How to Watch the NCIS: New York Premiere on DIRECTV
The NCIS universe is adding a new city. NCIS: New York premieres Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS, and it brings back a familiar agent: LL COOL J's Sam Hanna, last seen on NCIS: Los Angeles.
Here's how to watch the premiere on DIRECTV, how to stream it on Paramount+ and what to expect from CBS's new Tuesday night lineup.
NCIS: New York premiere date and time
- Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Time: 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings in Central and Mountain time)
- Network: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+
How to watch NCIS: New York on DIRECTV
NCIS: New York airs on your local CBS station, which comes with DIRECTV's local channels. The channel number depends on your market, so look up what channel CBS is in your area or search "CBS" in your DIRECTV guide.
Set a series recording on your DIRECTV DVR before Tuesday so you catch the pilot and every episode after it. If you're recording the whole night, the NCIS season premiere airs right before at 8 p.m. and NCIS: Origins follows at 10 p.m.
Don't have DIRECTV with CBS yet? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884 to check local channels and packages at your address.
How to stream NCIS: New York on Paramount+
- Paramount+ Premium subscribers can stream the premiere live as it airs and watch on demand afterward.
- Paramount+ Essential subscribers can watch on demand starting the day after it airs.
DIRECTV customers can add Paramount+ with SHOWTIME as a premium channel. It's on DIRECTV channel 545, and DIRECTV currently lists it at $13.99 a month. If the Paramount+ app or channel isn't showing up where you expect, see our guide to Paramount+ missing on DIRECTV.
What is NCIS: New York about?
In the pilot, Sam Hanna returns to his hometown of New York City after his friend Jack Halloway, a Navy reservist, is found dead. NCIS's New York field office hunts for the killer while Sam settles into a new role and a new team.
NCIS: New York cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| LL COOL J | Sam Hanna |
| Jennifer Beals | Assistant Special Agent in Charge Robyn Wells |
| Scott Caan | Nick Schaeffer |
| Shane Harper | Wyatt Sellers |
| Jacqueline Byers | Addy Ross |
| Devin Druid | Sean Sullivan |
Byron Balasco is the showrunner. He executive produces with R. Scott Gemmill, Adam Davidson, Kyle Harimoto, LL COOL J and Jason Barrett.
CBS's NCIS Tuesday lineup
| Time (ET/PT) | Show | Premiere |
|---|---|---|
| 8 p.m. | NCIS | Season 24 premiere |
| 9 p.m. | NCIS: New York | Series premiere |
| 10 p.m. | NCIS: Origins | Season 3 premiere |
All three shows also stream on Paramount+.
Want CBS and a DVR that records all three? Call 1-855-690-9884 to compare DIRECTV options.
Frequently asked questions
When does NCIS: New York premiere?
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
What channel is NCIS: New York on DIRECTV?
It airs on your local CBS station. The channel number varies by market, so search "CBS" in your DIRECTV guide.
Can I stream NCIS: New York?
Yes. Paramount+ Premium streams it live and on demand. Paramount+ Essential has it on demand the day after it airs.
Is LL COOL J in NCIS: New York?
Yes. LL COOL J stars as Sam Hanna, the character he played on NCIS: Los Angeles, and he's also an executive producer.
What else is on CBS that night?
The NCIS Season 24 premiere airs at 8 p.m. and the NCIS: Origins Season 3 premiere airs at 10 p.m.
Questions about CBS on DIRECTV? Call 1-855-690-9884.
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