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\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tThe NCIS family just keeps growing \u2014 with eight existing or former shows as of 2025. While many fans might think the naval intelligence-based franchise began with NCIS, that\u2019s not the case. The flagship NCIS show was actually JAG, which debuted on NBC in 1995. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters Enter [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
CBS confirmed on Wednesday that the series will be back for season 4 \u2014 but not until midseason.<\/p>\n
The series stars Olivia Swann<\/strong> as NCIS Special Agent Captain Michelle Mackey, Todd Lasance<\/strong> as AFP\u2019s Jim \u201cJD\u201d Dempsey, Sean Sagar<\/strong> as DeShawn Jackson, Tuuli Narkle<\/strong> as Evie Cooper, Mavournee Hazel<\/strong> as Bluebird \u201cBlue\u201d Gleeson and William McInnes<\/strong> as Doc Roy \u2018Rosie\u2019 Penrose.<\/p>\nThe network has yet to reveal what month in 2027 NCIS: Sydney<\/em> will return, but it is part of the 2026-2027 midseason series schedule. The show, which is the only one in the franchise that takes place outside the U.S., isn\u2019t the only series getting bumped to the midseason lineup<\/a>.<\/p>\nMatlock and Ghosts will also be part of the delayed release, as will new show Einstein<\/em><\/a>, starring Criminal Minds<\/em> alum Matthew Gray Gubler<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\u201cCBS broadcasts the most-watched entertainment shows in the country and continues to launch more every season,\u201d president of CBS Entertainment Amy Reisenbach<\/strong> said in a press release on Wednesday. \u201cWe\u2019ll build on that this fall by expanding the powerful NCIS<\/em> franchise, introducing a new original drama from the creators of The Good Wife<\/em> and ELSBETH<\/em><\/a> and a new comedy from the acclaimed duo behind Ghosts<\/em>. This all adds up to another schedule built for launching new hits, scaling audiences and growing content value.\u201d<\/p>\n\n![\"Why](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Why-Was-NCIS-Sydney-Missing-From-the-CBS-Fall-2026-Lineup-Amid-NCIS-New-York-News-2026_CBSFALL_16x9_NCIS_NEWYORK1.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n LL Cool J and Scott Caan.<\/span> CBS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCBS confirmed that the major lineup shift means there is room for more new shows to premiere this fall including Cupertino<\/em>, Eternally Yours<\/em> and NCIS: New York<\/em>.<\/p>\nThe latter will follow Senior Special Agent Sam Hanna (with LL Cool J reprising his role) as he \u201creturns to his home town\u201d of New York City and \u201cpartners with a roguish special agent\u201d played by Caan, according to the synopsis.<\/p>\n
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The network has yet to reveal what month in 2027 NCIS: Sydney<\/em> will return, but it is part of the 2026-2027 midseason series schedule. The show, which is the only one in the franchise that takes place outside the U.S., isn\u2019t the only series getting bumped to the midseason lineup<\/a>.<\/p>\n Matlock and Ghosts will also be part of the delayed release, as will new show Einstein<\/em><\/a>, starring Criminal Minds<\/em> alum Matthew Gray Gubler<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cCBS broadcasts the most-watched entertainment shows in the country and continues to launch more every season,\u201d president of CBS Entertainment Amy Reisenbach<\/strong> said in a press release on Wednesday. \u201cWe\u2019ll build on that this fall by expanding the powerful NCIS<\/em> franchise, introducing a new original drama from the creators of The Good Wife<\/em> and ELSBETH<\/em><\/a> and a new comedy from the acclaimed duo behind Ghosts<\/em>. This all adds up to another schedule built for launching new hits, scaling audiences and growing content value.\u201d<\/p>\n CBS confirmed that the major lineup shift means there is room for more new shows to premiere this fall including Cupertino<\/em>, Eternally Yours<\/em> and NCIS: New York<\/em>.<\/p>\n The latter will follow Senior Special Agent Sam Hanna (with LL Cool J reprising his role) as he \u201creturns to his home town\u201d of New York City and \u201cpartners with a roguish special agent\u201d played by Caan, according to the synopsis.<\/p>\n<\/div>
\n LL Cool J and Scott Caan.<\/span> CBS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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