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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’ 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

Published on May 4, 2024

2 min read

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

‘NCIS’ Season 21 Finally Gets Premiere Date — Here’s When the Show Returns to CBS

The months-long actors' strike is over, and CBS has set return dates for both 'NCIS' and the spinoff 'NCIS: Hawai'i.'

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: 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’: Vanessa Lachey Could Pave the Way for More Female-Led Spinoffs

'NCIS: Hawai'i' sets a precedent by casting Vanessa Lachey in the lead, and creating her character of Jane Tennant in the first place. If it's a hit, they'd be wise to consider more female-led spinoffs, and the producers agree.

by Fred Topel

‘NCIS’ Season 18 Recap Ahead of the Season 19 Premiere

‘NCIS’ is back for season 19, with two new cast members and a new Monday night time slot. Before fans see what happens next to Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and his team in the season premiere, let's take a look back at the pandemic-shortened season 18 and see where the story left off.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’ Season 19: Fans Think Kasie Hines Is In Danger After Diona Reasonover Posts Cryptic Comment

'NCIS' is getting fans ready for season 19 with a big promotional push all over social media. CBS has dropped a 30-second premiere teaser, key art poster, and a plethora of images from the first episode. However, one cryptic comment from star Diona Reasonover has some fans thinking that Kasie Hines could be in danger.

by Perry Carpenter

The ‘NCIS’ Death That Left Fans Devastated Will Surprise You

'NCIS' fans miss a number of characters who were killed off — but this 1 minor character who left fans devastated will surprise you.

by Rachel Johnson

‘NCIS’: Is Mark Harmon’s Real-Life Wife Pam Dawber Returning For Season 19?

After 18 years and more than 400 episodes, Mark Harmon’s real-life wife Pam Dawber made her highly anticipated debut on ‘NCIS’ last spring. But with the news that Harmon is reportedly set to appear in only a handful of episodes in season 19, will Dawber return alongside her husband?

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: Moving to Monday Is Not the Only Major Move TV’s ‘Most-Watched Drama’ Is Making For Season 19

'NCIS' will look a whole lot different in season 19. CBS started their promotional push for 'NCIS' season 19 in early September with a 30-second teaser for season premiere titled 'Blood in the Water,' which will pick up where the season 18 cliffhanger left off -- the explosion of Gibbs' (Mark Harmon) boat Rule 91.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: CBS President Admits They Are Taking a Huge Gamble With a Major Move for Season 19

‘NCIS’ has been TV's most-watched drama for a decade -- the only exception being three years ago, when This Is Us swooped in and took the title for one season. The series has been on the air since 2003. And during that entire time, it has been in the Tuesday night 8pm (Eastern) time slot.

by Perry Carpenter

‘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.

by Perry Carpenter

Mark Harmon returns for season 19 as NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibb

‘NCIS’: CBS Boss Plays Coy on Mark Harmon’s Future in Season 19 and Beyond — ‘We’re Just Going to Have to See How it Plays Out’

Earlier this year, rumors swirled that Mark Harmon was ready to leave ‘NCIS.’ But he ended up signing on for another year. However, Harmon will have a much smaller presence in season 19. When it comes to Harmon's future on the series, CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl is playing coy.

by Perry Carpenter

Linda Hunt (Henrietta "Hetty" Lange) and Gerald McRaney (Retired Admiral Hollace Kilbride) in an image from season 13 of ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Season 13: EP R. Scott Gemmill on Kilbride and Hetty’s ‘Fun and Volatile Dynamic’

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ is gearing up for season 13, and fans can expect to see some changes when it premieres. Linda Hunt is back as Hetty Lange in the Office of Special Projects after her ‘secret mission’ in season 12. Gerald McRaney has also been promoted to series regular as Retired Admiral Hollace Kilbride

by Perry Carpenter

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.

by Fred Topel

: ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ season 13 premiere Linda Hunt (Henrietta "Hetty" Lange) and Chris O'Donnell (Special Agent G. Callen). While Callen suspects Hetty of keeping secrets about his past and Joelle surfaces in her quest to capture Katya, NCIS must track down an informant whose life is in danger.

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Season 13: Hetty Is Back and Still Keeping Secrets

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ will soon be back for season 13, and that includes the return of Hetty Lange (Linda Hunt) to the Office of Special Projects. Titled ‘Subject 17,’ the synopsis for the season premiere confirms that Hetty will be a gig part of the episode – and she's still keeping things from the team.

by Perry Carpenter

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.’

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: Tony DiNozzo Once Joked About Michael Weatherly’s Most Infamous Real-Life Relationship

‘NCIS’ alum Michael Weatherly met Jessica Alba on the set of Fox's ‘Dark Angel ‘back in 2000. At the time, he was 30 and she was 18. It was Weatherly's most-infamous real-life relationship, and his character Tony DiNozzo once joked about it during an episode of ‘NCIS.’

by Perry Carpenter

‘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

‘Bull’ Was Not the First Time Michael Weatherly Found Himself In Hot Water Over a Female Co-Star

‘Bull’ leading man Michael Weatherly made headlines in 2018 when his co-star Eliza Dushku accused him of sexual harassment. She was eventually able to reach a settlement with CBS, and Dushku was written off the series. But it wasn't the first time Weatherly had found himself in hot water with a female co-star.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: Mark Harmon’s 8 Most Shocking Moments as Leroy Jethro Gibbs

‘NCIS’ star Mark Harmon has played Leroy Jethro Gibbs for 18 seasons and more than 400 episodes, but it remains to be seen just how big of a role he will have moving forward. As ‘NCIS’ fans wait to find out what's next, let’s look back at Harmon's most shocking moments as Leroy Jethro Gibbs.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’: Some Fans Are Still Not Onboard With Vanessa Lachey Leading the Team

‘NCIS: Hawai'i’ will premiere in just a few short weeks and a new preview has given fans their first look at Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tennant, the Special Agent in Charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor. As the series premiere gets closer, some fans are still not on board with Lachey leading the team in Hawaii.

by Perry Carpenter

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