NCIS Showbiz Cheat Sheet

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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: Hawaii’ May Have Cards Stacked Against It As Fans Rip Apart ‘NCIS’ Series

Fans have thoughts about the potential new 'NCIS: Hawaii' spinoff.

by Lulu Currey

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‘NCIS’: A New Agent Is Joining the Team

NCIS will reportedly have a new agent joining the show. Jack Sloane’s recent departure leaves room for another cast member. What can we expect for the rest of NCIS season 18? Here’s everything Showbiz Cheat Sheet knows. Warning: This article contains spoilers for NCIS Season 18, Episode 9. The ‘NCIS’ team has suffered major loss …

by Sheiresa Ngo

Celebrity / TV

‘NCIS’: Pauley Perrette Explained Why People Keep Dying on ‘NCIS’

NCIS seems to be the show where characters go to die. People have been dropping like flies lately. What’s going on? Why has the Grim Reaper been making so many collections on the CBS drama in such a short amount of time? Former NCIS star Pauley Perrette once explained why people to keep dying on …

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS’: Another Death and a Goodbye Message

The latest episode of NCIS revealed another shocking death. We don’t think we can take much more of this after Jimmy’s wife, Breena, died from COVID-19. Here’s what happened last time on a very depressing episode of NCIS. Warning: This article contains spoilers for NCIS Season 18, Episode 9. Sloane sends a goodbye message NCIS …

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS: Hawaii’: Would Cote de Pablo Return as Ziva David to Lead the Team?

Fresh off the announcement that they are canceling the ‘New Orleans’ spinoff, the news of a new spinoff in the Aloha State started gaining steam. Now fans think a key clue on Cote de Pablo’s IMDB page could mean she free to return to lead the team on ‘NCIS: Hawaii.’

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawaii’: Fans Know Exactly Why Next ‘NCIS’ Spinoff Is Hawaii

'NCIS' fans have theories about why the next spin-off is set in Hawaii.

by Lane Arnold

What ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ Needs to Learn From the Failed Spinoff ‘Red’

Although there has not been an official announcement, CBS is reportedly ready to give a direct-to-series order for ‘NCIS: Hawaii.’ While ‘NCIS’ has had some major success in the spinoff department with ‘Los Angeles’ and ‘New Orleans,’ they have also had major failure with ‘Red.’

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawaii’: Would Michael Weatherly Join the New Spinoff If ‘Bull’ Gets Canceled?

After CBS announced they canceled ‘NCIS: New Orleans,’ news broke that they were developing another new spinoff — ‘NCIS: Hawaii.’ Speculation immediately started about who would star in the Aloha State spinoff and Michael Weatherly is at the top of fan’s wish lists.

by Perry Carpenter

Did ‘NCIS’ Leave the Door Open For Maria Bello to Return as Jack Sloane?

Maria Bello’s Jack Sloane went after the Taliban in her final episode of ‘NCIS’ after announcing she was ready to leave the team and had put an offer down on a house in Costa Rica. With all those changes, did they leave the door open for her to return in the future.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’ Fans Know Exactly Who They Want to Head Up the Team on the ‘Hawaii’ Spin-Off — Michael Weatherly

As soon as CBS announced they were canceling ‘NCIS: New Orleans, the rumor mill went into overdrive about the possible new spin-off set in Hawaii. One of the most popular theories should come as no surprise — fans want Michael Weatherly’s Tony DiNozzo to return and lead the team on ‘NCIS: Hawaii.’

by Perry Carpenter

Celebrity / TV

‘NCIS’ Says Goodbye to Maria Bello

NCIS said farewell to Maria Bello (Jack Sloane). Her final episode was full of suspense until the very end. Here’s how Jack made her NCIS exit. Warning: This article contains spoilers for NCIS Season 18 Episode 8. Four girls are kidnapped in Afghanistan NCIS Season 18, Episode 8 (titled “True Believer”) opens with two men …

by Sheiresa Ngo

Would ‘NCIS: LA’ Star Eric Christian Olsen Jump Ship to Join the ‘Hawaii’ Spin-Off?

'NCIS: LA' star Eric Christian Olsen seemed excited when asked about a new 'Hawaii' spin-off.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: Maria Bello Admits Gibbs and Sloane Have a ‘Great Love’ For Each Other Ahead of Her Final Episode

'NCIS' star Maria Bello talks Jack Sloane and Leroy Gibbs' relationship.

by Perry Carpenter

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‘NCIS’: Why Is Maria Bello Leaving the Show?

Some NCIS fans were surprised to hear Maria Bello, who plays Jack Sloane on the series, decided to leave the show. Many viewers will miss seeing Jack and Gibbs interact each week. Why is Bello leaving NCIS? Here’s what Showbiz Cheat Sheet knows. Maria Bello’s movies and TV shows One of Bello’s early acting roles …

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS: Hawaii’ Will Include Some of the Team From the Canceled ‘New Orleans’ Spin-Off

It sounds like 'NCIS' is headed to the Aloha State and bringing some of the behind-the-scenes team from the 'New Orleans' spin-off.

by Perry Carpenter

Celebrity / TV

‘NCIS’: Gibbs and Sloane Go on a Mission: ‘She Doesn’t Go Without Gibbs’

It’s almost time for NCIS fans to say goodbye to Jack Sloane (Maria Bello). Before she packs up her boxes, she will go on an important mission with Gibbs (Mark Harmon). Here’s what to expect on this week’s NCIS episode. Sloane and Gibbs are on a mission During NCIS Season 18, Episode 8 (titled “True …

by Sheiresa Ngo

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