CBS confirms hit NCIS series will not return until 2027 to make room ...
CBS has handed out a mixed bag of NCIS franchise news to fans in announcing its 2026-27 Fall TV schedule. Let’s start with the good news. In a surprising turn
hiddenremote.comHere are the latest developments on NCIS: New York based on recent media reports.
- CBS has announced a new NCIS spin-off set in New York, with LL Cool J returning as Special Agent Sam Hanna. The project was unveiled as part of CBS’s 2026-27 fall schedule, signaling a major expansion of the NCIS franchise scattered across multiple series [recent coverage on entertainment trade and major outlets].[2][3]
- The new NY-set NCIS is positioned to launch in fall 2026, joining the existing NCIS lineup and potentially reshaping how the franchise routes storylines across its universe. Reports suggest LL Cool J’s return is paired with a new partner for a high-energy New York-based team, though full cast details were being finalized in the press cycle.[3][6][2]
- Some outlets describe the scheduling as a franchise reset, with potential variations in episode counts and midseason planning to accommodate the new NY series alongside ongoing NCIS offerings. The exact air date and episode order were still being teased in early discussions, with more official particulars expected as CBS’s fall lineup is finalized.[6][3]
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- Example: If you’re tracking this as a project, you’d expect a chart showing CBS’s NCIS slate over time, with a spike in 2026-27 corresponding to NCIS: New York’s premiere and any related crossovers or backdoor setups.
If you’d like, I can compile a quick summary of official press materials and notable press quotes from CBS and major entertainment trade outlets, or pull the latest schedule entries to show where NCIS: New York fits in CBS’s fall lineup.