When will NCIS return to CBS programming? Here is the latest news on why the popular military drama will not be back with Season 21 in the fall
Why NCIS Will Not Be Back In 2023
This week, CBS made some huge announcements about Yellowstone and SEAL Team. According to Deadline, both of these non-linear series are joining their network lineup this fall.
This was a huge shock as Yellowstone was always on Paramount, with reruns streaming on Peacock, while SEAL Time moved from CBS to Paramount+.
But, the network buried the lead. The real story is that NCIS is not coming back in 2023. That means Season 21 will not premiere in September as originally planned.
Why Is The CBS Series Not Returning In The Fall?
The reason that NCIS, one of the top CBS series is not returning as planned is due to the writers’ and actors’ strikes. Currently, both the WGA and the SAG-AFTRA unions are waiting for an acceptable contract.
That means the scripts have not been written. Moreover, the episodes should start filming now, but the actors are now also on strike. Therefore, there are no Season 21 episodes filmed. This is why CBS scrambled to fill in time slots earlier this week.
NCIS Star Brian Dietzen Shares Strike News
The stars of the CBS series are also waiting to get back to work. Right before the strike began, NCIS
The star who portrays Dr. Jimmy Palmer went on to answer questions or comment on responses from his fans and friends. Most of all, he revealed that he is both a member of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, which means he has lot of of picket lines in his near future.
A lot of fans may not realize that Dietzen wrote two epodes for NCIS Season 20, in addition to acting in the CBS procedural series. But, due to strike rules, he has to put down his pen and he cannot act now. Instead, he can picket and wait for negotiations to resolve the strike.
For those fans who miss the series, they can watch NCIS on Parmount+ and binge it from the beginning.
NCIS fans, are you disappointed that there will not be a new episode in 2023?
