NCIS Boss Drops Bombshell on Mark Harmon’s Status – What’s Next for Gibbs After Explosive Exit?

The good news: Leroy Jethro Gibbs is alive and well. But is he ready to rejoin his NCIS team?

In the last episode, viewers witnessed Gibbs in a newly finished boat explosion. In the aftermath, Gibbs appeared to do the Dead Man’s Float before discreetly swimming away underwater.

Showrunner Steven D. Binder revealed that Season 19 picks up shortly after this explosive twist. Gibbs, pursuing a serial killer alone, is cut off from his team but is about to undergo a change in the beginning episodes. Binder explained that they shot various scenes for the boat explosion, leaving all possibilities open for Gibbs. While it’s clear he’s not dead, the extent of his involvement with the team remains uncertain.

Binder addressed reports of Mark Harmon’s reduced presence this season, emphasizing that many things reported on the show are not necessarily true. Harmon’s appearance in a limited number of episodes is part of the ongoing narrative, and the focus remains on telling compelling stories with the existing characters, including Gibbs. Despite the challenges of filming due to COVID safety protocols, the team is dedicated to delivering engaging and impactful storytelling.