NCIS: New York Release Schedule: Episode Dates and Streaming

Quick answer: NCIS: New York premiered Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET/PT (8 p.m. CT) on CBS. New episodes are scheduled for Tuesdays in the same 9 p.m. slot, between NCIS at 8 p.m. and NCIS: Origins at 10 p.m. CBS also lists the series on Paramount+.

The biggest source of confusion is the total episode count. CBS has confirmed the weekly Tuesday slot, while trade reporting has cited a 20-episode order. Until the network publishes a complete episode list, future dates beyond announced episodes should be treated as the expected weekly pattern rather than an immutable calendar.

NCIS: New York release schedule

CBS’s official NCIS: New York page confirms the Tuesday 9/8c premiere and describes the series as Sam Hanna’s return to New York. Holiday weeks, sports preemptions or network scheduling changes can interrupt a weekly pattern, so check the CBS guide before relying on dates far in advance.

When are new episodes on Paramount+?

CBS promotes the series for both CBS and Paramount+. Paramount+ Premium viewers in supported U.S. markets can generally access a live stream of their local CBS station, while on-demand availability follows the service’s plan and program rules. If an episode does not appear immediately at the broadcast start time, check the live CBS stream or wait for the on-demand version to post.

What time does NCIS: New York air?

• Eastern: 9 p.m.
• Central: 8 p.m.
• Pacific: CBS lists the network slot as 9 p.m. PT

Local listings are the final authority, particularly in markets with special programming.

What is NCIS: New York about?

LL COOL J returns as Special Agent Sam Hanna, the character established on NCIS: Los Angeles. CBS says Hanna returns to his hometown and partners with a new team responsible for high-stakes missions involving New York City and its strategically important port.

Scott Caan plays Nick Schaeffer, Hanna’s new partner. The setup lets the franchise keep the procedural structure familiar to NCIS viewers while shifting the atmosphere to a New York field office.

Who is in the cast?

The principal lineup includes LL COOL J as Sam Hanna and Scott Caan as Nick Schaeffer, with Jennifer Beals, Jacqueline Byers, Shane Harper and Devin Druid among the announced ensemble. Brian Dietzen also appears as Dr. Jimmy Palmer in the premiere, creating a direct bridge to the flagship series.

How many episodes will NCIS: New York have?

CBS has not published a complete 20-date episode calendar on its consumer show page. Contemporary reporting, including coverage cited by People, says Deadline reported a 20-episode order. That is useful context, but it should be distinguished from a finalized air-date schedule.

In other words: viewers can reasonably expect a substantial first season, but should not assume 20 consecutive Tuesdays without breaks.

Why the Tuesday NCIS block matters

CBS has built a three-hour NCIS night for the fall:

• 8 p.m. — NCIS Season 24
• 9 p.m. — NCIS: New York
• 10 p.m. — NCIS: Origins Season 3

That placement gives the new spinoff a strong lead-in from the flagship and makes it easier for viewers to follow the franchise in one block.

Is NCIS: New York connected to NCIS: Los Angeles?

Yes through Sam Hanna. This is not a continuation of NCIS: Los Angeles as a series, but LL COOL J’s character carries his history into the new show. New viewers can start with the premiere without watching all 14 seasons of NCIS: Los Angeles, although longtime fans will recognize references and character history.

Where to watch legally

In the U.S., the main options are CBS for the scheduled broadcast and Paramount+ for streaming availability. International rights and release timing can differ by country, so a U.S. Tuesday date should not automatically be treated as the release time in every region.

Frequently asked questions

When is NCIS: New York Episode 2?

The regular Tuesday pattern places Episode 2 on October 13, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, subject to CBS scheduling updates.

Does NCIS: New York release weekly?

Yes. CBS has assigned it a weekly Tuesday 9 p.m. broadcast slot.

Is NCIS: New York on Netflix?

The first-run U.S. home is CBS/Paramount+, not Netflix.

Is LL COOL J playing Sam Hanna again?

Yes. CBS explicitly identifies the new show as Sam Hanna’s return.

Is Season 1 definitely 20 episodes?

A 20-episode order has been reported by trade press, but CBS has not posted a complete 20-episode air-date calendar. Treat the number as reported rather than a guarantee of 20 uninterrupted weekly broadcasts.

Bottom line

NCIS: New York is now anchored to Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on CBS, with Paramount+ as the streaming destination. The useful date to remember after the October 6 premiere is the next Tuesday; however, check CBS listings around holidays because network schedules can change.

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