NCIS is back! The highly anticipated 22nd season of the long-running TV series will premiere today (October 14) on CBS. Last year, the action show's usual 20-episode series was shortened to 10 episodes in Season 21 due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. However, it is speculated that the show will return to its roots this year. As NCIS begins a brand new season, here's everything you need to know:

NCIS season 22 release date and where to watch

The brand new season of NCIS is scheduled to premiere on Monday at 8:00 pm EST/PST. The show is broadcast on CBS and is also available on the channel's official website and application. If you miss the show, new episodes will be available to stream on Paramount+ the next day. Paramount+ subscribers with Showtime can stream episodes live on-demand. Additionally, the series is also streaming on multiple platforms including YouTube TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, and Hulu + Live TV.

NCIS Season 22 Episode Schedule:

New episodes of NCIS are released every Monday. Since most details about the final season are being kept under wraps, the episode schedule has not been officially confirmed yet. However, the titles of the first four episodes have been revealed-

1. Empty Nest – October 14th
2. Foreign Body – October 21st
3. The Trouble with Hal – November 4th
4. Sticks and Stones – November 11th

Who are the cast of NCIS season 22?

NCIS said an emotional farewell to David McCallum, who played Ducky for over 20 years, with a touching tribute episode in Season 21. The final season will be the first where the beloved character is not mentioned. However, the main cast will feature many familiar faces:

1. Sean Murray as Special Agent Timothy McGee
2. Wilmer Valderrama as Special Agent Nick Torres
3. Katrina Law as Special Agent Jessica Knight
4. Gary Cole as Supervisory Special Agent Alden Parker
5. Brian Dietzen as Chief Physician Dr. Jimmy Palmer
6. Diona Reasonover as Forensic Scientist Kasie Hines
7. Rocky Carroll as NCIS Director Leon Vance