Ahead of its historic Episode 500, NCIS cast members are revisiting the episodes that shaped their journeys on the series.
Sean Murray shared that some of his strongest memories involve late-night filming sessions with David McCallum, moments that still stand out after more than 20 seasons.
Brian Dietzen named “Keep Going” as one of his most powerful performances and also reflected on writing the tribute episode dedicated to McCallum.
Rocky Carroll said both his introduction episode and his directing debut rank among his proudest milestones.
Katrina Law picked the dramatic underwater rescue from the Season 21 finale as one of her most exciting experiences on set.
Wilmer Valderrama pointed to “Great Wide Open,” the episode marking Gibbs’ departure, as especially emotional for him personally.
Diona Reasonover highlighted “Blarney” as a standout moment filmed just before production shutdowns during the pandemic.
Showrunner Steven D. Binder also praised the Young Ducky storyline and the fan-favorite Diane-Fornell trilogy as some of the show’s strongest episodes.