The world of NCIS got heaps bigger with the arrival of NCIS: Sydney, the first NCIS series set outside of the U.S. Focusing on the partnership between the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the Australian Federal Police (AFP), the show features missions set in the Indo-Pacific region and the many countries it encompasses.
A hit from the start, the CBS Original drama series is now in its third season. NCIS: Sydney returns with new episodes starting Tuesday, March 3.
To help you get ready for what’s to come, we’ve got a breakdown of everything you need to know, including how to watch and stream episodes, and cast info.
When does NCIS: Sydney Season 3 return?
NCIS: Sydney Season 3 returns on Tuesday, March 3, following its winter hiatus.
The show began its third season on Oct. 14, 2025. So far, eight episodes have aired – all eight are now streaming on Paramount+.
Where can I watch NCIS: Sydney Season 3?
You can watch NCIS: Sydney Season 3 on CBS and Paramount+. New episodes launch at 10 PM ET/PT on CBS on Tuesdays. New episodes can also be watched live, and/or on demand with a Paramount+ subscription. If you sign up for the Paramount+ Premium plan, you can watch new episodes as they air live on CBS. You can stream new episodes on demand on Paramount+ on the day after air on CBS with any Paramount+ plan.
NCIS: Sydney Season 3 airs as part of CBS’ all-NCIS night, a Tuesday primetime programming block that also features NCIS and NCIS: Origins.
Where can I stream NCIS: Sydney Season 3?
You can stream NCIS: Sydney Season 3 on Paramount+. When you have a Paramount+ subscription with the Paramount+ Premium plan, you can stream new episodes as they air live on CBS. You can stream NCIS: Sydney Season 3 new episodes on demand on the day after they air on CBS with Paramount+ (all plans).
Here’s how to watch and stream NCIS: Sydney Season 3 new episodes, including the midseason premiere, at a glance:
NCIS: Sydney Season 3
- Return date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- New episodes air: Tuesdays
- Time: 10 PM ET/PT
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+*
NCIS: Sydney Season 3 new episodes can be streamed live on Paramount+ as they are on CBS via the Paramount+ Premium plan, or they can be streamed on the day after they air via any Paramount+ plan.
Who is in the NCIS: Sydney Season 3 cast?

Here are the series regulars of the NCIS: Sydney Season 3 cast:
- Olivia Swann as Supervisory Special Agent Michelle Mackey
- Todd Lasance as AFP Sergeant Jim “JD” Dempsey
- Sean Sagar as NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Anthony Jackson
- Tuuli Narkle as AFP Constable Evie Cooper
- Mavournee Hazel as AFP Forensic Scientist Bluebird “Blue” Gleeson
- William McInnes as AFP Forensic Pathologist Dr. Roy “Rosie” Penrose
Where can I watch all episodes of NCIS: Sydney?
You can watch all episodes of NCIS: Sydney on Paramount+ (all plans).
With a Paramount+ subscription to the Paramount+ Premium plan, you can stream new episodes as they air live on CBS. And you can stream new episodes on demand on the day after they air on Paramount+ with any plan.
Paramount+ is the home for the NCISverse. In addition to NCIS: Sydney, you can stream NCIS, NCIS: Origins, NCIS: Hawai’i, NCIS: New Orleans, and the Paramount+ original NCIS: Tony & Ziva. Check out The NCIS Collection to find all these shows, as well as curated episode playlists.



















