It's been a busy fall for the NCIS universe, with the flagship show deep into its 24th season and two spinoffs—NCIS: New York and NCIS: Origins—keeping fans on their toes. But just as the storylines are heating up, CBS is hitting pause on all three shows for the Thanksgiving holiday. On November 24, no new episodes will air, marking the franchise's second hiatus this month after an earlier break for midterm election coverage.
This Thanksgiving week pause is a familiar move for CBS, which often holds back fresh installments of its procedural juggernaut during the holiday period. The network will instead air reruns, giving viewers a chance to catch up on any episodes they might have missed. The schedule returns to normal on December 1, with just a few weeks left before the midseason finales.
What's Ahead Before the Break
Before the holiday hiatus, fans can look forward to the sixth episodes of each series on November 17. NCIS Season 24 kicks off the night with "Ride or Die," an episode that sends Torres (Wilmer Valderrama) deep undercover as a getaway driver for a kidnapper played by True Blood alum James Frain. Torres will have to rely on his street smarts and past experiences to keep everyone alive.
At 9 p.m., NCIS: New York delivers "My Companion," a tense case where a Navy admiral makes the ultimate sacrifice to protect an AI tech mogul from an assassination attempt. The episode promises high stakes and emotional weight as the team navigates a sensitive investigation.
Finally, NCIS: Origins Season 3 continues its tradition of bringing back familiar faces in "Shot Through the Heart." Muse Watson returns as the older Mike Franks, joining Gibbs (Mark Harmon) in the present-day storyline as they seek answers about Lala's (Mariel Molino) past. Meanwhile, in 1993, the team races to find a mole after FBI Agent Casey Bloom (Sean Harmon) is shot, highlighting the growing bond between Lala and young Franks (Kyle Schmid).
This season of Origins has been a reunion tour, with appearances from Emily Wickersham as Ellie Bishop, Adam Campbell, and even a voice cameo from Rocky Carroll as the late Leon Vance. The show continues to weave together past and present in ways that delight longtime fans.
While the Thanksgiving break might feel like a long wait, the NCIS franchise will be back in full swing on December 1. Until then, there's plenty of drama to catch up on, and if you're looking for more binge-worthy content, check out our Prime Video picks for November 14-15 or cozy weekend recommendations.
Stay tuned for more updates on the NCIS franchise as the season continues.
