The “NCIS” and “NCIS: Hawai’i” teams are uniting for a crossover event as their respective season openers next month, CBS announced on Wednesday. The episodes, which premiere Monday, Sept. 19, on CBS, will feature the D.C. team of “NCIS” traveling to Hawai’i in order to stop a dangerous suspect from fulfilling their next attack.
The Hype is Real – Here’s What’s Going Down. If you’re an NCIS fan, this fall just got a whole lot hotter. CBS just announced that both ‘NCIS’ and ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ will kick off their new seasons with a crossover event—and yes, it’s going to be as explosive as it sounds. Fans of both franchises are buzzing, and honestly? We’re here for it. Before we dive deep, let’s break this down. A crossover event is when characters from two shows appear in each other’s storylines, creating one shared universe moment. It’s like when your favorite superhero movies merge—it’s thrilling, unexpected, and packed with drama.
In the Season 20 premiere of “NCIS,” the D.C. crew works with “NCIS Hawai’i’s” Special Agent Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) and computer specialist Ernie Marlick (Jason Antoon) on tracking down their prime suspect, The Raven, in hopes of clearing Special Agent Alden Parker’s (Gary Cole) name. Meanwhile, Special Agent Parker and his ex-wife Vivian (Terri Polo) are still on the run. Then, on “NCIS: Hawai’i,” Tennant’s team, along with NCIS agents Nick Torres (Wilmer Valderrama) and Jessica Knight (Katrina Law), discover that The Raven is located on the island of Oahu. There, he plans to attack the Rim of the Pacific Exercises (RIMPAC), the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise. The “NCIS: Hawai’i” Season 2 premiere and final chapter of the crossover special is set to premiere at 10 p.m. ET. “NCIS” stars Gary Cole, Brian Dietzan and Diona Reasonover will guest star in the “NCIS: Hawai’i” episode. “NCIS” and “NCIS: Hawai’i” first crossed over in March, when Tennant invited Torres to visit Hawai’i after learning that an old case they worked on together has a new lead.
If you’re a longtime NCIS loyalist or new to the franchise via Hawai’i, this crossover is can’t-miss TV. It’s a bold move, a smart play, and honestly, a love letter to fans who’ve stayed through every twist, turn, and team shake-up. So grab your snacks, silence your phone, and get ready to be glued to your screen.
