Will Mark Harmon Return to ‘NCIS’ or ‘Origins’ After Crossover Appearance?
What To Know
- Mark Harmon will reprise his role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the November 11 NCIS and NCIS: Origins crossover, appearing onscreen in the prequel’s first hour.
- Harmon, who remains an executive producer and narrator for NCIS: Origins, tells TV Insider if he’s open to future appearances.
- He reflects on the process of revisiting his character’s past and finds the narrative expansion and involvement in the prequel series both interesting and rewarding.
Now that we’re going to see Mark Harmon onscreen again as Leroy Jethro Gibbs, what are the chances he reprises the role again in the future? He’s appearing in the Tuesday, November 11, NCIS and NCIS: Origins crossover, in the first hour, the prequel’s.
“I don’t know,” Harmon admits to TV Insider. “[Showrunners] Gina [Lucita Monreal] and David [J. North] had an idea. I obviously like them, I admire ’em, worked with ’em for a very long time. They’re very good. They had an idea, and I liked the idea.”
He continues, “I try really hard to think about what’s best for the show or what possibly can work for this show. But part of that also is giving them the ability to write what they feel is right for the reasons they feel it’s right. I try hard not to bother them, not to make their job harder than it is, and it’s plenty hard just developing this new show. And I’m reminded by that because it’s exactly what the mothership was when it first debuted. And this is on a similar path, which is not a bad idea if it works. So, we’ll see.”
Harmon starred as Gibbs on NCIS for 18 full seasons before exiting as a series regular in its 19th. He hasn’t been seen onscreen since on the mothership, though he remains an executive producer. He’s also an EP on Origins, where he narrates every episode as the series follows the young version of his character, played by Austin Stowell, in his early days at NIS (the agency name change is coming soon). He did appear onscreen in the Origins premiere; the prequel shows him still in Alaska as he looks back on his past.
As for how settled Gibbs is in Alaska, “I think he’s very comfortable on his own. He probably has more challenges being around lots of people than he does being alone,” Harmon tells TV Insider before pointing to Monreal and North’s tease that he’s no longer alone in the crossover.
“I’m trying to help them. It’s why the voiceover thing was something that they pitched from the beginning in the idea of this show, and it keeps me physically involved. It’s something I do, like, every 10 days, I go in and do however many loops we have or shows we have to do,” he adds. “And that narrative has been fun to try to get behind and understand things that were just during the course of the show presented weekly that you just took as being true and move forward. But now maybe you get a chance now to understand a little more or to find a little more, or even show how it was developed because you’re a number of years advanced to what we’ve already shown audiences. And that’s been an interesting process for me from the beginning, sitting in that room and watching actors come through the door to play people that you knew later in their lives. So it’s all been new and that’s pretty interesting on a show that’s 20 years old.”
Do you want to see Mark Harmon onscreen again after the crossover? How? Let us know in the comments section below.
NCIS & NCIS: Origins Crossover, Tuesday, November 11, 8/7c, CBS
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J
YES!! More Leroy Jethro Gibbs on one of the shows… maybe both! The appearance on origins was truly spectacular! A great idea that could possibly continue… As long as it follows the proper storyline. Huge fan right from the first episode of NCIS a few years back lol!!
Mark, come on back at least on a semi regular basis. You make that show work!
Huge fan
…Jamie McQueen
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D
I wish Mark Harmon would come back to NCIS . I miss his character he just made the show I like Gary Cole but maybe they could work together someway .You writers know how to work it out
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B
I’d love seeing him. Not as a regular, he deserves not to work so much. I love hearing his voice narrating Origins. I will always be a Gibbs girl though. ❤️ Perhaps once in awhile have him to a video call or maybe just be put on speaker for a birthday, or maybe one of the kids of Jimmy or Tim.
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L
Always happy to see Mark Harman on anything
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M
Sure, as advisor on an old case, or something like that. Every once in a while. Love the show!
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T
I would love to see Gibbs back as a regular,but he's put in his time. It's time to rest and relax. He's so earned it!!
Occasionally reprising his role would be awesome!!
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P
Seeing Gibbs was such a treat, especially how he's aged and his "relationship" to his dog. The best part was his face melding into his younger self! I personally believe Gibbs appearing in the series would be not taking away something but would add another layer to the story and would truly add to the show.
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B
I would like to see him once in awhile. See how he does working with Parker.
I do love his voice on Origins. That's why I watch that
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S
I don’t watch Origins at all until the Crossover last night…..! But then I realized I could have just watched the NCIS part and still understand what happened. I did not like the Origins part and won’t watch it again.
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M
Would love to see MARK HARMON as the director! That would be so much fun. He adds so much to the show.
I have followed his career since he played football. I was a fan of TOM HARMON as a football announcer .
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E
I would like to see Gibbs n Toni Denossio
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J
Definitely Gibbs in NCIS helping out or saving a team member
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D
The chemistry between the Gibbs Tony Abby Ducky Ziva McGee ect was so beautiful it made the stories much more believable. They aroused a gut response to so many of the story lines. I cried laughed felt so many emotions that have never happened with any other TV show , although Stargate sg1 had a few during the loss of my Dad. Love Gibbs character, Harmon played it wonderfully. Could really elicit response from me better than anyone. I miss him and Abby and Ducky so much. Please bring Gibbs back for at least time to time episodes, if not more.
