All About “NCIS” Season 24, Including the 'Major Changes' Ahead
All About “NCIS” Season 24, Including the 'Major Changes' Ahead
Christopher RudolphFri, June 5, 2026 at 7:06 PM UTC
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Wilmer Valderrama as Nick Torres in NCIS.Credit: Robert Voets/CBS -
The NCIS season 23 finale, "Sons and Daughters," aired in May 2026
The long-running drama has already been renewed for season 24
Actor Wilmer Valderrama teased there are "some major changes" ahead for NCIS
NCIS just finished its 23rd season, but the long-running series is still surprising its fans.
"Look, every couple of years, you guys know NCIS has to make sure you're watching. So we shake up the TV a little bit and we listen," NCIS star Wilmer Valderrama told PEOPLE in June 2026. "And we listen to where you as fans want to see us do. So we always really pay attention to what our fans want to really experience on the show."
The actor was referring to the season 23 finale, which closed with a dramatic cliffhanger — leaving the fate of Valderrama's character, Special Agent Nick Torres, up in the air.
Torres' future is unknown, but that's not the case for the series itself. CBS already announced the renewal back in January 2026.
Here's everything to know about NCIS season 24.
How did NCIS season 23 end?
Katrina Law as Jessica Knight, Naomi Grace as Kayla Vance, Gary Cole as Alden Parker and Wilmer Valderrama as Nick Torres in NCIS.Credit: Robert Voets/CBS
The season 23 finale, "Sons and Daughters," which aired on May 12, left things on a cliffhanger.
The episode ended with Torres (Valderrama) confronting Mateo (Patrick Keleher), the son of Timothy McGee (Sean Murray), in an alleyway. In the final moments, they both reached for their guns, as Torres told Mateo, "Don't do it..."
A single gunshot was heard, but the credits rolled before it was revealed who was hit.
"To be honest, I don't think we figured that one out yet," Valderrama told PEOPLE in June 2026, when explaining what's next for his character. "I don't think we have an idea yet. I asked, 'What do we want from it,' but I will tell you that someone does get hit and people might not like it."
Was NCIS renewed for season 24?
Gary Cole as Alden Parker and Nancy Travis as Navy Vice Admiral Harriet Parker in NCIS.Credit: Robert Voets/CBS
Yes, NCIS has been renewed for season 24. The news was announced in January 2026, per Deadline.
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The flagship series isn't the only title in the NCIS franchise coming back. NCIS: Origins and NCIS: Sydney were also renewed for seasons 3 and 4, respectively.
Which cast members are returning for NCIS season 24?
Sean Murray as Timothy McGee, Gary Cole as Alden Parker, Wilmer Valderrama as Nick Torres, Katrina Law as Jessica Knight and Brian Dietzen as Jimmy Palmer in NCIS.Credit: Robert Voets/CBS
It hasn't been confirmed which NCIS cast members are returning for season 24, but Valderrama did tease there are some "major changes" ahead.
"So if you ask me to speculate, I think there's a major, major shakeup happening and that episode one is going to bring both ... I don't want to get in trouble for this one. Let me get in trouble," Valderrama said when speaking to PEOPLE in June 2026.
"How about this? Next season, there's some major changes and there are some major additions," he continued. "What does that mean for Torres? I can only hope that he makes it out alive."
In addition to Valderrama and Murray, other members of the season 23 cast included Gary Cole, Katrina Law, Brian Dietzen, Diona Reasonover and Rocky Carroll.
When does NCIS season 24 premiere?
Katrina Law as Jessica Knight, Brian Dietzen as Jimmy Palmer and Diona Reasonover as Kasie Hines in NCIS.Credit: Robert Voets/CBS
A premiere date for NCIS season 24 has not been revealed, but it will be sometime in fall 2026.
According to the CBS fall 2026 primetime schedule, Tuesdays will be a night of NCIS. The franchise flagship will kick off the night at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the new series, NCIS: New York, and NCIS: Origins.
Season 23 debuted in October 2025.
Where can I watch NCIS?
Sean Murray as Timothy McGee, Gary Cole as Alden Parker, Wilmer Valderrama as Nick Torres and Katrina Law as Jessica Knight in NCIS.Credit: Robert Voets/CBS
NCIS airs on CBS and is available to be streamed on Paramount+.
All previous 23 seasons of the drama are also available on Paramount+.
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