Trevor Scott chats with “NCIS” showrunners ahead of epic primetime lineup

The magic behind this on-screen success begins with a simple script. At the Austin Film Festival, Steve Binder, showrunner and executive producer for “NCIS,” and David North, co-showrunner and executive producer for “NCIS: Origins,” offered a rare glimpse into the writers’ room of this iconic series. Watch the full interview above to learn what goes into making an episode for one of the most popular procedural franchises on TV, and to hear their advice to aspiring writers.

Fans are in for a treat tonight with “NCIS Tuesdays,” marking the first time all primetime “NCIS” shows air together on one night. The lineup kicks off at 7 p.m. with “NCIS,” followed by “NCIS: Origins” at 8 p.m., and concludes with “NCIS: Sydney” at 9 p.m. Don’t miss this thrilling night of back-to-back “NCIS” action!