It usually takes a while for series from the USA to come to Germany on television. In the case of the latest season of NCIS, the waiting time is a little shorter this time than it was in the previous round. There are only three months between the US launch and the German free TV premiere.
When does Navy CIS season 22 start in Germany?
A look at the TV program reveals the first broadcast dates for the new episodes: The 22nd season of Navy CIS starts on January 14, 2024 on Sat.1. There is a double episode to start with: The first episode of the 22nd season (The Empty Nest) will be broadcast at 8:15 p.m. The second chapter (secrets) follows at 9:15 p.m.
With the primetime slot, Sat.1 is relying on Navy CIS to ensure strong ratings even after 22 years. But Crime Tuesday is far from complete. In addition to the return of NCIS, there are new episodes of the fifth season of FBI: Special Crime Unit and the fourth season of FBI: Most Wanted, which return after a short winter break.
The 22nd season of NCIS has been running in the USA since mid-October 2024. Nine episodes have been released to date. The series is currently on winter break before continuing with the remaining cases next year. A total of 22 episodes await us – a significant increase compared to the 21st season, which only had ten episodes.
Why was the final season of NCIS so short?
The reason for this was the double strike that gripped Hollywood last year. For several months, screenwriters and actors took to the streets, which led to the production of numerous films and series interrupted and sometimes shortened had to be. This results in a manageable scale.
The strike also explains the unusual release of the 21st season of NCIS. This was broadcast on CBS between February and May 2023 and only came to Germany in August 2023. Now we’re back to normal and fans don’t have to wait as long.