'NCIS' Season 22 - 6 Cast Members Expected to Return, 1 Star Possibly Leaving!

Get ready, NCIS fans! The long-running naval criminal investigative drama is set to return this fall for its 22nd season. Since its debut in 2003, NCIS has captivated audiences with its thrilling storylines following the Major Case Response Team (MCRT) as they solve crimes related to Navy and Marine Corps personnel.

Premiere Date Announced

Mark your calendars! CBS has officially announced that NCIS Season 22 will premiere on Monday, October 14 at 8 p.m. ET.

Season 22 has premiered! Enjoy the show!

Cast Updates: Who's Returning and Who Might Be Leaving?

Sean Murray as Special Agent Timothy McGee

RETURNING

A familiar face since Season 1, McGee has been a main cast member since Season 2.

Wilmer Valderrama as Special Agent Nick Torres

RETURNING

Torres joined the team in Season 14 and has been a fan favorite ever since.

Gary Cole as Supervisory Special Agent Alden Parker

RETURNING

Parker stepped into big shoes in Season 19 and has quickly become an integral part of the team.

Brian Dietzen as Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jimmy Palmer

RETURNING

From recurring role to main cast member, Dr. Palmer has been with us since the early days.

Diona Reasonover as Forensic Specialist Kasie Hines

RETURNING

Hines took over the lab in Season 15 and has been wowing us with her forensic skills ever since.

Rocky Carroll as NCIS Director Leon Vance

RETURNING

From recurring role to the director's chair, Vance has been keeping the team in line since Season 5.

Katrina Law as Special Agent Jessica Knight

POSSIBLY RETURNING

Knight's future is uncertain after accepting a position at Camp Pendleton in the Season 21 finale. When asked about her potential exit, co-showrunner Steve D. Binder cryptically stated, "You never know." Law herself teased, "Better tune in for that season opener!"

NCIS: Origins - A New Chapter

Exciting news for NCIS fans! The franchise is expanding with a new spinoff series, NCIS: Origins, set to premiere after the Season 22 opener. Stay tuned for more details on this highly anticipated addition to the NCIS universe.