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As the third longest-running primetime drama in America, NCIS is a television staple. Its characters and stories have graced network airwaves since 2003, and its recent renewal suggests that this industry giant won’t be slowing down anytime soon. It still retains a loyal legion of fans, and its genre-typical rotating cast only adds to its charm. However, for all its brilliance, there’s a flaw in the show’s design, and that issue is tied to the show’s former NCIS Supervisor, Mark Harmon’s Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Back in 2003, when the show was just starting, Gibbs met with Tobias C. Fornell (Joe Spano). Like many of the show’s protagonists, Fornell has served as a federal employee. He was also one of Gibbs’ notable friends, yet their friendship often seemed ambiguous.

In fact, during his series debut, Spano’s character doesn’t seem to recognize his old friend. Originally,...

On January 15, 1981, NBC premiered the police drama Hill Street Blues, which went on to air for seven seasons and collect 26 Emmy Awards wins during its run. The Hollywood Reporter’s original review of the show’s early episodes is below:

Wouldn’t it be ironic if Hill Street Blues lost the cutting edge that prompted the critics to rave and the Emmys to flow — and the ratings picked up? Now ensconced in a Thursday night position opposite 20/20 on ABC and movies on CBS, the second season debut of Hill Street, directed by supervising producer Greg Hoblit, still has the qualities and quality that made critics wax effusive, and which apparently turned a lot of viewers off.

For first-time viewers, the carnival of characters which gives the series its richness for addicts such as this viewer, may seem initially confusing. The structure is still the bits-and-pieces-flow-of-events unfolding over the course...

The character of Tobias Fornell (played by Joe Spano) was part of the very first episode of NCIS, but without a history with any of the team then. That was retconned as Spano kept appearing, with Fornell and Mark Harmon‘s Gibbs ending up going way back. And so the prequel, NCIS: Origins, has a rich history with which to play with Austin Stowell‘s Gibbs and the young Fornell (Lucas Dixon), who has now been introduced. (It’s a relationship Stowell wants to explore.) Dixon appeared in Episode 6 when Franks (Kyle Schmid) and Wheeler (Patrick Fischler) met with an FBI agent for intel on a case. That agent called over “Tobias” to share what he’d found, which the young man did while snacking on tacos, much to Franks’ annoyance. He also rubbed Franks the wrong way for not thinking of the obvious fact that just because their person...

Mark Harmon was involved with NCIS: Origins from day one. The actor serves as a producer on the prequel series, as well as the narrator of each episode. He's been replaced as Leroy Jethro Gibbs by Austin Stowell, but his spirit is still very much felt in the character.

Harmon made a surprise cameo as Gibbs in a recent episode, despite previously stating that he had gotten his fill of playing the character onscreen. He had so much fun in his cameo that he allegedly plans to make additional appearances on NCIS: Origins moving forward (in addition to narrating).

Mark Harmon left NCIS during season 19 “Sturgeon Season” – Gibbs and Fornell (Joe Spano) attempt to track down the leader of a drug ring who supplied drugs to Fornell’s daughter. Also, the team deals with the case of a missing cadaver from the NCIS autopsy room, on the 18th season premiere of NCIS,...

With several episodes of NCIS: Origins currently airing, the mysteries that many fans wanted to learn about are taking shape. The series dives into the checkered past of Mark Harmon's Leroy Jethro Gibbs and how he became the seasoned detective we met in the original show. Narrated by Harmon himself, the prequel premiered on October 14, 2024, featuring Austin Stowell as a younger Gibbs working in the agency at the Camp Pendleton branch. Throughout the episodes, we meet younger versions of cast members from the original, such as Vera Strickland and Mike Franks, and most recently, Tobias Fornell.

Fornell, originally played by Joe Spano, was introduced in "Yankee White" as an FBI agent who challenges Gibbs over jurisdiction. This was seemingly the first time the two characters met. However, it is later revealed in NCIS that they met long ago, when Fornell married Gibbs's second wife, Diane Sterling. The enigma of...

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for NCIS Season 22, Episode 5With a police procedural focused on the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) in Virginia, its unsurprising that other government agencies are featured in NCIS. In the series premiere, "Yankee White," NCIS, the FBI, and the Secret Service started butting heads as Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon), Tobias Fornell (Joe Spano), and Caitlin Todd (Sasha Alexander) fought over case jurisdiction when a Navy Commander died on Air Force One. Despite their differences, Gibbs offers Todd a job at NCIS by the end of the episode. While it took a while longer for Fornell and Gibbs to learn to cooperate, their rivalry turned into friendship and created a good working relationship between the FBI and NCIS during their tenure.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for NCIS: Origins episode 6, "Incognito."

