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NCIS: Sydney

NCIS: Sydney is an Australian spin-off of the NCIS franchise, marking the first international iteration of the series. It centers around a joint task force comprised of NCIS special agents and Australian Federal Police officers. Together, this team investigates crimes involving U.S. military personnel within the Sydney region. The series showcases Australian talent, both in front of and behind the camera, with a cast including Olivia Swann, Todd Lasance, and Sean Sagar. It blends the procedural format of NCIS with an Australian setting and perspective.

February 2022: NCIS: Sydney spin-off reported in development

On February 16, 2022, it was reported that a spin-off set in Sydney, Australia, was in the works, with Shane Brennan attached as producer and Morgan O'Neill as creator.

May 2023: NCIS: Sydney began filming

In May 2023, filming began for NCIS: Sydney.

September 2023: CBS announces NCIS: Sydney premiere

In September 2023, CBS announced that NCIS: Sydney would premiere on November 14, 2023, as replacement programming due to the WGA and SAG–AFTRA strikes.

November 2023: NCIS: Sydney premiered in Australia

On November 10, 2023, NCIS: Sydney premiered on Paramount+ in Australia.

November 2023: NCIS: Sydney premieres and gets free-to-air broadcast

On November 10, 2023, NCIS: Sydney premiered on Paramount+ in Australia. On November 13, it was announced the first season would receive a delayed free-to-air broadcast on Network 10 in 2024.

2023: Highest rated premiere viewership on CBS

During the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes, NCIS: Sydney had the highest rated premiere viewership for a broadcast show premiering in fall 2023 on CBS.

January 2024: Top most watched new series on broadcast television

As of January 2024, NCIS: Sydney was the top most watched new series on broadcast television, and the most watched local program since the launch of Paramount+ in Australia.

March 2024: CBS confirms season 2 of NCIS: Sydney

In March 2024, CBS confirmed that season 2 of NCIS: Sydney would also air on CBS.

March 2024: NCIS: Sydney renewed for a second season

On March 20, 2024, NCIS: Sydney was renewed for a second season.

May 2024: NCIS: Sydney full run begins on Network 10

On May 14, 2024, the full run of NCIS: Sydney began on Network 10 after a "special preview" on November 27.

2024: Next season of NCIS delayed until 2024

Due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the next season of NCIS was delayed until 2024.

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February 2025: NCIS: Sydney second season premiered

In February 2025, the second season of NCIS: Sydney premiered. Also in February 2025, the show was renewed for a third season.

February 2025: NCIS: Sydney renewed for a third season

On February 21, 2025, NCIS: Sydney was renewed for a third season.

February 2025: Season 2 premieres on CBS

On February 7, 2025, season 2 of NCIS: Sydney premiered on CBS in a Friday night timeslot, replacing Blue Bloods following its series finale.

October 2025: NCIS: Sydney third season premiered

On October 14, 2025, NCIS: Sydney third season premiered.

October 2025: Season 3 premieres on CBS

On October 14, 2025, Season 3 of NCIS: Sydney premiered on CBS, returning to Tuesday nights alongside NCIS and NCIS: Origins.

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January 2026: NCIS: Sydney renewed for season 4

In January 2026, NCIS: Sydney was renewed for a fourth season.

February 2026: NCIS: Sydney season 3 to continue in Australia

On February 17, 2026, season 3 of NCIS: Sydney would continue in Australia after a mid-season hiatus.

March 2026: NCIS: Sydney season 3 to continue in the U.S.

On March 3, 2026, season 3 of NCIS: Sydney would continue in the U.S.