“NCIS” has long been a ratings colossus for CBS. Now in its 22nd season, the procedural hour has spun off several iterations and always seemed invincible.
But this past Monday brought the lowed rated episode ever. With just 5.9 million viewers, the episode was more less tied with one from September 2022.
Every single week this season has shown a steady and unabated decline. On February 12th, episode 1 came in at 7.3 million. Six weeks later, we’re at 5.896 million.
This news comes at a tricky time since “NCIS” is going to launch a spin off on Paramount Plus with Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo reprising their former roles. At this point, those two should come to the main show and help prop it up. Either that or bring back Mark Harmon.
“NCIS” will certainly be renewed for Season 23. But if things keep going this way, season 24 seems shaky.
