CBS's NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service" is more of an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, "NCIS" is a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always a fun dynamic team forced to work together in challenging situations.

NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon), a former Marine Gunnery Sergeant whose skills as an investigator are unmatched, formerly led this troupe of colorful characters. Gibbs, look to explain everything. The team includes NCIS Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly), a former detective who may come out as the world's oldest boy but whose instincts Frat in the region is unmatched, forensic specialist Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette), a scientific talent whose dark wit matches her Goth style and eclectic tastes, NCIS Special Agent Timothy McGee (Sean Murray), an MIT graduate whose brilliance with computers far overshadows his uncertainty in the field and Ziva David (Cote de Pablo), a former agent Musaad who shares a connection with Gibbs over the death of his arch nemesis, Ari, the terrorist who killed former NCIS Special Agent Kate Todd. Helping the team coroner Dr Donald "Ducky" Mallard (David McCallum) who knows everything because he has seen and he is not afraid to let you know. To complete the team is NCIS director Jennifer Shepard (Lauren Holly) who has a romantic history with Gibbs. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents travel the globe to investigate all crimes with ties to the Navy or Marine Corps.

The "NCIS" cast includes Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, David McCallum, Pauley Perrette, Sean Murray, Cote de Pablo, Lauren Holly, Brian Dietzen and.

"NCIS Season 9 is produced by Belisarius Productions on partnerships with CBS Paramount Network Television. Donald P. Bellisario is the executive producer of "NCIS." Charles F. Johnson, Mark Horowitz and John Kelley are co-executive producers.