CBS has officially renewed NCIS for season 21 and NCIS: Hawai’i for season 3, solidifying the franchise’s future on the network. Despite the recent cancellation of NCIS: Los Angeles, this announcement shows CBS’ continued confidence in its long-running procedural universe. The original NCIS series remains one of the network’s strongest performers, even after the departure of longtime lead Mark Harmon.

Gary Cole has taken over as team leader, playing former FBI agent Alden Parker, and the show has managed to maintain solid ratings despite the major cast change. Meanwhile, NCIS: Hawai’i continues to gain traction, offering a fresh setting and characters that appeal to both longtime fans and new viewers.

The renewal is especially significant as NCIS recently surpassed Gunsmoke to become the third-longest-running primetime drama in U.S. television history. It now trails only Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU. With a new Australian spinoff in development and crossover events boosting interest, the franchise shows no signs of slowing down.

New episodes of NCIS season 21 will air Mondays at 9 p.m. EST on CBS, with NCIS: Hawai’i following at 10 p.m. The future looks bright for this iconic crime procedural universe.