NCIS (season 14)

NCIS (season 14)
Starring
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 24[1]
Release
Original network CBS
Original release September 20, 2016 (2016-09-20) – present

The fourteenth season of the American police procedural drama NCIS premiered on September 20, 2016, in the same time slot as in the previous seasons, Tuesdays at 8 pm.

NCIS revolves around a fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which conducts criminal investigations involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The series was renewed for fourteenth and fifteenth seasons by CBS on Monday, February 29, 2016.

Production

The series was renewed for fourteenth and fifteenth seasons by CBS on Monday, February 29, 2016. Production on this season started in late July. On January 5, 2016, CBS announced Weatherly's departure from the series after thirteen seasons, which occurred in the Season 13 finale, "Family First". Weatherly was replaced on June 16, 2016 by Wilmer Valderrama, and on July 11, 2016 by Jennifer Esposito. In addition, on July 11, 2016, Duane Henry, who appeared in the last 2 episodes of Season 13 as MI6 Officer Clayton Reeves, was promoted to series regular. Sarah Clarke, who had appeared in the last 2 episodes of Season 13 as FBI Special Agent Tess Monroe, with a series regular option for Season 14, was not retained.

During production of this season, the showrunner Gary Glasberg died in his sleep on September 28, 2016.[2]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
3071"Rogue"Tony WharmbyGary Glasberg & Jennifer CorbettSeptember 20, 2016 (2016-09-20)140115.99[4]
After a car explodes, killing a Navy officer, the team discovers that the intended target was his wife – the sister to a deep cover NCIS agent investigating a corrupt oil magnate. Meanwhile, Special Agent Quinn shadows the team to figure out the type of agent Gibbs is looking for.
3082"Being Bad"James Whitmore, Jr.Steven D. BinderSeptember 27, 2016 (2016-09-27)140215.52[5]
While investigating a death that took place at a reunion at Quantico, the team uncover a bomb plot which soon leads them to a long-running theft ring while Torres and Quinn adjust to life as members of Gibbs' team which also includes new sitting arrangements.
3093"Privileged Information"Edward OrnelasGeorge Schenck & Frank CardeaOctober 4, 2016 (2016-10-04)140314.44[6]
As the team investigate a Marine Sergeant who fell from a building, Doctor Grace Confalone confides in Gibbs that he should treat it as a murder investigation while Torres searches for a place to live.
3104"Love Boat"Terrence O'HaraChristopher J. WaildOctober 11, 2016 (2016-10-11)140414.77[7]
When the body of a Navy Lieutenant is discovered on board a destroyer during a tiger cruise where civilians guests are given the option of spending the night on the ship, Gibbs, Quinn and Palmer head to sea to investigate the circumstances behind the death while McGee thinks about the perfect proposal for Delilah.
3115"Philly"Allan ArkushScott A. WilliamsOctober 18, 2016 (2016-10-18)140514.76[8]
When a missing MI6 Officer is linked to a murdered petty officer, Gibbs sends Quinn and Bishop to Philadelphia to work with MI6 Officer Clayton Reeves (Duane Henry). Also, Quinn painfully recounts the NCIS case that made her leave field work. Tony Gonzalez, former NFL player and studio analyst for "The NFL Today," guest stars as NCIS Special Agent Tony Francis.
3126"Shell Game"Thomas J. WrightBrendan FehilyOctober 25, 2016 (2016-10-25)140614.08[9]
After a kidnapped petty officer escapes her captor, NCIS uncovers a connection to her missing husband. Also, Abby knits the NCIS newbies personalized gifts. Tony Gonzalez, former NFL player and studio analyst for "The NFL Today," guest stars as NCIS Special Agent Tony Francis.
3137"Home of the Brave"Alrick RileyGina Lucita MonrealNovember 15, 2016 (2016-11-15)140714.73[10]
Torres boldly breaks protocol when he learns a witness in an NCIS case is wanted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Also, Abby, Bishop and McGee woo landlord Tony DiNozzo Sr. (Robert Wagner) in the hope of subletting Tony’s apartment.
3148"Enemy Combatant"Tony WharmbyJennifer CorbettNovember 22, 2016 (2016-11-22)140914.86[11]
Bishop questions her previous work at the NSA when she's sent to Gitmo to collect evidence for a Navy chaplain murder case. In the meantime, her brothers visit for Thanksgiving and want to know from her co-workers who she's dating.
3159"Pay to Play"[1]Arvin BrownCindi HemingwayDecember 6, 2016 (2016-12-06)1408TBD
31610"The Tie That Binds"[12]Arvin BrownSteven D. BinderDecember 13, 2016 (2016-12-13)1411TBD

References

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