On Tuesday, October 6, the new season of NCIS: Criminal Minds premiered in the United States on CBS. At the same time, the 24th season of the original NCIS series also began, with its first episode attracting 6.45 million viewers. This marked the highest viewership for the series since the end of its 21st season in May 2024. The episode also featured the return of Tony DiNozzo, played by Michael Weatherly, reuniting him with his longtime colleagues on the show. In France, fans are eagerly awaiting the 24th season of NCIS, while across the Atlantic, the season has already been declared a success by journalists from Deadline. The three NCIS series—NCIS, NCIS: Criminal Minds, and NCIS: New York—combined to draw 5.5 million viewers in total. Meanwhile, in NCIS: Origins, season 3 saw the return of Gibbs, played by Mark Harmon, five years after his departure from the main series. This season also premiered on October 6, and its initial audience figures showed a 39% increase compared to the launch of the previous season. The strong performance is largely attributed to the debut of NCIS: New York, whose first episode attracted 5.62 million viewers. Broadcast in the second half of the evening, the new program secured the second spot in viewership, just behind the original NCIS series. NCIS: Origins concluded the night with 4.39 million viewers at 10 p.m., a 20% increase compared to the same time last year when the series aired an hour earlier. This marked a new record for NCIS in two years. As the new season unfolds, fans are looking forward to what lies ahead for Gibbs and other key characters, including Alden Parker (Gary Cole), Timothy McGee (Sean Murray), Nick Torres (Wilmer Valderrama), and Jessica Knight (Katrina Law). The continued success of the NCIS franchise highlights its enduring appeal and strong fan base across the United States and beyond.