11 Former 'NCIS' Franchise Stars We Want to See Return (PHOTOS)
Shalita Grant (NCIS: New Orleans)
Role: NCIS Agent Sonja PercyHow She Left: Percy turned in her badge after risking her life to stop a Chinese operative. As she survived, there's a good chance Grant could return.
Zoe McLellan (NCIS: New Orleans)
Role: Special Agent Meredith 'Merri' Brody
How She Left: Her position as a special agent was compromised because of having a relationship with a Homeland Security agent. She could return since her story line was left open-ended.
Pauley Perrette (NCIS)
Role: Abby Sciuto
How She Left: After getting shot, Abby announced she was leaving town to oversee the charity that Reeves (Duane Henry) planned to start in honor of his late mother. She could return and meet back up with the team.
Jennifer Esposito (NCIS)
Role: NCIS Special Agent Alexandra 'Alex' Quinn
How She Left: She left to take care of her mother who had Alzheimer's, so Alex could return for a short visit.
Cote de Pablo (NCIS)
Role: NCIS Special Agent Ziva David
How She Left: She resigned from NCIS and returned to Israel. The character supposedly died in an explosion in Israel but no one thinks she's actually dead. A surprise appearance could happen.
Michael Weatherly (NCIS)
Role: NCIS Special Agent Anthony 'Tony' DiNozzo Jr.
How He Left: He resigned from NCIS to care for his daughter, Tali, and search for Ziva. So Tony could also make a short guest appearance.
Lauren Holly (NCIS)
Role: Director Jenny Shepard
How She Left: Jenny was killed in a shootout so it's unlikely she will return.
Sasha Alexander (NCIS)
Role: NCIS Special Agent Caitlin Todd
How She Departed: She was killed by a sniper so a resurrection is doubtful.
Miguel Ferrer (NCIS: Los Angeles)
Role: NCIS Assistant Director Owen Granger
How He Left: He was written off the show by walking out of the hospital after being treated. Sadly, Ferrer passed away from throat cancer in 2017.
Andrea Bordeaux (NCIS: Los Angeles)
Role: NCIS Special Agent Harley Hidoko
How She Left: Hidoko went missing in Mexico and then her remains were found during the Season 10 premiere so that's sadly a wrap for the character.
Adam Jamal Craig (NCIS: Los Angeles)
Role: NCIS Agent Dominic Vail
How He Left: Dom was captured by terrorists and, during his rescue mission, died from gunfire wounds. RIP Dom!
NCIS and its two spinoff series, NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans, are three of CBS' most successful shows.
Season after season, the producers, writers, and actors deliver even higher stakes, heart-racing drama, and life-or-death scenarios that the agents must fight their way out of.
But as with any series with large ensemble casts, many characters/actors come and go. We're looking at all of the former NCIS stars who have departed the series and that fans would love to see return. Click through the gallery above!
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