Is NCIS returning for another season? Here’s everything you need to know about NCIS Season 20.
NCIS is an American police procedural television series centered on a fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which combines aspects of the military drama and police procedural genres. When a series runs for 19 seasons, which is a very long time, the themes of the show tend to shift a lot, and they’ve all been handled extremely effectively.
Even with so many cast changes, the show’s grandeur has stood the test of time. It’s intriguing, and the personalities, regardless of whether they’re old or new to the show, have a fantastic dynamic together. It has consistently good plot arcs, relationships, and other elements.
If you’ve been wondering whether NCIS would be renewed for any more seasons then we have some exciting news for you. As we’ve put together a quick rundown of everything you need to know about the official release date, plot, and cast, so you can get excited about the next installment and be prepared before the series airs on CBS. Here’s all we know about NCIS Season 20 so far.
Will there be a Season 20 of NCIS?
Yes, it’s official that CBS has renewed NCIS for a 20th season. The network confirmed the renewal and the official announcement was shared on their official Twitter handle with a post, quoting, “Our #mood after that season finale cliffhanger. That’s a wrap on season 19, #NCIS will be back before you know it!” Take a look at the official post below:
Our #mood after that season finale cliffhanger. 🤯 Thats a wrap on season 19, #NCIS will be back before you know it! pic.twitter.com/FFtCVe27bx
— NCIS (@NCIS_CBS) May 24, 2022
Moreover, the official Twitter handle of CBS also confirmed the renewal update by stating, Give it up for the incredible, @BrianDietzen for joining us tonight! What did you think of that finale? Any predictions for next season? Don’t forget you can stream @NCIS_CBS anytime on //CBS.com or @paramountplus.” Take a look at the post below:
Give it up for the incredible, @BrianDietzen for joining us tonight! 😍
What did you think of that finale? Any predictions for next season? ⬇️
Don't forget you can stream @NCIS_CBS anytime on https://t.co/2XNQAgnRAE or @paramountplus. pic.twitter.com/iwW6722DZr
— CBS (@CBS) May 24, 2022
Moreover, NCIS has also successfully weathered the leading man shift from Mark Harmon to Gary Cole, according to Deadline, securing a renewal. According to Nielsen, the venerable drama is the No. 1 most-watched broadcast series this season, with 11.11 million viewers and a +149 percent increase in its new Monday 9 p.m. time slot. With approximately 95.8 billion potential social media impressions, the series has also done well on social media.
Sean Murray who plays NCIS Senior Field Agent Timothy McGee also shared the news on his Instagram handle, quoting, “here we go again, baby… =) #ncis #season20.”
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NCIS Season 20 Release Date
The series renewal was officially announced by CW on May 31, 2022. Moreover, NCIS Season 19 recently aired its finale episode, Birds of a Feather, which was released on May 23, 2022. It is a 21-episode season.
This team will stop at nothing to defend one another. Are you ready? The SEASON FINALE of #NCIS is starting NOW on @CBS. pic.twitter.com/sETb5aRzaI
— NCIS (@NCIS_CBS) May 24, 2022
So, asking for an exact official release date for NCIS Season 20 seems a little early. On the other hand, this is a good signal that the series was always planned to continue the storyline as the finale episode did end with a major cliffhanger which makes it even more exciting for the viewers to tune into the upcoming season and watch new episodes without any major delays in the production.
It is currently impossible to determine the exact release date for the 20th season, however, based on the pattern of previous seasons’ release dates, fans have predicted that the season will launch on the network sometime in late 2022, in the months of September to November, i.e. this year’s fall.
🚨 CBS FALL SCHEDULE 🚨
From returning favorites to new faces, get into something good this fall with CBS. 😍 pic.twitter.com/d5jNvEXS4X
— CBS (@CBS) May 18, 2022
We’d like to emphasize that this is merely speculation; the network will announce official details in the coming months, so fans should wait patiently for verified news rather than pure conjecture.
NCIS Season 20 Plot
The official description of the series on the CBS website states, “NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it’s a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations.”
NCIS Season 20 is expected to expand on this already established premise for the prior seasons and continue the storyline from the very last episode of the series which the viewers got to see on the CBS channel on May 23, 2022. The episode, Birds of a Feather, was estimated to be viewed by 7.47 million US viewers. Moreover, it is reported to be directed by Terrence O’Hara and written by Christopher J. Waild.
The official synopsis of the episode states, “When Agent Parker is framed for murder, the team puts their jobs and lives on the line in order to buy time and uncover the truth..”
