Binge-Watching the NCIS Universe: A Serious Time Investment
Binge-watching a TV series over a couple of long nights is common, but tackling the entire NCIS franchise is a different story. Since its debut in 2003, the original NCIS series has aired 21 seasons, becoming a cornerstone of television crime dramas. Season 21 marked a milestone with the franchise celebrating its 1000th episode across its flagship and spinoff series.
The NCIS universe encompasses not only the original NCIS but also NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans, NCIS: Hawai’i, and NCIS: Sydney, totaling 1000 episodes and counting. Fully experiencing this expansive franchise is no small feat—it requires a serious time commitment.
With the introduction of two new series, NCIS: Origins and NCIS: Tony & Ziva, the universe is set to expand even further. These new shows delve into the stories of beloved characters like Jethro Gibbs, Ziva David, and Anthony DiNozzo, who originated from the main series. As of NCIS season 22, the franchise had already aired 467 episodes, with more on the horizon.
To watch all of the NCIS universe from start to finish would take approximately 30 days of non-stop viewing—an impressive testament to the enduring popularity and longevity of this iconic television franchise.