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T
I would love to see Gibbs on the show Again
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S
Completely disagree about Origins. Don't like it. I just keep watching reruns, but it's not the same
Miss Gibbs immensely!
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L
Surely do hope that Gibbs comes back.
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K
Bottom line; Gibbs IS the NCIS essence and should step in for significant parts of many shows, if not all the shows.
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L
Yes, as long as Gibbs is here on earth, who would ever say no to one of the greatest characters EVER! His rules even apply in my life. I won't lie, like most women I do I have a crush on the Great Gibbs.
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S
My family would be thrilled to have Mark Harmon return to NCIS. We have been with him since his beginning on NCIS and miss his presence and input. THe others are great too but M's presence lends a greater sense of reality to the program. November would be a super time to return. (My birthday month)!
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G
PICTURE 6 mos. AGO WITH HIS HAT ON -- HE IS STILL SOOOO HANDSOME!! NO ONE LIKE HIM EVER!
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K
Hell yes . Who's gonna replace Rocky Carroll.
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M
Agree cant watch without Gibbs he is the show sad Abby denozzo and Ziva went best cast ever.
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S
Im sorry. Gibbs takes and humor are missed , for me on NCIS. He has a cabin already there. How about half the time at NCIS and half the time in Alaska? I really miss him.
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G
I've pretty much stopped watching NCIS since Gibbs left the show. He was the backbone of the series and even though I will occasionally watch it now I never missed an episode while he was on. Not too sure about the new NCIS spinoffs but will give them a look. Tried to watch NCIS Sydney but not really as good as the original series. Same with NCIS Hawaii and NCIS New Orleans. NCIS Origins doesn't really grab me either and NCIS LA was not good at all as far as I'm concerned.
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S
NCIS New Orleans, yes, love Scott Bakula. NCIS Los Angeles, yes. Love LL Cool J & Chris O'Donnell
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N
Would love to see Gibbs return. Maybe Parker takes over Vance's position and Gibbs return to the "team".
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M
That would be awesome!! I can't wait!!!
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P
Oh yes I would Love to see him comeback an be over them as Director!!!! I Miss Gibbs!!!
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N
It would be so great to see Mark Harmon again. I like all the actors but to me NCIS is Gibbs or Gibbs is NCIS. Gibbs, DiNozzo, McGee, Ziva, Abby, Ducky and Palmer had great chemistry. I’ve never seen such a great combination.
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D
Absolutely❣️ My fantasy scenario is that LaLa is the second love of Leroy Jethro Gibbs' life. Perhaps she's in Alaska, with him, living in happiness and love.
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R
Absolutely 💯 Gibbs/Mark Harmon would be a great prescription for what ails you. Yes you have my vote 😊 🙏 100%
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S
NOT HIS REAL LIFE! He went to Alaska on the show!!?!!
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Who cares?
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S
No, not as Director, no point. We wouldn't see him!
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S
CRAZY!! Gibbs IS NCIS!!!!!!
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Ducky died in 2023 😔
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S
Tom Harmon his Dad, yes❣️
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S
I am exactly 5 months older than him, to the day! 4/2/51 me 9/2/51 Harmon. I met him once from my good friend, Pete Adams. Unfortunately, Pete is no longer with us.
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P
Wish Gibbs would come back to NCIS as director, don't like show without him. Next choice would be have Fornell show up in Alaska on Gibbs sofa uninvited. They are so Great & Funny together. Maybe writers storyline could be P.I. team, PLEASE 🙏
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P
Haven’t watched since he left!
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G
Why does the article say the he's "alone" in Alaska; isn't he married to Pam Dauber with two sons?
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G
Sorry, Nov. 11 is a WEDNESDAY
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G
November 11 is a TUESDAY
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S
If he wants to come back let him come back. I am getting caught up now after a few years and I don’t know I will watch the new guy or not
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S
Gary Cole doesn't work for me
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I don't care for Origi
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S
if they do it as I hope....finding someone he was looking for...there will be no need for him to appear...just narrate...he wont be alone.
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J
This Origins show is great! It’s my favorite show on tv. I love the quirky characters that make me laugh. I just love it.
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S
NO…. I don’t like Gibbs…. Don’t watch ORIGINS. Gibbs needs to stay in the background of the mothership , as they call it. I love Alden Parker and have enjoyed seeing Nancy Travis . McGee should be Director and bring in a new young probie.
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N
I could care less about Harmon; never did like him, and happy with the cast the way it is.
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A
THE BULLY.
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D
No..kept teasing he would come back before
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G
I could take a couple appearances but not any more than a couple. I do wish that the would loose the narrative though
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C
I hope Mark Harmon stays away from NCIS .The current cast has a true connection to each other. Gary Colman is a breath of fresh air for the show .Stay in Alaska
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S
I absolutely agree !
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