NCIS: Sydney Season 3 Episode 8 - Release date news, time, streaming details, and more 

NCIS: Sydney Season 3 Episode 8 - Release date news, time, streaming details, and more  (Image via Paramount)
NCIS: Sydney Season 3 Episode 8 - Release date news, time, streaming details, and more (Image via Paramount)

NCIS: Sydney's 9th episode, titled “Turkey Shoot,” hits CBS on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 10:00 PM on CBS. The Australian crime procedural continues its third season with a case that appeared uncomplicated at first, but as episodes progressed, the case got tangled.

The third season of the Australian crime procedural delved into the conflict when an American sailor was discovered in suspicious circumstances. This led him to be accused of murder. The man was found dead, leading to a whirlwind of discoveries and investigative pursuits.


NCIS: Sydney Season 3 Episode 8: Streaming details and more

A homicide inquiry pulled the team into a dark spiral that is laced with shocking discoveries. The investigation delves into the sailor’s personal history and public exposure. The release schedule for Season 3 episodes has maintained the usual weekly structure, with new installments airing on Tuesday nights. Season 1 aired in 2023, followed by Season 2, which appeared in 2025.

Season 3 Episode 7 aired on December 2, 2025. Next Tuesday falls on December 9, and to excited fans, the date brings excitement.


Main and recurring cast of NCIS: Sydney Season 3

  • Olivia Swann stars as Michelle Mackey, NCIS Supervisory Special Agent
  • Todd Lasance appears as Jim “JD” Dempsey, AFP Sergeant, and deputy-lead under Mackey
  • Sean Sagar steps in as DeShawn Jackson, NCIS Special Agent
  • Tuuli Narkle acts as Evie Cooper, AFP liaison officer
  • Mavournee Hazel featured as Bluebird “Blue” Gleeson, AFP forensic scientist
  • William McInnes featured as Dr. Roy “Rosie” Penrose, AFP forensic pathologist

These six are the stable core ensemble for Season 3.

  • Claude Jabbour steps in as Travis “Trigger” Riggs
  • Georgina Haig takes the stage in guest roles across the season
  • Bert LaBonté features as a senior NCIS agent / other guest characters
  • Doris Younane, Simone Kessell, Fayssal Bazzi, Stephen Peacocke, Lincoln Lewis, and Anthony Hayes have various guest appearances

In Season 1, the NCIS team investigates crimes involving U.S. naval and marine personnel, navigating jurisdictional differences and cultural clashes. Season 1 zeroed in on mistrust and internal conflicts.

As agents learn to cooperate and leverage each other’s expertise, the story also frames the way for Season 2. NCIS: Sydney Season 2 further increases the threats and challenges, pushing the team towards more demanding cases.

The show balances traditional investigative techniques with a blend of covert operations, cybercrime, and high-risk scenarios, and thrilling investigations. This formula keeps the procedural element dynamic and engaging.

NCIS: Sydney is a spin-off of NCIS and its franchise. When the show launched, it marked the first spin-off of the franchise outside of the United States. This follows a fictional team of agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

Edited by Priscillah Mueni