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Looking for NCIS: Sydney? Here's Why It Didn't Return With the Other NCIS Shows
Tuesday nights are once again filled with crime scenes, federal investigations, and agents who rarely seem to get a quiet day at the office. CBS brought its NCIS franchise back on October 6, giving viewers three straight hours of action. However, anyone expecting to see all their favorite teams return probably noticed that one was missing. NCIS: Sydney didn't make the trip back to primetime with its fellow franchise shows, leaving some viewers wondering what happened to the A

Je-Ree
Oct 7


NCIS: Origins Season 3 Premiere Recap: Gibbs’ Past Comes Back for Him
NCIS: Origins is officially done keeping present-day Gibbs safely behind the narration. The Season 3 premiere, “Don’t You Forget About Me,” brings Mark Harmon back into the action as Leroy Jethro Gibbs while the story in 1992 picks up immediately after Gibbs and Lala finally crossed that line. Unfortunately, romance does not stay at the center for long. Randy disappears, Russian operatives are involved, military secrets are compromised, and a case from decades ago suddenly ha

Je-Ree
Oct 7


NCIS: New York Series Premiere Recap: Sam Hanna Comes Home
Sam Hanna is back, but NCIS: New York wastes very little time making it clear that this is not simply NCIS: Los Angeles with taller buildings and worse parking. The series premiere brings LL COOL J’s longtime agent home to New York for a case that quickly becomes personal. What begins with the death of someone Sam has known practically his entire life eventually introduces him to a new NCIS team, gives him a new partner in Nick Schaeffer, and leaves Sam considering something

Je-Ree
Oct 7


NCIS Season 24 Premiere Recap: Tony DiNozzo Comes Home in “Wayward Son”
NCIS kicked off Season 24 with quite a bit sitting on its plate. There was the fallout from the gunshot involving Torres and McGee’s son Mateo, the agency was still trying to find its footing following Leon Vance’s death, and Gabriel LaRoche was hanging around like someone nobody invited to the family reunion. Then Tony DiNozzo walked back through the door, and suddenly the entire hour had a different energy. “Wayward Son” brings Michael Weatherly back to NCIS in a way that i

Je-Ree
Oct 6


‘NCIS: New York’ Is Already Planning Its First Crossover — Jimmy Palmer Is Coming to Town
NCIS: New York hasn't even premiered yet, and the newest member of the NCIS family is already welcoming a familiar face. Brian Dietzen will guest-star on the upcoming CBS series, reprising his longtime role as Dr. Jimmy Palmer from NCIS. Showrunner Byron Balasco confirmed the crossover during CBS' virtual press day, revealing that Jimmy will appear early in the new show's run. Dietzen has been part of the NCIS universe for more than two decades, first appearing as Jimmy durin

Je-Ree
Sep 16


NCIS: New York Reveals What Brings LL Cool J’s Sam Hanna Back Home
Sam Hanna has spent years taking on special assignments and covert operations, but NCIS: New York is bringing him back to where it all started. CBS has released the official storyline for the upcoming NCIS spinoff's series premiere, revealing the personal case that puts LL Cool J's longtime NCIS character at the center of a brand-new team. After returning to his hometown of New York City, Sam learns that his friend Jack Halloway, a Navy reservist, has been found dead. Rather

Je-Ree
Sep 1


Mark Harmon Returns as Gibbs in the NCIS: Origins Season 3 Premiere
Well, NCIS fans, this is not a drill. Mark Harmon is getting back in front of the camera as Leroy Jethro Gibbs. CBS has revealed the storyline for the NCIS: Origins Season 3 premiere, “Don’t You Forget About Me,” and the episode will feature Harmon as present-day Gibbs. Until now, Harmon has remained part of Origins as its narrator and an executive producer, but the new season is bringing the older Gibbs directly into the story. And apparently, retirement isn't going quite as

Je-Ree
Sep 1


Michael Weatherly Returns as Tony DiNozzo in the NCIS Season 24 Premiere
NCIS is bringing a very familiar face back to D.C., and this time Tony DiNozzo apparently is not just stopping by for a quick hello. CBS has revealed details for the Season 24 premiere, “Wayward Son,” confirming that Michael Weatherly will return as Tony DiNozzo. The former NCIS agent arrives in Washington after opening a satellite office for his private security firm, putting him in the right place at exactly the right time to reconnect with his old team. The premiere picks

