TV series · 2003 · Where to watch
NCIS
Updated November 2, 2026
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NCIS is streaming free on CBS right now, and on eleven more services. Here is every US option, what each one costs, and which is worth using.
A team of special agents investigates crimes connected to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, from murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines. Working across cases and personalities, they pursue leads while navigating the demands of service, loyalty, and teamwork.
- Year
- 2003
- TMDB rating
- 7.6/10 · 2.6k votes
- Genre
- Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure
- Length
- 24 seasons · 513 episodes
- Network
- CBS
- Rated
- TV-14
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How to watch NCIS
The cheapest way to watch NCIS is free: CBS carries the series with ads and no subscription.
If you would rather skip the ads, it is also included with a subscription to DirecTV On Demand, fuboTV, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount+ (Via Apple TV), Paramount+ Roku Channel, Philo and YouTube TV.
Paramount+ (Via Apple TV) streams it in 4K; the others top out at HD.
NCIS is a returning series with 24 seasons and 513 episodes so far, with more on the way but no next air date confirmed yet. The most recent episode (S24E3) aired on October 20, 2026.
Created by Don McGill and Donald P. Bellisario and starring Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, Katrina Law and Brian Dietzen; it originally aired on CBS.
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Common questions
Is NCIS on Netflix?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, NCIS is on Netflix in the US with a subscription.
Is NCIS on Prime Video?
No. As of November 2, 2026, NCIS is not streaming on Prime Video in the US. It is on DirecTV On Demand, fuboTV and Hulu instead.
Can I watch NCIS for free?
Yes — CBS streams it free with ads, no subscription needed.
How many seasons of NCIS are there?
There are 24 seasons so far, with more to come.
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