This article mentions suicide.

Amid the complicated case in NCIS: Origins episode 6, "Incognito," it also solves the franchise's oldest plot hole with the introduction of a fan-favorite character. CBS' latest expansion series from the NCIS universe tackles Leroy Jethro Gibbs' first years in the agency. The cast is a mix of familiar faces, such as Mike Franks and Vera Strickland, as well as new ones, including Lala Dominguez and Randy Randolf. While it can't bring in the majority of Gibbs' McRt agents because of where it sits in the timeline, it can explore the secret history of some of his oldest relationships.

True to its revelation about NCIS: Origins centering on Lala's untold story, "Incognito" highlights her struggles maintaining her place as a capable agent in a man-dominated field. It also doesn't help that Franks tends to be misogynistic something that...

Who Plays Young Tobias Fornell in NCIS: Origins Episode 6? Casting Explained - Main Image

The younger version of fan-favorite character Tobias Fornell recently made his NCIS: Origins debut in the recently aired episode 6.

Since the prequel series premiered, fans have been wondering which characters from the main series will appear and reveal their origins as part of the telling of Leroy Gibbs' early investigative years.

Who Plays Young Tobias Fornell in NCIS: Origins?

The young Tobias Fornell in NCIS: Origins is played by actor Lucas Dixon. He is following in the footsteps of Joe Spano, who famously plays him in the original NCIS series.

While Dixon is not yet a household name among the general viewers, he has made guest appearances in hit TV series such as Blindspot, The Tick, Elementary, and Masters of Sex.

His current role in NCIS: Origins is Dixon's most high-profile project to date considering the...

The following contains spoilers from the Nov. 11 episode of CBS’ NCIS: Origins.

NCIS: Origins this week took steps towards establishing why the story that narrator Gibbs is telling us about “her” aka Special Agent Lala Dominguez resonates with him to this day.

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Along the way, we briefly laid eyes on a young version of a character who would appear in the NCIS mothership’s very first episode,...

Since its debut in 2003, NCIS has captivated audiences with its gripping naval investigations and complex characters, including Emily Fornell, whose sudden death shocked fans. Over the years, the CBS procedural NCIS universe has introduced numerous recurring characters, with Tobias Fornell and Diane Sterling being particularly memorable. FBI Agent Tobias Fornell (Joe Spano) is a close ally of NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon), while Diane Sterling (Melinda McGraw) is Fornell's ex-wife and Gibbs' second ex-wife. Their unique dynamic and enduring camaraderie provided a compelling backdrop, particularly when their daughter, Emily Fornell (Juliette Angelo), became involved.

As a teenager, Emily Fornell first appeared in season 4 and quickly became a beloved recurring character. Her journey through adolescence included struggles with addiction, which was poignantly explored in later seasons. Emily's relationship with her father, Tobias, was both touching and heartbreaking, as he tirelessly tried to help her through recovery. However, her...

With a procedural series as long-running as NCIS, the show has seen its fair share of cast members come and go. After Mark Harmon, the face of the NCIS universe, exited the main series in Season 19, the final original cast member was David McCallum's Donald "Ducky" Mallard. But following the actor's death in 2023, NCIS paid tribute to the actor and his character in Season 21. Sean Murray's Timothy McGee may be the most-tenured main character currently in the show, but there's one actor who has been with the series since the very beginning: Joe Spano's Tobias Fornell.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for NCIS season 22, episode 4.

After 22 seasons, NCIS writes out its final original cast members by introducing their replacement. Being on the air for more than two decades and still bringing in impressive ratings is no easy feat, hence why the success of Don Belissario and Don McGill's procedural continues to thrive. On the heels of debuting Leroy Jethro Gibbs' Major Case Response Team in Jag, the Navy Yard-based squad was soon awarded their own show, with the pilot, "Yankee White." This laid the foundation for NCIS, establishing the brand of justice and commitment to service that the team is known for.

Over the years, NCIS has lost so many characters. However, much like other long-running shows on network TV, it has found a way to move forward by bringing in new faces to fill the void left by their predecessors. The death of Ducky Mallard meant...

Alden Parker's hallucinations of Lily reveal a mysterious past trauma that may shape his character in NCIS season 22. Showrunner Steven D. Binder hints at a deeper story for Parker, suggesting repressed memories and a tragic incident. The revelation of Lily's mystery adds a personal arc for Parker, potentially exploring his past in a new way for the character.

