CBS is doubling down on its most reliable franchise this fall, confirming that the entire NCIS slate—including the brand-new NCIS: New York—will debut on Tuesday, October 6. The network announced the premiere date as part of its full fall schedule, locking in the three procedurals for a prime-time block that promises to keep fans glued to their screens.
The flagship NCIS will kick off the night at 8 p.m., followed by the fresh spin-off NCIS: New York at 9 p.m., and NCIS: Origins closing out the evening at 10 p.m. This marks a significant shift for the franchise, which has long been a Tuesday-night staple but now introduces a new series to replace NCIS: Sydney, which will delay its fourth season until next year.
Big Returns and New Faces
The 2026/27 season is shaping up to be a pivotal one for the NCIS universe. After the original series crossed its 500th episode earlier this year, CBS has been rolling out major announcements. Most notably, Mark Harmon will reprise his role as Gibbs in NCIS: Origins for a season-long arc, appearing on-screen—not just in voice-over—to tie into a mystery that spans time periods and was first teased in last year's Veterans Day crossover with the mothership. Meanwhile, Michael Weatherly is returning as Tony DiNozzo to the main NCIS team following the end of the Paramount+ spin-off NCIS: Tony & Ziva. Whether Cote de Pablo will join him remains under wraps.
The biggest shake-up, however, is NCIS: New York, which gives LL COOL J's Sam Hanna a new home after NCIS: Los Angeles ended. He'll be joined by Scott Caan, who previously played Danny Williams on the rebooted Hawaii Five-0 and even crossed over with the NCIS universe. Caan plays Hanna's "roguish" new partner, Nick Schaeffer. Jennifer Beals rounds out the cast as their boss, Assistant Special Agent in Charge Robyn Wells, alongside Jacqueline Byers, Shane Harper, and Devin Druid.
What's at Stake
The fall premiere comes less than three months after an explosive NCIS Season 23 finale that ended on a gunshot. The season already rocked the team with the murder of Leon Vance (Rocky Carroll), and with another character hit, the stakes have never been higher. Fans are eager to see how the flagship handles the fallout, especially with Weatherly's return adding a layer of nostalgia and tension.
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Mark your calendars: NCIS, NCIS: New York, and NCIS: Origins all premiere Tuesday, October 6, and will air weekly throughout the fall. Stay tuned for more updates on the franchise's exciting new chapter.