Je-Ree
Sep 1


NCIS: New York Teaser Brings LL COOL J’s Sam Hanna Home and Gives Him a New Partner
Sam Hanna has traveled around the world, survived more dangerous missions than we can count and spent years protecting Los Angeles, but CBS is finally sending him back to where it all started: New York City. The first official teaser for NCIS: New York has arrived, and LL COOL J's longtime NCIS favorite isn't simply popping up for another guest appearance. This time, Sam is home, he has a new team and, perhaps more importantly, he has a new partner who already looks prepared

Je-Ree
Aug 18


Tony DiNozzo Is Back! Michael Weatherly Returns to NCIS for Season 24
There are TV comebacks, and then there are the kind that make longtime fans immediately start counting down the days until premiere night. CBS has officially confirmed that Michael Weatherly is returning to NCIS this fall, reprising his beloved role as Tony DiNozzo in a season-long arc that reunites him with the team that helped make him one of television's most memorable special agents. After years of speculation and countless fan requests, DiNozzo is finally heading back to

Je-Ree
Jul 4


NCIS: Origins Season 3 Brings Mark Harmon Back in a Major Way
The NCIS universe just dropped one of its biggest updates yet and longtime fans have every reason to be excited. Mark Harmon is officially returning as Leroy Jethro Gibbs throughout Season 3 of NCIS: Origins, giving viewers far more than another nostalgic cameo. Instead, CBS is building an ambitious season-long mystery that ties present-day Gibbs to the events of his early years at Camp Pendleton, promising a story that stretches across the entire season. For anyone who has f

Je-Ree
Jun 30


Why CBS Is Cutting Episode Counts for Fire Country and NCIS
If you’ve been feeling like your favorite procedural dramas are ending just as they’re getting started, you aren't imagining things. CBS, the network that once lived and died by the 22-episode gold standard, is officially putting its biggest hits on a strict diet. The eye network recently confirmed that Fire Country and three other heavy hitters will return for the 2026-2027 season with significantly reduced episode counts, leaving fans wondering if "more" really means "bette

Je-Ree
May 1


NCIS Just Changed Everything: 500th Episode Kills Off Major Character
In a television landscape where procedurals usually play it safe with "case-of-the-week" resets, NCIS just decided to set the entire office on fire. Literally and figuratively. The milestone NCIS 500th episode , titled "All Good Things," didn't just celebrate a legacy; it ripped the heart out of the agency by killing off Director Leon Vance . After 18 seasons of Rocky Carroll’s impeccable side-eye and toothpick-chewing authority, the big boss has turned in his badge for a se

Je-Ree
Mar 24


Shake-Up at HQ: NCIS: Origins Showrunner Gina Lucita Monreal Makes a Swift Exit Ahead of Season 3
Well, buckle up, agents. Just when we thought we had our sea legs on the newest installment of the NCIS universe, the top brass is making a major move. The highly anticipated prequel series, NCIS: Origins , which gives us a glimpse into the young Agent Gibbs era, is facing an unexpected shake-up right as its second season hits the airwaves . In a move that has the TV world buzzing, co-showrunner and co-creator Gina Lucita Monreal is exiting the CBS hit drama. The news drops

Je-Ree
Jan 29


Is Your Favorite Show Returning? CBS Just Renewed 10 Shows at Once — And Not a Single One Is a Surprise
If you were hoping for a radical shake-up of the broadcast landscape, you clearly haven’t been paying attention to CBS. The network that essentially invented the “if it ain’t broke, don’t touch it” philosophy just dumped a massive bucket of renewals on our desks, confirming that 10 of your favorite (or most tolerated) series are coming back for the 2026–2027 season. It’s a good day to be a procedural fan and an even better day to be a CBS executive who enjoys consistent, if p

Je-Ree
Jan 22


NCIS Season 23 Trailer Breakdown: Secrets, Scandals, and Serious Heat
The NCIS Season 23 trailer just dropped and let's just say, it did not come to play nice. With FBI Special Agent Alden Parker behind...

The TV Cave Article
Sep 23, 2025


'NCIS: Tony & Ziva' Trailer Released – A Thrilling Return for the Iconic Duo on Paramount+
The Long-Awaited Reunion Fans Have Dreamed Of NCIS fans are sure to rejoice as Paramount+ has dropped the first look trailer for NCIS:...

The TV Cave Article
May 5, 2025
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