CBS Holds NCIS: Sydney Season 4 for Midseason, Skipping 2026
The network confirmed the drama will not return this year, joining Matlock and Ghosts in being saved for a later midseason launch.
CBS has confirmed that NCIS: Sydney will not return in 2026, with the drama being held for a later midseason slot, according to collider.com. The decision means the series will sit out the calendar year entirely rather than air in its usual place.
The renewal itself was never in doubt: CBS ordered Season 4 in January, and filming on the new batch of episodes began in April. What has changed is the timing, with the network moving the show to midseason rather than scheduling it for the year.
NCIS: Sydney is not the only CBS title being held back. Matlock Season 3 and Ghosts Season 6 are also being saved for later in the season, placing the three shows in the same scheduling queue.
The franchise remains active on the network in the meantime. In October 2026, CBS's NCIS premiere week averaged 5.49 million viewers across all three shows, with NCIS: New York's premiere drawing 53% more viewers than the NCIS: Origins Season 2 debut.
Quick answers
Will NCIS: Sydney return in 2026?
No. CBS confirmed the series will not air in 2026 and is being held for a later midseason slot.
Has NCIS: Sydney been renewed for Season 4?
Yes. CBS renewed the series for Season 4 in January, and filming began in April.
Which other CBS shows are being held for midseason?
Matlock Season 3 and Ghosts Season 6 are also being saved for later in the season.