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Is NCIS (2003) worth watching?
Last updated October 26, 2026
NCIS (2003) has a TMDB audience score of 7.6/10 from 2,599 votes, which reads as positive. It is a crime and drama show rated TV-14, 24 seasons, 513 episodes. In the US it is on Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+ with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.

From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has any connection to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.
Tagline: Back in force.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 7.6/10 (2,599 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure |
| Rated | TV-14 |
| Length | 24 seasons, 513 episodes |
| Release | 2003-09-23 |
| Status | Still running |
| Latest air date | 2026-10-20 |
| Themes TMDB tags | navy, marine corps, u.s. navy, naval officer, medical examiner, interrogation |
| People | Created by Don McGill and Donald P. Bellisario. Starring Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, Katrina Law, Brian Dietzen |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+ |
| Free with ads | Paramount+ |
| Rent | No |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 2,599 voters landed at 7.6/10
- You like to settle into a series: 24 seasons, 513 episodes
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Netflix, Hulu)
If you like it, try
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009), TMDB 7.5/10
- Burn Notice (2007), TMDB 7.5/10
- CSI: Miami (2002), TMDB 7.7/10
- The Mentalist (2008), TMDB 8.4/10
Questions
Is NCIS worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 2,599 votes, a positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of show.
Where can I watch NCIS?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+ with a subscription. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is NCIS?
24 seasons, 513 episodes.
What is NCIS rated?
It carries a TV-14 rating in the US.
Who is in NCIS?
Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, Katrina Law, Brian Dietzen, Diona Reasonover.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.