NCIS has been renewed for Season 24, and returns with new episodes as part of CBS’ Fall 2026 primetime lineup. Fan favorite Michael Weatherly will be back as Tony DiNozzo in a season-long arc. NCIS Season 24 will air on CBS, and stream on Paramount+.
After the drama series’ Season 23 finale, “Sons and Daughters,” fans are clamoring to know the fate of Special Agent Nick Torres (Wilmer Valderrama) following a stand-off with the son of Special Agent Timothy McGee (Sean Murray).
To help you get ready for what’s coming, we’ve got a breakdown of everything you need to know about NCIS Season 24, including the latest cast updates, story details, how to watch the show, and answers to the biggest fan questions.
Spoiler alert: Key plot points from NCIS Season 23 will be discussed below. Proceed with caution, and/or binge-watch the season now.
Key facts
- Network: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+
- Expected premiere: Fall 2026
- Release schedule: Weekly on Tuesdays*
- Created by: Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill
*New episodes of NCIS stream live on Paramount+ as they air on CBS for subscribers of the Paramount+ Premium plan. Episodes stream on demand on Paramount+ on the day after they air on CBS for all subscribers.
How to watch Season 24
NCIS Season 24 will air on CBS, and stream on Paramount+. New episodes can be watched live as they air on CBS on Paramount+ with a subscription to the Paramount+ Premium plan. And no matter which Paramount+ plan you subscribe to, you can stream new episodes on demand on Paramount+ on the day after they air on CBS.
With NCIS Season 23 ending on a cliffhanger and new changes in store for the NCIS team, now is the perfect time to catch up on all 23 seasons of NCIS.
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When does Season 24 premiere?
CBS has confirmed the renewal of NCIS for Season 24. Although the exact premiere date for NCIS Season 24 has not been announced yet, it is set to premiere in Fall 2026. Tuesday night will be NCIS night, with the original show airing at 8 PM ET/PT, followed by the new NCIS: New York and the returning NCIS: Origins.
What happened at the end of Season 23?
SPOILER ALERT!
At the end of NCIS Season 23, Special Agent Nick Torres (Wilmer Valderrama) confronts Mateo Garcia (Patrick Keleher), son of Special Agent Timothy McGee (Sean Murray), after Mateo tours the NCIS office. Despite Nick’s warnings, Mateo draws a gun, and a gunshot is heard. The screen fades to black, and credits roll before it’s revealed what happened, and who, if anyone, has been shot. Expect the opening episodes of NCIS Season 24 to focus on the aftermath of this tense cliffhanger.
Who is in the Season 24 cast?
The announced cast members for NCIS Season 24 are:
- Sean Murray as Special Agent Timothy McGee
- Wilmer Valderrama as Special Agent Nicholas “Nick” Torres
- Brian Dietzen as Dr. Jimmy Palmer
- Diona Reasonover as Forensic Scientist Kasie Hines
- Katrina Law as Special Agent Jessica Knight
- Gary Cole as Special Agent Alden Parker
- Michael Weatherly as Special Agent Anthony “Tony” DiNozzo
Is Michael Weatherly returning as Tony DiNozzo?
Yes. Michael Weatherly is returning as Tony DiNozzo for a season-long story arc in NCIS Season 24. As fans know, Weatherly is an OG NCIS star. He was a main cast member on NCIS for 13 seasons, from Season 1–Season 13, and has appeared in more than 300 episodes of the show. Most recently, he reprised his NCIS agent character in the Paramount+ original series NCIS: Tony & Ziva.
Where NCIS fits in the franchise today
NCIS is the flagship series in the NCIS franchise – the show that started it all. It belongs to the same universe as the prequel series NCIS: Origins, and the spinoff series NCIS: Sydney, NCIS: New Orleans, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, NCIS: Los Angeles, and NCIS: Hawai’i, as well as the upcoming NCIS: New York starring LL COOL J and Scott Caan.
Here’s the rundown of all the NCIS shows streaming right now on Paramount+ — and all available in the NCIS Collection:
- NCIS (2003-present)
- NCIS: New Orleans (2014-2021)
- NCIS: Sydney (2023-present)
- NCIS: Origins (2024-present)
- NCIS: Tony & Ziva (2025)
With 23 seasons under its belt, NCIS remains the center of the franchise, and kicks off NCIS night, Tuesdays on CBS, where it airs at 8 PM ET/PT.
FAQ
Will Nick Torres survive the Season 23 cliffhanger?
The NCIS Season 23 finale, “Sons and Daughters” (Episode 20), ends on a cliffhanger, with Special Agent Nick Torres (played by Wilmer Valderrama) in a standoff with Mateo (Patrick Keleher). Mateo draws his gun, and a gunshot rings out, but the credits roll before viewers learn who has been shot (if anyone). Though we don’t know the outcome, Valderrama has hinted in recent interviews that changes are in store for Season 24. Hmmm ….
How many episodes will Season 24 have?
The episode count for NCIS Season 24 has not yet been announced, but recent seasons of NCIS have consisted of 20 episodes.
Can new viewers start with Season 24?
Yes, new viewers can start watching NCIS with Season 24. For maximum enjoyment and context, however, it’s recommended that they watch earlier seasons of the show first. The show’s current era begins in Season 19, when the team experiences a change in leadership.
Start watching NCIS on Paramount+
With new changes expected in NCIS Season 24, and Season 23 ending on a nail-biting cliffhanger, now is the perfect time to catch up on NCIS. All previous seasons of the show are available to watch on Paramount+, along with NCIS: Origins, NCIS: Sydney, NCIS: New Orleans, and NCIS: Tony & Ziva. The franchise will further expand with the arrival of NCIS: New York in Fall 2026.
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