With NCIS reaching its incredible 500-episode milestone, several cast members are sharing which stories stand out from their time on the long-running CBS hit.
Sean Murray said his favorite memories often come from the most challenging shoots, including cold overnight scenes filmed with David McCallum that remain unforgettable behind the scenes.
Brian Dietzen singled out “Keep Going” as one of the most emotional experiences of his career, along with the tribute episode honoring McCallum’s decades-long legacy.
Rocky Carroll reflected proudly on his first appearance as Director Vance and the episode he later directed himself.
Katrina Law chose the Season 21 finale rescue sequence involving Gary Cole, calling the underwater stunt one of her most exciting filming moments.
Wilmer Valderrama highlighted Gibbs’ goodbye episode as especially meaningful and said his debut installment “Rogue” helped define his role from the start.
Diona Reasonover remembered filming “Blarney” just before the pandemic as an intense and memorable experience.
Showrunner Steven D. Binder added that the Young Ducky episodes and the Diane-Fornell trilogy remain among the show’s most special chapters. 📺