It’s been nearly three years since Leroy Jethro Gibbs sailed off into the Alaskan sunset — but fans have never stopped asking: Is Mark Harmon coming back to NCIS?
Now, the man himself is finally speaking. In a recent appearance tied to his new book, Harmon told Entertainment Weekly,
“Gibbs is not retired in my mind. He’s living in Alaska. Could he come back? Never say never.”
The internet exploded.
NCIS fans flooded social media with theories and hopes for a surprise appearance in the upcoming milestone 1000th episode, or even the NCIS: Origins prequel series. Some believe he might mentor a young Gibbs or appear in a flash-forward.
Regardless of how it happens, one thing’s clear: Mark Harmon is still the heart of the franchise. And the door? Still cracked open.
