NCIS season 23 will premiere on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, marking a return to Tuesday nights after previously airing on Mondays.
Premiere Date and Schedule Change
The show will debut its 23rd season on October 14, 2025, at 8/7c, moving from its recent Monday night slot to Tuesdays. This scheduling shift was announced via the show’s official Instagram on July 10, 2025, with the message “Tuesdays, we're coming home 👏👏” confirming the change.
Context of the 2025 Return
The return date aligns with the broader NCIS franchise, as NCIS: Origins season 2 and NCIS: Sydney season 3 are also set to premiere on the same day, allowing CBS to feature all three series in a coordinated launch. Season 22 of NCIS concluded on May 5, 2025, after 20 episodes, making the October 2025 premiere the next chapter in the long-running series.
Historical Context
While the user’s query references 20, likely meaning 2020, NCIS returned for its 18th season on November 17, 2020, after a delayed fall schedule due to the pandemic. However, the current and relevant return is for season 23 in 2025, not 2020.
