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    NCIS (season 21)

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    NCIS
    Season 21
    Promotional release poster
    Starring
    • Sean Murray
    • Wilmer Valderrama
    • Katrina Law
    • Brian Dietzen
    • Diona Reasonover
    • David McCallum
    • Rocky Carroll
    • Gary Cole
    Country of originUnited States
    No. of episodes4
    Release
    Original networkCBS
    Original releaseFebruary 12, 2024 (2024-02-12) –
    present
    Season chronology
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    List of episodes

    The twenty-first season of the American police procedural television drama series NCIS was announced on February 21, 2023, by CBS, which premiered on February 12, 2024. This is the first season not to feature David McCallum as Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard who died on September 25, 2023, though he is still credited in the first two episodes and also the first to not feature McCallum in the opening credits starting "Lifeline" and the first to not feature him in promotional artworks. The season will be consisting of only 10 episodes, the shortest amount in the show's history, thereby beating the record previously held by the eighteenth season. This season also includes the 1000th episode of the entire NCIS franchise, which will air on April 15.

    Premise[edit]

    NCIS revolves around a fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which conducts criminal investigations involving the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Based at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., the NCIS team is led by Supervisory Special Agent Alden Parker, an ex-FBI Special Agent and a skilled investigator.

    Cast and characters[edit]

    Main article: List of NCIS characters

    Main[edit]

    • Sean Murray as Timothy McGee, NCIS Senior Special Agent, second in command of MCRT
    • Wilmer Valderrama as Nick Torres, NCIS Special Agent
    • Katrina Law as Jessica Knight, NCIS Special Agent
    • Brian Dietzen as Dr. Jimmy Palmer, Chief Medical Examiner for NCIS
    • Diona Reasonover as Kasie Hines, Forensic Specialist for NCIS
    • David McCallum as Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard, NCIS Historian and former Chief Medical Examiner (episodes 1–2; credit only due to McCallum’s death in 2023)
    • Rocky Carroll as Leon Vance, NCIS Director
    • Gary Cole as Alden Parker, Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) of the Major Case Response Team (MCRT) assigned to Washington's Navy Yard and former FBI Special Agent

    Special guest star[edit]

    • Michael Weatherly as Anthony DiNozzo, former NCIS Senior Special Agent

    Notable guests[edit]

    • Joe Spano as Tobias Fornell, Private Detective and former FBI Senior Special Agent (episode 7)

    Episodes[edit]

    See also: List of NCIS episodes
    No.
    overall    		No. in
    season    		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [1]Prod.
    code    		U.S. viewers
    (millions)
    4581"Algún Día"Diana ValentineChristopher J. WaildFebruary 12, 2024 (2024-02-12)21017.32[2]
    The FBI arrests Torres for the murder of Maurice Riva, the man who tormented Torres's family when he was a child. They realize he was covering for his sister who he presumed had killed him upon hearing her voicemail saying "algun dia", their family code for getting justice. Torres had beaten up Riva but kept from shooting him. The episode ends with Parker receiving a frantic phone call from Jimmy.
    4592"The Stories We Leave Behind"Michael ZinbergBrian Dietzen & Scott WilliamsFebruary 19, 2024 (2024-02-19)21027.43[7]

    Jimmy visits Ducky the morning after he had called to discuss an old case that was recently brought up to him again, only to find that Ducky has died in his sleep. Prior to his death, he was helping a young woman uncover the truth behind scathing accusations against her father (a Marine veteran) by a councilman who's running for Senate. After the case is solved, the team recalls fond memories of Ducky, and DiNozzo shows up to pay his respects and offer words of comfort to Jimmy.

    Note: This episode was dedicated to David McCallum, who died on 25 September 2023, five months before this season premiered.[3][4][5][6] Final episode to feature McCallum on the opening credits.
    4603"Lifeline"Rocky CarrollMarco SchnabelFebruary 26, 2024 (2024-02-26)21037.00[8]

    When the NCIS team engages in Walk-a-Mile day to gain a new perspectives on different departments, things take a turn when Kasie receives a distress call from a mysterious man.

