CBS has renewed "NCIS" for its 17th season. The network announced the renewal of the show earlier this afternoon, with star and executive producer Mark Harmon signing a new deal to reprise his role on the series.
"NCIS has been a global juggernaut for almost two decades," said CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl. "Its viewers are clearly the most loyal of any drama on television. They are passionate about the characters, the plotlines and the storytelling. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the gifted production team and the cast, led by the extraordinary Mark Harmon. We are delighted that the show will remain a linchpin of the CBS schedule this coming season."
In its current season, "NCIS" has been averaging 12.2 million viewers in the live + same day ratings, making it TV's second-most-watched scripted series, behind only "The Big Bang Theory." It has remained a strong performer for CBS, in both its ratings and viewership numbers, and was widely considered to be a strong renewal contender leading up to the announcement today.
With this renewal, "NCIS" now joins "Young Sheldon," "Mom," "Criminal Minds," "God Friended Me," "Magnum P.I.," "FBI," and "The Neighborhood" on a growing list scripted titles confirmed to be returning on CBS for the 2019-20 season.
