NCIS 2003
“Back in force.”
What is NCIS?
NCIS is an American military police procedural television series that serves as the first installment within the NCIS media franchise. Created by Donald P.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 507
- First aired
- Sep 23, 2003
- Last aired
- May 12, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
NCIS is an American military police procedural television series that serves as the first installment within the NCIS media franchise. Created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill, the program features a fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Under the guidance of showrunner Steven D. Binder, the series follows these agents as they investigate various criminal cases. The scope of their work is broad, ranging from murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines. The team investigates any crime that has a connection to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of the rank or position of those involved. The main cast includes actors Mark Harmon, Sean Murray, David McCallum, and Brian Dietzen. The production, which premiered in 2003, remains a long-running series focused on the operations of these investigators as they handle matters involving military personnel. The show maintains a focus on the procedural elements of these investigations while exploring the professional dynamics within the Naval Criminal Investigative Service unit.
Should you watch it?
“Special agents investigate crimes involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel in this long-running military police procedural.”
- fast-paced investigations
- ensemble cast dynamics
- episodic structure may feel repetitive
- long series commitment
Watch it if you enjoy military-themed crime dramas that balance serious investigations with moments of humor.
This series features depictions of criminal investigations involving murder and terrorism.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Yankee White Sep 23, 2003
- E2 Hung Out to Dry Sep 30, 2003
- E3 Seadog Oct 7, 2003
- E4 The Immortals Oct 14, 2003
- E5 The Curse Oct 28, 2003
- E6 High Seas Nov 4, 2003
- E7 Sub Rosa Nov 18, 2003
- E8 Minimum Security Nov 25, 2003
- E9 Marine Down Dec 16, 2003
- E10 Left for Dead Jan 6, 2004
- E11 Eye Spy Jan 13, 2004
- E12 My Other Left Foot Feb 3, 2004
- E13 One Shot, One Kill Feb 10, 2004
- E14 The Good Samaritan Feb 17, 2004
- E15 Enigma Feb 24, 2004
- E16 Bête Noire Mar 2, 2004
- E17 The Truth Is Out There Mar 16, 2004
- E18 UnSEALed Apr 6, 2004
- E19 Dead Man Talking Apr 27, 2004
- E20 Missing May 4, 2004
- E21 Split Decision May 11, 2004
- E22 A Weak Link May 18, 2004
- E23 Reveille May 25, 2004
Season 2 · 23 episodes
- E1 See No Evil Sep 28, 2004
- E2 The Good Wives Club Oct 5, 2004
- E3 Vanished Oct 12, 2004
- E4 Lt. Jane Doe Oct 19, 2004
- E5 The Bone Yard Oct 26, 2004
- E6 Terminal Leave Nov 16, 2004
- E7 Call of Silence Nov 23, 2004
- E8 Heart Break Nov 30, 2004
- E9 Forced Entry Dec 7, 2004
- E10 Chained Dec 14, 2004
- E11 Black Water Jan 11, 2005
- E12 Doppelgänger Jan 18, 2005
- E13 The Meat Puzzle Feb 8, 2005
- E14 Witness Feb 15, 2005
- E15 Caught on Tape Feb 22, 2005
- E16 Pop Life Mar 1, 2005
- E17 An Eye for an Eye Mar 22, 2005
- E18 Bikini Wax Mar 29, 2005
- E19 Conspiracy Theory Apr 12, 2005
- E20 Red Cell Apr 26, 2005
- E21 Hometown Hero May 3, 2005
- E22 SWAK May 10, 2005
- E23 Twilight May 24, 2005
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Kill Ari (1) Sep 20, 2005
- E2 Kill Ari (2) Sep 27, 2005
- E3 Mind Games Oct 4, 2005
- E4 Silver War Oct 11, 2005
- E5 Switch Oct 18, 2005
- E6 The Voyeur's Web Oct 25, 2005
- E7 Honor Code Nov 1, 2005
- E8 Under Covers Nov 8, 2005
- E9 Frame-Up Nov 22, 2005
- E10 Probie Nov 29, 2005
- E11 Model Behavior Dec 13, 2005
- E12 Boxed In Jan 10, 2006
- E13 Deception Jan 17, 2006
- E14 Light Sleeper Jan 24, 2006
- E15 Head Case Feb 7, 2006
- E16 Family Secret Feb 28, 2006
- E17 Ravenous Mar 7, 2006
- E18 Bait Mar 14, 2006
- E19 Iced Apr 4, 2006
- E20 Untouchable Apr 18, 2006
- E21 Bloodbath Apr 25, 2006
- E22 Jeopardy May 2, 2006
- E23 Hiatus (1) May 9, 2006
- E24 Hiatus (2) May 16, 2006
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 Shalom Sep 19, 2006
- E2 Escaped Sep 26, 2006
- E3 Singled Out Oct 3, 2006
- E4 Faking It Oct 10, 2006
- E5 Dead and Unburied Oct 17, 2006
- E6 Witch Hunt Oct 31, 2006
- E7 Sandblast Nov 7, 2006
- E8 Once a Hero Nov 14, 2006
- E9 Twisted Sister Nov 21, 2006
- E10 Smoked Nov 28, 2006
- E11 Driven Dec 12, 2006
- E12 Suspicion Jan 16, 2007
- E13 Sharif Returns Jan 23, 2007
- E14 Blowback Feb 6, 2007
- E15 Friends and Lovers Feb 13, 2007
- E16 Dead Man Walking Feb 20, 2007
- E17 Skeletons Feb 27, 2007
- E18 Iceman Mar 20, 2007
- E19 Grace Period Apr 3, 2007
- E20 Cover Story Apr 10, 2007
- E21 Brothers in Arms Apr 24, 2007
- E22 In the Dark May 1, 2007
- E23 Trojan Horse May 8, 2007
- E24 Angel of Death May 22, 2007
Season 5 · 19 episodes
- E1 Bury Your Dead Sep 25, 2007
- E2 Family Oct 2, 2007
- E3 Ex-File Oct 9, 2007
- E4 Identity Crisis Oct 16, 2007
- E5 Leap of Faith Oct 23, 2007
- E6 Chimera Oct 30, 2007
- E7 Requiem Nov 6, 2007
- E8 Designated Target Nov 13, 2007
- E9 Lost and Found Nov 20, 2007
- E10 Corporal Punishment Nov 27, 2007
- E11 Tribes Jan 15, 2008
- E12 Stakeout Apr 8, 2008
- E13 Dog Tags Apr 15, 2008
- E14 Internal Affairs Apr 22, 2008
- E15 In the Zone Apr 29, 2008
- E16 Recoil May 6, 2008
- E17 About Face May 13, 2008
- E18 Judgment Day (1) May 20, 2008
- E19 Judgment Day (2) May 20, 2008
Frequently asked questions
What is NCIS?
NCIS stands for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, a civilian-run agency that investigates crimes connected to Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
Who created the show?
The series was created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill.
When did the series premiere?
The series premiered on September 23, 2003.
What kind of cases do they investigate?
The team investigates a wide range of crimes including murder, espionage, terrorism, and stolen submarines.
Is it part of a franchise?
Yes, it is the first installment within the NCIS media franchise.