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NCIS

NCIS

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20037.623 Seasons502 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has any connection to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.

Created by Donald P. Bellisario
NetworksCBS

Top Cast

Sean Murray

Sean Murray

Timothy McGee

Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer Valderrama

Nick Torres

Katrina Law

Katrina Law

Jessica Knight

Brian Dietzen

Brian Dietzen

Jimmy Palmer

Rocky Carroll

Rocky Carroll

Leon Vance

Diona Reasonover

Diona Reasonover

Kasie Hines

Gary Cole

Gary Cole

Alden Parker

Themes & Keywords

navymarine corpsu.s. navynaval officermedical examinerinterrogationex-marinecriminal investigationveteranvirginiacrime investigationspecial agentpolice proceduraldramatic

About NCIS

NCIS is a crime, drama, action & adventure series that first aired in 2003 exploring themes of navy, marine corps, u.s. navy, naval officer, medical examiner, interrogation. Created by Donald P. Bellisario, it stars Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, Katrina Law. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has any connection to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.

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