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NCIS: Origins

NCIS: Origins is a prequel series to NCIS, focusing on a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs as a probationary NIS agent. The series explores his early career and personal life, including how he copes with the past. It is the sixth installment in the NCIS franchise.

1991: Setting of NCIS: Origins

In 1991, the series NCIS: Origins is set following a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs as he starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NIS Camp Pendleton office.

January 2024: NCIS: Origins announcement

In January 2024, NCIS: Origins was announced with Gina Lucita Monreal and David J. North acting as showrunners and executive produced by Mark Harmon and his son Sean Harmon.

October 14, 2024: Series Premiere

On October 14, 2024, NCIS: Origins premiered on CBS, consisting of 18 episodes, with episodes streaming on Paramount+.

November 7, 2024: Full season order

On November 7, 2024, CBS granted NCIS: Origins a full season order with an additional 5 episodes bringing the total episode count to 18 episodes.

February 2025: Series renewed for second season

In February 2025, NCIS: Origins was renewed for a second season.

October 14, 2025: Second season premiere

On October 14, 2025, the second season of NCIS: Origins premiered.