Mark Harmon on Returning as Gibbs: “Never Say Never” — And Fans Are Losing It!

It’s been nearly three years since Leroy Jethro Gibbs sailed off into the Alaskan sunset — but fans have never stopped asking: Is Mark Harmon coming back to NCIS?

Now, the man himself is finally speaking. In a recent appearance tied to his new book, Harmon told Entertainment Weekly,

“Gibbs is not retired in my mind. He’s living in Alaska. Could he come back? Never say never.”

The internet exploded.

NCIS fans flooded social media with theories and hopes for a surprise appearance in the upcoming milestone 1000th episode, or even the NCIS: Origins prequel series. Some believe he might mentor a young Gibbs or appear in a flash-forward.

Regardless of how it happens, one thing’s clear: Mark Harmon is still the heart of the franchise. And the door? Still cracked open.

Fans have been holding their breath — and now it’s official: Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo are finally stepping back into the spotlight with the upcoming spin-off NCIS: Tony & Ziva. After years of longing, tears, and cryptic tweets, Tiva is truly back.

Set in Europe, the series picks up after Ziva David was revealed to be alive — and in hiding — while Tony DiNozzo raised their daughter Tali in secret. The new show promises a mix of action, international espionage, and intimate family dynamics.

“It’s not just a reunion,” Weatherly said. “It’s a reckoning. There’s love, regret, and danger — all colliding.”

Behind the scenes, both stars are co-producing the project, with scripts shaped by their own ideas about Tony and Ziva’s emotional evolution. Fans can expect the same witty banter, but with deeper emotional stakes — and maybe a long-overdue kiss or two.

Social media has already gone wild, with #Tiva2025 trending worldwide after the first set photo leaked. After more than a decade apart, Tony and Ziva are back in blue — and fans are ready.