What Alden Parker's hallucinations mean and how they shape up his story in NCIS season 22 is addressed by showrunner Steven D. Binder. Despite a rather bland case for its year-ender, the NCIS season 21 finale's story had two big storylines for its newest McRt characters. While Jessica Knight dealt with a game-changing offer, Parker almost died in an accident while investigating a case. Interestingly, however, as he continued to lose blood, he started calling someone named "Lily." By the time he was asked about it while he was recuperating, he claimed that he...

Brian Dietzen is back on set for NCIS season 22 amid Jimmy Palmer and Jessica Knight's uncertain future. Knight may leave McRt for her dream job, but a break-up with Palmer isn't guaranteed. Despite accepting Director Vance's offer, there's no clear indication that NCIS is writing out Katrina Law.

After the summer break, Brian Dietzen is back on the set for NCIS season 22 amid continued questions about Jimmy Palmer and Jessica Knight's future. On top of the mystery about Alden Parker's Lily in the NCIS season 21 finale, the capper also introduced a major dilemma for the couple. Director Leon Vance offered Knight her dream job, but that meant that she would have to leave the Major Case Response Team (McRt), including Jimmy. When NCIS season 21 wrapped up, the pair's future remained hanging in the balance, with the promise that season 22 would officially resolve it.

Taking it to his official Instagram account,...

Filming begins for the NCIS: Tony & Ziva spinoff with new cast additions announced. The plot follows Tony and Ziva on the run in Europe after Tony's security firm is attacked. Isla Gie has been cast to play Tali, the titular duo's young daughter, in the Paramount+ drama alongside other cast members in Budapest.

Filming is underway for NCIS: Tony & Ziva, with the spinoff revealing more of its cast members, and announcing who will play Tali. In the upcoming Paramount+ drama, Tony Dinozzo (Michael Weatherly) and Ziva (Cote de Pablo) are raising their daughter together, but when Tonys security company is attacked, the couple finds themselves on the run in Europe. They try to figure out the culprit, learning to trust each other again in hopes of finally getting their happy ending.

Paramount+ has now unveiled details behind who will be joining lead stars and executive producers Weatherly and de Pablo,...

Mark Harmon's new movie role is a refreshing change from his iconic NCIS character, showcasing his extensive acting abilities. After nearly two decades as Gibbs, Harmon's return to acting in Freaky Friday 2 reminds fans of his versatile career before NCIS. Harmon's upcoming role as Ryan Volvo will help audiences see him beyond Gibbs and highlight his diverse acting range.

Mark Harmon's upcoming movie role is a necessary career step away from NCIS central character, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, whom he played for nearly two decades in over 400 episodes. Harmon's lengthy effort stretches back to when he, a few other original NCIS characters, and the concept of the military police procedural were introduced in the legal drama Jag. What started as a two-part backdoor pilot burgeoned into a popular, long-running TV series that's still being made today and inspired the creation of four NCIS spinoff series and an upcoming NCIS prequel series.

Joe Spano's character, FBI agent Tobias Fornell, has appeared in 56 episodes of NCIS, making him the most-featured guest star. Fornell's appearances amount to more than two seasons, surpassing some regular cast members' episode counts. Fornell's character is essential due to his adversarial yet relatable relationship with Gibbs, making him a valuable part of the ensemble cast.

There is one NCIS guest star who has more appearances in the series than some of its regular characters. The show has been on television for 21 years, with the franchise preparing for NCIS season 22. While the franchise has experimented with many offshoots of the original series, none have the longevity of the flagship. The show's likability is partly due to its ensemble cast, which keeps it exciting. While the most profound characters are typically series regulars, that isn't always true with NCIS.

Some supporting NCIS cast members have more impact on the series than its regular cast members.

Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo are ready to head on a new adventure in the upcoming spinoff NCIS: Tony & Ziva. Their new spinoff series is going to start filming anytime now. Therefore, fans want to know any and everything that will happen with this highly-anticipated series.

The pair have shared some information on the spinoff including how it will be different from the original series. What did the two stars have to say about their new series?

NCIS Pictured left to right: Cote de Pablo, Michael Weatherly and Joe Spano Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS 2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Michael Weatherly And Cote de Pablo Filming NCIS: Tony & Ziva Soon

Deadline reported that Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo are gearing up to film their new series NCIS: Tony & Ziva soon. In this new spinoff series, Tony and Ziva and their daughter Tali, are in Europe.

According to Cote de Pablo in Off Duty: An NCIS Rewatch, Leroy Jethro Gibbs doesn't lock his door in NCIS because he's lost what mattered most when his wife and daughter were killed. The new NCIS prequel series, NCIS: Origins, will delve deeper into Gibbs' past and can make this trait sadder than it already is. Based on the timeline, NCIS: Origins will start around the time when Gibbs lost his family after they were brutally murdered.

