S ince its debut on CBS in 2003, Sean Murray has brought Timothy McGee to life, a character who has captured the hearts of NCIS fans. However, season 22 seems to be paving the way

NCIS works with the CIA to discover what secrets are being kept by Capt. Butler in a new “NCIS” episode that airs Monday, Nov. 11, at 9 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.

Two drama series are also set for January premieres: Watson, a Sherlock Holmes-adjacent medical mystery series starring Morris Chestnut, will follow the NFL’s AFC Championship game on Jan. 26 before settling into its regular Sunday night home on Feb. 16. Season two of NCIS: Sydney will join CBS’ Friday lineup on Jan. 31.

CBS is the second broadcast network (following ABC) to unveil its midseason game plan, which includes long-awaited return dates for NCIS: Sydney and The Amazing Race, as well as a premiere date for Drew Barrymore’s Hollywood Squares reboot.

CBS today announced its 2025 midseason premiere dates, featuring a slate of comedies, dramas and unscripted series. New series include Hollywood Squares and Watson, unscripted shows include Survivor,