Yes, NCIS has been officially renewed for a 23rd season by CBS in February 2025, keeping Special Agent Alden Parker and the Major Case Response Team front and center Decider+15People.com+15Cinemablend+15. This marks a major milestone—over two decades of crime-solving drama.
Premiere Date & Schedule
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Fall 2025 return is likely, following the franchise’s typical pattern WikipediaPeople.com+2TV Insider+2Screen Rant+2.
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One credible source pins the premiere for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, kicking off a full NCIS night with Origins and Sydney The GWW+2Parade+2TV Insider+2.
Central Plot – Shadowed by Loss & Revenge
Parker’s Personal Crisis
Season 22 closed with a brutal twist—Carla Marino seemingly murdered Parker’s father, Roman, leaving him devastated Cinemablend+9People.com+9HELLO!+9.
Team Goes Rogue
Actor Wilmer Valderrama hinted the group will “go rogue” in their pursuit of justice, channeling darker energy than before Cinemablend+4People.com+4EW.com+4.
High-Stakes Cat & Mouse
Showrunner Steven Binder confirms Parker’s vendetta will define the opener—no reset, no time jump—keeping the narrative momentum high Cinemablend+2HELLO!+2Collider+2.
A More Character-Driven Season
Emotional Journey for All
Executive team plans to make Season 23 “character‑forward in a way we haven’t seen before”, diving into emotional arcs for Parker, McGee, Knight, Jimmy, Torres, and Kasie The GWW+13Cinemablend+13Collider+13.
Promotion & Relationship Arcs
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McGee is tipped for a Deputy Director promotion TV Insider+2Cinemablend+2News+2.
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Knight & Jimmy likely reconcile—“there’s more there” to their story Screen Rant.
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Other team members (Nick, Kasie) might see their hidden personal or romantic storylines deepenCinemablend+1HELLO!+1.
Fab Five (and More) Returning
Main Cast
Stars expected back include:
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Gary Cole (Alden Parker)
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Wilmer Valderrama (Nick Torres)
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Sean Murray (Tim McGee)
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Brian Dietzen (Jimmy Palmer)
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Katrina Law (Jessica Knight)
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Diona Reasonover (Kasie Hines)
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Rocky Carroll (Leon Vance) Wikipedia+2News+2SlashFilm+2Wikipedia+11People.com+11SlashFilm+11
H3: Villain Returns
Carla Marino (Rebecca De Mornay) is confirmed to return, fueling the revenge arc .
H3: Possible Guest Stars & Crossovers
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Tony & Ziva (Weatherly/de Pablo): Their upcoming Paramount+ spinoff aligns with Season 23 timing, making crossover episodes feasible Collider+15Screen Rant+15Wikipedia+15.
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Other recurring NCIS characters could appear in emotionally charged roles—for example, psychologists or former teammates.
Creative Direction & Tone Shift
Showrunner’s Vision
Steven D. Binder aims to prioritize character arcs over standalone cases, responding to fan feedback TV Insider+6Collider+6SlashFilm+6.
Darker Atmosphere
With Parker navigating trauma and revenge, expect a grittier tone, reminiscent of past deep emotional seasons with Gibbs and Bishop .
Watch & Stream Options
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New episodes air on CBS Tuesdays at 8/7c, starting mid‑October 2025 Cinemablend+6Parade+6TV Insider+6.
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Entire NCIS catalog (22 seasons) available on Paramount+ Parade+2People.com+2Cinemablend+2.
Final Word: What to Expect
NCIS Season 23 is shaping up to be a landmark installment—high emotional stakes, a dark revenge storyline, deeper character exploration, and likely franchise tie‑ins. If you’re loving the ensemble, the Parker family drama, or hoping for Tony & Ziva fireworks—this is one season you cannot miss.
🧩 FAQs
Q1: When does Season 23 premiere?
Expect mid‑October 2025, tentatively October 14, Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT .
Q2: Will the main cast return?
Yes. Cole, Valderrama, Murray, Dietzen, Law, Reasonover, and Carroll are all expected backSlashFilm+7People.com+7Parade+7.
Q3: What is the main story arc?
Parker’s father was killed by Carla Marino in Season 22’s finale, triggering a revenge-laden, rogue investigationSlashFilm+7People.com+7Cinemablend+7.
Q4: Will Tony & Ziva appear?
Crossover is possible—Tony & Ziva drops on Paramount+ in fall 2025, aligning with Season 23 .
Q5: How will Season 23 be different?
Expect a more character‑driven, emotionally intense season, delving into grief, justice, and shifting relationshipsCinemablend.
