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JamesG · 04-11-2019, 03:15 PM

"NCIS" Renewed for Season 17 at CBS As Star & EP Mark Harmon Inks New Deal
by Nellie Andreeva
April 11, 2019

CBS has ordered a 17th season of its flagship drama series "NCIS" for the 2019-20 broadcast season. The renewal comes after "NCIS" star and executive producer Mark Harmon has signed a new agreement with the series’ producer, CBS TV Studios, to continue on the long-running crime procedural.

Mothership "NCIS" is the first of the franchise to be renewed for next season, with spin-offs "NCIS: Los Angeles" and "NCIS: New Orleans" also fully expected to come back.

"NCIS", CBS’ longest-running scripted series currently on the air, has been a ratings powerhouse and solid new show launching pad for CBS as well as a huge profit generator for CBS Studios, making its renewal a no-brainer.

Now in its 16th season, "NCIS" is averaging 16.0 million viewers and continues to be the most watched drama and second-most watched entertainment series in all of television, behind only the CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory".

On the digital side, "NCIS" is one of the most-watched primetime series across CBS’ digital platforms, including CBS All Access and in the Electronic Sell Through market. The series also continues to be a big seller in the global market, licensed in more than 200 territories.

Additionally, "NCIS" repeats very well. In syndication, it is cable television’s most-watched off-network drama, out-delivering the next closest competitor by 27%. "NCIS" is also cable’s second-most-watched off-net series, behind only "The Big Bang Theory".

“NCIS has been a global juggernaut for almost two decades,” said Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment.

“Its viewers are clearly the most loyal of any drama on television. They are passionate about the characters, the plot lines, and the storytelling. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the gifted production team, and the cast, led by the extraordinary Mark Harmon. We are delighted that the show will remain a lynchpin of the CBS schedule this coming season.”

Like "Law & Order: SVU" and its star Mariska Hargitay, "NCIS’" renewal is considered contingent mainly on CBS TV Studios closing a new deal with Harmon.

He has deep ties with the "NCIS" franchise, serving as an executive producer on both the mothership series and offshoot "NCIS: New Orleans".

https://deadline.com/2019/04/ncis-re...os-1202593874/

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	CBS Renews "NCIS" for 17th Season *"NCIS" Renewed for Season 17 at CBS As Star & EP Mark Harmon Inks New Deal* by Nellie Andreeva April 11, 2019 CBS has ordered a 17th season of its flagship drama series "NCIS" for the 2019-20 broadcast season. The renewal comes after "NCIS" star and executive producer Mark Harmon has signed a new agreement with the series’ producer, CBS TV Studios, to continue on the long-running crime procedural. Mothership "NCIS" is the first of the franchise to be renewed for next season, with spin-offs "NCIS: Los Angeles" and "NCIS: New Orleans" also fully expected to come back. "NCIS", CBS’ longest-running scripted series currently on the air, has been a ratings powerhouse and solid new show launching pad for CBS as well as a huge profit generator for CBS Studios, making its renewal a no-brainer. Now in its 16th season, "NCIS" is averaging 16.0 million viewers and continues to be the most watched drama and second-most watched entertainment series in all of television, behind only the CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory". On the digital side, "NCIS" is one of the most-watched primetime series across CBS’ digital platforms, including CBS All Access and in the Electronic Sell Through market. The series also continues to be a big seller in the global market, licensed in more than 200 territories. Additionally, "NCIS" repeats very well. In syndication, it is cable television’s most-watched off-network drama, out-delivering the next closest competitor by 27%. "NCIS" is also cable’s second-most-watched off-net series, behind only "The Big Bang Theory". “NCIS has been a global juggernaut for almost two decades,” said Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment. “Its viewers are clearly the most loyal of any drama on television. They are passionate about the characters, the plot lines, and the storytelling. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the gifted production team, and the cast, led by the extraordinary Mark Harmon. We are delighted that the show will remain a lynchpin of the CBS schedule this coming season.” Like "Law & Order: SVU" and its star Mariska Hargitay, "NCIS’" renewal is considered contingent mainly on CBS TV Studios closing a new deal with Harmon. He has deep ties with the "NCIS" franchise, serving as an executive producer on both the mothership series and offshoot "NCIS: New Orleans". https://deadline.com/2019/04/ncis-re...os-1202593874/