Michael Weatherly will return to CBS’s “NCIS” in season 24.

CBS announced in July 2026 that Michael Weatherly would return to NCIS as Tony DiNozzo for season 24. People, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter and TVLine all reported the casting news, describing the appearance as a season-long arc. This directly supports the claim that Weatherly will return to the CBS series.people.compeople.comMichael Weatherly Returning to 'NCIS' for Season 24 After 'Tony & Ziva' Spinoff...hollywoodreporter.comhollywoodreporter.comMichael Weatherly Books 'NCIS' Return for Season 24+2 more

Later reporting adds evidence that the return had moved beyond an announcement. ScreenRant reported in July that Weatherly appeared in a season 24 set video as production began, while Yahoo reported that the season was scheduled to premiere on October 6, 2026. As of August 25, 2026, the premiere and the episodes themselves remained in the future, so the evidence establishes a confirmed planned return rather than a completed on-air appearance.yahoo.comyahoo.com‘NCIS’ Sets Premiere Date for Season 24 With Michael Weatherly Returningscreenrant.comscreenrant.comMichael Weatherly’s NCIS Return Revealed In First Season 24 Set Video

One minor variation appears in the reporting. TV Series Finale characterized the return as covering the full 2026-27 season, while several higher-profile entertainment publications described it more narrowly as a season-long arc. The claim only says Weatherly will return in season 24 and does not specify the number of episodes or the precise length of his role. That distinction therefore does not undermine the claim.