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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’ 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

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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

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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

The 7 Best Episodes of ‘JAG,’ According to IMDb

'JAG' produced plenty of memorable moments over 10 seasons, including these 7 episodes, which IMDb users ranked as the show’s best.

by Megan Elliott

‘NCIS’ Offers Up Even More Bad News About the Future of Season 18

'NCIS' has already shortened their season order and delayed production on season 18 once. Now CBS announced another delay for the show to return to production as COVID cases continue to surge.

by Perry Carpenter

‘JAG’: Where to Stream the Show That Gave Us NCIS

'NCIS' is a spinoff of 'JAG.' Here's how to stream the original show.

by Megan Elliott

‘NCIS’ Star Mark Harmon Has 1 Very Unique Guilty Pleasure

'NCIS' star Mark Harmon is nothing like Leroy Gibbs in real life, despite playing the character for 400 episodes.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: Who’s in the Cast?

If you’re starting to watch NCIS, you might be curious about which actors star in the show. Here’s a rundown of the main NCIS cast members. Mark Harmon Mark Harmon plays the role of Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Harmon made his acting debut in a 1973 episode of the television show Ozzie’s Girls titled “The Candidate.” …

by Sheiresa Ngo

Mark Harmon and Sean Murray Worked Together a Decade Before ‘NCIS’

Mark Harmon and Sean Murray ahve worked together on 'NCIS' for the past 18 seasons, but the CBS staple is not the first time the duo worked together.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’ Is Bringing Back Another Fan Favorite in 2021

The pandemic caused 'NCIS' to reconfigure some of their plans for season 18, but they are still planning on bringing back 1 fan-favorite character in 2021.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’ Star Mark Harmon Admits He Was Headed to the NFL Until a Stroke of Luck ‘Changed My Course’

Mark Harmon was making plans to pursue a career in the NFL until a chance encounter changed his path and the rest is 'NCIS' history.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: You’re in for a Real Treat When Season 18 Returns

NCIS Season 18 might seem far away, but it will be worth the wait. There’s a treat waiting for you once the series returns January 19, 2021. ‘NCIS’ might have answered a big question about Fornell When the fall season wrapped, we were left wondering what happened to Fornell. He was supposed to meet up …

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS’: This Might Be Why Gibbs Shot McGee

NCIS Season 18, Episode 1, opens with a confusing scene. It’s March 2020, and we see McGee (Sean Murray) driving toward an airplane before it takes off. He takes out his gun and runs toward the plane. However, someone starts shooting at McGee. First, McGee is hit in the arm. Then, he gets up and …

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS’: Maria Bello Confirms ‘That’s a Wrap For Jack Sloane’ — Which Episode Will Be Her Last?

Maria Bello announced earlier this year that her 'NCIS' character Jack Sloane would be leaving the series at some point in season 18.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: Sean Murray Talks Turning McGee ‘On and Off’ and Being Mentored By Mark Harmon

Sean Murray has been playing McGee on 'NCIS' for since season 1.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: What’s With That Guy in the Diner? Is He Why Fornell Disappeared?

NCIS Season 18 Episode 3 ends with Fornell missing. Did the creepy diner guy have anything to do with it? Who was that guy, anyway? Here are a few of Showbiz Cheat Sheet’s theories about the latest NCIS episode. Fornell didn’t show up for a meeting with Gibbs Gibbs (Mark Harmon) is helping Fornell (Joe …

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS’: You’ll Be Waiting a Long Time for the Next Season 18 Episode

If you’re gearing up for the next NCIS Season 18 episode, you’ll have a long wait ahead of you. The show is only three episodes in this season, but the cast and crew are already going on a winter break. Here’s when you can expect the next episode. What’s going on with Gibbs and his …

by Sheiresa Ngo

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‘NCIS’ Gives a Hilarious Nod to Matthew McConaughey and ‘Dallas Buyers Club’

NCIS Season 18, Episode 3 continues the backstory of Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and Fornell’s (Joe Spano) quest to find the leader of an opioid ring. During this episode, the show gives a hilarious nod to actor Matthew McConaughey and his award-winning movie Dallas Buyers Club. Here’s the clever way they mentioned the actor and his …

by Sheiresa Ngo

3 ‘NCIS’ Spinoffs That Could Rival the Original Show

3 'NCIS' spinoffs that would be sure to please fans spanning the globe, likely receiving viewership numbers parallel to the original crime procedural.

by Josh Lezmi

‘NCIS’: Gibbs and Fornell Continue Their Mission While the Team Hunts for Treasure

The latest NCIS episode takes us back on a mission with Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and Fornell (Joe Spano). While Gibbs helps out his friend, the team hunts for treasure. Will they each find what they’re looking for? Gibbs and Fornell continue their secret mission During NCIS Season 18, Episode 3 (titled “Blood and Treasure”), Gibbs …

by Sheiresa Ngo

What Young Ducky’s Celebrated Appearance in ‘NCIS’ Could Spell for the Future of the Franchise

What Adam Campbell's recent appearance in 'NCIS' could mean for the future of the CBS franchise. Fans loved young Ducky and young Gibbs on the screen together.

by Josh Lezmi

Why ‘NCIS’ Star Mark Harmon Once Hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ in Nothing But a Towel

Before 'NCIS' Mark Harmon hit is big on the medical drama 'St. Elsewhere,' which led to a gig hosting 'Saturday Night Live' in 1987.

by Perry Carpenter

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‘NCIS’: Who Plays the Younger Gibbs in the Season 18 Flashbacks?

The 400th episode of NCIS was a blast from the past. Viewers were treated to the story of how Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and Ducky (David McCallum) first met. Who is the actor who plays the younger version of Gibbs? Here’s what Showbiz Cheat Sheet knows. ‘NCIS’ Season 18 flashback NCIS Season 18, Episode 2, titled …

by Sheiresa Ngo

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