The next episode of NCIS: Sydney is ready to air. Titled “South of Nowhere,” the show’s agents face an entirely new kind of case in one of the world’s most isolated locations. The story takes the taskforce far from their usual beats in Sydney to a remote Antarctic research station. Episode 9 is set to premiere on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, and will move the season into its final stretch.
The episode follows a dramatic case in “Turkey Shoot,” the eighth episode of the season. That story saw the team investigating the shooting of a U.S. Navy officer who was the subject of a popular true-crime podcast, forcing them to untangle facts from public fiction. Episode 9 shifts to a survival-based mystery with the team racing against a severe environmental clock.
Release Schedule and Global Streaming Information
Episode 9 of NCIS: Sydney will air at its regular time. In the United States, it premieres on Tuesday, December 16, at 9:00 PM Eastern and Pacific Time on the CBS network.
For viewers who stream the show, the episode will be available on Paramount+ immediately after it finishes airing on CBS in the U.S.. This applies to both the live TV option on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and the on-demand library for Essential tier subscribers, who can watch it the next day.
International viewers can watch through these services:
- Canada: The episode airs on Global TV at 10:00 PM ET/PT on December 16. It is also available through the StackTV add-on for Amazon Prime Video.
- United Kingdom: The episode becomes available on Paramount+ UK on Wednesday, December 17.
- Australia: Viewers can watch on Paramount+ Australia from Tuesday, December 16.
- New Zealand: Previous seasons have been available for free on TVNZ+, but official plans for Season 3 have not been announced at this time.
What Happened in NCIS: Sydney Season 3 Episode 8
The previous episode, “Turkey Shoot,” dealt with the modern challenge of public opinion influencing a police case. The team investigated the shooting of U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Nathaniel “Nate” Holbrook, a man whose story was already widely discussed because of a true-crime podcast. The podcast had shaped a strong public narrative about Holbrook before the NCIS agents even arrived, making their job of finding unbiased evidence more difficult.
This story highlighted how digital media and public speculation can create obstacles for investigators who must rely on facts. It was a more reflective episode that contrasted with the season’s earlier action-focused plots, setting a different tone before the team heads into the intense environment of Episode 9.
What To Expect in Episode 9 “South of Nowhere”
Episode 9 takes a sharp turn in setting and stakes. The NCIS: Sydney taskforce is called to investigate a murder at a remote Antarctic research base. The official logline states the team must find out why a climate scientist killed a colleague just as “Polar Night Eve” approaches.
The Antarctic setting creates immediate and severe challenges. The team must work in extreme cold, with limited supplies and the constant threat of a storm that could ground their plane. This means they are not only hunting a suspect but also racing to solve the case before they become trapped at the base in complete darkness for six months.
The environment allows for more in-depth character analysis as they face the challenges of physical danger, isolation, and high pressure, all the while knowing that getting out may not be certain.
The episode is directed by Kriv Stenders and written by Josh Sambono and series creator Morgan O’Neill. It is rated TV-14. This location-driven plot mixes a traditional murder mystery with a high-stakes survival story, testing the team’s skills and endurance in unprecedented ways.
NCIS: Sydney Season 3 Episode Guide
Season 3 of NCIS: Sydney consists of 20 episodes. The season follows a weekly release schedule on Tuesday nights. Below is the release schedule for the first half of the season, leading up to and including Episode 9:
- Episode 1: “Gut Instinct” – Aired October 14, 2025
- Episode 2: “True Blue” – Aired October 21, 2025
- Episode 3: “Lost in Translation” – Aired October 28, 2025
- Episode 4: “The Truth Is Outback” – Aired November 4, 2025
- Episode 5: “Black Is White” – Aired November 11, 2025
- Episode 6: “Sucker Punch” – Aired November 18, 2025
- Episode 7: “Gold Digger” – Aired December 2, 2025
- Episode 8: “Turkey Shoot” – Aired December 9, 2025
- Episode 9: “South of Nowhere” – Airs December 16, 2025
The main cast includes Olivia Swann as NCIS Supervisory Special Agent Michelle Mackey and Todd Lasance as AFP Sergeant Jim “JD” Dempsey. They are joined by Sean Sagar (DeShawn Jackson), Tuuli Narkle (Constable Evie Cooper), Mavournee Hazel (Bluebird “Blue” Gleeson), and William McInnes (Roy “Rosie” Penrose).
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