Gary Cole’s Parker Officially Takes Over as the New ‘NCIS’ Boss in Sneak Peek (VIDEO)
Gary Cole’s Alden Parker is not only officially now a member of NCIS (after he was fired from the FBI), he’s also the new team leader, following Leroy Jethro Gibbs not returning after his suspension and Mark Harmon’s exit. And he’s going to surprise the team as he begins working with them in the November 1 episode of NCIS, “False Start.”
“The new guy is trying to score some brownie points,” McGee (Sean Murray) remarks when Parker brings in food in the promo. “Would you rather I only bark orders?” Parker asks. “It’s what we’re used to,” McGee explains. Watch the video below.
So what’s the team’s first investigation with Parker as boss? They’ll be investigating the death of a beloved Navy commander who trained some of the top athletes in the country.
In “Face the Strange,” Parker worked with the team, ostensibly reluctantly and after turning down Vance’s (Rocky Carroll) offer to take over. “I just wanted to see what a regular day around here was like, and I was told it might spook the locals if they thought I had plans to stay. Wasn’t my idea, actually,” Parker explained before accepting the job.
Scroll down for a look at the team’s investigation.
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Parker (Gary Cole), McGee (Sean Murray), and Palmer (Brian Dietzen) at the crime scene
What happened to the vic?
Torres (Wilmer Valderrama) and Knight (Katrina Law), with Petty Officer Third Class Felix Cross (Joshua Brockington)
Parker
Torres
Welcome to NCIS officially, Parker.
Torres and Parker
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I actually think it's going to be good. I'll miss Gibbs, but change isn't all bad, and he'll pop up once in awhile. As for NCIS Hawaii ... meh!
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Everbody Just chill....give the new format in ncis a chance and don't be do judgemental. And as for ncis Hawaï IT is a great show and to show reruns is probley the networks idea
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I think Gary Cole is a great replacement. As for NCIS Hawaii, it needs to be axed.
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McGee Should take over
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When I heard Harmon was retiring I thought... crud this show won't be worth watching. But after Cole joined I have been so excited to see each new episode. Loving it!
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I love all the characters of NCIS. I love Mark Harmon. Let's face it. He deserves to retire. Don't you want to retire after you've been on the same job that long and have amassed enough wealth to be able to. And the story line is strong enough. Let's see what happens. I like how McGee explained why he didn't want the job and they didn't just pass him over.
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Great
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i watch ncis most the time since it air in 2003 but started watching more and more i am now homeless not watching as much.for reasons unknown i felt one day the the show would slowing end.my fav were harmon,abby,megee,and ducky,but with those going it not going to be the same he was behind the show with gary but with him being fire on the show and or not being on much abby resign ducky some what retired i may as well stop watching if on i would watch it every tuesday 8 or 9 and saturday at 8 pm.rates will fill.we lost ncis new or rates we may have lost the other 2 la now ncis i use to watch all 3 la got move to monday new orleans got cancell now we may have lost the main one.if sill on i may watch it when i find a place but its not the same.
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I really Like Gary Cole as an Actor. But Come on. Really?
That and NCIS HAWAII. WEAK...
Retool that show BIG TIME. TWO Episodes and it's in reruns?
NCIS IS GIBBS. Too big of shoes to fill.
Wrap it up.
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Love Gary Cole. He was incredible in Shakespeare's "As you Like It"! at Illinois State University 1977
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Being a Marine Veteran I liked Gibbs. Gibbs, even the show itself was respectful towards our military and Marines in particular. With Gibbs gone I do not feel the same connection.
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I think Gary Cole will do fine. I always liked him. I like the demeanor he is projecting. Mark Harmon wanted out and why not? He's the executive producer and lead actor who is close to 70 (?). He worked hard enough. And so has Pam. Time for he and Pam to have a life.
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I was actually surprised that I liked Gary Cole in the role as much as I did. I will keep watching for a while, but I'm still seriously annoyed that we haven't seen Ziva again.
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The new leader will not replace Gibbs until he shoots a suspect
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MEH...
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Torres and Knight as the majority of the show is bad enough, but replace Gibbs and you might as well call it a wrap.
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Cole sucks, Sorry for McGee, won’t watch anymore!!