'It Was Quite Moving.' The Story Behind How NCIS: Origins Ultimately Got To Use David McCallum's Original Hat

Origins episode “The Edge” are ahead! NCIS: Origins Season 2’s third episode shed a lot of light on Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard, like why he talks to bodies, why he calls Leroy Jethro Gibbs by his middle name,

‘NCIS’ star makes surprise return to series after 4 years

Harmon will return in the flesh for a special crossover event on Tuesday, Nov. 11. For one night only, “NCIS” and “NCIS: Origins” are swapping time slots; the spinoff will air first at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the original series.

‘NCIS: Origins’ Reveals How Leroy Jethro Gibbs and Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard’s Life-Changing Relationship Began (Exclusive)

NCIS: Origins revealed more of the backstory of Special Agent Leroy Gibbs ( Austin Stowell) and NIS medical examiner Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard ( Adam Campbell) on tonight’s episode, and it was a surprise how much Gibbs’ friendship meant to Ducky and how little of it Gibbs remembered.

As NCIS: Sydney Brought Blue Back To The Team, Now There Are Two New Mysteries That Have Me More Hooked For Season 3

Warning: SPOILERS for the NCIS: Sydney episode “Lost in Translation” are ahead!
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NCIS: Sydney Season 3 Episode 3 recap: NCIS encounters a new mysterious man goes by the name "The Ghost"

NCIS: Sydney Season 3 Episode 3, titled “Lost in Translation”, premiered on October 28, 2025. The episode opens with Blue returning to NCIS after her leave, but the office feels different now.
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Longtime ‘NCIS’ actor returning to franchise for first time in 4 years

Mark Harmon, who spent 18 seasons on "NCIS," is reprising his role as special agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs for a crossover event.

NCIS’ Latest Case Has Me Wondering If Something’s Brewing Between Torres And Knight, But I Also Need To Talk About That Abby Reference

However, that doesn’t mean the episode that just finished airing on the 2025 TV schedule was just your run-of-the-mill case of the week. “The Sound and the Fury” brought back NCIS Special Agent Dale Sayer for a spooky night case that ended with me wondering if there’s something deeper brewing between Nick Torres and Jessica Knight.

Adam Campbell brings delightful Ducky to 'NCIS: Origins'

"Great News" and "Mixology" alum Adam Campbell told UPI he was honored to reprise his "NCIS" character on this week's episode of the show's "Origins" prequel.
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