In the recent conclusion of NCIS Season 21, which marked the franchise’s monumental 1,000th episode, viewers were left on the edge of their seats as the team tackled three murders at sea before returning to shore. However, the future of Special Agent Jessica Knight and Dr. Jimmy Palmer became uncertain due to a job offer that posed a challenge to their relationship.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the characters’ fates, fans can breathe a sigh of relief as CBS has confirmed the renewal of the flagship series for Season 22. While spin-off NCIS: Hawai’i faced an unexpected cancellation, the original series remains secure, indicating a promising future beyond its 22nd season.
While details about the premiere date for Season 22 are yet to be officially disclosed by CBS, if past release patterns are any indication, viewers can anticipate its return around September 2024, extending well into the spring of 2025.
The Season 21 finale left audiences with a tantalizing cliffhanger as Jess accepted a job offer in California, leaving her future on the series uncertain. Showrunner Steven D. Binder remained cryptic about her fate, hinting at the unpredictability that has characterized the show’s narrative arcs in the past.
As for the returning cast, viewers can expect familiar faces such as Gary Cole as Alden Parker, Sean Murray as Timothy McGee, Wilmer Valderrama as Nick Torres, Brian Dietzen as Dr. Jimmy Palmer, Diona Reasonover as Kasie Hines, and Rocky Carroll as Leon Vance to continue anchoring the series.
