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NCIS: New York Spinoff Set for Fall 2026 Premiere

4/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

CBS announced NCIS: New York, a spinoff set to premiere fall 2026.
LL Cool J will reprise his role as NCIS Agent Sam Hanna, returning to New York City.
He will partner with Scott Caan, who plays a roguish agent.
The series will air Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET, following NCIS and before NCIS: Origins.
CBS Studios produces the show, and executive producers include R. Scott Gemmill and Byron Balasco.

History

Historical Context

The NCIS franchise began in 2003 with a backdoor pilot from JAG, quickly gaining over 20 million viewers weekly. It has since expanded to include multiple spin-offs, such as NCIS: Los Angeles, which aired from 2009 to 2023. The announcement of NCIS: New York in 2026 highlights CBS's strategy to leverage the franchise's popularity and maintain audience engagement in a competitive market.

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Story summary

CBS announced NCIS: New York, a spinoff set to premiere fall 2026.
LL Cool J will reprise his role as NCIS Agent Sam Hanna, returning to New York City.
He will partner with Scott Caan, who plays a roguish agent.
The series will air Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET, following NCIS and before NCIS: Origins.
CBS Studios produces the show, and executive producers include R. Scott Gemmill and Byron Balasco.

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