CBS will reshuffle its Sunday primetime slate this week as the network opts to air the first episode of NCIS: Hawai’i’s upcoming two-parter episode after coverage of the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs. When CBS decides to air the first part of an action-packed ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ two-parter immediately after a massive AFC Divisional Playoff game, you know it’s more than just smart programming—it’s a statement. Football fans and crime drama lovers? You’re both in for a treat.
The series starring Vanecha Lachey will return for “Spies, Part 1”, which airs from 10-11 p.m. ET/PT on Sunday on CBS. The first portion of the two-part episode follows what happens when NCIS investigates the mysterious death of a Navy engineer, Joseph Chan. They learn the last person he met with was his colleague, Maggie Shaw (Julie White), Jane’s mentor and friend, who’s been kidnapped. Also, David Sola (Beulah Koale), a New Zealand intelligence service case officer arrives in Hawai’i, following a lead that connects Joseph’s death to a Chinese black op secret agent. The episode is directed by LeVar Burton.
The second part is set to air the following day on Monday, Jan. 24 during the series’ regular time period in the 10 p.m hour. While Jane investigates Maggie’s kidnapping, she’s shocked when she learns the truth and enlists her team and Whistler to prove her findings. Part two sees Beulah Koale return as David Sola, a New Zealand Intelligence Service case officer.
Created/executive produced by NCIS: New Orleans executive producers/showrunner Christopher Silber and Jan Nash as well as SEAL Team writer-producer Matt Bosack, NCIS: Hawai’i is set in the Aloha State. It follows Jane Tennant (Lachey), the first female Special Agent in Charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor, and her team as they balance duty to family and country, investigating high-stakes crimes involving military personnel, national security and the mysteries of the island state itself.
This isn’t just another NCIS episode—it’s an event. CBS has perfectly timed an emotional, high-impact two-parter to follow the NFL’s biggest night, drawing in a massive audience and giving fans exactly what they didn’t know they needed. So whether you’re tuning in for the crime, the cast, or just hanging around after the game, know this: You’re in for one wild ride.
