CBS just delivered a major win for #NCIS fans: starting Fall 2025, every Tuesday night from 8–11 p.m. EST will be devoted exclusively to the NCIS franchise. That means back-to-back episodes of NCIS, NCIS: Origins, and NCIS: Sydney — a first in network primetime history. People.com+15SoapCentral+15Fangirlish+15TV Insider+2Screen Rant+2GeekSided+2
H2: What This Schedule Means
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8 p.m. – NCIS (Season 23)
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9 p.m. – NCIS: Origins (Season 2)
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10 p.m. – NCIS: Sydney (Season 3) People.com+3SoapCentral+3What to Watch+3SoapCentral+2Screen Rant+2SoapCentral+2
This “Super Tuesdays” block brings back the franchise’s classic Tuesday presence after a shift to Mondays in 2021, reversing a move that disappointed long-time fans. Sportskeeda
H2: Why the Block Matters
H3: Nostalgia Meets Strategy
Fans have fond memories of NCIS dominating Tuesday night — and CBS is tapping into that nostalgia as a cornerstone of its fall strategy.
“I grew up on NCIS Tuesdays, so I’m so happy.”
— Reddit user Screen Rant+4Sportskeeda+4Fangirlish+4
H3: Franchise Power Moves
By consolidating three NCIS series back-to-back, CBS reinforces its reputation as the go-to network for procedural drama and franchise continuity.
H3: NBC’s Response Fueled the Change
With FBI spin-offs now airing on Mondays, CBS doubled down on NCIS on Tuesdays in a smart counter-programming move. SoapCentral+2Screen Rant+2IMDb+2Fangirlish
H2: What This Means for Fans
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No more channel surfing — fans can enjoy three uninterrupted hours of a single franchise.
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More crossover potential across shows airing sequentially.
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Easier binge opportunities, both live and via Paramount+ the next day. SoapCentral+1GeekSided+1
H2: Confirmed and Upcoming NCIS Details
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NCIS has been renewed for Season 23, premiering Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 8 p.m. Reddit+15Good Housekeeping+15SoapCentral+15
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NCIS: Origins Season 2 and NCIS: Sydney Season 3 also debut that night at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. respectively.Forbes+9SoapCentral+9Screen Rant+9
H2: Network-Wide Implications
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Mondays now host FBI and the new CIA spinoff at 9 p.m. IMDb+6Forbes+6Fangirlish+6
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Fridays are reserved for Bruckheimer productions (Sheriff Country, Fire Country, Boston Blue)Wikipedia+11Screen Rant+11IMDb+11
H2: Industry Reaction
CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach highlighted viewer demand as the reason behind the bold move:
“We’ve heard the audience loud and clear … Super Tuesdays rewards fans with three straight hours of NCIS action.” IMDb+2SoapCentral+2Fangirlish+2
H2: Fan Reactions Online
Reddit users replied with:
“It almost makes me emotional … watching all 3 shows before bed on Tuesdays.”Reddit+3Sportskeeda+3Screen Rant+3
The change is seen as both nostalgic and smart programming.
Conclusion
CBS’s “Super Tuesdays” lineup is a historic shift that rewards NCIS fans with an uninterrupted franchise marathon. As NCIS returns for its 23rd season and two spinoffs follow, this move recognizes the power of legacy television and reinforces procedural drama as CBS’s backbone.
5 Unique FAQs
Q1: When does NCIS Season 23 premiere?
NCIS Season 23 premieres Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Cinemablend+13Good Housekeeping+13GeekSided+13Fangirlish+1SoapCentral+1
Q2: What shows make up “Super Tuesdays”?
The block features NCIS at 8 p.m., NCIS: Origins at 9 p.m., and NCIS: Sydney at 10 p.m. every Tuesday in fall 2025.Fangirlish+9SoapCentral+9Cinemablend+9
Q3: Why did CBS move the NCIS shows to Tuesdays?
CBS pivoted to Tuesdays in response to audience demand and to fill a void left by the cancelled FBI spin-offs.SportskeedaFangirlish
Q4: Will there be NCIS crossovers across the shows?
Yes—creative synergies and surprise crossover episodes are expected with shows airing consecutively on the same night.SoapCentralScreen Rant
Q5: Where can viewers stream missed episodes?
Episodes will be available the morning after broadcast on Paramount+ and the CBS app for catch-up streaming.decider.com+1GeekSided+1
💬 “Three hours of NCIS on Tuesdays isn’t just a lineup—it’s a win for fans who never stopped believing Tuesday night was meant for Gibbs & company.”
