For the first time in its two-decade history, the NCIS franchise is getting its own dedicated night on CBS — and fans are in for a weekly triple treat. Starting this fall, Tuesdays will be all about NCIS as the network unveils a three-hour primetime lineup packed with action, intrigue, and emotional twists.
📺 The Tuesday Lineup Unveiled
Kicking off on Tuesday, October 14, the evening will begin at 8 p.m. ET with the highly anticipated Season 23 of the flagship NCIS. That’s followed by the return of its popular prequel, NCIS: Origins, at 9 p.m. ET, and the international drama NCIS: Sydney wraps things up at 10 p.m. ET with its third season.
This marks a historic first for the franchise. While CBS has aired multiple NCIS series simultaneously in the past — like NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans — they’ve never been given an entire night. Previously, only two series would share a night, with others scattered across the week. Now, fans will enjoy an uninterrupted block of three NCIS shows back-to-back — a true event for long-time viewers.
⚠️ NCIS Season 23: What’s Next?
The new season of NCIS picks up in the aftermath of a jaw-dropping cliffhanger. In the final moments of Season 22, Agent Alden Parker (Gary Cole) discovered the body of his father — a tragic twist that rocked the team. Actor Wilmer Valderrama (Nick Torres) had hinted at a shocking death prior to the finale, telling PopCulture.com that it would “disrupt a lot of the structure” of the show moving forward. Clearly, he wasn’t exaggerating.
The emotional fallout and hunt for justice will shape much of Season 23, promising a more intense and personal direction for the beloved procedural.
🌍 Plus: Tony & Ziva Return on Paramount+
As if Tuesdays weren’t exciting enough, NCIS fans will get an early treat with the long-awaited premiere of NCIS: Tony & Ziva on September 4 on Paramount+.
Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo return as the iconic duo Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David in a brand-new European adventure. When Tony’s security firm is attacked, the pair must go on the run with their daughter, Tali, crisscrossing the continent in a high-stakes chase.
No official crossover plans with NCIS, Origins, or Sydney have been confirmed — yet — but given the interconnected nature of the franchise, fans are holding out hope for surprise appearances.
🗓️ What to Expect Next
Details on each show’s upcoming season — especially the Origins cliffhanger resolution and what’s in store for NCIS: Sydney — are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. For now, viewers can mark their calendars for October 14 and prepare for three straight hours of thrilling NCIS action on CBS, with episodes available to stream the next day on Paramount+.
Tuesdays just became unmissable.
