With NCIS : Sydney Season 2 and the streaming-exclusive spinoff NCIS: Tony & Ziva expected to be released on the 2025 TV schedule , that leaves just two ways to keep up with the NCIS franchise currently: viewing the flagship show and the prequel NCIS : Origins on CBS. The latter is among the new series that have premiered on the 2024 TV schedule in recent weeks, and up until today, we were guaranteed at least 13 episodes. But now Origins has scored a full season order, and Austin Stowell, who plays the younger Leroy Jethro Gibbs, and other members of the cast shared their hype for the good news.
CBS announced today that both NCIS: Origins and the Damon Wayans and Damon Wayan’s Jr.-led comedy Poppa’s House will now air 18 episodes for their debut seasons. These are the third and fourth new shows from that network to snag full season orders, with the Young Sheldon spinoff Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage being awarded that honor first, followed by Kathy Bates ’ Matlock .
Austin Stowell reacted to the unveiling of Origins ’ additional five episodes thusly: Thank you to our amazing fans!! We’ve got so much more for you! Stowell shared this sentiment on an Instagram post from co-star Tyla Abercrumbie , who plays Mary Jo Hayes, NIS’ Field Operation Support Officer, a.k.a.
the “Head Secretary in Charge.” Sharing a photo of herself with Stowell and fellow main cast members Kyle Schmid and Diany Rodriguez, Abercrumbie shared her excitement for NCIS: Origins sticking .
