NCIS Star’s Unexpected Comeback to Series After 4 Years

After a four-year hiatus, Mark Harmon is making a surprising comeback to the “NCIS” franchise. Fans will be delighted to see Harmon reprise his role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in an upcoming episode of “NCIS: Origins.” In this prequel to the hit show set in the early 1990s, Harmon will not only provide narration but also appear in the flesh for a special crossover event on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

The episode will follow a younger Gibbs, played by Austin Stowell, and his team as they solve a case involving the death of a naval officer in the ’90s on “NCIS: Origins.” This case will then resurface in the present day on the original “NCIS” series. Exciting, right?

According to co-showrunners David J. North and Gina Lucita Montreal, fans have been eager to know what Gibbs has been up to since he disappeared to Alaska four years ago. They promise that Gibbs is no longer living a solitary life and that viewers are in for a treat.

Harmon himself expressed his pride in the storytelling on “Origins” and the opportunity to revisit Gibbs. As an executive producer on the prequel series, he was thrilled to work on this special crossover event.

For those who have been following Harmon’s journey on “NCIS,” he took a step back from the show after an impressive 18-season run. However, now, he is back in action, bringing Gibbs to life once again. “NCIS: Origins” is in its second season and has been keeping fans entertained with exciting storylines.

If you are a fan of the “NCIS” franchise, mark your calendars for Tuesday nights on CBS and Paramount+. Both “NCIS” and “NCIS: Origins” air back to back starting at 8 p.m. ET. And don’t worry if you miss an episode, as you can catch up on Paramount+ the day after the initial broadcast.

Exciting times are ahead for “NCIS” fans with Mark Harmon’s return to the series. Make sure to tune in and enjoy the ride as we delve deeper into Gibbs’ backstory and see where his journey takes us next.