Is NCIS on tonight?
No new episode tonight. Next up on NCIS is episode 6, "Ride or Die", on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on CBS.
Quick answer · Season 24
NCIS season 24 premiered on October 6, 2026 on CBS at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT.
Episode 6, "Ride or Die", is on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT.
- U.S. premiere
- October 6, 2026
- Where
- CBS
- Time
- 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT
- Episodes
- TBA
Watching NCIS in Canada or Australia?
- Canada: Global, Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET, from October 6, 2026, the same night as CBS. Full Canada page → Source: Channel Canada (fall 2026 premiere dates), checked October 17, 2026.
- Australia: Paramount+, new episodes on Wednesdays, from October 7, 2026. Full Australia page → Source: TV Central (Paramount+ October 2026), checked October 17, 2026.
Where to watch NCIS season 24 in the U.S.
| Where | How | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBS | Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable | Tuesdays, 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT | [2][1] |
| Paramount+ | Streaming, weeklySubscription | Live with Paramount+ Premium as it airs on CBS; on demand for all subscribers the day after broadcast. [1] |
Season 24 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayward Son | [2][1][3] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Announced |
| 2 | Clean Slate | [3] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 3 | Sleeping Dogs | [3] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 4 | Like and Subscribe | [3] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 5 | Speechless | [3] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 6 | Ride or Die | [3] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Next |
| 7 | Lucky Shot | [3] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 8 | The Chair | [3] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.
About NCIS
NCIS follows the Naval Criminal Investigative Service's Major Case Response Team as it investigates crimes tied to the Navy and Marine Corps. Season 24 premieres Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS, and Paramount+ says Michael Weatherly returns as Tony DiNozzo for a season-long arc.
Season 24: Season 24 premiered on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 8/7c on CBS with "Wayward Son", picking up after the season 23 cliffhanger involving Nick Torres. Episodes stream live on Paramount+ Premium and on demand for all Paramount+ subscribers the next day. CBS has not announced an episode count.
- Originally from: CBS (first aired September 23, 2003)
- Official site: cbs.com
- Cast: Gary Cole (Special Agent Alden Parker), Sean Murray (Special Agent Timothy McGee), Wilmer Valderrama (Special Agent Nick Torres), Katrina Law (Special Agent Jessica Knight), Brian Dietzen (Dr. Jimmy Palmer), Diona Reasonover (Kasie Hines), Michael Weatherly (Tony DiNozzo (season-long arc))
All seasons
Season 24
Airing nowSeason 24 premiered on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 8/7c on CBS with "Wayward Son", picking up after the season 23 cliffhanger involving Nick Torres. Episodes stream live on Paramount+ Premium and on demand for all Paramount+ subscribers the next day. CBS has not announced an episode count.
Season 23
StreamingSeason 23 aired from 2025-10-14 to 2026-05-12.
Common questions
When does NCIS season 24 start?
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific (7 p.m. Central) on CBS, as part of an all-NCIS night with NCIS: New York at 9 and NCIS: Origins at 10.
Is Michael Weatherly back on NCIS?
Yes. Paramount+ says he returns as Tony DiNozzo for a season-long story arc, starting with the premiere.
Where can I stream NCIS season 24?
Paramount+ Premium streams CBS live; every Paramount+ plan gets new episodes on demand the day after they air.
How many episodes are in NCIS season 24?
CBS hasn't announced a count. Recent seasons have run about 20 episodes.
When is the next episode of NCIS?
Episode 6, "Ride or Die", of season 24 is on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 (Tuesdays, 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT).
When was the first episode of NCIS season 24?
Season 24 episode 1 premiered on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 on CBS.
What time does NCIS come on?
CBS airs it Tuesdays, 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT. Local stations and live sports can shift the time.
When does NCIS come out in Canada?
In Canada, NCIS is on Global: Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET, from October 6, 2026, the same night as CBS.
When does NCIS come out in Australia?
In Australia, NCIS season 24 is on Paramount+: new episodes on Wednesdays, from October 7, 2026.
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Sources
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Update history
- Upgraded to editor reviewed: premiere date, time and streaming checked against Paramount+ and TVLine; cast updated to the current regulars.
- Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.
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