The real reason why Leroy Jethro Gibbs doesn't lock his front door is revealed by a former NCIS actor. For almost two decades, Mark Harmon's character was the fearless leader of DC's Major Case Response Team (McRt). Aside from his leadership style, which was rooted in loyalty and fairness, NCIS also added certain quirks to the character, including his penchant for leaving his front door open. This means that anyone could come in,...

Wilmer Valderrama envisions a dramatic, heroic death for Nick Torres in NCIS, wanting a storm of bullets and violins in the background. NCIS has a history of gruesome scenes, but major character deaths are rare, making it uncertain if Torres will meet Valderrama's wishes. While NCIS may be scaling back on violence, the Paramount+ spinoff with Tony and Ziva on Paramount+ could provide Torres' ideal death scene.

Wilmer Valderrama reveals how he wants Nick Torres to die in NCIS, and it's quite bloody. Essentially a replacement for Michael Weatherly's Tony Dinozzo Jr., Torres has been in the police procedural since 2016. The character has been a solid addition to the team and was the final official member of the squad that Mark Harmon's Leroy Jethro Gibbs was able to mentor. As NCIS season 22 approaches, however, Valderrama entertains the idea of ending his arc in the show in a gruesome way.

Ari Haswari is a pivotal antagonist in NCIS, setting the scene for the franchise's future with ties to Ziva David. NCIS: Tony & Ziva will explore the characters further, including Ari's impact on Ziva's story and character development. Rudolf Martin's portrayal of Ari in NCIS episodes like "Bte Noire" and "Kill Ari" was crucial in shaping the show's history.

While it's been nearly two decades since he originated on NCIS, Ari Haswari remains the series' most crucial antagonist. Rudolf Martin's character is elemental in setting the scene for the future of NCIS at one of the most pivotal times in the franchise's history. Martin portrays an Israeli-born, rogue Mossad officer. He is initially protected by Tobias Fornell (Joe Spano) and the FBI, even though he puts the original NCIS characters in danger. But it's eventually revealed that Ari has betrayed Israel, with major significance to the series due to Ari's ties to his half-sister,...

Ari is arguably NCIS' best villain, as he kept Gibbs on his toes througout his arc. Aris is also the only villain who successfully kills a team member. Actor Rudolf Martin reveals other NCIS spinoffs attempted to cast him, but he declined as he saw no point after playing Ari. NCIS could draw inspiration from Ari's excellent arc to bring in a formidable new villain for season 22.

Other spinoffs have tried casting NCIS' most lethal villain, actor Rudolf Martin reveals. Being on the air for more than two decades, NCIS has come up with some cruel bad guys, the majority of them were eventually taken down at the end of every episode by the Major Case Response Team (McRt). Some, however, were given multi-episode arcs leading to special finales or crossover events. In NCIS' 1000th episode, the show even revisited its very first bad guy. Out of all the villains...

NCIS: Origins has the potential to fill in important gaps in Leroy Gibbs' backstory, including his wife and daughter's tragic murder. The prequel series can also address the mysterious history between Gibbs and Fornell, shedding light on their friendship before NCIS. Gibbs and Fornell supposedly first met in the NCIS pilot, but it was eventually revealed that they knew each other because they were once married to the same woman, effectively creating a plot hole.

NCIS: Origins can explain so many things about Mark Harmon's beloved character, but it also has the opportunity to finally fix Leroy Jethro Gibbs' oldest plot hole. A few years before he met Kate Todd in "Yankee White," Gibbs and his team were introduced in Jag via a backdoor pilot. It's usually omitted from NCIS' history, considering how successful the flagship series has become. As the universe evolves beyond a straightforward expansion, it goes...

Even with Gibbs, Todd, and Dinozzo missing from NCIS's 1,000th episode, a nostalgic tie back to the series' roots is evident. Harmon's departure, Todd's unfortunate end, and Dinozzo's spinoff plans explain the absence of key original cast members in the milestone episode. Alexander and Weatherly still managed to delight fans by reuniting on Instagram to chat about NCIS and their time on the show, proving their enduring bond.

Making television history on April 15, 2024, the long-running crime drama NCIS unveiled its 1,000th episode on CBS. Aptly titled "A Thousand Yards," the landmark episode comes full circle to address a crime that Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and his investigative team faced and failed to resolve in Season 1 in 2003. However, despite rounding up as many cast members as possible for the 1,000th episode, the glaring absence of at least three original characters is hard to overlook.

Before delving into the...

