One bright spot in the delayed return of NCIS Season 23 is the comeback of a familiar face. Episode 10 will feature Ellie Bishop, portrayed by Emily Wickersham, marking her return to the franchise after several seasons away. Executive producer Steven D. Binder revealed that the idea of bringing Bishop back had been on the table for some time — and when Wickersham was approached, she eagerly agreed.
According to Binder, Bishop’s return will be concise but meaningful. The storyline will provide closure rather than a long-running arc, focusing on the revelation that Bishop has “done something wrong.” The mystery lies not in what she did, but why. Binder emphasized that while there are no current plans to continue her story beyond this appearance, the character’s emotional complexity has deepened. The wear and tear of her past choices has made Bishop more compelling than ever.
