As NCIS season 22 hits its winter break, fans are naturally wondering about the show’s future. Could season 23 be on the horizon?

Strong Performance Despite Changes

Despite the departure of its original lead and all original characters, NCIS remains a fan favorite. Its popularity in syndication and strong ratings indicate that it still has vitality. While season 22 ratings have decreased somewhat, they are in line with other CBS dramas and do not indicate problems.

A Monday Night Contender

The move to Mondays at 9 p.m. ET/PT raised concerns about competing with Monday Night Football, but NCIS has held its own. It outperforms CBS’s new comedy Poppa’s House in both the demo and total audience, proving its value on a tough night for the network.

Renewal Likely

With NCIS ranked among CBS’ top dramas in terms of audience and demo performance, a season 23 renewal is inevitable. The only potential stumbling block is increased production expenses, but for the time being, the show continues to justify its spot on the schedule.

Stay tuned – NCIS might not be going anywhere just yet!