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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’ 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

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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

Cote de Pablo’s ‘NCIS’ Casting Was Serendipitous Bad Timing

Cote de Pablo only managed to get 'NCIS' because of another failure in her life.

by Christina Nunn

‘NCIS’ Star David McCallum on What Happened Between Mark Harmon and Don Bellisario

'NCIS' star David McCallum (Ducky) talks about Don Bellisario. What happened between Bellisario and ark Harmon, and why did the original showrunner exit the series?

by Josh Lezmi

‘NCIS’ May Have Reduced the Number of Episodes for Season 18, But 1 Star Promises They Will Be ‘Bigger Than Ever’

'NCIS' announced that due to the pandemic season 18 will consist of less episodes than normal, but Wilmer Valderrama promises that those episodes will be 'bigger than ever.'

by Perry Carpenter

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‘NCIS’: We Asked Pancho Demmings What Happened to Gerald Jackson, Ducky’s First Assistant

Most NCIS fans who have been following the series since the beginning have this burning question: What happened to Gerald Jackson, Ducky’s (David McCallum) first assistant? Showbiz Cheat Sheet decided to ask Pancho Demmings, the actor who played Gerald. Here’s what Demmings told us about Gerald’s mysterious disappearance. Gerald Jackson on ‘NCIS’ Gerald Jackson was …

by Sheiresa Ngo

How ‘NCIS’ Star David McCallum Felt About Emily Wickersham Replacing Cote de Pablo

How did 'NCIS' star David McCallum feel about Emily Wickersham replacing Cote de Pablo? What does he think of the actor behind Bishop?

by Josh Lezmi

‘NCIS’: Does Mark Harmon Think He’s ‘the Big Dog’ on Set?

Does 'NCIS' star Mark Harmon think he's the big dog on set? How does he respond to claims that he's the man keeping the show afloat after all these years?

by Josh Lezmi

Why Performing Became ‘More Important’ to Cote de Pablo When She Came to America

'NCIS' star Cote de Pablo explains why acting became even more important to her when she moved to America from Santiago, Chile.

by Josh Lezmi

Why Cote de Pablo’s Best Performances May Be Yet to Come, According to the ‘NCIS’ Star

'NCIS' star Cote de Pablo reveals why her best performances may be yet to come. Inside the actor's feelings about older characters.

by Josh Lezmi

‘NCIS’: CBS Just Gave Fans Another Disappointing Update on Season 18

After starting production on 'NCIS' later than normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CBS just gave fans another disappointing update on season 18.

by Perry Carpenter

Celebrity / TV

‘NCIS’: Jessica Steen Gives Advice to Actors and Tells Us About Her Upcoming Netflix Series

If you’re a long-time NCIS fan, you likely remember Agent Paula Cassidy. She had a thing with Tony DiNozzo that made for some fun and flirty scenes. Jessica Steen, the actor who played Paula Cassidy, chatted with Showbiz Cheat Sheet. She gave her advice to aspiring actors and told us about her new Netflix series. …

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS’ Star Sean Murray Reveals McGee Was Originally Just Supposed to Appear in 1 Episode

'NCIS' star Sean Murray recently opened up about McGee and how he has changed over his 17-season run.

by Perry Carpenter

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‘NCIS’: David McCallum’s Hilarious Response After Meeting Mark Harmon

David McCallum has been playing Ducky on NCIS for more than two decades. Before joining NCIS, the actor appeared in hit TV shows such as The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and Sapphire & Steel. McCallum had the funniest response after meeting Mark Harmon for the first time. David McCallum as Ducky on ‘NCIS’ McCallum first joined …

by Sheiresa Ngo

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‘NCIS’: The 400th Episode Will ‘Get Into the Psychology’ of Gibbs

NCIS fans will learn a lot about Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and Ducky (David McCallum) during season 18. Executive producers hint the 400th episode will give viewers a lot of new information about the duo, including a peek into Gibbs’ psychology. Gibbs and Ducky have a strong connection McCallum says Ducky and Gibbs have a strong …

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS’: New Photos Hint Gibbs Is Finally Ready to Retire — Will Season 18 Be Mark Harmon’s Last?

New 'NCIS' key art hints that Mark Harmon's Gibb may be ready to pass the torch to Wilmer Valderrama's Torres.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: What Producers Had to Say About Pauley Perrette’s Final Episode

Pauley Perrette explains how she and producers felt about her final time playing Abby Sciuto in the hit series 'NCIS.'

by Josh Lezmi

Inside ‘NCIS’ Star Mark Harmon’s Work Philosophy

How does Mark Harmon view his success? Dive into the 'NCIS' star's work philosophy. His outlook has worked in his favor thus far.

by Josh Lezmi

‘NCIS’ Just Confirmed the Return of 1 Character That Fans Have Not Seen Since Season 16

Season 18 of 'NCIS' finally has a premiere date and a confirmed time jump featuring a character fans have not seen since season 16.

by Perry Carpenter

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‘Law & Order SVU’: Mariska Hargitay or ‘NCIS’ Star Mark Harmon: Who Has the Higher Net Worth?

Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay and NCIS star Mark Harmon lead a cast of talented actors each week on their long-running shows. Which leading actor has the higher net worth? Mariska Hargitay’s movies and TV shows Hargitay made her acting debut in the 1984 movie Ghoulies, in which she played the character Donna. …

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS’ Star Wilmer Valderrama Claims That 1 Major Storyline for Season 18 Is Still ‘a Bit of a Mystery’

One 'NCIS' season 18 storyline, may be a bit of a mystery, but at least we have a premiere date!

by Perry Carpenter

Which ‘NCIS’ Primary Character Replacement Is the Best: Bishop, Torres, or Hines?

Which 'NCIS' primary character replacement is the best? Does Torres live up to DiNozzo? Can Hines rival Sciuto? What about Bishop?

by Josh Lezmi

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