CBS Officially Announces NCIS’s First Major Disappointment Of 2026
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NCIS's first major disappointment of 2026 is officially confirmed by CBS. The revamped Super Tuesday lineup for the network emphasizes the continued popularity of the franchise. Having been on the air since 2003, the flagship is currently in its 24th season, which opens the night at 8 PM EST. It is followed by two spinoffs — each catering to different pockets of the universe. LL Cool J and Scott Caan's NCIS: New York is a return to the universe's original expansion approach, while Austin Stowell's NCIS: Origins season 3 delves deeper into Leroy Jethro Gibbs' history.
As if the NCIS universe wasn't popular enough, CBS added major players to it that has increased the hype for the shows. For starters, Michael Weatherly's Tony Dinozzo Jr. is back as Director Leon Vance's replacement in the flagship, both in terms of cast position and the agency's new leader. Meanwhile, Mark Harmon returns full-time as Gibbs, as NCIS: Origins season 3's storytelling tells two different arcs from separate eras. All this while NCIS: New York is doing well establishing itself. All in all, the procedural franchise is a big asset to CBS's fall 2026 lineup, which makes its first major disappointing news all the more frustrating.
NCIS's Super Tuesday Goes On Hiatus On November 3
As officially confirmed by CBS, NCIS's revamped Super Tuesday is going dark on November 3, 2026. This marks the first disruption in programming for the famed franchise since it kickstarted the cycle during the first week of October. All three promos for the shows have revealed that NCIS season 24, NCIS: New York season 1, and NCIS: Origins season 3 won't be releasing new episodes until November 10, which is a rather short hiatus for the franchise. Still, it's frustrating for millions of fans who are tuned in every week, especially since all procedurals have been delivering great storytelling week after week.
While CBS hasn't officially announced why the network is pulling the NCIS shows from its regular timeslots, the programming disruption has something to do with its coverage of the national midterm elections. Per the broadcasting site, the three-hour block that the universe occupies weekly will be taken over by CBS News: America Decides: Election 2026, which will run from 7 PM ET until 11 PM ET.
Expect More NCIS Schedule Disruptions Moving Forward
For context, network TV usually have mini-breaks in the middle of a cycle outside of the longer summer hiatus. Most of the time, they're done to give way for special programming, which is the case in this week's NCIS's schedule disruption. Other times, it's a strategic move from the broadcasters to take full advantage of the so-called sweeps weeks, which determine the ad rates for the rest of the year. This week marks the first time that NCIS is going off the air this cycle, and expect that there will be more as the season progresses.
Admittedly, while this is frustrating for those who are eager to learn about what's next for Nick Torres' CIA sidejob or any other new detail regarding Lala's apparent death, the upcoming break allows those who aren't caught up to do so. All episodes of NCIS season 24, NCIS: New York season 1, and NCIS: Origins season 3 are readily available to stream on Paramount+. It also gives the cast and crew some buffer time to ensure that there will be enough episodes to roll out once its regular schedule resumes.
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NCIS is a television series that follows a team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Premiering in 2003, the show explores various cases involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel, ranging from murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines.
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NCIS: New York
- Release Date
- October 6, 2026
- Network
- CBS
Cast
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LL Cool J
Sam Hanna
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Scott Caan
Nick Schaeffer
NCIS: New York, released in 2026, follows Special Agent Sam Hanna as he returns to New York City. Partnering with agent Nick Schaeffer, they lead a new NCIS team tasked with high-stakes missions to protect the city's crucial infrastructure and maintain national security.
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NCIS: Origins
- Release Date
- October 14, 2024
- Network
- CBS
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Austin Stowell
Leroy Jethro Gibbs
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Kyle Schmid
Special Agent Mike Franks
NCIS: Origins is set in 1991, preceding the events of the original series. The series introduces Leroy Jethro Gibbs as a new special agent at NCIS Camp Pendleton. Under the leadership of NCIS legend Mike Franks, Gibbs navigates his role within a tenacious, unconventional team.
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