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About NCIS

NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it's a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations. Leroy Jethro Gibbs, a former Marine gunnery sergeant, whose skills as an investigator are unmatched, leads this troupe of colorful personalities. Rounding out the team are Anthony DiNozzo, an ex-homicide detective whose instincts in the field are unparalleled and whose quick wit and humorous take on life make him a team favorite; the youthful and energetic forensic specialist Abby Sciuto, a talented scientist whose sharp mind matches her Goth style and eclectic tastes; Caitlin Todd, an ex-Secret Service Agent; and Timothy McGee, an MIT graduate whose brilliance with computers far overshadows his insecurities in the field; Assisting the team is medical examiner Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard, who knows it all because he's seen it all, and he's not afraid to let you know. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents travel the globe to investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.

NCIS release and status details

• Status: Running
• Network or platform: CBS
• Country: United States
• Premiered: 2003-09-23
• Genres: Drama, Action, Crime
• Episode guide coverage: 513 episodes across 24 seasons.

NCIS cast

• Sean Murray as Special Agent Timothy "Tim" McGee
• Mark Harmon as Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs
• David McCallum as Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Donald Horatio "Ducky" Mallard
• Pauley Perrette as Forensics Specialist Abigail "Abby" Sciuto
• Rocky Carroll as Director Leon Vance
• Brian Dietzen as Assistant Medical Examiner Dr. Jimmy Palmer
• Michael Weatherly as Special Agent Anthony "Tony" DiNozzo
• Wilmer Valderrama as Special Agent Nicholas "Nick" Torres
• Cote de Pablo as Ziva David
• Emily Wickersham as Special Agent Eleanor Raye "Ellie" Bishop
• Diona Reasonover as Forensic Scientist Kasie Hines
• Katrina Law as Special Agent Jessica Knight
• Gary Cole as Special Agent Alden Parker
• Maria Bello as Special Agent Jacqueline "Jack" Sloane

NCIS episode guide

Selected early, recent, and upcoming episodes from the available schedule.

1. Season 1, Episode 1: Yankee White — 2003-09-23
2. Season 1, Episode 2: Hung Out to Dry — 2003-09-30
3. Season 1, Episode 3: Seadog — 2003-10-07
4. Season 1, Episode 4: The Immortals — 2003-10-14
5. Season 1, Episode 5: The Curse — 2003-10-28
6. Season 1, Episode 6: High Seas — 2003-11-04
7. Season 23, Episode 14: Fleeting — 2026-03-31
8. Season 23, Episode 15: Knick-Knack — 2026-04-07
9. Season 23, Episode 16: S.O.S. — 2026-04-14
10. Season 23, Episode 17: Reboot — 2026-04-21
11. Season 23, Episode 18: Bad Impressions — 2026-04-28
12. Season 23, Episode 19: Deal with the Devil — 2026-05-05
13. Season 23, Episode 20: Sons and Daughters — 2026-05-12
14. Season 24, Episode 1: Wayward Son — 2026-10-06
15. Season 24, Episode 2: Clean Slate — 2026-10-13
16. Season 24, Episode 3: Sleeping Dogs — 2026-10-20
17. Season 24, Episode 4: Like Subscribe — 2026-10-27
18. Season 24, Episode 5: Speechless — 2026-11-10
19. Season 24, Episode 6: Ride or Die — 2026-11-17

NCIS season guide

Season-by-season episode counts and known air-date ranges from the available schedule metadata.

1. NCIS Season 1 — 23 episodes. Known air dates: 2003-09-23 to 2004-05-25.
2. NCIS Season 2 — 23 episodes. Known air dates: 2004-09-28 to 2005-05-24.
3. NCIS Season 3 — 24 episodes. Known air dates: 2005-09-20 to 2006-05-16.
4. NCIS Season 4 — 24 episodes. Known air dates: 2006-09-19 to 2007-05-22.
5. NCIS Season 5 — 19 episodes. Known air dates: 2007-09-25 to 2008-05-20.
6. NCIS Season 6 — 25 episodes. Known air dates: 2008-09-23 to 2009-05-19.
7. NCIS Season 7 — 24 episodes. Known air dates: 2009-09-22 to 2010-05-25.
8. NCIS Season 8 — 24 episodes. Known air dates: 2010-09-21 to 2011-05-17.
9. NCIS Season 9 — 24 episodes. Known air dates: 2011-09-20 to 2012-05-15.
10. NCIS Season 10 — 24 episodes. Known air dates: 2012-09-25 to 2013-05-14.
11. NCIS Season 11 — 24 episodes. Known air dates: 2013-09-24 to 2014-05-13.
12. NCIS Season 12 — 24 episodes. Known air dates: 2014-09-23 to 2015-05-12.
13. NCIS Season 13 — 24 episodes. Known air dates: 2015-09-22 to 2016-05-17.
14. NCIS Season 14 — 24 episodes. Known air dates: 2016-09-20 to 2017-05-16.
15. NCIS Season 15 — 24 episodes. Known air dates: 2017-09-26 to 2018-05-22.
16. NCIS Season 16 — 24 episodes. Known air dates: 2018-09-25 to 2019-05-21.
17. NCIS Season 17 — 20 episodes. Known air dates: 2019-09-24 to 2020-04-14.
18. NCIS Season 18 — 16 episodes. Known air dates: 2020-11-17 to 2021-05-25.
19. NCIS Season 19 — 21 episodes. Known air dates: 2021-09-20 to 2022-05-23.
20. NCIS Season 20 — 22 episodes. Known air dates: 2022-09-19 to 2023-05-22.
21. NCIS Season 21 — 10 episodes. Known air dates: 2024-02-12 to 2024-05-06.
22. NCIS Season 22 — 20 episodes. Known air dates: 2024-10-14 to 2025-05-05.
23. NCIS Season 23 — 20 episodes. Known air dates: 2025-10-14 to 2026-05-12.
24. NCIS Season 24 — 6 episodes. Known air dates: 2026-10-06 to 2026-11-17.

Schedule source and freshness

Show metadata, cast and episode dates are supplied by TVMaze; the provider record was updated 2026-10-11. Running status does not by itself confirm another season. Dates and schedules can change.

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