NCIS proved it can survive without Gibbs in its 1000th episode, showcasing the strength and evolution of the franchise. The absence of Mark Harmon's Gibbs sets the stage for new characters like McGee, Parker, Knight, and Torres to shine. Harmon's future involvement in a Gibbs prequel series highlights the franchise's ability to expand beyond its original characters.

The NCIS 1000th episode confirmed that the franchise can survive the departure of one specific major character. Now airing NCIS season 21, the police procedural has been on CBS for over two decades. The franchise celebrated its 1000th episode this week, and the episode was a chance to flex the strength of the franchise. Naturally, the flagship NCIS was chosen to host the celebration of the franchise's milestone event. The event saw the return of retired FBI agent Tobias Fornell, played by Joe Spano, but the episode didn't bring back nearly as...

Some fan-favorite characters like Abby, Ziva, and Gibbs didn't appear in the NCIS 1000th episode, but their eventual return is anticipated. Although characters like Ellie Bishop and Jack Sloane could easily be woven back into the storyline, their future in the NCIS universe remains uncertain. The absence of characters like Ducky in the 1000th episode doesn't diminish their importance, as their legacy continues to impact the NCIS universe.

There are some characters who didn't appear in the NCIS 1000th episode who will hopefully return to the franchise someday. Now airing NCIS season 21, the mothership NCIS recently celebrated the franchise's 1000th episode between the original series and its spinoffs. Although the episode referenced original NCIS characters like former NCIS Special Agent Caitlin Todd (Sasha Alexander) and former NCIS Director Thomas Morrow (Alan Dale), and featured former FBI agent Tobias Fornell (Joe Spano), the episode left out some noteworthy characters, a few...

The following contains major spoilers from NCIS Season 21, Episode 7, "A Thousand Yards," which debuted Monday, April 15 on CBS.

The 1,000th episode of the NCIS franchise is an occasion, and that's what NCIS Season 21, Episode 7, "A Thousand Yards" feels like. It's an episode more designed to celebrate the milestone than to move the TV show forward in any way. There's a tremendous amount of references packed into 42 minutes as the script by Christopher J. Walid stretches -- unsurprisingly -- all the way back to the very first NCIS story, "Yankee White."

Fans who have been watching since then will delight in a tremendous number of references and callbacks to the history of the franchise, as well as some high-profile guest appearances. However, "A Thousand Yards" almost looks backward too much, as its central plot frays once the true villain is revealed. The story sometimes feels like it's fitting around the special event,...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for NCIS Season 21 Episode 7 “A Thousand Yards.”] For a milestone as major as the franchise’s 1,000th episode, NCIS pulls out all the stops, from guest stars (LA‘s Daniela Ruah as Kensi! Hawai’i‘s Vanessa Lachey as Jane! Joe Spano as Fornell!) to Easter eggs (like connections in the case to dead characters like Tom Morrow and Kate Todd and it all linking back to the mothership’s very first investigation). It also starts off by putting one of the agency’s own in the hospital. While visiting his late wife’s grave and then having an awkward, tense conversation with his son, Jared (Spence Moore II), Director Vance (Rocky Carroll) is shot by a sniper. While Carroll, speaking with TV Insider for our weekly aftershow, NCIS: Case Closed, never worried about being killed off, he does recall of the initial conversation he had with the episode’s writer,...

It was only appropriate that the 1,000th episode of the NCISverse aired on the Mother Ship.

While NCIS Season 21 Episode 7 didn't live up to all the hype (what could have?), it was still enjoyable and well-constructed.

It also skillfully drew upon NCIS's long history, going back 21 seasons.

The spotlight fell on Rocky Carroll's Director Vance, who has been too close to becoming a recurring character in recent seasons.

The storyline hearkened back to one of Vance's shining emotional moments when his wife Jackie was killed during an assassination attempt on Eli David on NCIS Season 10 Episode 11.

As expected, that event had lasting repercussions on the Vance family.

Kayla followed her father's lead and became an NCIS agent afloat.

Jared, who was closer to Jackie, had been adrift since then, never committing to anything in Leon's mind.

For his part, Jared didn't understand how Leon could stay with a...

CBS NCIS on Monday night delivered the franchise’s 1,000th total episode, including any and all spinoffs. What Easter eggs did writer Christopher J. Waild scatter throughout the hour, for longtime fans to find?

The milestone episode, “A Thousand Yards,” took its wink-wink title from Kasie’s finding that the sniper who shot Vance at his late wife’s grave site in the cold open was that far a distance away.

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A new clip has been revealed for the 1000th episode of NCIS ahead of its airing on CBS. It reveals the first footage of the return of Joe Spano reprising his role as Tobias Fornell.