While the fate of Parker remains uncertain — one thing we do know is that this team ALWAYS looks out for each other. #NCIS pic.twitter.com/EsSUqHcHRq
— NCIS (@NCIS_CBS) May 24, 2022
The upcoming season is expected to be picked up and revealed where the overall plot of the series is going in terms of characters and storylines from this precise moment of the finale episode. All of the previous episodes have set the tone for the recent season, which will see the story develop and expand in ways that will entice viewers to watch the show.
So far, viewers have appreciated every episode, prompting them to watch the series on a weekly basis via streaming or on-air broadcast on their television screens. Least to say the viewership of the series is no joke as the fans have loved these characters for a long time and still tune in to watch the next chapter which makes it even more exciting for the viewers by anticipating the plotlines.
NCIS Season 20 Cast
NCIS Season 20 may bring some new cast members as well as the departure of certain old characters. As with the previous season, numerous cast members have been replaced, and it is unclear at this time whether this will happen again in the following season. Meanwhile, the original cast members of the show are likely to reprise their roles in the upcoming season. The network has yet to make any new casting announcements as of May 31, 2022.
The main cast members of the series who have been in various seasons a number of times are as follows:
- Mark Harmon as NCIS Supervisory Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs
- Sasha Alexander as NCIS Special Agent Caitlin Todd
- Michael Weatherly as NCIS Senior Field Agent Anthony DiNozzo
- Pauley Perrette as NCIS Forensic Specialist Abby Sciuto
- David McCallum as Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard
- Sean Murray as NCIS Senior Field Agent Timothy McGee
- Cote de Pablo as NCIS Special Agent Ziva David
- Lauren Holly as NCIS Director Jenny Shepard
- Rocky Carroll as NCIS Director Leon Vance
- Brian Dietzen as Dr. Jimmy Palmer
- Emily Wickersham as NCIS Special Agent Eleanor Bishop
- Wilmer Valderrama as NCIS Special Agent Nicholas Torres
- Jennifer Esposito as NCIS Special Agent Alexandra Quinn
- Duane Henry as NCIS International Desk Agent Clayton Reeves
- Maria Bello as NCIS Special Agent and Psychologist Dr. Jacqueline Sloane
- Diona Reasonover as NCIS Forensic Specialist Kasie Hines
- Katrina Law as NCIS Special Agent Jessica Knight
- Gary Cole as NCIS Supervisory Special Agent Alden Parker
NCIS Season 20 Episodes
Although the exact number of episodes for NCIS Season 20 has not been released, we can expect it to be in the same range as past seasons, ranging from 21 to 24 episodes with an average length of between 39 – 44 minutes. Because the series is broadcast by CBS, the network’s television shows strive to keep a consistent episode count over seasons in order to maintain the story’s continuity.
However, because the number of episodes has varied from season to season, it will be difficult to forecast the precise number of episodes for the following season because it is up to the show makers to reduce or expand the season. As a result, we advise viewers to wait a few months for the network to confirm the titles of each upcoming season’s episode. In the meantime, binge-watch all the previous episodes of the recently aired NCIS Season 19 on the streaming services of your preference.
Is there any trailer for NCIS Season 20?
NCIS Season 20 just got renewed and the progress made by the network for the production status of the series is yet to be confirmed by the network. Hence, it’s too early for a trailer to be released so that fans can know more about the next season’s plotlines and see additional aspects that the characters will explore.
As a result, it will take some time for the promo materials to be released for the fans to get a sneak peek of the new episodes. Meanwhile, check out this exclusive interview of Mark Harmon on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where he stars in the most popular television drama in the world, “NCIS,” says the show’s success is a testament to how happy the cast and crew are to come to work with each other every single day.
Where can you stream NCIS?
NCIS is currently available to watch on Paramount+, fuboTV, and Netflix. The viewers can also stream the series by renting or purchasing on Vudu, Amazon Instant Video, iTunes, and Google Play, with a vast number of membership plans according to the preference of the users.
Moreover, the series is also available to watch exclusively on CBS officially website where the episodes are published after they air on the channel on Mondays in the 9/8c time slot. You are able to stream NCIS for free on Pluto, CBS, and NBC based on the viewers’ location.
NCIS Official Synopsis
The synopsis of the series states, “NCIS follows a fictional team of Naval Criminal Investigative Service Major Case Response Team (MCRT) special agents based at the Washington, D.C. field office in Washington Navy Yard. For the first eighteen seasons, the team was led by Supervisory Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, a Marine veteran, and seasoned investigator.”
Catch up on the previous season while you wait for more NCIS Season 20 updates.