NCIS

NCIS is an American procedural drama television series created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill. It premiered on CBS on September 23, 2003. The series follows a team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) stationed in the Washington, D.C. area as they investigate crimes involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The format blends case‑of‑the‑week investigations with ongoing character‑driven arcs, often combining forensics, intelligence, and military protocol.

The program originated as a spinoff of JAG and was produced by Belisarius Productions in association with CBS Television Studios. Over its run, the cast has evolved, with Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs as the long‑time supervisor and central figure for much of the series, alongside a rotating roster of agents, forensic specialists, and medical examiners. Notable characters have included Abby Sciuto, Ducky Mallard, Kate Todd, Ziva David, Tony DiNozzo, and Timothy McGee. The show has spawned two successful spin‑offs: NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans.

NCIS is known for its blend of procedural crime solving and character development. Each episode typically features a Navy or Marine case resolved through a mix of investigative work, forensics, surveillance, and interviews, with occasional multi‑episode story arcs. The series has been a ratings mainstay for CBS, achieved international distribution, and contributed to a broader NCIS franchise that extends to streaming on Paramount+ and related media.