NCIS Air Night and Time on CBS
NCIS airs on CBS on Tuesday nights at 8:00 PM Eastern Time in the United States. The show is part of CBS's Tuesday lineup, following other long-running dramas in the same timeslot. Check local listings for affiliate delays or preemption due to sports or breaking news. The series continues to be one of the most watched dramas on broadcast television, ranking among the top programs on CBS each season. For the latest schedule confirmations, see the official CBS schedule page NCIS on CBS.
New episodes typically air in the fall and spring, with repeats filling the summer months. The Tuesday 8:00 PM ET slot positions NCIS as a lead-in for the network's evening drama block. CBS uses this night to anchor its lineup with a mix of procedural series. The network's broadcast coverage reaches over 90% of U.S. television households through its owned-and-operated and affiliated stations. Streaming and on-demand options are available through Paramount+ and CBS apps.
NCIS Season and Episode Count
NCIS is currently in its twenty-second season, which premiered in fall 2024 and continues into 2025. The series has aired more than 450 episodes across multiple spin-offs and the main show. Each season typically contains 20 to 24 new episodes, depending on production and network scheduling. The show remains a consistent performer in the Nielsen ratings, often placing in the top ten for the season. The long-running nature of the series reflects its stable viewership and strong lead-in support on Tuesdays.
Season twenty-two features the core cast led by Gary Cole as Director Vance, with returning and new agents driving the cases. The season structure follows the procedural format with self-contained episodes and seasonal arcs involving major antagonists and team developments. CBS renews the series based on ratings performance and advertiser demand within the Tuesday night portfolio. The show's production is handled by CBS Studios and Belisarius Productions, with Mark Harmon's legacy character still referenced in the narrative. Episode guides and air dates are published by the network and third-party TV listing services.
Where to Watch NCIS Live and On Demand
Live broadcasts are available on the CBS broadcast network via antenna, cable, and satellite providers. Major distributors such as DirecTV, Dish Network, Comcast Xfinity, and Charter Spectrum carry the CBS local and national feeds. The live stream is also accessible through the CBS app and Paramount+ with authentication from a participating pay-TV provider. The Paramount+ subscription tier includes next-day streaming of new episodes after the initial broadcast on Tuesday. Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo also carry CBS in their live channel packages.
On-demand viewing allows users to watch full episodes on CBS.com and the CBS app without a live subscription, subject to availability. The NCIS franchise includes spin-offs such as NCIS: Hawai'i and NCIS: Sydney, which air on different nights but share the same on-demand platform. The franchise's streaming presence is managed by Paramount Global, with content organized by series and season on the Paramount+ hub. The show's digital availability supports both individual episode purchases and full-season passes through services like Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. For official streaming details, visit the Paramount+ NCIS hub NCIS on Paramount+.