“NCIS: Los Angeles” ends season 14 on CBS; Date of last series set

One of CBS’ longest running scripted shows, NCIS: Los Angeles, comes to an end after 322 episodes. The current 14th season will be the show’s last, with the series finale airing May 14 on the network and streaming live and on-demand on Paramount+.

the NCIS The spin-off, starring LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell, is the fifth-longest-running CBS primetime magazine series of all time, just behind Gunteam, Lassie, CSI and criminal spirits. Of the four programs broadcast in the last 50 years, CSI and criminal spiritsboth have since been revived, which bodes well NCIS: Los AngelesFuture.

In addition, NCIS: Los Angeles is a rare long-running procedural drama that retains its original leads, LL Cool J and O’Donnell, throughout its run. Both have spoken publicly about their commitment to the series, which reached 300 episodes last May, and their co-stars.

According to sources, the cast and crew of NCIS: Los Angeles It was announced today that the series is coming to an end. A cancellation of a long-running drama starring big names in LA shouldn’t come as a shock given the steep price tag that comes with it, especially at a time when networks across the board are trying to rein in spending cut down Still, I heard the cancellation news came as a bit of a surprise to many involved with the show, following strong ratings for the three-way crossover with Mothership. NCIS and last spur NCIS: Hawaii.

“This NCIS crossover was a HUGE hit!!” wrote LL Cool J on Instagram. “After 14 seasons now is the perfect time to end @ncisla at the top of our game!!!”

I hear the timing of the decision stems from the network’s desire to allow showrunner R. Scott Gemmill and his team to do a series finale that they need to jump on immediately to get it ready for May. In a statement (which you can read in full later in the story), Gemmill promised fans an ending that is “both satisfying and true to these beloved characters.”

NCIS: Los Angeles was the first spin-off of NCIS, now in its 20th season. It followed NCIS: New Orleans, which ran for seven seasons, and NCIS: Hawaii, now in its second season.

Stimulated by belonging to NCIS franchise, NCIS: Los Angeles set a record for fastest non-network syndication sales in fall 2009 when it sold for a massive $2.2 million just 6-7 weeks after launching on USA Network – $2.3 million per episode was captured. The series has remained a moneymaker for producer CBS Studios and is distributed in more than 200 countries.

“14 seasons long NCIS: Los Angeles is a component of our lineup with characters that have been a joy to watch,” said CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach. “From day one, the cast, producers and crew have been excellent network/studio partners and their teamwork, talent and spirit came alive on screen.We are so grateful for the collaboration and remarkable run of these valued members of our CBS family, and intend to give them the grand farewell they and their fans deserve.

Unlike the mother ship NCIS series, which remained in its original Tuesday time slot for nearly two decades until it was recently moved to Monday, NCIS: Los Angeles was a classic utility player for CBS, making seven changes in 14 seasons and helping restore a streak for the network’s scripted Sunday lineup.

Created by Shane Brennan, the series averages 6.06 million viewers and is the most scripted show in the Sunday 10pm slot. In the season so far, new episodes have received more than 591 million potential social media impressions, and Americans have watched more than 4.2 billion minutes (as of January 15) of the current season.

“I want to thank both the network and the studio for their cooperation and support over the years; Shane Brennan for giving us such a great playground; and my partners John P. Kousakis, Frank Military, Kyle Harimoto and Andrew Bartels for their tireless efforts and collaboration episode after episode,” he said NCIS: Los Angeles Executive producer and showrunner Gemmill. “Our team has grown into a real family and their hard work and dedication has been fundamental to our success year after year. My deepest thanks go to the cast who brought our characters to life with their passionate performances – thank you for your talent, professionalism and continued enthusiasm. And to our loyal viewers who loved our characters and followed their journeys, thank you. We look forward to an ending to the series that is both satisfying and true to these beloved characters.”

NCIS: Los Angeles is a drama about the high-stakes world of a division of NCIS tasked with catching dangerous and elusive criminals who pose a threat to national security. Starring Chris O’Donnell, LL Cool J, Linda Hunt, Daniela Ruah, Eric Christian Olsen, Medalion Rahimi, Caleb Castille and Gerald McRaney. R. Scott Gemmill, John P. Kousakis, Frank Military, Kyle Harimoto, Andrew Bartels and Shane Brennan, who created the series, all serve as executive producers. NCIS: Los Angeles is produced by CBS Studios.