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Is TV’s ‘NCIS’ Like the Real NCIS?
March 24, 2026
— The four current television shows in CBS’ NCIS franchise—NCIS, NCIS: Origins, NCIS: Sydney, and most recently, NCIS: Tony & Ziva—consistently rank among the most-watched television shows in prime time. While few people had heard of NCIS before 2003 when NCIS first aired, today Special Agents rarely have to explain who they are or what they do, but no matter where they are in the world, NCIS personnel are always asked: How real is the TV show? While the NCIS on television might be a compelling...
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