The show was filmed on location in New York City with references to suburban areas as well.[2][3] Selleck has called the New York City setting "another character" on the show.[4][5][6] The series debuted on September 24, 2010,[7] with episodes airing on Fridays following CSI: NY before being moved to Wednesdays at 10:00 p.m. Eastern and Pacific time and 9:00 p.m. Central and Mountain time for a four-week tryout. After four weeks, it returned to its original Friday 10:00 p.m. Eastern time slot, where it remained until its cancellation in 2024.
On March 29, 2023, CBS announced the show had been renewed for a fourteenth season, with the cast and producers reportedly taking a pay cut to secure the renewal.[8][9] On July 21, 2023, CBS announced the renewed fourteenth season would be delayed and on hold due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[10] On November 20, 2023, it was announced that the fourteenth season would be its last.[11] The first ten episodes of the season began airing on February 16, 2024,[12] while the rest of the season, consisting of eight episodes,[11] premiered on October 18, 2024.[13] The series finale aired on December 13, 2024.[14]
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