Will Gibbs’ Next Move End His Career at ‘NCIS’? (VIDEO)
Is Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) looking down a new career path on NCIS? He may have to, considering it doesn’t sound like he’s going to be doing anything to get back in the federal agency’s good graces in the next episode.
Since his suspension after beating a man who was running a dogfighting ring and killing the losers (Gibbs regretted not killing him), the taciturn special agent has been discovering life outside of NCIS. Yes, he’s bored—he completed his to-do list rather quickly in the April 27 episode—but he’s also talking to investigative reporter Marcie Warren (played by Harmon’s real-life wife, Pam Dawber). Not only did he tell her the truth about his suspension for an article, but she’s asked him for his opinion on something else she’s working on. And it looks like the files he was reading after that may be what takes him to court in the next episode, “Misconduct,” as glimpsed in the May 4 promo and photos.
“If you do this, there’s no looking back,” Director Leon Vance (Rocky Carroll) warns Gibbs, who’s about to take the stand. “Your career at NCIS could very well be over.”
“That’s a chance I’m going to have to take,” Gibbs replies.
This next episode sees Gibbs testifying against a financial adviser who stole millions from Navy clients. Meanwhile, his (former) team investigates a biker killed in a hit and run.
Scroll down for photos of Gibbs in court and the team at a crime scene.
NCIS, Tuesdays, 8/7c, CBS
Bishop (Emily Wickersham), McGee (Sean Murray), and Torres (Wilmer Valderrama)
Gibbs (Mark Harmon) in court
Torres and McGee
Gibbs (in back)
Torres and Bishop
What’s Torres looking at?
Director Vance (Rocky Carroll)
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G
I think the shows writers are having a midlife crisis and projecting it on Gibbs.
They are just ruining a great show, while thinking they are quite clever
TV is a wasteland, except NCIS. Until now that is.
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J
Mark Harmon is an executive producer on the show, so nothing happens onscreen that he doesn't know about (and likely okay).
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B
I was never a “Bishop” fan and was pleased to see “Sloane” leave. I really like Torres😊.
I do miss the repor Gibbs and Tony had with the head slaps😊.
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R
I don't like the way this story line is going.also I didn't know that next season was the last for the show.
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O
Nobody knows if it's the last season. We only know is they had a hard time getting Gibbs to sign on for another season. He is the producer on all the NCIS shows plus the star of this on and knocking 80. He is getting tired.
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J
Gibbs had been put on a pedestal by so many -- both characters on the show, and fans as well. They purposely tried to portray him as a 'legend.' So now, showing Gibbs acting very out-of-character (and acting stupidly) is both annoying and silly. This show has been going downhill fast this past season, and even previous season(s). It's barely worth watching. If it weren't for McGee (and maybe Palmer and/or Duckie) it wouldn't be worth tuning in for any scenes abt all.
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O
No agent could be Gibbs for 18 years. He is getting older, give him his dues. I have missed Ziva since she left......David
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G
First of all, I love Gibbs! But with that being said, I'm tired of the Gibbs storyline. Either boot him or bring him back. Either way will make the show better than what it is right now.
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G
I think the writers are showing an agents flow being human. Gibbs came upon an issue over dogs and all hell broke lose. With me, it was a kid being abused sexually and I lost it too.
This is what happens to some agents when you play the game beyond your own abilities for too long.
-Denny
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O
If Gibbs won't stay Gibbs.. He acts like he has for the past few episodes, time to hang it up. McGee is fine as a team lead. He needs to stretch and become the man he is; but NCIS may have run its course. We are all grateful for so much time with us, but you seem like you are done.
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B
NCIS is going down a really dark path. If it’s due to go out next season, let it go out on a high not where fans are so turned off they won’t tune in. It gave us 18 years of great tv, let’s continue it.
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G
ncis jumped the shark a long time ago. They play p c political talking points games and they allowed the dinozo fool to get out alive..... Started out as a good show ended up mundane trash
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