NCIS: Hawai'i Showbiz Cheat Sheet

NCIS: Hawai'i
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NCIS: Hawai'i
NCIS: Hawai'i is a CBS primetime drama that made its debut in 2021 starring Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tennet. It is a spinoff series to NCIS, which was introduced as a backdoor pilot of the popular series JAG. The series focuses on Naval Criminal Investigative Service agents working out of the Pearl Harbor Field Office. Tennet and her team investigate and solve crimes related to the military and national security. NBC renewed NCIS: Hawai'i for a third season in 2023.
- TV Genres: American, Action, Drama, Police Procedural
- Network: CBS
- Where to Strea: Paramount+
- Cast: Vanessa Lachey, Alex Tarrant, Noah Mills, Yasmine Al-Bustami, Jason Antoon, Tori Anderson
- Seasons: 3
- First Episode: Sept. 20, 2021
- Related Shows: NCS: Los Angeles (2009-2023); NCIS: New Orleans (2014- 2021)
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‘NCIS’ Cast Celebrates Season 22 Renewal, But What’s the Status of ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’?

Wilmer Valderrama said he was 'beyond honored' that 'NCIS' had been renewed for season 22.

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Published on April 10, 2024

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Michael Weatherly Knew It Was Time to Leave ‘NCIS’ After Being No. 2 for So Long

Michael Weatherly knew it was time to leave ‘NCIS’ after being the show’s number two for so long.

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Four NCIS agents holding up their badges

‘NCIS’ Franchise’s 1,000th Episode: Which ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Alum Will Appear?

The milestone episode in the 'NCIS' franchise will air Monday, April 15 on CBS.

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: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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‘NCIS’ Season 19 and ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’: Are There New Episodes Tonight?

Will fans get new episodes of ‘NCIS’ and freshman series ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ every Monday in May – here is what we know about upcoming episodes.

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‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Star Yasmine Al-Bustami on Her ‘Monumental’ Role and Shooting in Paradise (Exclusive)

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ star Yasmine Al-Bustami's Lucy Tara is a monumental role for the ‘NCIS’ universe.

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‘NCIS’ Fans Know Exactly Which Spinoff They Want to be Canceled in 2022

‘NCIS’ has dominated television for almost two decades and produced three spinoffs — ‘Los Angeles,’ the now canceled ‘New Orleans,’ and ‘Hawai’i.’

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The 10 Best ‘NCIS’ Crossovers of All Time

With the special ‘NCIS’ and NCIS: Hawai’i’ crossover event fast approaching, it's the perfect time to look back at the crossovers of the past.

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The ‘NCIS’ and ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Crossover Event Is Coming — Everything We Know So Far

A major ‘NCIS’ crossover event with ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ is officially on the CBS primetime schedule -- here's everything we know so far.

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‘NCIS’ Halts Production on Season 19 — What Does That Mean For the ‘Hawai’i’ Crossover?

‘NCIS’ and ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ recently announced that a crossover episode was in the work, but now that production is shut down, will it delay the highly-anticipated episode?

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‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Star Vanessa Lachey Mourns the Loss of Her Beloved Wookie

Vanessa Lachey posts photos from the set of ‘NCIS: Hawai'i’ and regularly shares at-home pics with her family – husband, Nick Lachey, and their kids Camden, 9, Brooklyn, 6, and Phoenix, 4 -- which also includes dogs Wookie and Dasher. But in a recent post, Lachey revealed that her beloved Wookie had passed away.

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‘NCIS: Hawai’i’: Vanessa Lachey Injured Herself Early in the Season

Vanessa Lachey is the newest special agent in charge in the NCIS franchise. The actor revealed she injured herself very early in the filming of the show. Here's what happened.

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‘NCIS: Hawai’i’: Vanessa Lachey Reveals How Life Changed Since Starring on the CBS Show

Vanessa Lachey is the star of the newest NCIS series, NCIS: Hawaii. She reveals how her life has changed since joining the drama.

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‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Recap — What is a Paniolo?

From the beginning ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ showrunners said they knew they had an obligation to stay true to the culture and tradition of the Aloha state and its people. And, in Season 1, Episode 4, they did just that by introducing fans to the world of Hawaiian cowboys of ‘Paniolo.’

