‘After more than 20 years on television, NCIS celebrated its 500th episode with a storyline that could reshape the team moving forward.
The milestone episode revisited elements from the show’s early seasons and centered on a case connected to a promise Gibbs once made years earlier. But the biggest moment came with the death of longtime NCIS director Leon Vance, marking one of the series’ most emotional turning points in recent years.
Despite cast changes over time — including Mark Harmon’s departure as Gibbs — the show has continued to evolve while keeping its character-driven storytelling at the center.
Now renewed for Season 24 alongside spinoffs Origins and Sydney, the NCIS universe remains stronger than ever.