The ratings for NCIS dropped last season but the series remained the most-watched TV show on network television. While there seems to be no chance of NCIS being cancelled, shows do get more expensive the longer they’re on the air and this one’s been around a long time. Could this be the final season or is a 13th season renewal all-but guaranteed? Stay tuned.
On NCIS, Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and his team of special agents continue to investigate crimes that involve the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Co-stars are Emily Wickersham, Michael Weatherly, Sean Murray, David McCallum, Pauley Perrette, Rocky Carroll, and Brian Dietzen.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
5/11 update: To no surprise, CBS has renewed NCIS for a 13th season.
Final season averages: 2.43 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 17.26 million total viewers.
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Due to a Nielsen glitch, some of the early ratings of the 2014-15 season were revised a few weeks later.
For comparisons: The 11th season of NCIS averaged a 2.8 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 18.5 million total viewers.
Note: Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you still like the NCIS TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or be renewed for a 13th season? How long should it continue?
i love NCIS and have watched every episode. I watch the reruns! I have them on DVD. But, I have to admit, I miss Ziva so much. The new blonde just doesn’t do it! Sorry! She just doesn’t add anything to the cast. I am not surprised that the ratings have gone down. I’m not as faithful of a watcher now. I apologize to her but she just doesn’t work in this show. And, I don’t care for Tony’s new love interest- Zoe. They had to get another “Z” name! NO CHEMISTRY! I’m just praying that when it is time… Read more »
I have started but lost the thread, will try again. I am ex. forces, tours in Mid.East, Far East, Philipins, reached a rank above a GUNNEY. As the show provided some entertainment, it was surprisingly short of reality, ie: Headslapping etc. etc. Gibbs age? He is nearly 70, coloured hair, the LIMP? Into RED heads? His treatments of his superiors, far too many goofs, from what i can make out Harmon is now a PRODUCER and into making BUCKS, I would say carry on but without the GOOFS. But not too many more eps. Put Gibbs out on the pastures,… Read more »
The best show with the best cast ever! If we miss an episode we cannot wait to watch it on demand!
I watch NCIS they have a wonderful
show as well a cast
After all these years, this is still my favorite show. The replacement for Ziva doesn’t seem to have a purpose…she overlaps Abby, and I have not liked that at all. I think she is a poor substitute. Everyone else is excellent. Perhaps Ziva would be interested in returning since her career has not advanced since leaving the show.
My GOD mark Harmon has to have the WORST CHOPPY HAIRCUT on TV. Mark spend the money and have a professional cut your hair!
Mark Harmon, can not cut his hair any different on the show!! He was a Marine Sniper, that is set in the old stream ways! Once a Marine always a Marine, that should be common sense! Its his character In the SHOW…not him!!
Really….for real? Yes what you say is true…but Gibbs the character does not care about looks. So many other things have a higher priority in his life AND the hair IS the characters trademark. The hair is part of the story now.
Please Dont’t Kill Gibs !!!, he is the spirit of this movie !!
True fans are not worried about Decor of the production set!! They worry about the cast and the series itself!!
I just heard NCIS is back for season 13. That is great news but I hope CBS don’t make us Brits wait a whole year to see it, as they did with Season 12. I have every season on DVD up to 11 but I was so p***ed at having to wait a year while US viewers saw every episode first, I didn’t buy season 12. Chances are I won’t buy season 13 either if there is a similar delay with that. Season 12 has so far been below par (still airing here). The cast only changes when someone is… Read more »
We need some changes at the top, along with huge changes in the decor =
Have NEVER seen a great TV series with virtually non-existent art decorating the walls.
renew it and bring ziva back.
Renew but bring Ziva back. She made the show. Not the same with her replacement.
AMEN!
We love this show. Best TV series ever! Please renew!!!!!!
Bring the good writers back too NCIS,Ziva an stop making the plots so nutty. If you keep going the way 2015 has gone you may well be cancelled
I am 86 years of age……………I love NCIS better than any show on TV….Please do an old lady a favor, let me enjoy this show ….I can’t imagine the ratings going down on this show…
You go girl!!!! Shows of NCIS calibre are getting fewer every season. I agree. But would love a few simple changes….more fresh and complex plots…return of the NCIS “family” interactions between characters. More Abby…keep you guessing stories…and give Bishop an intervention or replace her….Cote…are you interested in a reprisal of Ziva? I can dream right?
Is CBS going to cancel the NCIS Television Series or are they going to renew that? That’s all I am asking please don’t make a big deal about what I am saying
I’m with you I just want an answer. I’ve been watching it since the start and it’s my favourite show.