NCIS Universe Expands: Mark Harmon Returns as Gibbs, New Spin-Off “Tony & Ziva” Announced for 2025

It’s an incredible time to be an NCIS fan. Just when viewers thought the beloved TV franchise couldn’t get any bigger, CBS and Paramount+ have confirmed a wave of exciting new developments that are sending shockwaves through the fandom.
NCIS Season 23 — The Legacy Continues
The flagship series, NCIS, is officially back for its 23rd season, proving that the long-running procedural is still one of television’s most enduring favorites. Fans can expect the same mix of high-stakes investigations, tight-knit teamwork, and heartwarming character moments that have defined the show since 2003.
This season promises deeper emotional arcs, fresh storylines, and a renewed focus on the bonds that keep the team together — even when danger looms large.
Mark Harmon Returns as Gibbs for a Veterans Day Event

Perhaps the biggest surprise of all: Mark Harmon is set to return as Leroy Jethro Gibbs for a very special crossover event with the upcoming prequel series, NCIS: Origins.
The crossover episode will air on November 11 (Veterans Day), serving as both a tribute to America’s service members and a heartfelt callback to Gibbs’ legacy within the show. Sources say the story will tie together elements of Gibbs’ past and present, offering fans a mix of nostalgia, mystery, and emotional depth.
It’s a moment longtime fans have been hoping for — and now it’s finally happening.
New Spin-Off: “NCIS: Tony & Ziva” Set for 2025 Premiere
As if that weren’t enough, Paramount+ has officially announced the new spin-off series “NCIS: Tony & Ziva,” debuting in fall 2025.
The show will reunite fan-favorite agents Michael Weatherly (Tony DiNozzo) and Cote de Pablo (Ziva David) in a thrilling international drama that follows their life on the run — and their efforts to protect their daughter, Tali.
Expect the same witty banter, undeniable chemistry, and emotional storytelling that made Tony and Ziva one of television’s most beloved duos. Fans have waited years to see them together again — and this series promises to deliver everything they’ve been hoping for and more.
The NCIS Universe Keeps Growing

With multiple shows now in motion — including NCIS: Sydney, NCIS: Origins, and the main NCIS series — the franchise continues to dominate both broadcast and streaming television.
And according to producers, the best is yet to come. “We’re honoring the past while building the future,” one executive teased. “Fans who’ve been with us since the beginning will feel right at home — and new viewers will find plenty to love.”