The eighth season of NCIS premieres next Tuesday, September 21. Below, we look back at last season's drama and a look ahead to the season premiere, "Spider and the Fly."

First, Mark Harmon, Pauley Perrette and Michael Weatherly talk to ET about some of the things to come. Check out their segment (and a few clips from the show) right here:

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Looking to catch up on where we stand after Season Seven? Follow the jump for two separate videos from CBS, recapping last season and bringing everybody up to speed ...

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