Both NCIS and NCIS: Origins I don’t have any new episodes tonight, November 18, 2024. CBS’ long-running police procedural has been on the air for more than two decades and shows no signs of slowing down. THE NCIS franchise has expanded in many ways, even debuting its first international spinoff with NCIS: Sydney. In 2024, however, it also embarked on new territory when it launched its inaugural prequel series in NCIS: Originswhich covers Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ early years at the agency.
Since its premiere, CBS has connected its NCIS programs to offset the Monday primetime block. The flagship show maintained its usual 9 p.m. ET time slot, while NCIS: Origins took over the canceled time slot NCIS: Hawaiiof see. Although the projects don’t have much overlap, other than both lead teams working under the same agency, they have become a joint vision for those who have been avid followers of the project. NCIS universe for years. With this, there are understandable questions about why there are no new episodes NCIS season 22 and NCIS: Origins tonight.
Why There Are No New Episodes of NCIS and NCIS: Origins Tonight (November 18, 2024)
CBS is deviating from its usual schedule
Currently, CBS has given no concrete reason for not airing new episodes of NCIS season 22 and NCIS: Origins on November 18th. However, it is important to note that this should not be a cause for concern. Network TV shows tend to take short hiatuses during their run to ensure they have enough episodes to last until May, which is usually when the finales air. These breaks are in addition to the mandatory winter holidays, which typically take place over the Christmas period and into the New Year. Other times, networks give way to special coverage such as the election or March Madness.
According to Official CBS Schedulehowever, the broadcaster will broadcast a repetition of NCIS season 21, episode 8, “Heartless”, where Alden Parker’s Major Case Response Team (MCRT) investigates the kidnapping and murder of renowned naval surgeon Erik Harper. Meanwhile, CBS fully resigns NCIS: Origins for tonight, with its space occupied by a repetition of Welcome to the neighborhood Season 7, Episode 2, ‘Welcome to the Big Sleep.’
When will new episodes of NCIS and NCIS: Origins be released?
Fortunately, the NCIS franchise’s hiatus doesn’t last that long
While the unexpected hiatus is disappointing, especially considering how far the narrative has progressed, NCIS and NCIS: Originsthere is good news that comes with this. The break won’t last long for both shows, as CBS is scheduled to Returns to the usual schedule next Monday, November 25th. The curious thing about this schedule is that most scripted series go off the air during Thanksgiving week to make way for special broadcasts. Somehow, though, NCIS and NCIS: Origins are not following this trend.
The upcoming holiday also paves the way for people to catch up on what they missed NCIS and NCIS: Originstherefore, releasing additional episodes just before the holiday makes them more appealing to binge-watch.
Either way, since procedural series are released earlier in the week before the Thanksgiving holiday begins, CBS may have chosen to break the norm and treat fans to new episodes of the universe’s ongoing shows. The upcoming holiday also paves the way for people to catch up on what they missed NCIS and NCIS: Originstherefore, releasing additional episodes just before the holiday makes them more appealing to binge-watch. Whatever the case, it’s good that fans won’t have to wait long for the sequel to NCIS franchise.
What to expect from the next episodes of NCIS and NCIS: Origins
The next episodes of the NCIS franchise are apparently intense
CBS has not yet released the official synopsis for the next episodes of its NCIS show. That said, it revealed the respective trailers for the rides, including their titles. NCIS Season 22, Episode 6 will be called “Knight & Day.” It’s safe to say that the narrative will place Jessica Knight at the center of its narrative, meaning it would be her first big case since returning to MCRT after leaving in NCIS season 21 finale. Watch the episode’s official promotional clip below (via TV Promotions):
About that, NCIS: Origins episode 7 is titled “One Flew Over”. Its trailer (via TV Promos) offers vital information about what to expect from it. It appears the episode will revisit the tragic deaths of Gibbs’ first wife and daughter, Kelly and Shannon. Their murder has been a major part of the character’s arc thus far, but this time, it looks like viewers will learn the extent of Mike Franks’ involvement node NCIS tragedy. The biggest takeaway from the brief clip is Gibbs punching his mentor as if he’s blaming Franks for losing his family. Watch below:
Source: CBS, TV Promotions, 2