NCIS (2003)
The long-running CBS procedural following elite agents who investigate crimes tied to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
NCIS - Series Information
- Original Title: NCIS
- First Air Year: 2003
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Don McGill, Donald P. Bellisario
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Number of Seasons: 23
- Number of Episodes: 500
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 23, 2003 (United States - TV-14), September 23, 2003 (Canada - PG), September 23, 2003 (United Kingdom - 15), September 23, 2003 (Germany - 16), September 23, 2003 (France - 10), September 23, 2003 (India - U), September 23, 2003 (Australia - MA 15+), September 23, 2003 (Brazil - 14), September 23, 2003 (Mexico - B), September 23, 2003 (Spain - 12), September 23, 2003 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: CBS
- Alternative Titles: NCIS (MX), NCIS: Λος Άντζελες (GR), NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service (US), Морська поліція (UA), NCIS or NCIS : Enquêtes spéciales (FR), เอ็นซีไอเอส: หน่วยสืบสวนแห่งนาวิกโยธิน (TH), NCIS (سرویس تحقیقات جنایی نیروی دریایی آمریکا) (IR), Investigação Criminal (PT)
- Production Companies: Paramount Television, Belisarius Productions, CBS Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
NCIS - Plot
From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has any connection to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.
NCIS - Trailer
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NCIS - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Don McGill
- Donald P. Bellisario
Main Cast
- Sean Murray
- David McCallum
- Mark Harmon
- Rocky Carroll
- Brian Dietzen
- Pauley Perrette
- Michael Weatherly
- Cote De Pablo
- Wilmer Valderrama
- Emily Wickersham
Writers
- Steven D. Binder
- Christopher J. Waild
- Scott Williams
- Frank Cardea
- George Schenck
Executive Producers
- Donald P. Bellisario
- Gary Glasberg
- Steven D. Binder
- Scott Williams
- Mark Harmon
NCIS - FAQs
Where can you stream NCIS online?
NCIS is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, and fuboTV. It can also be watched live on CBS via YouTube TV and Philo. Individual episodes and seasons are available for purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Why did Mark Harmon leave NCIS after Season 19?
Mark Harmon departed NCIS in Season 19, Episode 4, after nearly two decades as Leroy Jethro Gibbs. He cited a desire to spend more time with his family and step back from the demanding production schedule. His character was written out by relocating to Alaska, leaving the door open for a possible return.
Is NCIS based on a true story?
NCIS is a fictional drama, but it is inspired by the real Naval Criminal Investigative Service, a federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of the Navy. The show dramatizes the types of cases the real agency handles, including homicide, espionage, and terrorism involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
How many seasons and episodes does NCIS have?
NCIS has 23 seasons and 500 episodes as of its current run. It premiered on CBS on September 23, 2003, and remains one of the longest-running scripted primetime series in American television history. Season 23 is currently airing, confirming the show is still in production.
Who are the main actors in NCIS?
NCIS features a large ensemble cast including Mark Harmon, Sean Murray, David McCallum, Rocky Carroll, Brian Dietzen, Pauley Perrette, Michael Weatherly, Cote De Pablo, Wilmer Valderrama, and Emily Wickersham. The cast has evolved significantly over 23 seasons, with several actors departing and new ones joining.
Is NCIS cancelled or still renewed for more seasons?
NCIS has not been cancelled and is currently a returning series on CBS. Season 23 is in production, confirming the show's continued run. With over two decades on air and consistent ratings, NCIS remains one of CBS's flagship dramas and shows no signs of imminent cancellation.
What is NCIS about?
NCIS follows a team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as they investigate crimes involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel. Cases range from murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines. Critics praise its blend of procedural storytelling, sharp character dynamics, and consistent tension.
Did NCIS win any major awards?
NCIS has received multiple People's Choice Awards, including wins for Favorite Network TV Drama and Favorite TV Crime Drama. The series has also earned Saturn Award nominations and industry recognition for its long-running success. Cast members including Mark Harmon and Pauley Perrette have received individual acting nominations over the years.
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