NCIS: New York Soundtrack Season 1 (2026) Guide
Set against the backdrop of the city that never sleeps, NCIS: New York follows an elite team of Special Agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as they tackle high-stakes crimes threatening national security and military personnel across the Tri-State area. From smuggling operations in the bustling Port of New York and New Jersey to espionage plots hidden within Wall Street's financial corridors, the squad utilizes cutting-edge forensics and gritty street smarts to track down elusive criminals. Led by a seasoned, no-nonsense Special Agent in Charge, this diverse group of investigators must constantly balance their complex personal lives with the relentless, fast-paced demands of policing America's largest metropolis.
Episode 1: Pilot (Oct 6, 2026)
After years of special assignments and covert ops, Special Agent Sam Hanna returns to his hometown of New York City for a brand-new mission. When Sam's friend and Navy reservist Jack Halloway is found dead, he requests permission to investigate his friend's death. Robyn pairs Sam with roguish agent Nick Schaeffer, who introduces him to the rest of the team and work together to gather key information that can help find the culprits.
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Night Song
Scene Context: Nick orders a martini and a rare ribeye at a restaurant in Brooklyn.
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Money Mouth
Diamond Qing
Scene Context: Wyatt attempts to sell a previously returned engagement ring in the Diamond District, facing teasing from colleagues.
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I'm Waiting for the Man
Scene Context: Sam and Nick discuss family losses. The scene then transitions to Addy and Wyatt at the crime scene.
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Empire State Of Mind
Scene Context: Sam and Nick engage in verbal banter. Sam then presents a flag to Jack's widow, after which Nick advises Sam to remain under a bridge.
Episode 2: Family Business (Oct 13, 2026)
When a jewelry store robbery involving military explosives leads to the death of the jeweler’s son, the team is called into action to track who was behind the deadly heist.
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Your Kind of Crazy
Scene Context: Ben Gellman escorts his girlfriend to his family's jewelry store and provides her with a tour.
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Heavyweight
NFL & Blackway
Scene Context: Nick engages in sparring with his instructor while Sam observes and chooses not to participate.
Episode 3: Carousel (Oct 20, 2026)
After a Judge Advocate General prosecutor’s children are kidnapped from a park carousel, the team races to find them when they suspect it could be tied to her work. Meanwhile, Nick gets subpoenaed for an NYPD investigation and Sam tries to reconnect with a woman from his past.
Main Cast
- LL Cool J Sam Hanna
- Scott Caan Nick Schaeffer
- Jennifer Beals Robyn Wells
- Jacqueline Byers Addison 'Addy' Ross
- Devin Druid Sean Sullivan
- Shane Harper Wyatt Sellers
Official Trailer
Related Soundtracks
Soundtrack Crossovers
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode
| Episode | Song Title | Artist |
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| E1 | Night Song | Bobby Darin |
| E1 | Money Mouth | Diamond Qing |
| E1 | I'm Waiting for the Man | The Velvet Underground |
| E1 | Empire State Of Mind | JAŸ-Z, Alicia Keys |
| E2 | Your Kind of Crazy | Teddy Swims |
| E2 | Heavyweight | NFL & Blackway |
| E3 | Deceptacon (DFA Remix By Tim Goldsworthy & James Murphy for the DFA) | Le Tigre |