NCIS has produced seven spin-offs:
NCIS: Los Angeles (2009–2023),
NCIS: New Orleans (2014–2021),
NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021–2024),
NCIS: Sydney (2023–),
NCIS: Origins (2024–),
NCIS: Tony & Ziva (2025) and
NCIS: New York (2026–).
NCIS: Los Angeles In November 2008, it was reported that a first spin-off series set in Los Angeles would be introduced with a two-part backdoor pilot during the
sixth season of
NCIS. The episode title "
Legend (Part I)" and "
Legend (Part II)", airing on April 28, 2009, and May 5, 2009. In May 2009, CBS picked up an
NCIS spin-off series with the title
NCIS: Los Angeles. The series stars
Chris O'Donnell as Special Agent
G. Callen,
LL Cool J as Special Agent
Sam Hanna,
Louise Lombard as Special Agent Lara Macy,
Peter Cambor as Operational Psychologist Nate Getz, and
Daniela Ruah as Special Agent Kensi Blye. Following the official pick-up by
CBS, it was confirmed that Lombard would not continue her role as Special Agent Lara Macy.
Linda Hunt and Adam Jamal Craig were added the cast as OSP Manager Henrietta Lange and Special Agent Dom Vail respectively. Craig, would not be returning for second season and was replaced by
Eric Christian Olsen as
Marty Deeks promoted to series regular. Characters from
NCIS have appeared in the spin-off.
Rocky Carroll portrayed
Leon Vance in a recurring role,
NCIS: Los Angeles was created by Shane Brennan. In April 2011,
NCIS creator Donald Bellisario sued CBS over
NCIS: Los Angeles because of his contract which gave him "first opportunity" to develop a spin-off or sequel; the lawsuit was dismissed by a judge in June 2012. However, discussions continued between CBS and Bellisario, and in January 2013 the dispute was settled outside of court a week before it was set to go to trial; the terms of the agreement were not disclosed but were described as being amicable.
NCIS: New Orleans In September 2013, it was reported that a second spin-off series set in New Orleans would be introduced with a two-part backdoor pilot during the eleventh season of
NCIS. The episode title "
Crescent City (Part I)" and "
Crescent City (Part II)". The episodes were filmed in February 2014, and aired on March 25, 2014, and April 1, 2014.
NCIS star Mark Harmon and showrunner Gary Glasberg are the executive producers of the series. Glasberg discussed the idea of the episode with Harmon, who said "That's more than a
sweeps episode" (meaning an episode with provocative subject manner and top appeal for television ratings). The premise for the episodes are, according to Glasberg, "all about this tiny little NCIS office that's down [in New Orleans], and the kind of cases that they come across". In May 2014, CBS picked up an
NCIS second spin-off series with the title
NCIS: New Orleans. The series stars
Scott Bakula as Special Agent Dwayne Cassius Pride,
Lucas Black as Special Agent Christopher LaSalle,
Zoe McLellan as Special Agent Meredith "Merri" Brody,
Rob Kerkovich as Sebastian Lund, and
CCH Pounder as Dr. Loretta Wade.
Daryl "Chill" Mitchell,
Shalita Grant and
Vanessa Ferlito joined the main cast later, portrayed as computer specialist Patton Plame, Special Agent Sonja Percy, and Special Agent Tammy Gregorio, respectively.
NCIS and
NCIS: New Orleans have had two crossovers. • "Sister City" (
season 13): Abby's brother is suspected of poisoning the passengers and crew of a private plane flying from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. • "Pandora's Box" (
season 14): A theoretical terror playbook is stolen and put up for auction on the black market when Abby's homeland security think tank is compromised.
NCIS: Hawaiʻi On February 16, 2021, it was reported that a spin-off set in Hawaii was in the works from
NCIS: New Orleans executive producers
Christopher Silber and Jan Nash. On April 23, 2021, it was announced that CBS had given the production a straight-to-series order to the spin-off, and intended to include the franchise's first female lead character. The show debuted on
CBS on September 20, 2021, with
Vanessa Lachey in the leading role. It was canceled after 3 seasons, with its final episode airing on May 6, 2024.
NCIS: Sydney On February 16, 2022, it was reported that a spin-off set in
Sydney, Australia, was in the works.
NCIS: Los Angeles producer
Shane Brennan would be attached to the project. The series is the first international spin-off for the
NCIS franchise and would feature local Australian actors and producers. It was released in Australia on
Paramount+ from November 10, 2023, and later debuted on
Network 10 in mid-2024. It also aired on
CBS in the United States from November 14, 2023, as a result of the suspension of other
NCIS productions due to the
2023 Hollywood labor disputes, and is available for streaming in selected territories internationally on
Paramount+. The cast is led by
Olivia Swann and
Todd Lasance, with Sean Sagar,
Tuuli Narkle,
Mavournee Hazel and
William McInnes.
NCIS: Origins On January 5, 2024, it was announced that a spin-off and prequel series based on
Leroy Jethro Gibbs's early days as an NCIS agent was in the works. Mark Harmon is set to reprise his role as Gibbs in a narrator role. The series premiered on October 14, 2024.
NCIS: Tony & Ziva On February 28, 2024, it was announced that Paramount+ had ordered another spin-off of
NCIS of 10 episodes focusing on Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo's characters Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David. On May 7, 2024, the title was confirmed as
NCIS: Tony & Ziva. It debuted on September 4, 2025, and was canceled three months later in December.
NCIS: New York On April 15, 2026, it was announced that a spin-off set in New York City was given a straight-to-series order.
LL Cool J will reprise his role as
Sam Hanna from the LA spinoff, co-starring with
Scott Caan. The series will debut in late 2026. ==Awards and nominations==