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The Best Seasons of NCIS

Every season of NCIS ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of NCIS!

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From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has any connection to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.

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#1

Season 22

20 Episodes

First Aired: Oct 2024

8.9/ 10
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#2

Season 19

21 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2021

8.8/ 10
Average Rating
#3

Season 23

13 Episodes

First Aired: Oct 2025

8.5/ 10
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#4

Season 20

22 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2022

8.4/ 10
Average Rating
#5

Season 18

16 Episodes

First Aired: Nov 2020

8.3/ 10
Average Rating
#6

Season 16

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2018

8.3/ 10
Average Rating
#7

Season 15

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2017

8.3/ 10
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#8

Season 17

20 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2019

8.2/ 10
Average Rating
#9

Season 21

10 Episodes

First Aired: Feb 2024

7.9/ 10
Average Rating
#10

Season 14

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2016

7.9/ 10
Average Rating
#11

Season 11

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2013

7.8/ 10
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#12

Season 13

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2015

7.7/ 10
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#13

Season 9

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2011

7.6/ 10
Average Rating
#14

Season 1

23 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2003

7.6/ 10
Average Rating
#15

Season 2

23 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2004

7.6/ 10
Average Rating
#16

Season 5

19 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2007

7.6/ 10
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#17

Season 3

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2005

7.5/ 10
Average Rating
#18

Season 6

25 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2008

7.5/ 10
Average Rating
#19

Season 7

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2009

7.5/ 10
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#20

Season 10

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2012

7.5/ 10
Average Rating
#21

Season 12

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2014

7.5/ 10
Average Rating
#22

Season 4

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2006

7.4/ 10
Average Rating
#23

Season 8

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2010

7.4/ 10
Average Rating