The NCIS team isn’t clocking out anytime soon.
CBS has officially renewed the long-running procedural for Season 23, keeping Special Agent Alden Parker (Gary Cole) and his team of elite investigators on the case. With over two decades of success, NCIS has cemented its legacy as one of television’s most enduring dramas — and the upcoming season promises even more high-stakes action, emotional fallout, and game-changing developments.
🔄 A Franchise That Keeps Evolving
Since premiering in 2003, NCIS has become a global juggernaut. Not only is it among the longest-running scripted series in American television history, but it has also launched six spinoffs, including NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans, NCIS: Hawai‘i, NCIS: Sydney, NCIS: Origins, and the forthcoming NCIS: Tony & Ziva. But the original show continues to be the anchor — and Season 23 is shaping up to deliver major moments.
⚠️ What Happened in the Season 22 Finale?
Season 22 wrapped with a jaw-dropping twist. Viewers were introduced to one of the show’s most dangerous adversaries in recent memory: Carla Marino (Rebecca De Mornay). After making a deal with Agent Parker to help dismantle the Nexus cartel, Marino double-crossed him, taking him hostage and blaming him for her son’s death.
Though she eventually lets Parker go, he returns home to find his father, Roman Parker, murdered — with a lipstick-marked wine glass left behind as a chilling clue. While Marino’s guilt isn’t confirmed, all signs point to her as the culprit — setting the stage for a deeply personal showdown in Season 23.
🎙️ What the Cast Has Said About What’s Next
Actor Wilmer Valderrama (Nick Torres) teased that the dramatic season finale was a calculated move to shake things up.
“The biggest idea was to say, ‘How do we disrupt the peace of Season 22 and set up the tone for Season 23?’” he said during a CBS Mornings interview. “This episode does that better than we’ve done in many years.”
Meanwhile, longtime cast member Sean Murray (Tim McGee) shared in Town & Country that he has no plans to leave — as long as the stories stay compelling.
“I’m proud of us that we are always trying to make it better and make good episodes,” he said. “If we weren’t doing that, I’d be bored. I wouldn’t want to do it.”
✅ Who’s Returning for Season 23?
While CBS hasn’t released the official cast list for the new season, fans can expect all the major players to return:
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Gary Cole as Alden Parker
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Wilmer Valderrama as Nick Torres
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Sean Murray as Timothy McGee
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Brian Dietzen as Dr. Jimmy Palmer
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Katrina Law as Jessica Knight
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Diona Reasonover as Kasie Hines
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Rocky Carroll as Director Leon Vance
Dietzen recently confirmed his return via Instagram, tagging much of the core cast and hinting that the gang is all back together.
📆 When Will NCIS Season 23 Premiere?
CBS has yet to confirm a premiere date, but if tradition holds, Season 23 should debut in Fall 2025, likely in September or October. The network has placed NCIS on its Tuesday night schedule, followed by NCIS: Origins and NCIS: Sydney, giving fans a full evening of back-to-back crime-solving action.
📺 Where to Watch
Catch up on NCIS anytime on Paramount+, where previous seasons are available for streaming. When Season 23 premieres, new episodes will air weekly on CBS and be available the next day on the platform.
🔍 What’s Next for NCIS?
With a murder mystery close to home, emotional fallout, and unresolved storylines brewing, Season 23 promises a deeper dive into character arcs alongside thrilling procedural drama. After 1,000 episodes (and counting), NCIS shows no signs of slowing down — and fans are ready for the next chapter.
