NCIS Season 24 Sets October 6 Premiere Date on CBS

CBS has confirmed that NCIS Season 24 will premiere on October 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM E.T./P.T. The season opener is titled "Wayward Son." Following the premiere, new episodes will air weekly on Tuesdays at 8:00 PM E.T./P.T.

Viewers can access the series through Paramount+. Paramount+ Premium subscribers are able to stream new episodes live as they air on CBS. All other Paramount+ subscribers will have access to episodes on demand starting the day after they air on the network.

The upcoming season features the return of Michael Weatherly, who will reprise his role as Special Agent Tony DiNozzo for a full seasonal arc. Following the premiere, the second episode, "Clean Slate," is scheduled for October 13, 2026, followed by the third episode, "Sleeping Dogs," on October 20, 2026.

According to Movieweb, the show's return follows the conclusion of Season 23 in May 2026. Historical data shows that episode counts have varied, with Seasons 15 and 16 consisting of 24 episodes, while Season 18 included 16 episodes. Additionally, the spin-off series NCIS: Tony & Ziva was canceled after one season.