Curious About Mark Harmon’s Departure from NCIS? Want to Know the Truth?

Mark Harmon, the iconic Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS, has bid farewell to the show after an incredible 20-year run. Gibbs’ departure occurred in the 19th season when he chose to stay in Alaska. While some fans have mixed reactions to this change, Harmon cited his desire to keep the character fresh and challenging as his guiding principle.

Although Mark Harmon has left the show, he still maintains a connection with NCIS off-screen, leaving the possibility of a guest appearance in the future. Gibbs’ departure was hinted at in his farewell episode titled “Great Wide Open,” where he and McGee solved a case in Alaska, and Gibbs decided to stay, leaving NCIS behind. It was a bittersweet moment, but many feel that Gibbs deserves some peace and solitude, while the door remains open for a potential return in future seasons.