No NCIS Tonight: Release Dates for New Flagship, Origins, Sydney Episodes

The NCIS franchise is taking a break from its regular schedule due to the Thanksgiving holiday. On November 25, 2025, CBS will not air new episodes of its popular series, including NCIS, NCIS: Origins, and NCIS: Sydney.

Short Break for NCIS Shows in Thanksgiving Week

This year, CBS decided to showcase Thanksgiving specials instead of new episodes in the 8-11 PM ET time slot. The network plans to rerun some of the best episodes of the NCIS franchise from earlier this year. The first two hours will include a rerun of the NCIS season 23 and NCIS: Origins season 2 crossover event featuring Mark Harmon.

Upcoming Episodes Return on December 2, 2025

Viewers can look forward to new episodes of all three NCIS series on December 2, 2025. Highlights from the upcoming episodes include:

• NCIS Season 23, Episode 7: “God Only Knows” – The team investigates the kidnapping of a teen linked to a Navy SEAL.
• NCIS: Origins Season 2, Episode 7: “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” – A murder investigation leads to a Marine on a classified mission.
• NCIS: Sydney Season 3, Episode 7: “Gold Digger” – A murder case involving a U.S. naval officer entangles the team in a treasure hunt storyline.

Overview of the NCIS Franchise

Since its inception, the NCIS franchise has captivated audiences and remained a solid ratings performer for CBS. The flagship series, which has moved on from its roots with Mark Harmon, continues to thrive alongside its prequel series, NCIS: Origins, and its international installment, NCIS: Sydney.

As of now, the NCIS franchise maintains its regular schedule on Tuesdays. With the holiday break concluding soon, fans are eager to see the latest developments in the ongoing storylines across all three series.

The combination of thrilling storylines and beloved characters makes the NCIS franchise a staple of CBS programming, ensuring its continued popularity and success.