On DVD, the season comes loaded with bonus features – including the “spin-off” NCIS episode, a look at New Orleans, and the writing process for the show.

If you believe NCIS: New Orleans Season 1 Episode 7, then the Axelrod Industries guys really need a primer in How to Succeed in Cover-Up Without Really Trying.

This award-winning actress who portrays Dr. Loretta Wade on NCIS: New Orleans does so much more behind the scenes with her more than 500 works of art she lends to various exhibits across the nation.

So "NCIS: New Orleans" wins a freshman-season finish as TV's No. 1 newcomer. Here are 10 or so reasons why: 10. It had the best launch pad on television.