Great news, NCIS fans! The wait is finally over as CBS announces the premiere date for Season 21. After navigating through the challenges of the actors’ strike, the show is set to return on Monday, February 12, 2024, right after the Super Bowl. While the exact episode count is still under wraps, we can expect it to follow the trend of other CBS shows, likely spanning either 10 or 13 episodes.
Originally slated for a fall 2023 debut, Season 21 faced delays due to the strikes for fair compensation. However, with the resolution of the actors’ strike in November 2023, CBS wasted no time in confirming the return date for NCIS.
During the hiatus caused by the strikes, CBS ensured fans didn’t feel the NCIS drought too intensely. They treated viewers to a special encore episode on September 16, followed by a marathon of back-to-back-to-back NCIS episodes on September 25 to celebrate the franchise’s 20th anniversary. Then, the show settled back into its regular Mondays at 10/9c time slot with weekly re-airings of classic NCIS episodes starting October 2.
As for what’s in store for Season 21, fans can brace themselves for an intriguing storyline centered around Torres. The season finale left viewers hanging as Torres encountered a mysterious figure from his past, setting the stage for an intense and captivating narrative. With Torres’s discovery and his tumultuous history with this individual, Season 21 promises to be filled with suspense and gripping twists. Get ready for another thrilling ride with NCIS!