    Note: This is the first episode to not feature David McCallum in the opening credits.
    4614"Left Unsaid"Daniela RuahYasemin YilmazMarch 4, 2024 (2024-03-04)21046.91[9]
    When a Petty Officer goes missing during his marriage proposal to his girlfriend, the NCIS team race to find and save him before it's too late.
    4625"The Plan"[1]Lionel ColemanKatherine Beattie & Chad Gomez CreaseyMarch 25, 2024 (2024-03-25)2105TBD
    4636"Strange Invaders"[1]TBATBAApril 1, 2024 (2024-04-01)2106TBD
    4647TBATBATBAApril 22, 2024 (2024-04-22)2107TBD
    Note: This episode is the 1000th episode of the entire NCIS franchise

    Production[edit]

    On February 21, 2023, NCIS was renewed for a twenty-first season, which premiered on February 12, 2024. The production of the season was delayed due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in the United States.[10]

    David McCallum, who played Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard in the show's first 20 seasons, died on 25 September 2023.[3] The second episode of the season paid tribute to him with various clips from past episodes to celebrate Ducky's life and memories with the team, as well as the appearance of former cast member Michael Weatherly, with DiNozzo showing support to Palmer moments before the funeral.

    On January 5, 2024 it was announced that NCIS: Los Angeles star Daniela Ruah would be directing an episode this season,[11] later revealed be episode 4 "Left Unsaid".

    Ratings[edit]

    Viewership and ratings per episode of NCIS
    No. Title Air date Rating/share
    (18–49)    		 Viewers
    (millions)    		 DVR
    (18–49)    		 DVR viewers
    (millions)    		 Total
    (18–49)    		 Total viewers
    (millions)
    1 "Algún Día" February 12, 2024 0.5/5 7.32[2] TBD TBD TBD 11.50[12]
    2 "The Stories We Leave Behind" February 19, 2024 0.5/6 7.43[7] TBD TBD TBD TBD
    3 "Lifeline" February 26, 2024 0.4/5 7.00[8] TBD TBD 8.99 TBD
    4 "Left Unsaid" March 4, 2024 0.5/5 6.91[9] TBD TBD TBD TBD

    References[edit]

    1. ^ a b c "Shows A-Z - ncis on cbs". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
    2. ^ a b Douglas Pucci (February 13, 2024). "Monday Ratings: CBS Leads All in Total Viewers with Season Premieres of its Regular Lineup". Programming Insider. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
    3. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (25 September 2023). "David McCallum Dies: Beloved 'NCIS' Actor & 'Man From U.N.C.L.E' Star Was 90". Deadline.
    4. ^ "David McCallum, star of hit TV series 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' and 'NCIS,' dies at 90". Yahoo. 25 September 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
    5. ^ Kaufman, Leslie (25 September 2023). "David McCallum, Heartthrob Spy of 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.,' Dies at 90". The New York Times.
    6. ^ "Former 'NCIS' Stars Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly Mourn David McCallum: "He Made Every Moment Count"". Deadline. 25 September 2023.
    7. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (February 20, 2024). "Monday Ratings: NCIS on CBS Pays Tribute to 'Ducky' a.k.a. the Late David McCallum". Programming Insider. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
    8. ^ a b Douglas Pucci (February 27, 2024). "Monday Ratings: Modest Start to Deal or No Deal Island on NBC". Program Insider. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
    9. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (March 5, 2024). "Monday Ratings: Soft Returns for 'MasterChef Junior' and 'So You Think You Can Dance' on Fox". Retrieved March 5, 2024.
    10. ^ "Writers Rooms Reopen: 'Grey's', '9-1-1', 'NCIS', 'Abbott' & 'Yellowjackets' Among First Shows To Go Back To Work". Deadline.com. September 23, 2023. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
    11. ^ "'NCIS: LA' Star Daniela Ruah Returns To Direct Two Episodes In 'NCIS' Universe". Retrieved February 27, 2024.
    12. ^ Katie Campione (February 29, 2024). "'Tracker' Leads Strong Mid-Season Premiere Week For CBS As Scripted Hits Return In Full Force". Deadline. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
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