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‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Season 1 Episode 3 Recap — The Team Goes Undercover in ‘Recruiter’

‘NCIS: Hawai'i’ fans are still getting to know Jane Tennant and her team in these first few episodes. In the latest installment, they got even more character development. While the newest team in the ‘NCIS’ universe worked the best case of the series so far. Here's a recap of Season 1, Episode 3 "Recruiter."

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Gets Mixed Reviews — Some Call It a ‘Hawaii 5-0’ ‘Knockoff,’ While Others Beg to Bring Back ‘NCIS: New Orleans’

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ showrunners wanted the show to honor the Aloha state and its people and be diverse. But to some fans, it felt like producers were ticking boxes when casting and writing the series. Many complained that ‘NCIS: Hawai'i’’ had a focus group feel to it. Others accused it of being a ‘Hawaii Five-0’ knockoff.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Fans Should Not Expect to See Mark Harmon’s Gibbs in the Aloha State Anytime Soon

CBS made a change to their primetime schedule for the 2021-22 TV season by moving ‘NCIS’ out of the Tuesday night time slot it's held since 2003 to make it the lead in for ‘NCIS: Hawai’i.’ But that doesn't mean fans should expect Mark Harmon's Gibbs to show up in the Aloha state anytime soon.

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‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Is Already Making History and Fans Have Only Seen 1 Episode

After months of anticipation, ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ finally made its debut. The first episode introduced fans to Jane Tennant's (Vanessa Lachey) team, which included Lucy Tara (Yasmine Al-Bustami). Fans also met Kate Whistler (Tori Anderson), an agent from the Defense Intelligence Agency. And, at first glance, there seemed to be some friction between them.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Producers Say Vanessa Lachey’s Character Inspired 3 Scenes in the Series Premiere

'NCIS: Hawai'i' producers Jan Nash and Christopher Silber discussed creating the role of Jane Tennant and casting Vanessa Lachey in the role. They went on that Tennant inspired 3 scenes in the series premiere, and Lachey brought each of them to life when the time came to film the show.

by Fred Topel

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ star Vanessa Lachey and Singer Nick Lachey attend the Universal Kids family event celebrating new series "American Ninja Warrior Junior" and "Top Chef Junior" season 2 at The Lot at Universal Studios Hollywood on October 20, 2018 in Universal City, California

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Star Vanessa Lachey’s Husband Nick Had an Adorable Reaction to the News They Were Moving to the Aloha State

‘NCIS: Hawai'i’ will feature Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tennant, the first female lead in the NCIS universe. The part is also Lachey's first turn as a network series lead, so, a major moment in her career. According to Lachey, her husband had an adorable reaction when she told him they had to move.

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NCIS: Hawai'i -- Vanessa Lachey stands in front of a helicopter

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‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Producer and Vanessa Lachey Have a Plan for ‘Hawaii Five-0’ and ‘Magnum P.I.’ Crossovers

'NCIS: Hawai'i' creator Christopher Silber and star Vanessa Lachey discussed the new spinoff with the Television Critics Association. Right out of the gate, Silber opened the doors to CBS series 'Hawai'i Five-0' and 'Magnum P.I.' and Lachey had some more ideas for how they could mingle.

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Vanessa Lachey as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant on ‘NCIS: Hawa’i’i’

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ EP Christopher Silber Explains Exactly What Sets the Aloha State Version Apart

‘NCIS: Hawai’i,’ starring Vanessa Lachey as special agent Jane Tennant, will soon debut on CBS. Tennant and the new Pearl Harbor team have a lot to live up to. Executive producer Christopher Silber explained that he wants to make the new series a distinct entity, even though they ‘live in the same universe.’

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‘NCIS’ EP Christopher Silber Confirms Fans Have 1 Major Thing Wrong About ‘Hawai’i’

‘NCIS’ is expanding its universe this fall with the debut of 'NCIS: Hawai'i,' starring Vanessa Lachey. The new Pearl Harbor team definitely has fans talking, and they've got high expectations. But ahead of the premiere, executive producer Christopher Silber has confirmed that fans have gotten one major thing wrong about the new series.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Already Has 3 Major Differences From ‘New Orleans’ and ‘Los Angeles’

‘NCIS: Hawai'i’ is the latest offering in the popular ‘NCIS franchise,’ and CBS has finally released the first preview. But having a female series lead isn't the only detail that makes ‘Hawai'i’ unique. In fact, it has two other major differences from ‘NCIS: New Orleans’ and ‘NCIS: Los Angeles.’

by Perry Carpenter