NCIS

NCIS (2003- )

RunningScripted showDrama, Action, Crime

NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it's a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations. Leroy Jethro Gibbs, a former Marine gunnery sergeant, whose skills as an investigator are unmatched, leads this troupe of colorful personalities. Rounding out the team are Anthony DiNozzo, an ex-homicide detective whose instincts in the field are unparalleled and whose quick wit and humorous take on life make him a team favorite; the youthful and energetic forensic specialist Abby Sciuto, a talented scientist whose sharp mind matches her Goth style and eclectic tastes; Caitlin Todd, an ex-Secret Service Agent; and Timothy McGee, an MIT graduate whose brilliance with computers far overshadows his insecurities in the field; Assisting the team is medical examiner Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard, who knows it all because he's seen it all, and he's not afraid to let you know. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents travel the globe to investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:00 (60 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S23E03The Sound and the FuryOct 28, 2025
S23E02Prodigal Son (Part II)Oct 21, 2025
S23E01Prodigal Son (Part I)Oct 14, 2025
S22E20NexusMay 5, 2025
S22E19Irreconcilable DifferencesApr 28, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did NCIS premiere?

NCIS premiered on September 23, 2003.

Who are the main characters in NCIS?

The main characters in NCIS include Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Tony DiNozzo, Timothy McGee, Abby Sciuto, and Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard.

What agency does NCIS represent in the show?

NCIS represents the Naval Criminal Investigative Service in the show.

Who portrays the character of Gibbs in NCIS?

Mark Harmon portrays the character of Gibbs in NCIS.

In which city is NCIS based?

NCIS is based in Washington D.C.

What is the building that NCIS is headquartered in called?

The building that NCIS is headquartered in is called the Washington Navy Yard.

Who is the forensic specialist on the team?

Abby Sciuto is the forensic specialist on the NCIS team.

Who is Gibbs' second in command?

Tony DiNozzo is Gibbs' second in command.

What is the name of the private investigator who occasionally works with the NCIS team?

The name of the private investigator who occasionally works with the NCIS team is Tobias Fornell.

Who replaced Kate Todd on the NCIS team after her death?

Ziva David replaced Kate Todd on the NCIS team after her death.

What is the name of Gibbs' boat?

The name of Gibbs' boat is "Rule 62".

Who is director of NCIS in the first season of the show?

Thomas Morrow is the director of NCIS in the first season of the show.

What is the name of Gibbs' first wife?

Gibbs' first wife is named Shannon.

Who is the computer specialist who joins the team later in the series?

Ellie Bishop is the computer specialist who joins the team later in the series.

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Also known as

  • Navy NCIS (United States)
  • NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service (United States)
  • NCIS: Investigações Criminais (Brazil)
  • Военни престъпления (Bulgaria)
  • Navy CIS (Croatia)
  • NCIS: Kriminalistid (Estonia)
  • NCIS rikostutkijat (Finland)
  • NCIS: Enquêtes spéciales (France)
  • Navy CIS (Germany)
  • Ομάδα N.C.I.S. (Greece)
  • N.C.I.S. (Hungary)
  • NCIS - Unità anticrimine (Italy)
  • Specialioji jūrų policijos tarnyba (Lithuania)
  • Agenci NCIS (Poland)
  • NCIS: Investigação Criminal (Portugal)
  • NCIS: Anchetă militară (Romania)
  • Морская полиция: Спецотдел (Russian Federation)
  • Mornarički istražitelji (Serbia)
  • NCIS - Námorný vysetrovací úrad (Slovakia)
  • Preiskovalci na delu: NCIS (Slovenia)
  • Navy: investigación criminal (Spain)
  • Морська полiцiя (Ukraine)

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