NCIS

2003 • TMDB 7.6 • 24 seasons • 513 episodes • Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure • CBS

Where to Watch

In the US, NCIS streams on Paramount+, with 24 seasons across Paramount+ Premium, Paramount+ Essential, the Paramount+ Apple TV channel and the Paramount+ Amazon Channel, on Hulu, with 11 seasons, Philo, with 4 seasons, Netflix, with 3 seasons, YouTube TV, with 3 seasons, and fuboTV, with 1 season. It is also available to buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability checked against US listings on October 29, 2026.

Overview

NCIS has lasted more than two decades by doing one thing exceptionally well: making viewers care about the people behind the badges. Set around the Washington Navy Yard, the series follows the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as it handles deaths, espionage and security threats tied to the Navy and Marine Corps. Cases move quickly, but the show never treats them as puzzles alone; each investigation is a chance to see how a tight-knit team thinks, argues and covers for one another. The mix of dry humor, forensic detail and genuine tension keeps the formula fresh, even after hundreds of episodes. Newcomers can drop into almost any season, while long-time fans are rewarded with friendships, rivalries and running jokes that have built up over years. It is the rare procedural that feels both comforting and surprising, which is exactly why it remains one of American television’s most durable hits.

Creator and Main Cast

NCIS was created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill. The main cast includes:

• Sean Murray as Timothy McGee (498 episodes)
• David McCallum as Dr. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard (457 episodes)
• Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs (435 episodes)
• Brian Dietzen as Jimmy Palmer (400 episodes)
• Rocky Carroll as Leon Vance (399 episodes)
• Pauley Perrette as Abby Sciuto (354 episodes)
• Michael Weatherly as Tony DiNozzo (313 episodes)

Seasons Snapshot

• Season 1 — 23 episodes (2003)
• Season 5 — 19 episodes (2007)
• Season 10 — 24 episodes (2012)
• Season 20 — 22 episodes (2022)
• Season 24 — 6 episodes (2026)

In total, NCIS spans 24 seasons and 513 episodes from 2003 to 2026, plus 123 Specials episodes.

Why Watch NCIS?

• Gibbs and his team’s chemistry turns every case into a character story, not just a procedure.
• Military investigations bring higher stakes and settings that civilian cop shows cannot match.
• The show’s dry humor keeps even its darkest episodes from feeling heavy.
• Long-running arcs reward loyal viewers without locking out newcomers.
• With 24 seasons, there is always another case waiting whenever you want one.

Trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube: NCIS Season 24 Official Trailer | NCIS | CBS (NCIS and CBS)