It's revealed in the clip how Fornell returns in the episode, which features a story about the NCIS agents targeted by an unknown threat. While the agents discuss how the anonymous enemy knows their history, Fornell comes in to reveal that he's also been targeted, having had his garage blown up. Though Fornell is a former FBI agent and not officially part of the group, he figures he's also become a target because of his association with NCIS, stating in the clip, "I've been saving the asses of NCIS for twenty years." The preview can be watched below.

Related CBS Boss Addresses Pauley Perrette's Potential Return to NCIS With other fan favorites from the past returning to the franchise,...

NCIS sneak peek clips have been released from monumental Episode 1,000.

The big day arrives on Monday, April 15, when the 1,000th episode from the NCIS Universe finally debuts.

These 1,000 episodes are from NCIS and its various spin-offs, including the Los Angeles and New Orleans chapters.

It has already been teased that several characters from the past are returning, but so are two actresses from the spin-offs.

This will serve as NCIS Season 21, Episode 7, and begin a streak of new episodes taking us through the season finale.

Yep, that’s right. The NCIS season finale is already on the horizon.

TV promo for NCIS Season 21, Episode 7

Below is the TV promo that is running for the new NCIS episode. We are sharing it first so people know what will be addressed in the sneak peeks later in this article.

“NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past. Also, Vance...

Tobias Fornell returns in NCIS' 1000th episode, seeking help from Parker's team against a mysterious threat. Gibbs' appearance in the milestone episode remains uncertain, with slim chances of a return. Deaths of Caitlin Todd and Tom Morrow play a crucial role in the team's current case in NCIS' 1000th episode.

NCIS' 1000th episode clip reveals the return of an original cast member. CBS' long-running procedural franchise will commemorate a milestone with a case that will prompt the Special Agents to look back at the history of the agency. While it won't be a traditional crossover special, the outing will involve some characters from NCIS spinoffs. Still, the main burden to solve the case falls on HQ, as they scramble to piece the clues that would point them towards their mysterious suspect. Luckily for them, they will get some help from an unusual ally.

As seen in a new NCIS' 1000th episode,...

NCIS celebrates its 1000th episode, highlighting memorable moments with Gibbs and a planned focus on NCIS Director Vance. The 1000th episode storyline sees the team facing a threat from the past, with the possibility of Gibbs' return still up in the air. While Harmon's Gibbs might not be in the 1000th episode, he remains involved in the expanding NCIS universe with upcoming projects.

A new NCIS video celebrates its 1000th overall episode with clips from the upcoming episodes mixed with other memorable moments with Leroy Jethro Gibbs and more. CBS' prime procedural franchise is crossing a major milestone despite its shortened year. A lot has already happened to Special Agent Alden Parker's team since returning for NCIS season 21, including Nick Torres almost going to prison and Ducky Mallard's death, which saw the return of Michael Weatherly's Tony Dinozzo. Moving forward, however, NCIS has one more special event to celebrate.

A special NCIS promo was released to celebrate the franchise reaching 1,000 episodes.

As previously reported by Monsters and Critics, a full synopsis for Episode 1,000 was finally released.

It’s a big night for the NCIS Universe, as reaching 1,000 episodes is a big deal. That count includes episodes from NCIS, NCIS: New Orleans, NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: Hawai’i, and NCIS: Syndey.

The April 15 episode will also feature appearances from Daniela Ruah and Vanessa Lachey. Daniela played Kensi Blye on NCIS: Los Angeles, while Vanessa currently plays Jane Tennant on NCIS: Hawai’i.

Additional surprise appearances are in store for that upcoming episode, including the return of Tobias Fornell as Joe Spano plays the former FBI agent again.

As a reminder, NCIS Episode 1,000 debuts on Monday, April 15, at 9/8c.

Exciting NCIS promo video released to celebrate 1,000 episodes

Below is the promo video that has been released. It serves to commemorate all of the...

The NCIS franchise reaches quadruple digits in the upcoming 1000th episode on April 15. First-look images from the episode show Vance reuniting with son Jared in a potentially tense moment in a graveyard. The gallery also shows a new case undertaken by the NCIS team.

New images from the upcoming 1000th episode of NCIS offer a first look at the crossover event. The episode, which airs as part of NCIS season 21 on April 15, marks the moment that the overall franchise, which includes the spinoffs New Orleans, Los Angeles, Hawai'i, and Sydney, hits quadruple digits and will feature crossover characters from various shows in the universe. It will also feature the return of NCIS Director Leon Vance's (Rocky Carroll) son Jared, who hasn't been seen on the show since season 11 in 2013.

