The NCIS franchise is back in full force tonight, November 10, after a brief hiatus that had fans on edge. Last week, the trio of crime procedurals took a night off to make way for midterm election coverage, a common scheduling hiccup for Tuesday night shows. But now, Parker, Gibbs, Hanna, and the rest are ready to dive back into action, and the timing couldn't be better as the franchise enjoys a ratings surge.
Leading the charge is the flagship NCIS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Season 24 has been a ratings powerhouse, thanks in large part to the return of Michael Weatherly as Tony DiNozzo, now the new director of NCIS. The season premiere drew 6.45 million viewers, a 20% boost from last year's opener, and the momentum has carried through. Tonight's episode, "Speechless," follows the team as they investigate the disappearance of a Marine mother, leaving her eight-year-old daughter (played by Katrina Law's real-life daughter, Kinley Andreen) as the sole witness. The case takes a personal turn as they uncover the lengths the mother went to for her family, and the girl's unexpected talent might just crack the case wide open.
At 9 p.m., NCIS: New York continues Sam Hanna's (LL COOL J) homecoming with an episode that hits close to home for his partner, Nick Schaeffer (Scott Caan). The team is called in when a naval interrogator is murdered in her own home, but the backdrop is the ongoing corruption investigation into Nick's former partner. As Nick grapples with the fallout, the case adds another layer of tension to an already complicated situation.
Then, at 10 p.m., NCIS: Origins picks up with "Baila Esta Cumbia." Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and Bishop (Emily Wickersham) continue their off-the-books mission with an intense interrogation, while in 1993, Franks (Kyle Schmid) leads the team on a murder case involving a con woman that hits particularly close to home for Lala (Mariel Molino).
This fall has been a banner season for the NCIS universe, with all three shows drawing strong numbers. But fans should savor these episodes, especially for Origins. The series has been trimmed to just ten episodes this season, down from the usual 18, meaning the finale is expected to air in December. That leaves only five episodes after tonight to wrap up one of the most personal and dangerous cases of Gibbs' career, one that ties deeply into his past at Camp Pendleton.
For those looking to catch up on other shows, Prime Video's top binge picks might offer some alternatives, but tonight, all eyes are on CBS. And if you're in the mood for something different, Netflix's binge guide has you covered.
So mark your calendars and set your DVRs—the NCIS franchise is back, and it's not slowing down anytime soon.
