NCIS Season 22 Goes on Hiatus as Fans Wonder About the Show’s Future
After 22 seasons, NCIS remains a TV powerhouse, captivating fans with its gripping cases and memorable characters. The show, which follows the Naval Criminal Investigative Service solving military crimes, has inspired multiple spinoffs, including the new NCIS: Origins.
Both NCIS and NCIS: Origins are set to take a six-week holiday hiatus starting December 16, leaving fans without new episodes until January 27. The mid-season break has sparked chatter on social media, with viewers eager for the series’ return.
Currently airing its 22nd season, NCIS will feature the usual 22 episodes, a return to form after the shortened 10-episode Season 21. The series airs Mondays on CBS at 8 p.m. EST and streams on Paramount+.
As for Season 23, there’s no official renewal yet, leaving fans speculating about the future of the long-running procedural. In NCIS: Origins, Austin Stowell plays a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, with Kyle Schmid as Mike Franks and Mariel Molino as Lala Dominguez, bringing fresh faces to the franchise.
While Mark Harmon’s Gibbs exited in Season 19, rumors swirl that the actor might be eyeing a return to acting. For now, fans will have to wait until January to see what’s next for the beloved NCIS team.