TV Insider has now shared a gallery of first-look images from the upcoming NCIS episode 1000. The images focus on a new...

Gibbs' return in NCIS' 1000th episode is demanded by a deep-cut reference to the show's history Per long-time cast member, Sean Murray, the special episode will reference the pilot case and feature callbacks to previous iconic moments. Although Gibbs' comeback to the main NCIS show is currently uncertain, he is already confirmed to return for NCIS: Origins.

A deep-cut Easter egg for NCIS' upcoming 1000th episode effectively demands Mark Harmon to reprise his role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Losing characters isn't an alien concept for long-running shows on TV. Almost every procedural has gone through its fair share of casting reshuffles, including NCIS. Just two years after it premiered in 2003, the series bid goodbye to its first original player, when Sasha Alexander decided to exit the series as Caitlin Todd. CBS used it to set up a compelling send-off, which saw the former Secret Service member getting murdered by Ari Haswari — Ziva David's brother.

NCIS' 1000th episode will be full of Easter eggs and callbacks to the show's most memorable moments, dating back to the pilot episode. Director Leon Vance will take center stage in the milestone episode, with familiar faces from the agency helping him solve a mystery. While Gibbs will unlikely be involved in the 1000th episode, fans can still expect a case-per-week format to keep them engaged.

Sean Murray teases Easter eggs that go back to the show's premiere in NCIS' 1000th episode. Playing Timothy McGee, the actor is the longest-serving cast member in the CBS police procedural. Because of this, he has been in the majority of groundbreaking NCIS episodes over the years, so celebrating the franchise's upcoming milestone will be very special. Not much has been revealed about the outing thus far, but it has been confirmed that NCIS' overall 1000th episode will put Director Leon Vance at the center of its storytelling.

The 1,000th episode from the NCIS Universe has officially been filmed.

Those numbers include episodes from the original NCIS and the various spin-offs.

“Reaching 1,000 episodes for the franchise was insane, and, by the way, I’m pointing out that almost 500 of those are just us,” NCIS star Sean Murray said.

Murray has been featured as Agent Timothy McGee since the first season. And his character is still going strong in NCIS Season 21.

“It’s unreal. We had a lot of people asking what it was like, and I kept kind of shaking my head because it’s really unfathomable,” Murray added to TV Insider.

Murray also teased NCIS set photos featuring Joe Spano. That’s the actor who has played Tobias Fornell for years. Fornell usually appears in a Gibbs-centric episode, but Mark Harmon retired his character to Alaska.

NCIS Episode 1,000 spoilers

The 1,000th episode from the NCIS Universe debuts on Monday,...

The 1000th episode of the NCIS franchise will feature cameos from NCIS: Hawaii and NCIS: Los Angeles cast members, Daniela Ruah and Vanessa Lachey. A recurring character from NCIS will appear in the milestone episode. The 1000th episode will focus on Director Leon Vance and include Easter eggs and references to the franchise's past.

The forthcoming 1,000th episode of the NCIS franchise will feature cameos from NCIS: Hawaii and NCIS: Los Angeles characters. As a spinoff to Jag, the procedural franchise has gained popularity since its launch in 2003 with the classic first installment, which currently stands as one of the longest-running series on television. Four more spinoffs were ordered, including NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans, NCIS: Sydney, and NCIS: Hawai'i, all of which are about to hit 1,000 episodes collectively.

According to TVLine, the 1000th episode of the NCIS franchise has two NCIS characters crossing over. NCIS: Los Angeles alum...

Big news has been revealed about the upcoming 1000th episode of the NCIS franchise.

Per TVLine, it has been revealed that the special episode will include at least one main character from both NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: Hawai'i. Daniela Ruah is set to reprise her role as Special Agent Kensi Blye-Deeks, returning to the franchise after starring in 14 seasons of the hit spinoff show NCIS: Los Angeles. Also on board for the special is Vanessa Lachey, who currently leads the cast of the spinoff NCIS: Hawai'i as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant. However, there is a catch, as neither Kensi nor Jane will appear "in person" with the NCIS characters. The appearances are still teased as "quite fun," though it's not clear how exactly they will be featured. The episode will premiere on April 15 on CBS.

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Fornell's return in NCIS' 1000th episode suggests Gibbs' cameo is unlikely because it would already be too distracting. Gibbs has not returned to DC, even skipping Ducky's funeral, leaving fans wondering when and how he will make his comeback in the series. Gibbs' NCIS comeback episode will likely be all about him. Harmon's confirmed return to the NCIS universe via a prequel series could pave the way for his eventual return to the main show.

