NCIS Season 24 comings and goings: Who’s returning and who’s not?

If you're an NCIS fan, then there's an amazing update: NCIS Season 24 is renewed which means the crime investigators are all set to return. The police procedural will be part of the 2026–2027 television lineup and is expected to arrive in fall 2026.

While an exact release date has not been announced by CBS, it's expected that the new chapter will arrive in September. And since the renewal update is out, many fans might be wondering about the cast members.

As for the plot, the show will continue its signature format: procedural cases involving crimes tied to the Navy or Marines, investigated by the Major Case Response Team (MCRT) at the Washington Navy Yard. So, viewers can expect "case of the week" episodes.

More details below!

NCIS Season 24: Main cast returning members explored

The majority of the show's core team is expected to continue into Season 24, and here's a look at the stars coming back:

1) Gary Cole as Alden Parker

Gary Cole is expected to return as Special Agent Alden Parker, who took over leadership responsibilities following Gibbs' departure from the series. Parker has authority in the team and will most likely continue to guide the team.

2) Sean Murray as Timothy McGee

Sean Murray is also expected to return as veteran agent Timothy McGee. Having been connected to the series since its earliest years, McGee remains one of the show's longest-serving characters.

3) Wilmer Valderrama as Nick Torres

Wilmer Valderrama is expected to continue as Special Agent Nick Torres in NCIS Season 24. He has already hinted that the next season will bring substantial developments and significant additions to the series.

4) Katrina Law as Jessica Knight

Jessica Knight is among the key cast members of the CBS drama, and is also expected to come back in NCIS Season 24. She has worked on high-risk operations, hostage situations and more.

5) Brian Dietzen as Jimmy Palmer

Brian Dietzen is expected to reprise his role as Dr. Jimmy Palmer, the team's medical examiner. Having been associated with the series for many years, Palmer remains one of the familiar faces that fans would love to see.

6) Diona Reasonover as Kasie Hines

Diona Reasonover is also expected to return as forensic scientist Kasie Hines. She has technical expertise that helps the team in solving every crime.

NCIS Season 24: Potential changes in the new chapter

While talking about NCIS, Wilmer Valderrama teased that things will change in the new chapter. He said:

"Look, every couple of years, you guys know 'NCIS' has to make sure you're watching. So we shake up the TV a little bit and we listen [to fans]"

He continued:

"So if you ask me to speculate, I think there's a major, major shakeup happening."

The exact plot details for NCIS Season 24 remain under wraps, but this aligns with the Season 23 finale cliffhanger (gunshot in an alley involving Torres and McGee’s son Mateo) and the leadership vacuum left by Vance.

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