NCIS · Vertali Media

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.

Audience & talent briefing

Signal intelligence

vMedia Insight Aggregate

Audience signal

7.9 / 10

Steady engagement with solid reviews.

Positive traction 79%

Organic votes sourced from public metadata feeds.

Principal cast Top billed talent

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

Next Episode Intel

Her

S23E10

In 18 days

Airs Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

Window Beyond this week

Runtime 60 min

Platform CBS · United States (US)

On her first NCIS: Elite mission, Knight is given orders to hunt down and arrest Eleanor Bishop after the former member of the NCIS team is designated a wanted cyber-terrorist. In need of someone to trust, Bishop turns to Torres, and the two come face to face for the first time since she abruptly left nearly five years ago.

Previous Episode Recap

Heaven and Nature

S23E09

Aired 58 days ago

Aired Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET

Runtime 60 min

McGee and Torres try to recover a stolen truck filled with toys for the Navy's annual Christmas drive while the truth about Parker's mother is finally revealed. Also, Knight is given her first NCIS: Elite mission.

Episode Chronology

Track the release cadence end-to-end.

Currently tracking 996 episodes across 23 seasons: Season 1 (46 episodes) • Season 2 (46 episodes) • Season 3 (48 episodes) • Season 4 (48 episodes) • Season 5 (38 episodes) • Season 6 (50 episodes) • Season 7 (48 episodes) • Season 8 (48 episodes) • Season 9 (48 episodes) • Season 10 (48 episodes) • Season 11 (48 episodes) • Season 12 (48 episodes) • Season 13 (48 episodes) • Season 14 (48 episodes) • Season 15 (48 episodes) • Season 16 (48 episodes) • Season 17 (40 episodes) • Season 18 (32 episodes) • Season 19 (42 episodes) • Season 20 (44 episodes) • Season 21 (20 episodes) • Season 22 (40 episodes) • Season 23 (22 episodes)

In 18 days

Broadcast Logistics

Release cadence: Tuesday @ 8:00 PM ET
Primary platform: CBS · United States (US)
Language: English
Format: Scripted
Genres: Drama • Action • Crime
Episode runtime: 60 min
Premiered: Sep 23, 2003
Remote status: Running
TVMaze weight: 100
Official site: Visit official site
External IDs: IMDb • TVDB • TVRage #4628 • TVMaze

Pipeline Tracking

Database ID: #30
Internal slug: ncis
TVMaze link ID: 60
Local next episode: Her
Local airdate: Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026 at 9:16 AM ET · In 18 days
Added to tracker: Jan 11, 2026 at 12:53 PM ET