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NCIS

2003 – nowShow24 seasons513 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic517.5Rotten Tomatoes–81%

An intriguing crime series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

24 seasons · 513 episodes · best: S21E2 "The Stories We Leave Behind" 9.6

Episodes

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Story

Back in force.

From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has any connection to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.

Feels like

  • Navy Procedural
  • Team Bonding
  • Crime Solving
  • Naval Setting
  • Character Ensemble
  • Episodic Mystery
  • Patriotic Undertones
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Action-Drama Hybrid
  • Legacy Franchise

Cast

24 of 3,423 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Dennis Smith, Terrence O'Hara, James Whitmore Jr.
Written by
Steven D. Binder, Christopher J. Waild, Scott Williams
Produced by
Shane Brennan, Mark R. Schilz, Steven D. Binder
Music by
Brian Kirk, Joseph Conlan, Steven Bramson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 23, 2003 · October 27, 2026 · Still running

First aired
September 23, 2003
Latest episode
October 27, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
24 seasons · 513 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
100 countries

Tropes

Season Five, Season Seven, Season Nine +9

  • Season Five
  • Season Seven
  • Season Nine
  • Season Fourteen
  • Season One
  • Season Ten
  • Tropes N-Z
  • Season Eleven
  • Season Six
  • Season Eight
  • Season Twelve
  • Season Two

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream NCIS?"

Questions about NCIS

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream NCIS?

NetflixHulufuboTVParamount+PhiloYouTube TV

In the United States, NCIS streams on Netflix, Hulu, fuboTV, Paramount+, and Philo. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 77 other countries.

Is NCIS worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.8 and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (51).

Which season of NCIS is best?

Season 24, with an IMDb average of 8.5. Season 20 is the weakest at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is The Stories We Leave Behind (season 21, episode 2) at 9.6, and the lowest is Bad Impressions (season 23, episode 18) at 6.6.

Is NCIS okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch NCIS?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.