CBS Renews NCIS for Upcoming 16th Season

CBS officially announced today that the top-rated drama, NCIS, will return for its 16th season. Season 16 for the drama will run for the 2018-2019 broadcast season. Also, Mark Harmon signed a new contract in order to continue on the show in his role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs.

CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl stated in the press release: “It’s pretty simple – viewers everywhere love NCIS. This show speaks to viewers of all ages, in all parts of the country and around the world. NCIS’ amazing characters and terrific storytelling result in some of TV’s most passionate fans. Of course, none of this would be possible without an outstanding production team, and talented cast led by the incomparable and absolutely tireless Mark Harmon. We’re thrilled he is returning as the centerpiece of the show, and we could not be more excited for NCIS’ 16th season.”

For its current season, the show averaged 17.0 million viewers, and it’s still one of the top five most-watched shows on broadcast television. The show has also done well across CBS’ digital platforms, including, CBS All Access and in the Electronic Sell Through (EST) market.

The show made its debut on CBS in 2003. In 2009-2010, the show became the No. 1 drama/scripted program on TV, and it has remained the No. 1 drama since that time.