As NCIS wraps up its 21st season, fans are eagerly anticipating the return of Season 22 and what it has in store. With the recent cancellation of spin-off NCIS: Hawai’i, the focus now shifts to the main series and the potential changes that lie ahead.
CBS announced the renewal of NCIS for a 22nd season, set to premiere in the fall of 2024 as part of the network’s lineup. The series will continue to air on Mondays from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET and PT, following the popular show The Neighborhood and new series, Poppa’s House. Additionally, viewers can look forward to the premiere of NCIS: Origins, a prequel centered around a younger Leroy Jethro Gibbs, airing immediately after NCIS.
While the exact premiere date for NCIS Season 22 has yet to be announced, it’s anticipated to return around late September 2024, aligning with past season premiere dates.
As for the cast, most of the Season 21 lineup is expected to make a return, including Sean Murray, Rocky Carroll, Brian Dietzen, Wilmer Valderrama, Diona Reasonover, Katrina Law, and Gary Cole. However, speculation surrounds the futures of Law and Cole’s characters, Jessica Knight and Alden Parker, following the events of the Season 21 finale.
Knight finds herself at a crossroads, both personally and professionally, as hinted by Rocky Carroll, who portrays Director Leon Vance. The finale hinted at Knight’s departure from the team, with Vance offering her a new position, and her relationship with Palmer, played by Brian Dietzen, facing challenges that could lead to a split.
Law and Dietzen discussed the issues brewing in Knight and Palmer’s relationship, suggesting that unresolved conflicts may come to a head in the upcoming season. With tensions rising and decisions to be made, fans can expect an emotionally charged start to Season 22.
As viewers eagerly await the return of NCIS, they can catch up on previous seasons streaming on Paramount Plus, ensuring they’re ready for all the twists and turns the new season has in store.