As the fall 2024 TV schedule approaches, fans can gear up for the return of their favorite shows, including the highly anticipated NCIS Season 22 and the new prequel series, NCIS: Origins, both set to premiere in October. Main cast members Wilmer Valderrama and Sean Murray, who play Nick Torres and Timothy McGee respectively, have fully embraced NCIS mode, recently celebrating the show’s return by sharing a behind-the-scenes moment on Instagram, showcasing their badges.
Valderrama’s post comes just two weeks after announcing that filming for NCIS Season 22 had officially begun. Fans can expect to see these two on screen again alongside the rest of the core cast, including Gary Cole’s Alden Parker, Katrina Law’s Jessica Knight, Brian Dietzen’s Jimmy Palmer, Diona Reasonover’s Kasie Hines, and Rocky Carroll’s Leon Vance. While the episode count for Season 22 hasn’t been revealed, it’s likely to be longer than the 10-episode run of Season 21, which was shortened due to last year’s WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
Sean Murray, who has been with the show since Season 1, is set to surpass the late David McCallum for the most appearances in the franchise. Valderrama, a series regular since Season 14, hinted at some emotional storylines ahead, including a potential love interest for Torres and a looming tragedy.
A key storyline for Season 22 will revolve around Jessica Knight, who accepted a new position at Camp Pendleton in the Season 21 finale. Despite this, Katrina Law remains part of the main cast, leaving fans curious about how her character will be re-integrated into the team or how she’ll stay involved in her new role.
Mark your calendars for Monday, October 14, when both NCIS Season 22 and NCIS: Origins premiere. Fans can also catch up on all the NCIS shows with a Paramount+ subscription.
