Is NCIS Making a Comeback in CBS’ November Lineup with an Exciting Twist?
There’s been a flurry of NCIS-related news lately. The long-running procedural series celebrated its 20th anniversary, paid tribute to the late David McCallum, and gave fans a glimpse of the upcoming NCIS: Sydney. But the excitement doesn’t end there.
According to Deadline, CBS has made a significant programming decision, giving NCIS a prominent spot in their primetime lineup for the entire month of November. This decision came after the network opted to cancel Loteria Loca. With five low-rated episodes airing in October, CBS chose to pull the plug on the show and shift its focus to the NCIS brand.
Throughout November, viewers can expect NCIS episodes to air from 8-11 p.m. on the 6th and 13th, serving as a lead-up to the premiere of NCIS: Sydney.
It’s worth noting that the NCIS episodes scheduled for November will be reruns from Season 20. This is a common strategy for networks, especially when launching a new show while dealing with underperforming programs. The NCIS brand has always been crucial for CBS, but the fact that the upcoming spin-off will be the only procedural with new episodes this fall makes it even more significant.
CBS’s November schedule is brimming with NCIS reruns, strategically placed alongside game programs to prepare audiences for the arrival of NCIS: Sydney. Here’s an approximate summary of CBS’s schedule for the month:
Monday, November 6
- 8-9 PM: NCIS (rerun)
- 9-10 PM: NCIS (rerun)
- 10-11 PM: NCIS (rerun)
Monday, November 13
- 8-9 PM: NCIS (rerun)
- 9-10 PM: NCIS (rerun)
- 10-11 PM: NCIS (rerun)
Monday, November 20
- 8-9 PM: NCIS (rerun)
- 9-10 PM: Let’s Make a Deal Primetime
- 10-11 PM: NCIS (rerun)
Monday, November 27
- 8-9 PM: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
- 9-10 PM: Let’s Make a Deal Primetime
- 10-11 PM: NCIS (rerun)
While the filming of the upcoming season of NCIS has not yet commenced, there are promising signs in the network TV industry. Many shows have started opening their writers’ rooms, and even One Chicago has begun preparing soundstages for the return of the cast.
