Rumors Gain Steam, 1 Co-Star Recalls a ‘Supportive’ Conversation Ahead of His Exit

Michael Weatherly may be currently starring on the CBS hit ‘Bull,’ but that has not stopped fans from making it clear that they want him back for the new spinoff ‘NCIS: Hawaii.’ As the rumors continue to swirl, his former co-star Wilmer Valderrama recalls a ‘supportive’ conversation he had with Weatherly ahead of his exit.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: Pam Dawber Reveals Whether or Not Her Appearance Is Mark Harmon’s ‘Final Love Letter For Fans’

Pam Dawber recently opened up about her latest gig — a four-episode arc on her husband, Mark Harmon’s hit show ‘NCIS.’ Not only did she reveal she was nervous and had some conditions that CBS had to meet, but she also revealed whether her appearance on the show is his ‘final love letter for fans.’

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: Mark Harmon Has Already Addressed Leaving the Show

Rumors have been swirling for weeks that season 18 would be the last for Mark Harmon on ‘NCIS.’ This is not the first time it has been rumored the Leroy Jethro Gibbs was leaving the NCIS team. In fact, Harmon has been forced to address them multiple times throughout the years.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’ Fans Are So Over the Show ‘Unnecessarily’ Killing Off Female Characters

Season 18 of ‘NCIS’ has seen a major character departure, two characters die, and another character suffer a life-threatening injury — all in just 11 episodes. While fans mourn the loss of each character, they are starting to notice that the show seems to be killing off female characters unnecessarily.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: Pam Dawber Had 1 Condition to Appear Alongside Real-Life Husband Mark Harmon

‘NCIS’ has wanted Pam Dawber to come on the show for years. But the ‘Mork & Mindy’ star had her concerns about starring alongside her real-life husband Mark Harmon on one of the longest running dramas in television history. She finally gave in and signed up for a four-episode arc — with one condition.

by Perry Carpenter

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