The Australian chapter of the NCIS franchise continues to expand its storytelling with a full 20-episode third season. After a winter break, the show returned with new episodes in March 2026, and fans are now looking ahead to the season finale. The third season of NCIS: Sydney is currently running on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, with the final episodes set to air through spring 2026.
The series, which follows the joint task force of U.S. NCIS agents and the Australian Federal Police, has been a strong addition to the NCIS universe. It is the first international spin-off in the franchise’s history, bringing cases from the Indo-Pacific region to screens worldwide.
Season 3 Return and Current Episode Status
NCIS: Sydney Season 3 started its run on October 14, 2025, with the first eight episodes airing weekly through early December. The show then took a winter hiatus before returning with new episodes on March 3, 2026.
As of late March 2026, the series has aired its midseason premiere titled “South of Nowhere” and several subsequent episodes. The current schedule shows new episodes releasing every Tuesday at 10 PM ET/PT on CBS, with streaming availability on Paramount+ the following day.
Olivia Swann returns as Special Agent Michelle Mackey, leading the team alongside Todd Lasance as AFP Sergeant Jim “JD” Dempsey. The full cast includes Sean Sagar as NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson, Tuuli Narkle as AFP Constable Evie Cooper, Mavournee Hazel as forensic scientist Bluebird “Blue” Gleeson, and William McInnes as forensic pathologist Dr. Roy Penrose.
NCIS: Sydney Season 3 Episode 13 Release Date and Time
NCIS: Sydney Season 3 Episode 13 is scheduled to release on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The episode will air at 10:00 PM Eastern Time / 7:00 PM Pacific Time on CBS.
This episode is titled “Lone Wolf: Part Two” and serves as the second part of a two-part story that began with Episode 12. The two-part arc focuses on an investigation into a targeted explosion that wiped out a bomb squad with personal connections to members of the team.
For viewers in other regions, the episode will be available on Paramount+ in Australia and other international markets. In the United States, streaming options include watching live on Paramount+ with the Premium plan or accessing the episode on demand the day after it airs on CBS.
Where to Watch and Stream
Viewers in the United States can watch NCIS: Sydney Season 3 on CBS every Tuesday night. The show is part of CBS’s all-NCIS Tuesday lineup, airing alongside NCIS and NCIS: Origins.
Streaming details for global audiences:
- United States: Paramount+ (live with Premium plan, next-day on demand with any plan)
- Australia: Paramount+ Australia
- Canada: Paramount+ Canada
- United Kingdom: Paramount+ UK
- India: Paramount+ (available through various subscription plans)
The series is also available through the Paramount+ Apple TV Channel and the Paramount+ Prime Video Channel in select regions. Premium subscribers can download episodes for offline viewing.
Episode Guide for Season 3’s Final Stretch
The third season of NCIS: Sydney is confirmed to have 20 episodes, making it the longest season of the series so far. Here are the upcoming episodes:
Episode 9: South of Nowhere – Aired March 3, 2026
The team travels to an Antarctica research base to investigate a scientist who killed a colleague. They must complete the investigation before their plane’s engine freezes and they become trapped in darkness for six months.
Episode 10: Van Life – Aired March 10, 2026
Mackey runs a secret solo investigation into the disappearance of her boss’s son and his girlfriend. When a van is found with the girlfriend’s body inside, the team races to locate the missing son.
Episode 11: Berthed – Aired March 17, 2026
The team investigates the suspicious death of a U.S. Naval officer who had just learned he was going to be a father. The case leads to the discovery of a scandalous secret.
Episode 12: Lone Wolf: Part One – Aired March 24, 2026
The team investigates a targeted explosion that destroyed a bomb squad with ties close to home.
Episode 13: Lone Wolf: Part Two – Releases March 31, 2026
The conclusion of the two-part story continues the investigation into the bomb squad explosion.
Episode 14: Death Card – Releases April 7, 2026
The episode title has been confirmed, with details expected closer to the airdate.
Episodes 15 through 20 – Releasing weekly through May 20, 2026
Additional episodes will air every Tuesday, with the season finale scheduled for May 2026.
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What to Expect From the Season Finale
The third season of NCIS: Sydney has been expanding beyond Australia’s borders. Showrunner Morgan O’Neill previously stated that Season 3 explores the idea that “you can’t outrun your past.” Each team member has been dealing with personal challenges while handling high-stakes international cases.
The final episodes of the season are expected to tie up storylines involving Blue’s mysterious past, which became a major focus in the early episodes of Season 3. The series has already been renewed for a fourth season, announced in January 2026, so viewers can expect the story to continue beyond this season’s finale.
NCIS: Sydney continues to air new episodes every Tuesday on CBS and streams on Paramount+. With five episodes remaining in the season, the show is building toward a conclusion that will set up the next chapter for Mackey, JD, and the rest of the team.
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