NCIS is bringing back a fan-favorite character for its 1000th episode, but their return means that there's very little to no chance that Mark Harmon's Leroy Jethro Gibbs will show up. After celebrating its two decades on the air, CBS' long-running police procedural is commemorating another milestone — its 1000th overall episode. Instead of a massive crossover, the universe decides to focus the storytelling on its flagship series. Considering this, there have been theories...

NCIS Season 21 is still filming upcoming episodes, with the season finale slated to air this spring.

Despite this being a shortened season due to the Hollywood strikes, NCIS is about to have a monumental event.

NCIS will soon debut the 1,000th episode of an NCIS program (counting all its spin-offs). This is a big deal for the franchise.

That big episode is reportedly slated to arrive on Monday, April 15, with plenty of fanfare from CBS expected.

To take a franchise to 1000 episodes and beyond is extremely impressive, and there are no signs of the NCIS Universe slowing down.

It was recently revealed that Anthony Dinozzo and Ziva David are getting an NCIS spin-off. The stars (Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo) will be filming soon.

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An NCIS fan favorite is confirmed for a return in the special 1000th episode of the hit CBS series.

On Instagram, guest star Shelby Flannery shared an image from the set of the 1000th episode of NCIS. She noted her excitement about being involved with the series, and the photo revealed a look at her on the set with NCIS cast members. Standing among them is Joe Spano, confirming that he will return for the special episode as Tobias Fornell. Tobias has been a recurring character on NCIS since its first season, though the character resigned from the FBI to work as a P.I. in 2017. Spano last appeared on the show in 2022.

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Exciting NCIS 1000th episode will bring back fan-favorite Tobias Fornell to help solve a case with Alden Parker's team. In the images, Fornell is not in the interrogation room, meaning he isn't a suspect in the case. Unfortunately, Fornell's return decreases Gibbs' cameo chances in the milestone episode. There is still potential for other characters to return, however, like Tony Dinozzo and Ziva David.

A new NCIS behind-the-scenes images for its 1000th episode offer an idea about why a fan-favorite character is returning. CBS' most popular franchise is crossing a major milestone this year as it releases its 1000th overall offering. Instead of a big crossover, the storytelling will be focused on the mothership series as Special Agent Alden Parker and his team rush to sort out a case that puts Director Vance in jeopardy. Besides the main squad, however, they'll get some help from an old ally — Joe Spano's Tobias Fornell.

NCIS' 1000th episode brings back fan-favorite Fornell to help the team rescue Vance from a dangerous situation in the milestone episode. Fornell's return could pave the way for Gibbs' comeback after being absent during Ducky's farewell episode in NCIS season 21, episode 2. Hopefully, however, NCIS original cast members like Harmon, Weatherly, or Perrette can also make cameos.

NCIS' 1000th episode will see the return of a fan-favorite character. The long-running CBS franchise is celebrating a milestone episode, and instead of a big crossover, the universe decided to center its storytelling on its primary show. As previously confirmed, the special offering will broadcast as NCIS season 21, episode 7, which is slated to air on April 15. Long-time NCIS director Leon Vance will be the focus of the storyline.

While there is no doubt that Special Agent Alden Parker and his team are well-equipped to get Vance out of danger, it doesn't hurt to get some help from long-time allies.

NCIS season 21 will feature a tribute episode to honor the late David McCallum, who played Dr. Ducky Mallard. The episode, titled "The Stories We Leave Behind," will address McCallum's death and involve the NCIS team working on one of Ducky's unfinished cases. The tribute episode will be co-written by NCIS actor Brian Dietzen and will include a special and touching moment for audiences.

New images from NCIS season 21 reveal a glimpse of the tribute episode to Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard, who was played by David McCallum. McCallum died last September at the age of 90. The Scottish actor was an original cast member on the long-running CBS drama, having made multiple appearances in NCIS season 20.

TVLine has unveiled a preview of an upcoming NCIS season 21 episode, which doubles as both a tribute to Ducky and Mallard. Check them out below:

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Nick Offerman has been a bit of an Emmys bridesmaid so far, as the versatile actor has been nominated three times in his career but failed to turn any of them into cold, hard wins he can put on his shelf. This year, he earned his fourth nomination — and, surprisingly, his first one as an actor. He was nominated for Best Drama Guest Actor for HBO’s hugely successful video-game adaptation “The Last of Us.”

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That episode, titled “Long, Long Time,” was touted as one of the very best in the entire series and was certainly the most heartbreaking. The episode flashes back to Frank leaving Baltimore as the epidemic spread. Soon after, he stumbles across a protected compound belonging to Nick Offerman‘s Bill, who, at first, is reluctant...

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